Conservation biology

Extinction is necessary for the Earth’s natural order. It is used as the world 's way of weeding out the weaker species that are unable to adapt or evolve to environmental change thus consequently dying out to make room for the newer better-adapted species which is key in providing the earth with a more sustainable and better-equipped equilibrium. With five mass extinctions notched into the earth 's belt it can hardly be denied that evolution and extinction are anything but a necessary, yet dark…

For starters, if someone planned on pursuing this career they’d need at least a bachelor's degree. “Ideally [one must] pursue a major in wildlife biology or zoology”. (“Wildlife Biologist Careers”).Other majors could be General Biology and Animal Science. However, if these majors aren't available, other fields such as Ecology may be acceptable. “Higher degrees, like a Master's or Doctoral degree, may increase chances for career advancement”…

Core courses for most zoology programs are general biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Within the biology department, most zoologist students are allowed options of taking marine biology, ecology, genetics, animal behavior, or zoo and aquarium science. Personal characteristics that a person needs to have for this to be their profession besides being intrigued by…

They came out with the original plan in 2002 and editions to those plans have come out in 2005, 2010, 2013, and 2015 in the attempt to best carry out these conservation efforts. In the latest edition the plans go into detail about the biodiversity of Texas, “800 species of fish, 425 species of butterflies, 634 species of birds, and over 4,600 species of native plants. With 12 distinct eco-regions covering approximately…

Extinction is the model used for the inhibition of fear within a laboratory environment. It involves training organisms to fear a conditioned stimulus in a manner described above (Myers, Ressler, & Davis, 2006). While it was previously debated upon it is widely accepted that extinction is a new form of learning and thus the creation of new memories (Burgos-Robles, Vidal-Gonzalez, Santini, & Quirk, 2007). While the two memories of fear and extinction would compete with each other (Royer, & Paré,…

The purpose of this study is to assess the habitat quality of Schmeeckle Reserve in regards to the needs of the Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes). This research will focus on the presence and relative abundance of small mammals, which serve as the main food source of the Red Fox’s diet. The vegetative habitat will also be studied; this includes the cover types present and any forage plant species used by the fox for food. The results of this study will allow for the continued management of the Red Fox in…

Hunting is described to be the activity of hunting wild animals or game, especially for food or sport. Hunting has been around for all of human nature it was first used as technique to get food but over the years it has evolved into more of trophy sport. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals otherwise known as PETA, is a group that fights for the right of animal protection. People hunt all around the U.S. on public lands, state parks, and about anywhere else you can think of. As PETA…

are in an effort for total or partial conservation, which came forth in the late eighteen hundreds. The Conservation Movement, which occurred from eighteen-fifty to nineteen-twenty, was to act as an effort to protect America's wildlife, wildlands, and natural resources. However, conservation then and now has been, mostly, for humans. In fact, the conservation movement was created when cities in America became overcrowded after mass industrialization. Conservation was not originally for the…

Do you know that poachers go into the woods and kill at least 10 animals a day animals like tigers, rhinos,and leopards.These poachers are killing animals for horrible reasons.Such as killing a rhino just for its horn or a tiger just for its skin print,same thing with leopards.Those are only three of the main targeted animals that the poachers are looking for.We all need to help these animals or they will not be here for our next generation.The animals will thank you for your help. I bet you…

The new generation of the Human Race will never see the breathtaking sight of the Passenger Pigeon. This new arrival of humans can blame their ancestors for the eradication of the majestic, deep amber bellied, Passenger Pigeon. Over the years, human activity has harmed the natural world, driving some species to near extinction, to the point of helplessness. But even the people that brought destruction and tragedy upon these animals can save them from the neverending darkness of the grave. The…