The state too big and small to handle global challenges Introduction The state is the most important key actor in international relations. This is because of its sovereignty that gives them authority over their own territory‚ its citizens and the authority over the powers delegated to international institutions. The state also has the mandate to create IGOs and set their roles. They also create international laws and norms and determine their effectiveness through their compliance or the failure
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Species name: Javan Rhino The historical range (where the species lived and now lives): The population in Ujung Kulon National Park represents the only hope for the survival of a species that is on the brink of extinction. Until the late 19th century and early 20th century‚ Javan rhinos existed from northeast India and the Sunderbans‚ throughout mainland Southeast Asia‚ and on the island of Sumatra. Today‚ there are only as much as 35 individuals surviving in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java
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century ago‚ compared with no more than 5‚000 today. Now‚ a new conservation idea is being discussed that could stop wild tigers from becoming extinct? As people change forests to cities and farms‚ tigers have lost their living areas. On top of that‚ poaching—the illegal hunting of wild animals—is a major threat to the cat’s survival. People sometimes hunt endangered species‚ like the tiger‚ to illegally sell the animal’s body parts for souvenirs‚ medicines‚ and even food. Some people even pay high
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miles per hour. This powerful‚ poised‚ and potent cat species is gradually diminishing. In the later years of the twentieth century‚ “…around eighteen thousand jaguars were killed [each] year” (Miller). Due to habitat loss‚ human intolerance‚ and poaching‚ there are only an estimated fifteen thousand jaguars left in the wild. Although there are specific organizations and government funds targeted at this species redemption‚ the beautiful jaguar is still searching for a saving grace. A major factor
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Intro: Since they are top predators‚ Sumatran tigers are important because they maintain the balance between all animals and plants‚ predators and prey within the forest ecosystem. As students from Mizzou‚ our mascot is nevertheless‚ a tiger. Moreover‚ tigers are very regal and magnificent animals‚ and having an awareness of endangered animals can be very beneficial for humans. Before I first declared a major in college‚ I wanted to be a zoology major. I have always been interested in many different
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Ranthambore National Park or Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopurdistrict of southeastern Rajasthan‚ about 110 km north east of Kota and 130 km south east of Jaipur‚ which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur‚ about 11 km away; Kota is another convenient station as many trains stop there. RIDCOR operates a mega highway between Kota and Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore was established as the
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active in several parts of the world. The elephants are killed for their tusks of great value. A pair of tusks in the international market may fetch an enormous amount to the poachers. The wildlife department authorities are unable to put a stop to poaching despite their utmost vigilance. The African elephants and the Asian elephants are killed for their tusks. The late forest brigand‚ Veerappan of India‚ traded in the elephant tusks. It was very difficult for the Government to catch him alive or to
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Table of contents Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………....3 Color and Appearance………………………………………………………………………………………3 Habitat………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 The Mating and Courtship of Tigers………………………………………………………………………..5 Tiger Diet and Eating Habits……………………………………………………………………………….6 The Life of Tigers…………………………………………………………………………………………..7 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 The tiger that once ruled folklore and mythology has continued to retain its dominance
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Jump to: navigation‚ search Crime is present in various forms in India. Organized crime include drug trafficking‚ gunrunning‚ money laundering‚ extortion‚ murder for hire‚ fraud‚ human trafficking poaching and Prostitution. Many criminal operations engage in black marketeering‚ political violence‚ religiously motivated violence‚ terrorism‚ and abduction. Other crimes are homicide‚ robbery‚ assault etc. Property crimes include burglary‚ theft‚ motor vehicle theft‚ and arson. Corruption is a significant
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Ziv Gerbracht Period 4 Research Paper Notes on Red Panda Page 1 Author: National Geographic Title of Section: Red Panda Ailurus fulgens Overall Title of Website/Database: Red Pandas‚ Red Panda Pictures‚ Red Panda Facts Data of Publication: not available Date of visit to website: 3/2/15 URL: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/red-panda/ Topic Habitat: The red panda shares the giant panda’s rainy‚ high-altitude forest habitat‚ but has a wider range. Red pandas live in the mountains
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