They then disrupt the ecosystem, usually growing in population and killing other species, because there are checks and balances already set in the ecosystem. Some of the damages caused by invasive species, gave us ideas on how to eradicate them, and what methods we can do to prevent…
In “The Big Kill”, American journalist Elizabeth Kolbert discusses New Zealand’s problem with invasive species attacking endemic fauna which results in many of their native species becoming extinct. Kolbert explains the problems of exterminating specific animals such as stoat for conservation of their natural wildlife. She also explains the issues of how explorers brought various animals to different parts of the world. Hence, Elizabeth Kolbert discusses the difficulty of eliminating invasive species and that extreme measures will have to be taken in order to save New Zealand’s native animals and flora.…
Humans have no natural predators, hence why we are known as being “the top of the food chain”. Such a distinguishing quality allows pillaging our world for resources we need, develop technology to make our lives easier, and tame animals to perform labor too difficult for us. While these are wonderful things, they easily turn to abuse. Over-hunting, over farming, and the overuse of fossil fuels leads to the destruction of our world. Kolbert examines several examples of abuses caused by humanity such as: the extinction of the great auk from overhunting, the acidification of the ocean and deforestation of the Amazon rain forest, and the increase of invasive species in non-native…
More people should be aware of this gigantic issue and do more to prevent the major effects that invasive species have on the tiny islands of the Pacific and other tropical regions. People started the introduction of invasive species in the 1700s, but how did they not realize the effects of the species they introduced sooner? Captain Vancouver believed that the introduction of cattle would benefit Hawaii and it’s people, but little did he realize that cattle would later become a major problem to the environment. As cattle spread throughout Hawaii, native plants were destroyed and extinction became a factor in the life cycle of native plants (Info Grafik “Introduction of Cattle”). This problem is still effective today and continues to affect plant and animal life.…
“An invasive species can be any living organism—an amphibian, plant, insect, fish, fungus, bacteria, even a species’ eggs—which is not native to a certain ecosystem and causes harm.” @NWF. Invasive species are becoming a bigger and bigger problem, mainly because they reproduce extremely fast and can inflict great damage on an ecosystem. Invasive species are sometimes introduced to an area through migration or the actions of other organisms, but the main way invasive species spread is through human activities such as on being transported on ships, in wood products, ornamental plants, and through pet trade. Although it is still being researched, some believe that invasive species can actually have some benefit to humans such as the zebra mussel…
Have you ever heard of the West African Black Rhinoceros? As of 2011 this species is extinct and society could have prevented it (Gerkens). The species is thought to have died off, because of poaching, but taking precautions could have prevented their extinction. This is just one example of Earth’s deterioration with irreversible consequences that could have been averted. Societies use Earth and all of its resources and expects no repercussions.…
Invasive species pose a huge threat to the natural environment and…
Trapping has been an important part of American history. During a war, is one of the many times people have relied on trapping to keep them and troops alive. Whether the traps were very simple or complex it still managed to get them the food they needed. Throughout history trapping has evolved into a sport, job, etc.…
When Leopold wrote: "I now suspect that just as a deer herd lives in mortal fear of its wolves, so does a mountain live in mortal fear of its deer.” he was referring to how the deer were a predator to the mountain just as the wolves were predator to the deer. Once humans had killed most of the wolves around the mountain there wasn’t a good control on the deer population. The deer population was eating the majority of edible plants and trees. The balance of nature keeps most populations in check when a species is not singled out and destroyed.…
(Butler, 2012). Humans affect the rainforest in many inadequate ways, such as deforestation and wildfires. “Deforestation refers to the cutting, clearing, and removal of rainforest or related ecosystems into less bio-diverse ecosystems such as pasture, cropland, or plantations.” (Algee). According to National Geographic, during the past 40 years, close to 20 percent of the Amazon rainforest has been cut down.…
Taking precautions as to not contaminate other bodies of water. Most generally this invasive species is transported through waters containing the invasive specimen. In conclusion, Invasive species are happening everywhere around the world and quite possibly in your own backyard. Humans need to be more aware of their surroundings and take better care of our environment as a whole.…
Wildlife Conservation Multiple communities, habitats, environments, and ecosystems all coexist with each other to form our planet, Earth. Included in these communities, habitats, environments, and ecosystems are thousands of different species. These species, over centuries, have developed symbiotic relationships with each other as a way of survival. In other words, this “Circle of Life” has been established and for centuries has been effective enough to sustain Earth’s species.…
Our environment is also impacted by the ever growing human population. Some people believe that there is nothing wrong with our habits and reckless behavior, but scientists have proven that ongoing extinctions are caused by humans. We also know that know that the present extinction rate is greater than the background rate of extinction - the rate that species die out under normal conditions (Wilson). This increased rate is caused by human activity, and one example of a human caused mass extinction is the wipeout of several pollinator species due to the uprooting of pollinated varieties of apples. These plants were uprooted because there was a demand for specific apples in the 1980s, so farmers made room for these particular plants by getting rid of the others (Assessment, Millennium…
According to scientists, around 150-200 species of plant and animal go extinct every 24 hours. This statistic doesn’t seem so shocking until the realization comes that this is almost 1,000 times the natural rate for extinction. Humans contribute a great amount to this pandemic. A prime example is that of the dodo bird, which was famously hunted into extinction. Around 20,000 species are currently listed as threatened by extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).…
Endangered species are organisms that have such a reduced population that they are threatened with extinction. There are thousands of different species that are included in this list. Millions of years before humans existed, causes of extinction of living things were mostly linked to geological and climate effects (environmental change). Even though, environmental change is still the primary root for the extinction of organisms, but now the process of extinction is accelerated by human modernization and development and activity.…