Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Setting This chapter includes the introduction‚ statement of the problem‚ hypothesis‚ scope and delimitation‚ significance of the study and the definition of terms used. Introduction The Philippine Wildlife has a significant number of plant and animal species that are indigenous in the Philippines. The country’s surrounding waters reportedly have the highest level of biodiversity in the world. The Philippines is considered as one of the seventeen mega diverse
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If you were of the opinion that cultivated plants and domesticated animals is what wildlife consists of‚ you are mistaken. Wildlife‚ in fact‚ comprises of the innumerous varieties of wild plants‚ animals‚ fungi and microorganisms that exist on our planet earth‚ rather than just cultivated plants and domesticated animals. Knowingly or unknowingly‚ we largely depend on this wildlife for every elementary requirement in our life. The food we eat‚ the clothes we wear‚ the medicines we consume‚ a variety
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Government of India and State Governments are also becoming conscious of the deteriorating wildlife situation and have acted towards creating sager zones to the wild life within the Reserve Forests by way of creating what are called ’Protected Area’. Elephant Safari‚ Indian WildlifeProtected area is a board term given primarily to National Parks and Sanctuaries meant for affording protection to wild animals and their habitat. They also include game reserves and biosphere reserves. Protected areas
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Wildlife conservation Wildlife Conservation includes all human efforts to perserve wild animals from extinction. It involves the protection and wise management of wild species and their environment. Some species have become extinct due to natural causes‚ but the greatest danger to wildlife results from human activities. Thus‚ we ourselves have created this need for wildlife conservation. The progress of man throughout has been beneficial for the human race but it is the wildlife that has suffered
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Some wildlife species like the rhinoceros‚ cheetah‚ elephant‚ crocodile‚ snake etc. are hunted by the poachers. There are persons of much daring who go into the forest stealthily without the knowledge of the wildlife department authorities and shoot the animals which may be a source of great gain to them. Poachers have long been active in several parts of the world. The elephants are killed for their tusks of great value. A pair of tusks in the international market may fetch an enormous amount to
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Wildlife is one of the most gracious gifts of nature to this land‚ which is as rich in its variety and colours as its number. The majestic lion‚ the grateful yet fearsome tiger‚ unproductive leopard‚ powerful elephant‚ the nimble deer‚ attractive antelope‚ the picturesque peafowl‚ the gorgeous pelican‚ the beautiful parakeets‚ wood-pecker and the elegant flamingo are some of these of which any country might be proud. There are 312 species of mammals‚ 1175 species of birds‚ 399 species of reptiles
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Wildlife is an integral part of our ecosystem. It is a matter of great concern that some species of wildlife have been already exterminated while some others are facing extinction. Such extinction of species‚ though a part of the natural scheme of things has become a matter of concern because the alarming rapidity for decades now. Preservation of rate wildlife is of very great importance now. The writer of the place has discussed some of the cause of such extinction; the ecological imbalance caused
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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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KENYAN WILDLIFE In Kenya‚ one of the most important assets is its spectacular wildflife. There are more than 80 major species of kenya wildlife and over 1‚000 different species of birdlife. Many visitors principally come to Kenya to view the superb and extensive panorama of the flora and fauna. Kenya does recognise the vital importance of its visitors who bring with them‚ among other things‚ the much needed foreign exchange and of course the thousands of jobs created as a result. Kenya is at the
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increases. The increased number of rats and mice in the fields damages the standing crops leading to loss in the production of food-grains. It is very important to conserve wildlife to maintain the ecological balance in nature and to preserve the gene pool. Some of the measures (or steps) to be taken for the conservation of wildlife are given below: 1. Laws should be made to impose a total ban on poaching (killing) or capturing of any animal or bird belonging to an endangered species. The poaching
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