Essays on Endangered Species
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The Effects of the Illegal Ivory Trade on African Elephant Populations
Endangered Species
Introduction Recently conservationist came across a disturbing discovery, at Botswana wildlife sanctuary the bodies of 87 elephants were found. Many of which possessed injuries indicating they were killed for their tusks (Bale, 2018). Scientist estimate that roughly 30,000 African elephants are killed each year for their tusks (Bale, 2018). With less than 500,000 African elephants left…
The Threatened Eretmochelys Imbricata
Endangered Species
A very beautiful and seemingly common species has been endangered for many years, and it is mainly because of human interference. Our species is the top predator for Eretmochelys Imbricata, which is also known as the Hawksbill turtle. We have the knowledge and power to change the status of this species, so what will be…
The Lacey Act and Endangered Species
Endangered Species
Before the 1900s there was no law that prohibited poachers from cutting off elephant tusks and rhinoceros tusks. As well as trading expensive or extinct species for one’s needs or for an extra source of income. Neither were there laws that prevented people from cutting down rare trees, which in many cases were simply used…
Sharks as Endangered Species
Endangered Species
It’s a peaceful day on a crowded beach in Florida. Out in the water, about a hundred yards from the coast, a dorsal fin appears. Since it’s so far out, it’s hard to tell what it is. Could it be a dolphin? No, this dorsal fin is straight, not curved, and the tail fin is…
Global Warming vs Wildlife
Climate Change
Endangered Species
Global Warming
NASA Earth Observatory (2010) describes Global Warming as “the unusually rapid increase in Earth’s average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released by people burning fossil fuels” (para. 2). In particular, researchers have announced that Global Warming is affecting wildlife and plants alarmingly because it has impacted their habitats,…
Wildlife Conservation and Threatened Species
Endangered Species
Wildlife Conservation is where certain people work on protecting wild animals, plants, and their habitats from going extinct. You would think that conserving would only include land animals but it also can consist of ocean life. Habitat loss is mainly caused by deforestation, resulting in climate change, homeless animals and no food or shelter for…
