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Lions. The majestic kings of the jungle. Born and raised in Africa? Wouldn’t it be a shame if‚ such magnificent creatures were hunted? Well that’s what happened to Cecil the lion. Cecil may have been one of the world’s most famous and popular lions at Hwange National Park in Africa. He was lured out of a protected National Park then killed by Walter Palmer‚ a recreational big-game hunter with a crossbow. His death infuriated the whole world‚ now‚ everyone wants justice. Big game hunting is a huge
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well? We have already destroyed the Western Black Rhino population(1); how many more will we‚ as humans‚ be held responsible for? According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature‚ Africa’s Western Black Rhino is now officially extinct. After being a victim of increasingly devastating poaching and seeing little to no conservation efforts‚ the species is now gone‚ and others – including the Northern White Rhino and Asia’s Javan rhino – are expected to swiftly follow unless efforts
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At one time the Tarai lowlands of Nepal were a paradise for tigers‚ and for tiger hunters. During the Rana period‚ the vast tracts of forest and grassland were the stage for grand shoots‚ or shikars. These hunting expeditions were carried out not only because it benefitted the rulers themselves‚ but also because it formed an important part of state hospitality. Although archival photographs give the impression of reckless hunting by the Ranas‚ tigers were harvested on a sustained yield basis‚
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from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) show in 1985 there were approximately 155‚000 giraffes. In 2015‚ it was discovered that there were only 97‚000 left. Some of the major causes of the species population decline are poaching‚ political strife‚ and loss of habitat in Africa. Prior to 2015‚ giraffes were listed by the IUCN as “least concerned” status. The problem is giraffes are curious creatures‚ which makes them easily accessible to hunters. They are a valuable food
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The roles of Zoos in conservation The main aim of zoos is to protect and conserve global biodiversity and wildlife. To do this they have four roles to play which are; research‚ conservation‚ education and welfare. Research: Research is the careful search or inquiry for new facts by scientific study of a subject‚ through a course of critical investigation. By studying animals we can learn new things about their behaviour and lifestyle. The Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice (SSSMZP)
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List of Top 10 Endangered Animal Species in Asia Ten Endangered Species in Asia As the largest‚ most populated and fastest growing continent on Earth‚ Asia may be the region of the world where the most animal species face extinction due to conflicts with humans. The rapid development of land for use by humans all over Asia poses a serious threat to many animal species‚ and many Asian governments do too little too late to protect their own environments. There are some areas of improved awareness
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detail United Kingdom English 11 Production Executive producer(s) Sara Ford Contents 1 Background 2 Episodes 2.1 1. Sharing Planet Earth 2.2 2. Saving Gorillas 2.3 3. Saving Tigers 2.4 4. Saving Crocodiles 2.5 5. Saving Albatross 2.6 6. Saving Rhinos 2.7 7. Saving Wolves 2.8 8. Saving Elephants 2.9 9. Saving Turtles 2.10 10. Saving Orangutans 2.11 11. Saving Planet Earth - Live 3 External links 4 References Producer(s) Running time Production company(s) Paul Appleby Lucy Bowden 30 minutes
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Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat loss is mainly due to human population growth‚ industrialization and changes in the land use patterns‚ poaching of wild life and man wildlife conflicts. Man has begin to overuse or misuse most of these natural ecosystems. Due to unsustainable resource-use‚ once productive forests and grasslands have been turned into deserts and wastelands have increased all over world. Scientists have estimated that human activities are likely to eliminate approximately 10 million
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wildlife trade‚ and slash and burn agriculture has had an enormous impact on the diversity of the forest‚ and has already wiped out ninety percent of West Africa’s forest. (“pbs.org”‚ n.d.). Illegal poaching remains one of the biggest threats to many species in the rainforest. Animals such as the rhino‚ elephant‚ and tiger are being hunted to near extinction for their horns‚ tusks‚ and skins. Time‚ size‚ and climate are the biggest factors in rainforest diversity. With the rainforests being
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