Problems with Wildlife It is blatantly obvious that the level of wildlife has been decreasing amazingly over the years. Species of animals and plants are rapidly becoming endangered or even extinct. There are many factors that are making this problem a reality. Habitat destruction‚ hunting‚ and pollution are the three major factors that are destroying our wildlife. The destruction of habitat is the greatest of all threats to wildlife‚ whether they’re rich tropical forests‚ mangroves‚
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Save Tigers 1411 left in India! Steps to save Tigers 10:21 AM | Posted by Rocky Singh Over the past century the number of tigers in India has fallen from about 40‚000 to less than 4‚000 (and possibly as few as 1‚500). Relentless poaching and clearing of habitat for agriculture have been the primary drivers of this decline‚ though demand for tiger skins and parts for "medicinal" purposes has become an increasingly important threat in recent years. However the news is not all bad. Research
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for millions of years‚ it’s also unfortunately true that many animals are hunted for other reasons‚ and are often left to rot once the hunters have obtained what they desire. This is referred to as poaching‚ and in many countries‚ it’s illegal. In some sense‚ trophy hunting is different from poaching due to the level of morality. Poachers are simply looking for money‚ and these animals are major sources of highly valuable materials. More often than not‚ poachers don’t do anything with the parts of
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They are usually used as good luck charms in cultural ceremonies such as weddings. In Nepal pandas were captured and sold into zoos. Thanks to CITES the numbers have drastically dropped in recent years‚ yet poaching continues‚ and they are usually sold to private owners at exorbitant prices. As of 2008 the species has been labeled vulnerable due to having a population of approximately 10‚000 adults. “Due to their shy and secretive nature‚ and their largely
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Bhutan: Deforestation and Wildlife Extinction Introduction Considered to be located "on the roof of the world‚" Bhutan is a mountainous and sparsely populated region that is classified as one of the least developed countries on earth. Bhutanese people have survived many generations‚ isolated from outside influences which have hindered their technological advancements. However‚ this isolation has enabled them to maintain strong cultural ties. Nestled in the Himalayan Mountain range with up-and-coming
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Book Review Zulu Wilderness: Shadow and Soul by Dr. Ian Player Question 1 Dr. Ian Player’s memoir‚ Zulu Wilderness: Shadow and Soul‚ is a magnificent account of one man’s development from the unsatisfied job-hopping of his young adulthood to the emerging importance of an international conservationist. Among other titles‚ Player receives the distinction of an activist and educator through many unique attempts to gain support for protected game reserves in South Africa throughout the mid to late 20th
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Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam‚ India. A World Heritage Site‚ the park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants‚ wild water buffalo‚ and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area
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Giant Panda: How China’s Economic Growth Affects Populations Young panda approaching through the bushes [Fritz Poelking‚ 2008] Daniel Quiroga English 110 Dawn Service 5 April 2012 Giant Panda: How China’s Economic Growth Affects Populations Daniel Quiroga English 110 Dawn Service 5 April 2012 Summary Giant Panda is a bear native to central-western and south western China and it is easily recognized by its large‚ distinctive black patches around the eyes‚ over the
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the past they were able to roam from area to area to locate sufficient amounts of food. Deforestation for farming and to support the growing population has reduced the habitat of the Panda thus leading to their declining population. In the past‚ poaching was the greatest threat to the Giant Panda‚ but that threat has been nearly eliminated in recent years. China has imposed stricter protection measures for the Panda’s natural habitat‚ but there is no concrete proof that their population is going
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EDA 3046 UNIQUE NUMBER 543563 STUDENT NUMBER ASSIGNMENT 2 1. UNESCO 1946 They develop environmental education. 2. World Wide Fund 1961 They raise funds for Wildlife Conservation. 3. International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources(IUCN) 1971 They defined the definition of Environmental Education 4.World Environmental Conference 1972 The rich and poor nations discussed matters of environmental concern. 5.International Workshop on Environmental Education 1975 UNESCO organized
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