Biodiversity

The rise of infectious diseases that move between wildlife, livestock, and humans raises growing concerns worldwide. The rapid development of land by man has significantly reduced the habitat available for wildlife. With this development, consequently the risk of spreading infectious disease is more likely. Wildlife and their parasites do not recognize political and jurisdictional boundaries and, as a result, can affect the natural ecosystems of national parks and human health in nearby…

Many of Africa’s most iconic animals are disappearing and could be gone within the next 50 years, but there are ways to stop it. Animals are hunted for valuable goods such as their fur, tusks, or horns. There is also a demand for live baby animals, such as gorillas. These babies can sell for up to 40, 000 dollars a gorilla. If the babies are taken away, the species can not repopulate when the adults die.The removal of their youth leaves gorillas critically endangered and possibly gone by 2020.…

The Rubus ellipticus Sm., commonly known as the Yellow Himalayan Raspberry, have become a nuisance to wetlands in Hawai‘i. Just a small population can rapidly grow, damaging or eliminating all other plants in its path; most which is native plants (tree, shrub, fern, and herbs). Studies have shown that within a long period of time, four herbicides can greatly influence the decrease of the raspberry. The Yellow Himalayan Raspberry originated in Southern Asia. This plant is a shrub with edible…

Have you ever heard about zoos being bad for animals? Well it's not true and here's the truth about zoos.Why are zoos good because the employes of the zoos take care of the animals and heal them back to health if sick or hurt.Plus zoos keep animals from extinction by doing a breeding program for the animals.Plus the animals get study to see how they behave and what they do.They also have exhibits big enough for the animals that match their natural habitat.zoos are a great thing for the animals.…

Everglade’s national state park is a U.S park that relies in Florida. It was established in December, 6, 1947. It consists of the largest sawgrass prairie in North America. Everglade’s is also known for the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere. Also the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Other than that Everglade’s has a variety of animals that inhabit in there. That includes Florida panthers, American crocodile and the West Indian manatee. At this attraction…

Q4.1: (a) Does Boyd consider Canada to be a leader in environmental protection, or a laggard? (b) Why does he suggest that this should be surprising? (c) State briefly in your own words two weaknesses of environmental law in Canada. (d) What might an ultimate cause of these weaknesses? Answer: (a) Boyd does consider Canada to be a laggard in environmental protection with all the potential to be a leader. Canada’s environmental record is compared to 28 other industrialized nations, with…

Zoos are places where animals are put on displays and where they have to live their entire life. People can visit zoos for money and watch animals like they are in some kind of television show or commercial program that is made for people only. People have to notice that we should not exhibit animals at zoos just for our entertainment. Animals in zoos should have the freedom they deserve and live in the wildlife where they belong. Zoos may be very necessary for endangered species. But, there…

Knowledge Level and Farming Practices of Ilocano farmers as to Weed and Pest Managements The farmers’ knowledge and management practices were vital in diagnosing weeds and pests problems during the growth stage. The IRRI reported the cause of 37% rice loses were accounted to due to the infestation of pest and diseases. Meanwhile, majority of Filipino rice farmers exhibit cultural management strategy for rice production. The agriculture sector and research institutions were currently engaged in…

I bet this isn't the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of something that has a detrimental effect on the environment, Invasive Species. Invasive Species can include any type of living organism that is not native to a certain ecosystem which can cause harm to that newly inhabited ecosystem. The harm that can cause doesn't always just affect the environment but the economy and even human health. Invasive species cause harm to a newly inhabited ecosystem in many different ways.…

What is wildlife removal and what is considered wildlife? The following is an interview with our local, licensed Wildlife Control Operator. He is a licensed Wildlife Control Operator located in eastern North Carolina but we are finding that the further we humans encroach on the forest and wetlands the more these services are needed throughout the United States of America. Wildlife removal is the business of removing nuisance wildlife in and around residential or commercial structures. Wildlife…