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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Biomes Comparison Essay Ecologists group earth’s diverse environments into biomes. A biome is a complex of terrestrial communities that develops a large area and is characterized by certain soil climate conditions and particular assemblages of plants and animals. Not all species live in every biome they vary in their adaptations to different conditions. An adaptation is an inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce. These sorts of variations in plants
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of existence.”("10 Shocking Facts About How the Illegal Wildlife Trade Drives Species Extinction." One Green Planet. May. 22‚ 2016). Some species that are being killed by this terrible act include‚ but are not excluded to elephants‚ tigers‚ sharks‚ rhinos‚ and gorillas. We need to be the voice for these poor animals by putting an end to poaching for good. Poaching is a cruel act of violence against wild animals‚ and if we human beings don’t put an end to it‚ we will have to say goodbye to many
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There are numerous whole house water filters on the market and finding the right one for your home is never easy. Among the few companies that activate in this field‚ Aquasana stands out due to the fact that they have numerous positive reviews from satisfied customers. You might think that this is the result of a good marketing campaign. Indeed‚ Aquasana knows how to approach its customers‚ offering simple and affordable solutions for water filtration. However‚ the main reason why we like Aquasana
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In the Future of Life‚ Edward Wilson describes the problems that the Earth is experiencing‚ the causes of them‚ and some of the solutions that can be done to save it. Some problems facing the planet are invasive species‚ overpopulation‚ extinction‚ and killing of biodiversity all have solutions to them. First of all‚ the Earth faces the problem of invasive species which kill the native plants in the population. An example of an invasive species is the giant land snails from Africa were introduced
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animals to be orphans and starve. Few poachers are punished or caught for killing these innocent animals. There are many animals that are affected by poaching in Africa alone. The animals affected include Black Rhinos‚ Mountain Gorillas‚ African Elephants‚ Lions and Grey Zebras. Black Rhinos population has gone down‚ sadly‚ by 97.6% since the year 1960. Population of Mountain Gorillas is fewer than 900.Last year alone more than 35‚000 African Elephants were killed. Lions‚ in seven African countries
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populations. • 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
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The small number of law enforcement trained to deal with this crime creates an unfair advantage for poachers. Poachers usually hunt animals for only one product: tigers are slaughtered for their striped fur‚ rhinos for their large horn and elephants are killed for their ivory tusks. The price of the uncarved ivory ten years ago was an estimated $2‚000 a pound‚ but now it sells for almost $3‚000 a pound. Sadly‚ the bodies of the animals are left to rot. The
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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 to protect their own environments. There are some areas of improved awareness about the risks of overly rapid expansion‚ and the protection of many iconic species - like
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Wild Animal Profiles African Elephant | Mammal. The largest living land mammal‚ the African elephant weighs 3500 to 7000 kilograms (3.5 to 7 tons) and stands 3.4 meters (11 feet) high. The elephant’s remarkable trunk serves variously as a nose‚ arm‚ hand‚ foot and multi-purpose tool. The trunk is strong enough to uproot a tree and delicate enough to pick berries‚ and it enables the elephant to reach as high as 7 meters (23 feet). Humans can hear only 20% of the vocal sounds an elephant makes;
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