Dangerous or Endangered? Prompt #1 (324 words): Jennifer Tilton in chapter 2 talks about a shift to a “voluntary state.” She goes on to explain that it was caused by a loss in public benefits in Oakland. The state of California had to reduced this budget to compensate for losses elsewhere. The loss in public benefits means nearly no funding for recreation parks and activity centers. This caused parents and concerned citizens to take action themselves. Tilton mainly focused on educating and keeping
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Under the Endangered Species Act in the United States‚ species may be listed as "endangered" or "threatened". The Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) is an example of an endangered subspecies protected under the ESA. The US Fish and Wildlife Service as well as the National Marine Fisheries Service are held responsible for classifying and protecting endangered species‚ and adding a particular species to the list can be a long‚ controversial process (Wilcove & Master‚ 2008‚ p.
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The Endangered Species Act was written to protect and recover the at risk species and the ecosystems that those animals depend on. It was passed in 1973 in hopes of recognizing the natural resources are very important to our nation and people. The U.S Fish and wildlife Service and the Commerce Department’s National Marine Fisheries Service are administrators of the act‚ and they both have their own responsibilities when it comes to implementing the ESA and the animals it protects. “The FWS has primary
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Max walks out of the house and says‚” I’ll be home before nine.” And his mom says‚” bring Mark with you he is getting bored.” And Max says‚’’ fine‚ but he better not annoy me.” And Max and Mark walk down the street and hear groaning‚ and they think its just their neighbor. And then they turn the corner and see the street flooded with zombies and they scream there heads off. And then Mark says‚” what are we supposed to do?” And max says‚” are you dumb or something run.” As they are running there friends
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Our case is that if we don’t test on animals then progress in scientific fields would be halted. As first speaker for the negative I will speak about the benefits of animal testing in general and then I’ll talk in detail about animal testing in medicine. My second speaker will talk about the opinions on testing and the food chain and my third speaker will summarise our points and rebut. Safety tests are conducted on a wide range of chemicals and products‚ including drugs‚ vaccines‚ cosmetics‚
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In the morning‚ Rainsford awakes in Zaroff’s comfortable bed. But to his surprise he finds Zaroff sitting on the chair next to the bed pointing a gun straight to his face. With sudden shock Rainsford gets up quickly. Fear filled his whole body‚ sweat poured down his face‚ and his body froze. “Walk slowly‚ don’t make no sudden movement’s son.” Zaroff said calmly‚ but firm. Walking slowly but steady he crosses the room to the door. He opens the door and walks out with the gun still to his forehead
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Endangered Marine Species Topic: Marine mammal extinction and endangered species. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the causes‚ protection programs and possibilities for future protection for endangered species. Thesis: Endangered marine animals are in need of protection and awareness; many people need to understand the origins of endangerment‚ what animals are being affected and what is already being done to help our marine life. Introduction I. Have you ever thought about how important
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ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT Mckayla – 12A1 According to animalinfo.org‚ there are more and more animals becoming endangered every year throughout the world. Interestingly‚ the Mediterranean Monk Seal is recorded as one of the most critically endangered animals in Italy. Currently‚ the population of that species has been reduced about ten times compared to the period of the 1950s (1). This issue highly damages the nation. Apparently‚ zoologists and travelers do not have opportunities to study about that species
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that humans and other living things can live comfortably. > Importance a) Air is clean and fresh to safeguard the respiratory system b) Water is clean to safeguard aquatic life c) Forest is sustained to safeguard timber and survival of wild animals d) Topsoil continues to be fertile and not eroded to safeguard agricultural activities e) The natural environment is preserved Human activities that threaten the ecosystem are: Unplanned development and mismanaged development have adverse impact
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(Sherry‚ 2). Scientists classify species into six different groups: plants‚ animals‚ insects‚ algae‚ fungi‚ and microorganisms (Today’s Situation). In the tropical rainforest alone‚ most species are disappearing at the rate of 1% a year (Sherry‚ 6). If the current trend continues‚ at least 50% of all currently existing species will be either extinct or endangered by the year 2050 (Today’s Situation). For this reason endangered species deserve more protection than the current regulations provide. <br> <br>Throughout
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