Endangered Species Essay

Tiger Vs. Lion Time and time again,we wonder about random things. An example of this would be the question, who would win a fight between a male lion and a male tiger? Since they have completely different lifestyles, it would be interesting to catch them in the act. Some things that are different about them are their physical characteristics, and where they live. Although, they have a very low chance in meeting in today’s day and age, they did a long time ago. In this paper, I will discuss the…

Introduction Sloth bears are mostly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent. Their inhabitation ranging from the foothills of the Himalayas to the southern end of the Western Ghats mountain range in India as well as in the island of Sri Lanka (Prater, 1965). The number of Sloth bear distributed in the Indian peninsula was estimated to be approximately 7,600 (Jaffeson, 1975). Two subspecies of sloth bear, namely Melursus ursinus ursinus and Melursus ursinus…

DAMNED IF YOU DO, DAMNED IF YOU RODENT: TEN WAYS RATS BRING DESTRUCTION Rodents are the biggest group of mammals, consisting of almost half of the whole mammalian population with around 4,600 species. Chipmunks, squirrels, beavers and prairie dogs are just some of the most popular rodent species native to the United States, playing an important role in forest and grassland preservation as they serve as a major food source for scavengers and predators like bobcats, foxes, hawks and wolves.…

that are detrimental to the herd. Whether they are older males who are aggressive to the younger animals and even kill them to maintain dominance. This is bad because usually these males are no longer mating and thus are simply killing off their species without contributing to the repopulation. Trophy hunting is actually viewed as a positive in the conservation of not only the collective herd of the animal, but also the tourism generated helps indigenous peoples garner some money to sustain…

hunting is legal in certain areas with the proper permits, with the proper permits, and must be differentiated from poaching , which is the illegal take of game, though similarly can be done for acquisition of coveted parts or products from the target species. What is Canned Hunting? Canned hunting, also referred to as captive hunting, is the act of “hunting” captive wildlife, usually in high-fenced…

Killer Whales are a very large and strong breed of marine mammals that belong to the dolphin family that can grow up to ten meters long and can weigh up to six tons. Theses whales are a highly social species that are very intelligent with an excellent sense of hearing and have developed highly complex communication systems. Killer whales are immediately recognizable by their distinctive black-and-white coloring, when you see these magnificent creatures many people immediately get the idea of…

Gentle Giants The Walrus Morgan Walrus are gentle giants . Although they may look huge and scary the aren't aggressive. They are the largest fin-footed semiaquatic marine mammal.Semiaquatic means it is half of its water in the water half the time it is out on ice. Description Walrus are mammals with brown and pink hides and they weigh around 270 pounds. Walrus also have bags of water around them to keep them from getting hurt around objects that jab them. Additionally , they have blubber…

"The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish" stated by Jacques Yves Cousteau, Oceanographer. No one really understands what animals in the ocean and animals in captivity feel, therefore these two opposing viewpoints try to find which is better for the animal. One opposing viewpoint is keeping marine mammals captive in theme parks promotes conservation. The other viewpoint believes keeping marine mammals captive in theme parks is cruel. Both viewpoints are strong, but keeping marine…

Lion vs.Cheetah Whoa!Look at that fast cheetah, wait look at that lion chasing after it . There are differences and alike traits about lions and cheetahs. Even though lions and cheetahs look alike they are very different. Both lions and cheetahs have similar bodies for a perfect life in the grasslands.The lion can roar loudly as for the cheetah gives off a little cry.You can hear the lions roar from 5 miles away for the cheetah you can barley hear it.A lion it acts as a big…

Our everyday life seems boring and slow-paced, but to a person who has been at sea, our life is a paradise. In Yann Martel’s The Life of Pi, the main character, Piscine Patel, survives at sea in a lifeboat for a record of 227 days. While this story is fictitious, the ocean is a harsh environment for any human, regardless of experience. A lack of natural fresh water, limited food, as well as the constant danger of too much sun exposure make a formidable environment for even the most seasoned…