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    industrial as well as municipalities (Geurrero & Amosson‚ 2013). Lack of water regulation and conservation initiatives over the years combined with population growth‚ a longer life span‚ and drought has caused the depletion of aquifers to an alarming point (Somma‚ 1997). New regulations are vital for the allocation of water to support the various industries. However‚ they must involve new methods of water conservation to enable the aquifers to replenish naturally from the absorption of runoff and surface

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    Conservation of Biodiversity One of the most pressing environmental issues today is the conservation of biodiversity. Many factors threaten the world’s biological heritage. The challenge is for nations‚ government agencies‚ organisations and individuals to protect and enhance biological diversity‚ while continuing to meet people’s needs for natural resources. Biodiversity is the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment. Biodiversity

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    importance of their conservation and its convenient practical methods. Oil and natural gas conservation involvesthe use of these resources in a better and well-organized manner with respect to economic‚ social and ambient expenses and rewards‚ contributing to an efficient energy utilization and reduction of loss. This article evaluates the ways in which oil and natural gas can be conserved‚ and describes the expected results of these conservation measures Conservation of oil and natural

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    ZOO (menagerie)

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    zoo (short for zoological park or zoological garden‚ and also called a menagerie) is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures‚ displayed to the public‚ and in which they may also be bred. The term zoological garden refers to zoology‚ the study of animals‚ a term deriving from the Greek zōon (ζῷον‚ "animal") and lógos (λóγος‚ "study"). The abbreviation "zoo" was first used of the London Zoological Gardens‚ which opened for scientific study in 1828 and to the public in 1847.The

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    Riverbank Zoo

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    preservation and conservation center that will continue to further the evolution of superb zoo exhibitory. Mission of Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden • To foster an appreciation and concern for all living things. • To providing the highest standards of care for our animal and plant collection. • To providing a diverse educational and high-quality recreational experience for all Riverbanks visitors. • To providing all the resources at our disposal for the conservation of the earth’s

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    Morality of Zoos

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    one of us has grown up with fond childhood memories of visiting the local zoo amongst family and friends. After all‚ where else can one see animals from all over the world in one place? In the midst of all the fun and enjoyment we have all experienced from zoos‚ we have failed to take into account the life of the things that we are so excited about seeing there – the animals. Each and every day‚ the animals enclosed in zoos for human entertainment are exposed to abuse‚ cruelty‚ and most importantly

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    Zoos: Necessary or Not?

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    Zoos Necessary or Not? We humans have the ability to pass down crucial information to the next generation through zoological parks‚ or zoos. In early civilizations‚ animals were locked up in cages for people ’s amusement. The welfare of the animals was poor because people were indifferent to the needs of the animals. According to The Times of India‚ the first public zoo can be traced back to Egypt in 1500 B.C. under Queen Hatshepsut who collected animals from all over Africa to show her wealth and

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    The Zoo and Its Benefits

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    The Zoo and Its Benefits Zoos bring human kind closer to wild life. Though‚ sometimes that means taking the animal out of its natural habitat. Some animals have lost most of their habitat and are on the verge of extinction. In this way‚ the zoo helps the animals rather than using them as a form of human entertainment. Zoos also allow humans to study different kinds of animals more closely. Some zoos on the other hand manipulate the animals to acquire as much revenue as possible rather than

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    London Zoo

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    Zoo‚ the word which is originated from the Zoological Gardens of the London Zoological Society‚ is collection of wild animals. Because of human’s curiosity‚ it gathered animals as many as possible. Recently‚ zoo is no longer merely display‚ but also has the educational significance. Although it is so meaningful‚ it needs to assume sole responsibility for its profits or losses‚ even the world’s oldest one‚ London Zoo. 1. What are the issues of London Zoo? London Zoo‚ which is the ancestor of

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    History of Zoos

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    History of Zoos Worldwide Speech A zoo (short for zoological park or zoological garden‚ and is also similar to a menagerie) is an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals‚ typically in a park or gardens‚ for study‚ conservation‚ or display to the public. The predecessor of the zoological garden is the menagerie‚ which has a long history from the ancient world to modern times. In ancient times having a collection of animals meant you were wealthy and very powerful because it

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