80% of the decline in biological diversity is caused by habitat destruction. Plight of Rhinos (Source: International Rhino Foundation) • Of the dozens of species of rhino that once roamed the earth‚ only 5 now exist. • Where there were once over 100‚000 black rhinos on the plains of Africa‚ there are now only 2‚707 on the entire continent. • The staggering decimation of the rhino population is due to poaching‚ to satisfy the demand for the horn for use in Eastern traditional medicines and as dagger
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EVS REPORT – BATCH 2 – THE MAP OF ENDANGERED No one will ever again see a paradise parrot flash its rainbow colors across the sky or see the Tasmanian tiger slink through the wet Tasmanian forest. They are gone forever – they are now extinct. It is very sad‚ but it is too late. Extinction is forever. Plants and animals have become extinct before. Dinosaurs are an example. However the process is slow‚ taking thousands of years and longer‚ allowing sufficient time for other life forms to adjust to
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kilometers‚ is rich in grasslands and tropical forests. Not only is the scenery beautiful‚ but this is a home to not only plants‚ but many endangered animals. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many species such as: tigers‚ wild buffalos‚ Indian bison’s‚ rhinos‚ and elephants. In 1992 it was placed on the UNESCO’s List of World Heritage for wilds’ protection and preserving. This paper will address the diversity of the flora and fauna in the area‚ human intrusions that threaten the area‚ and efforts made
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has become more popular. The harvesting of animals for a sport and fun has become a controversial issue because of its effects on the environment and the morality of the activity. In recent years‚ with stories with Cecil the lion and the diminishing rhino populations‚ trophy in hunting in Africa has come into the public’s eye in a negative way. However‚ there are many benefits of trophy hunting for Africa’s environment and people. The money that comes from first world countries is used to greatly assist
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References: Ask.com. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18‚ 2007‚ from http://www.ask.com/reference/dictionary/ahdict/103817/poaching Black Rhino. (n.d.). Retrieved September 18‚ 2007‚ from http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/Envfacts/Black_Rhino/index.htm Protected Areas Programme. (n.d.). Retrieved August 26‚ 2007‚ from http://www2.wcmc.org.uk/protected_areas/data/wh/manovo.html United Nations
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Southeast Asian Endangered SpeciesNicole HarrisBIO/280March 10‚ 2014Shameema SarkerSoutheast Asian Endangered Species Endangered species are living things whose population have declined so much that they are on the brink of extinction. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is the world’s oldest and largest conservation organization that is the main authority on the conservation status of species. The status of species on the Red List are indicated by nine different
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4th Hour Language Arts January 2‚ 2001 The black rhinoceros or rhinos are a very unique animal of Africa. They are important for the balance of nature. They are a large stocky animal. Their size is 5 to 6 feet tall at the shoulder and 10 to 12 feet long. Their weight can range in from 1‚000 to 3‚000 pounds. Rhinos are naturally gray in color but will often take on the color of the local soil. The horn of a rhino is not a true horn. It is not attached to the skull. It grows from the
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Garamba National Park‚ established in 1938‚ is a World Heritage site located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park’s location between the Guinean and Sudanese biogeography realms makes the region particularly interesting in terms of vegetation and plant life. The Garamba National Park boasts a larger variety of plants and animals than any other country in Africa. One reason for the large variety is the diversity of the climates and the ecosystem. Garamba National Park is home to tropical
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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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1. Title: Asian Elephant-Elephas Maximus 2. Purpose: To learn how and why the Asian Elephant got on the endangered species list. Elephants are one of the largest land mammals in the world and they have been targets to man and other animals. 3. Background: My overall background the Asian Elephant is very limited. I know that they come from Asian and many were hunter for their tusks. You can find a few Asian Elephants at the local zoos and there is always controversy on elephants and the
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