Pakistan between 1.2 to 1.4 million years ago. Brian Davis‚ Dr Gang Li‚ and Professor William Murphy (2009) ran genetic tests on the five species of big cats; lions‚ jaguars‚ tigers‚ leopards‚ and snow leopards. Looking at mitochondrial DNA and sex chromosomes it was shown that snow leopards are the most closely related to tigers as their ancestor had branched off at 3.9 million years ago. The ancestor of the other three big cats had branched from between 4.3 and 3.8 million years ago. The Panthera
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The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species‚ reaching a total body length of up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) and weighing up to 306 kg (670 lb). It is the third largest land carnivore (behind only the Polar bear and the Brown bear). Its most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with lighter underparts. It has exceptionally stout teeth‚ and the canines are the longest among living felids with a crown height of as much as 74.5 mm (2.93 in) or even 90 mm
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with their leaves‚ trees are crucial to keeping and improving our soil. 7. Trees provide habitat for species of many kinds -- including endangered species. A key project of American Forests is "Trees for Tigers" in the Russian Far East that is restoring habitat for the endangered Siberian tiger. 8. Trees can pay your "carbon debt". Planting just 30 Global ReLeaf trees will absorb the amount of carbon dioxide that is generated in the production of energy for the average American lifestyle each
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Issues in Biological Conservation‚ India Case Study The public image that India has acquired throughout history is rapidly changing. This all began in the 1990s when economic independence was achieved. Industrialism has caused India’s economy to grow at very fast pace. As a result‚ urbanization has sharply increased as well. This and many other changes have impacted both the people and the natural environment of India. The natural environment of India is extremely diverse. Landscapes include
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which is approximately 360 square 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
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people poach for different reasons than hunters do. Hunters kill for food and sport‚ with licenses needed. What poachers do is more inhumane. They mainly kill animals illegally to make money off of them. This can include anything such as the fur of a tiger‚ the horn of a rhino‚ or a tusk from an elephant. On top of all of that‚ a lot of the animals being killed are endangered. To get into some examples of the problem‚ one of the most poached animal in the world is the Rhinoceros. According to Save the
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number of man-eaters in India. [pic] Corbett held the rank of colonel in the British Indian Army and was frequently called upon by the government of the United Provinces‚ now the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand‚ to kill man-eating tigers and leopards that were harassing people in the nearby villages of the Garhwal and Kumaon region. His hunting successes earned him a long-held respect and fame amongst the people residing in the villages of Kumaon. Some even claim that he was considered
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reptiles.However the pressure of growing population in various states of India has led to the increasing need of using land for human habitations and agriculture.This has led to the reduced habitat of many wild animals.Even though India is known for its tigers‚elephants and rhinoceros‚it is home to over 500 mammal species.Antelopes and deer(like the chinkaras‚ barasinghas‚ chitals‚ sambhars)‚leopards‚panthers‚mongoose and monkeys‚etc.‚can easily be spotted in forests and wild reserves. The country
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Wildlife Conservation in My Country In Malaysia‚ just like elsewhere the modern world‚ many species of wildlife are disappearing fast‚ and conservation measures are needed to prevent animals and plants from vanishing for good. Habitat destruction is a main part of the problem but many animals are being killed and taken by hunters and poachers too. Many rare animals are hunted for food and even for sport. Some are caught alive and then sold on to collectors. One of the saddest and sickest reasons
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India’s rich wildlife heritage is facing several threats. Just how serious is the problem? India is renowned as the land of the tiger and the elephant; many of our gods are depicted riding peacocks or tigers. But sadly‚ the equation that existed between people and wildlife centuries ago has vanished‚ and our Protected areas‚ which comprise a mere 4% of India’s landscape‚ are now mere islands amidst a sea of people‚ with tremendous demands and pressures being put on them. The most serious problem
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