Many plants and animals have been dwindling in number for quite some time. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service‚ some 1‚135 plants and animals are on the brink of extinction. It is important to make sure that no species die out so as to not upset the environmental balance. When we protect all species‚ we are protecting the entire habitat. Therefore‚ we are maintaining the safety of our own environment as humans. To help protect threatened species‚ then-president‚ Richard Nixon‚ signed
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The Endangered Species Act: Facing Extinction It is found that “ninety-nine percent of currently threatened species are at risk from human activities‚ primarily those driving habitat loss‚ introduction of exotic species‚ and global warming” (“The Extinction Crisis”). The Endangered Species Act was put into place in 1973 as citizens of the United States began to realize the harsh effects of their everyday living on the living species around them. Plants and animals began to disappear‚ causing discord
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Endangered Species By: Jennifer Petley There are currently only 30 individual Amur leopards left in the world‚ the hawksbill turtle has been deemed “critically endangered”‚ the black-footed ferret who was once thought to be globally extinct has only a population of 1000‚ the black rhino was said to be “doomed to disappear from the face of the earth” in 1961‚ and the Saola deer has an estimated population of a few hundred at a maximum‚ or possibly only a few dozen at a minimum. There are many
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In my opinion passing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) was necessary to protect the extinction of wildlife. Scientists have proven that one extinction can cause a disruption in the food chain‚ which has a domino effect on other extinctions. These extinctions can cause harm to humans. In all the environment is related to humans‚ if we like it or not. My belief is that implementation this act has not only helped with the preservation of wildlife and ecosystems‚ but also has benefits on humans
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The Leatherback Sea Turtle is one of the most unique species out of all of the turtle species. This beautiful turtle species is critically endangered and their population is decreasing drastically. The Leatherbacks amazing features are taken for granted causing the endangerment. Their valuable leather is one reason for endangerment. Another factor is the waste produced from the daily use of boats. Throughout the life of the Leatherback Sea Turtle we will cover multiple different topics. These topics
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"Taking" Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)‚ 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19) (2006). - "The term ’take’ means to harass‚ harm‚ pursue‚ hunt‚ shoot‚ wound‚ kill‚ trap‚ capture‚ or collect‚ or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." § 1538 (a)(1)(B) - "it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to . . . . take any such species within the United States or the territorial sea of the United State." "Knowingly" United States v. McKittrick‚ 142 F.3d 1170‚ 1177 (9th Cir
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We all know that the United States attempts to make sure we protect our wildlife and endangered species‚ but what do these protection laws really address? It has been brought to my concern because I have lived in one of the best ecosystems in California‚ I have been interested in the Endangered Species Act ever since I’ve lived around the Tahoe area. First‚ the Endangered Species Act focuses on the conservation and protection of species that are considered at harm in their habitat. Secondly‚ this
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Coast.This mammals population in the 1800s was approximately 1‚360. It has dramatically declined to 100‚but it is slowly increasing.Disease‚inbreeding and human interaction are the main reason why the Florida panther is endangered. It is sad that the Florida panther is endangered. There are many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.Humans are 1 of the many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.In 2006‚11 of the 19 panthers were killed by cars‚leaving only 8 alive.There
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I’m an animal rights activist at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)‚ and I am here today to tell you about the cruelty of animal testing. So‚ what’s the deal with humans? What’s the deal with animals? What’s the deal with humans.. TESTING on animals? What has bothered me for a while is the controversial topic of animal testing and how people are completely unaware of the harm innocent animals go through. Currently‚ millions of mice‚ rats‚ primates‚ and other animals are locked inside
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evening‚ animal lovers. First I would like to thank the committee who chose me as the recipient of tonight’s Top Dog award. I would also like to thank everybody that is here tonight. You have spent countless hours donating time and resources to make the shelter itself‚ along with all of it’s events a smooth-running organization. Without all of your support‚ the Charleston Animal Society would not be as successful as it is today. I would like to thank the people who have adopted animals from
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