Extinction . As Dead as a Dodo! For every species that is alive today, perhaps a thousand more have lived previously and become extinct. Most of these extinctions occurred before humans evolved, and the species are known to us only through fossils The Dodo The dodo was a large (50 lb) flightless bird that lived on Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. It lived undisturbed for so long that it lost its need and ability to fly. It lived and nested on the ground and ate fruits that had fallen
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The Saber Toothed Tiger. I am assuming you have no idea what that is. The Saber Toothed Tiger is an extinct animal that has been extinct for over 10,000 years. Now, I know you have heard of the Giant Panda. I know you’re probably thinking, “Wait. Are pandas extinct now? What happened to them?” But, no. They are not extinct. They are near extinct though. They are what you call an endangered species. There are many animals that are endangered and some are kept in zoos or sanctuaries and other rome
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know about every year 100 tigers are killed by poachers which has lead to about 3,890 wild tigers left in the world. Due to poaching and habitat loss the tigers are going extinct. Poaching is one of the main causes to tigers going extinct. According to the video Tiger Trade Takedown these majestic animals are being hunted for things such as their claws,whiskers and brain which can be sold for more than $50,000. Also the poachers hunt the tiger because they believe the tiger is a good supplement for
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The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is the smallest of the remaining five tiger subspecies. It has lived exclusively, for over a million years, in the once extensive moist tropical jungles of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Their population in the wild is now heavily fragmented and is estimated to range between 400 and 500 individuals. Groups of between a few and several dozen tigers can be found principally in and around Sumatra's national parks. The Sumatran tiger represents a
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Introduction Maintaining diversity within any population is exceptionally important to the sustainability of any ecosystem or environment. The cycle of life shows us that all species have another species that they rely on for several necessities. Some species use other species for sustenance, some for shelter, or hunting skills. The reasons why species rely on each other vary; however, the need is infinitely important. We will discuss why genetic diversity is so important. We will explain why population
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Endangered Species Think back to the first time you went to the zoo. Do you remember the excitement you felt when you got your first glimpse of a tiger? Or maybe your favorite animal was an elephant. These species and many others are in danger of becoming extinct. I’m going to explain to you the process to get a species listed as endangered and the protective measures taken to help them recover. I’ll also talk about the success rate of these efforts. The first step to protecting a threatened
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Tigers Bobbie-Lynn Molina BIO 101 August 28, 2012 Kira Krend Tigers Tigers, the largest of all living cat species are recognized by its unique reddish-orange coat with black stripes. Although they are considered to be loners they are extremely territorial. Initially, there were nine known subspecies of tigers: Siberian, South China, Indo-Chinese, Sumatran, Bengal, Malayan, Balinese, Javan, and Persian. The
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strategy that focuses on protecting on particular species Flagship species - The focus of public awareness campaigns aimed at generating interest in conservation in general; usually an interesting or charismatic species, such as the giant panda or tiger. Ecosystem approach - A conservation strategy that focuses on protecting the ecosystem as a whole in effect to protect the species that live there. Ecosystem restoration - The repair of natural habitats back to (or close to) their original state
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Endangered species Extinction is actually a normal process in the course of evolution. To date, many species of animals have become extinct rather than the total numbers that exist. These species slowly disappeared because of climatic changes and the inability to adapt to such conditions as competition and predation. Since the 1600s, however, the process of extinction has accelerated rapidly through the impact of both human population growth and technological advances on natural ecosystems
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carbon dioxide. 5. Greenpeace claims that tests done on KFC’s pulp-based products like napkins and French fries holders, found fibers of tropical hardwood trees, specific to Indonesia’s forests that are home to many endangered species, including the critically endangered Sumatran tiger. 6. These forests play an important role against climate change, however, approximately 5 million acres of forest are cleared every year. Transition: Another example of fast food’s irresponsible behavior is how
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