Endangered Animals Essay

hunting was a massive cause in the extinction in the animals. Genyornis Newtoni is one to be believed that mass hunting of the bird and their eggs was a large factor in the extinction of the Thunder Bird. The question of how the Megafauna became to be no longer is a widely augmented between historians and scientists with the evidence of Aboriginals hunting the animals for food and the last ice age having a great factor on climate and how the animals did not seem to adapt to the change quick…

For instance, some countries take into consideration the extent of problem animals when devising quotas, which could lead to inflated reporting of lion conflicts in an attempt to increase quota sizes. In most countries lion quotas are set higher than the recommended limit of 0.5/1,000km2. In order to address this issue, recommended…

taking in order to have create paper and other products for the world. Taking away the trees in the Sumatran Rainforest harms animals. Also, cutting down the trees in the Sumatran Rainforest harms people as well. Additionally, one company began to feel very guilty because they were using harming so many living things. Taking away the trees in the Sumatran Rainforest harms animals. The rainforest was once beautiful and full of life but now it is all gone. In lines 10 through 12 the author…

bird which most do not know about. The purpose of the paper is to give readers an in depth idea of this bird. Most readers living in the southern parts of the United States have seen one in the wild but did not have a clue about this mischievous animal. The bird can go from sun bathing in order to dry off its feathers to diving in order to get some food in seconds. Additionally the bird can stay under the water for minutes without coming up for a breath of air. This incredible creature is a…

Introduction Non-indigenous or non-native species are species that have been introduced into an area or region that is not their normal habitat or environment. These species are sometimes very invasive and will take over the areas that they inhabit. There can be very negative effects from the introduction of non-indigenous species into certain environments. The ecosystem of an area is likely to be compromised from certain aggressive and invasive species. The lionfish is one of those. The…

copperhead snakes are one of the dangerous snakes in the rain forest.Adults grow to an average length including tail of 50–95 cm 20–37 in. Some may exceed 1 m 3.3 ft, although that is exceptional for this species. Males are usually larger than females. Good-sized adult males usually do not exceed 74 to 76 cm 29 to 30 in, and females typically do not grow 60 to 66 cm 24 to 26 in. In one study, males were found to weigh from 101.5 to 343 g 3.58 to 12.10 oz, with a mean of roughly 197.4 g 6.96 oz.…

James' is”(7). This was the first snake able to eat a bigger living object than a raccoon. The population of this invasive species is out of control; over 100,000 Burmese Pythons rule the Everglades National Park! In addition to reptiles, other animals, fungi and plants can also be invasive species, which are species that are not native to a specific location. In Australia, the penguins were being attacked by foxes. The foxes were eating them, and they could not think of anything, but the…

Orcas are incredibly intelligent and social animals. Orcas, or orcinus orca by their scientific name, are known for their panda-like appearance, with black and white bodies and large white spots near their eyes. But do not confuse them to be fuzzy and cute like pandas. Their common name, ‘killer whale’ is well earned. The name comes from their capability and history of killing other whales. Along with whales, orcas feast on a multitude of other large animals such as seals and sea lions. They…

People have learned to love the black-and-white marine icon that has been rehabilitated from a fearsome killer to the cuddly water panda they’ve become. Groc’s article, “Orca Encounters”, sparked my interest and led me to question just how humane our social and cultural traditions have become. Once killed by fishermen and believed to be a dangerous creature, the orca has grown to become the most viewed performer at SeaWorld shows. Being the largest predator held in captivity, researchers have…

For my project I have chosen to do the Wild Turkey of North America, the scientific name is Meleagris gallopavo. It is the largest and most popular gamebird to hunt in the states. In the United States, there are four main species of turkeys, the Eastern, Merriam, Osceola, and the Rio. The Eastern lives in the southern states, examples are Georgia and Alabama. The Merriam lives in the northern, to northeast section of the U.S, an example is Nebraska. Osceola lives in the deep south of Florida.…