ENDANGERED SPECIES Introduction An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers‚ or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has calculated the percentage of endangered species as 40 percent of all organisms based on the sample of species that have been evaluated through 2006.Many nations have laws offering protection to
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has more than fifty wildlife reserves. The unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value. Kenya’s unique wildlife includes elephants‚ lions‚ cheetahs‚ leopards‚ thomsons gazelle‚ giraffes‚ zebras‚ hippos‚ rhinos‚ jackals‚ and more. Massi Mara reserve in Kenya; popular in commercials and on the TV show “Big Cat Diary”. Most of Kenya’s animals are nocturnal due to the climate. Kenya has many endangered species. Deserts/savannas‚ swamps‚ mountains‚ and forest
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Viet Nam is known that is a center of world’s species diversity with a abundant natural ecosystems like: mangrove forests‚ limestones‚ seas v.v with characteristics of the tropical climates. It is a habitat and development of many endemic wild species valuable‚ some of them can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Viet Nam has many valuable wild genetic resources‚ especially medicinal plants‚ the flowers and tropical plants‚ v.v. Biodiversity in Vietnam is the great value in many different aspects
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Indonesia 2. Extinct in 1979 iv. West African Black Rhino 1. Africa 2. 2006 v. Tasmanian Tiger 1. Tasmania 2. 1936 2) Those animals are gone forever. Now according to the Endangered species act as of October 2009‚ 1‚361 plants and animals in the U.S. were listed as threatened or endangered. a. According to the Mother Nature Network some endangered species include i. Amur Leopard 1. Southeast Russia 2. 19-26 left in wild 3. Poaching‚ habitat loss‚ climate change ii. Pileated gibbons
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sanctuaries where threatened species can be preserved. Other conservation measures involve research and studies of wild animals and their habitat‚ their biological requirements‚ census operations‚ improvement of habitat‚ and effective measures to control poaching. The
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Introduction to Anthropology Linda Samland June 21‚2002 Biography- Richard Leakey Homo habilis‚ Richard Erskine Leakey‚ was born December 19‚ 1944 in Nairobi‚ Kenya. His parents were the esteemed anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey. Leakey decided at an early age that he wanted nothing to do with paleoanthropology and
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Is it cruel to keep animals in cages? It’s a widely debated topic that has puzzled activists and ordinary people for centuries. It’s a tough topic that has wins on both sides and the question is‚ who is right? The activists or the animal lovers‚ what is the right thing to do? The question is ‘Is it cruel to keep animals in cages?’ Should it be illegal? No‚ it is not cruel because‚ most animals are well looked after and are provided for. There are organisations that specialise in the safety
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not killed by hunters. Besides‚ hunters usually use dogs as their hunting tools. Those dogs also suffer; they may get a serious disease or virus after the trip. Some dogs‚ which have not enough hunting skills‚ may get lost and die by starvation. Poaching is a very aggressive way to abuse and eliminates animals their natural habitats. Even when they try to hide‚ humans still find and slaughter their species. Endangered species can be seen as a prominent factor that prevents a struggling ecosystem
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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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