The island of Madagascar‚ off the east coast of Africa‚ is home to many endemic species of plants and animals since of its relative isolation after it split from India around 88 million years ago (Ratsirarson 2003). A primate who is native to the island of Madagascar is the Lemur Catta‚ also known as the ring-tailed lemur. Lemur Catta are endemic to southern and southwestern Madagascar‚ with an additional population on the southeastern plateau of the Andringita Mountains. The ring tailed lemur’s
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CONSEQUENCES OF DEFORESTATION In some cases‚ deforestation can be beneficial. Given the right mix of social needs‚ economic opportunities‚ and environmental conditions‚ it can be a rational conversion from one type of land use to a more productive one. The tragedy lies in the fact that most lands that have been deforested in recent decades are not suited for long-term farming or ranching and they quickly degrade once the forest has been cut and burnt. Unlike the fertile soils of temperate latitudes
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Endangerment is a broad issue‚ one that involves the animals as well as the environments where they live and interact with one another. In order to solve or even slightly elevate this problem‚ every aspect must be studied. So exactly what could cause the endangerment of animals? There are several factors of which only a few will be discussed. One of the main aspects is that of habitat destruction. Of course our planet is continually changing‚ causing habitats to be altered and modified‚ but
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Be aware‚ this review document is meant to guide your preparations and may not be all inclusive of the material on the exam. The exam will be a mixture of matching‚ definitions‚ short answer‚ essay‚ and ‘other’ questions. Suggestions on where to focus your preparations are given below: • What are the 2 major forms of modern overexploitation? o Overfishing ▪ Fishery- fishing for a specific species • Populations have dropped so significantly
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SOILS IN INDIA Soil is the uppermost layer of Earth’s crust. Soil is the medium in which plants grow and thus it supports the lives on earth. How soils are formed? Soils are formed due to the weathering of rocks. WHAT IS SOIL? Soil is the thin layer of loose mixture of small rock particles and rotting organic matter that covers much of the world’s land surface. SOIL FORMATION Soil formation is a very long process. It begins with the weathering of rocks into small fragments
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Not all deforestation is intentional. Some is caused by a combination of human and natural factors like wildfires and subsequent overgrazing‚ which may prevent the growth of young trees. Deforestation has many negative effects on the environment. The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. Seventy percent of Earth’s land animals and plants live in forests‚ and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes. Deforestation also drives climate change. Forest
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Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth president of the United States‚ and was an avid conservationist. New York City was his place of birth‚ and he was born on October 27‚ 1858 into a wealthy family. He spent most of his childhood at home‚ studying necessary schoolwork and observing nature and wildlife. As a child‚ he suffered from many illnesses‚ including asthma‚ so he stayed homeschooled until he turned eighteen. Theodore went to Harvard College for four years‚ traveled to Germany for more studies
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changing the ecosystems and the sustainability of this planet. Environmental damages‚ although some people ignore this factor‚ has an effect on every single human being‚ flora and fauna. These damages are shaped from agriculture clearing and overgrazing‚ deforestation‚ overfishing and illegal fishing‚ and introduction of exotic species‚ infrastructure development and pollution (W WF Global‚ 2004-2006). The purpose of this report is to investigate and explore the ongoing situation of the Murray
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Cry‚ The Beloved Country‚ by Alan Paton‚ contains numerous comparisons between two different yet similar locations in South Africa. Each comparison further shows the deviation between the thoughts and traditions of old and new. The main conflicts in the novel revolve around the differences of two locations‚ Ndotsheni and Johannesburg‚ which represent the thoughts of the old and traditional ways‚ with the contradicting lifestyle and thoughts of the modern and progressive age. These thoughts are what
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Environmental pollution‚ problems and control measures A. Introduction and definition of environmental pollution – We know that‚ a living organism cannot live by itself. Organisms interact among themselves. Hence‚ all organisms‚ such as plants‚ animals and human beings‚ as well as the physical surroundings with whom we interact‚ form a part of our environment. All these constituents of the environment are dependent upon each other. Thus‚ they maintain a balance in nature. As we are the only organisms
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