Endangered language

Throughout our lifetime, we have seen penguins a time or two whether it be in a zoo, on television, in a magazine, etc. We know cute and funny they look when they walk (waddle), and how they travel thousands of miles to find food for their chicks. Now, look past all the facts we know about penguins. Instead; look at what actually matters, look at the risk of emperor, king, adelie, etc. penguins will become extinct if nothing changes in the near future. These once cute and cuddly looking animals…

Zoos and Aquariums are often perceived as amazing places to learn about animals in a fun and exciting environment. However, in reality zoos and aquariums are not as fun nor as exciting as they are thought to be. These wild and majestic animals are taken away from their natural environment, and placed in cages for the entertainment of others. Wild animals in captivity is wrong because it is inhumane, it shortens animal’s lifespan, and animals don’t have enough space. Firstly, wild animals in…

In the Seasons of Life and Land, author Jimmy Carter argues that our arctic and its wildlife refuge are in danger and needs to be preserved. He clearly states the current situation and persuades the readers against such actions as to installing oil rigs for it may disrupt the caribou and their way of life as well as many other species of animals. Carter had the privilege to first hand experience the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and he, himself was saddened at the thought of what might happen…

Gorillas are 400lb beasts that’s walk on all fours in the jungles and mountains. They typically live in groups of 6 to 30. Gorillas move around during the day and feed on vegetation. These animals are also very calm and persistent. Female Gorillas give birth about every four years. Mating season is all year round. Although the life expectancy is about 35 years for these bad boys, there population is decreasing. The gorilla population has gone down do to poachers, pathogens, and decreasing…

Disney's Lion King is one of the most famous and controversial animated movies of all time. The movie contains some very important aspects of 20th century American culture such as capitalism, racism and sexism. The hidden messages of these delicate aspects for the society make the movie very controversial and criticized in different ways. Antelopes eat the grass and lions eat the antelopes. When lions die, they become the grass. It’s the circle of life, the beautiful simplicity of nature.…

The Lionfish is a venomous predatory fish that carries the potential to impact the marine ecosystems of south Florida. Past evidence suggests that the proliferation of lionfish may help decline th eexistence of native species of commercial, recreational, and ecological importance. In addition, lionfish stings are painful and occasionally result in serious injury. The Lionfish is a non-native invasive fish, it was likely to be released on purpose from people whom no longer wanted them as aquarium…

The Serval cat is a strong yet lean animal native to the savannah grasslands of Africa, south of the Sahara. The name serval comes from a Portuguese word meaning "wolf deer." Other nicknames for the serval are "bush cat" and "giraffe cat".The Serval was once also found in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. Servals have dwindled in numbers due to human population taking over their habitat and also because of hunters and poachers. Their pelts are a high dollar commodity in several countries. It takes…

dark places, but where they can still get heat, but they use the dark to their advantage so they can strike. The female can also lay up to twenty-four eggs, but only fourteen hatch. Reproduction is sexual. So far the Diamondback species is not endangered so far. The diamondbacks do have many predators, such as deer, antelope,eagles. Diamondback usually live in a cave or rocky recess for hibernation. They can also live up to twenty years.The female does not care for the young. The young have to…

What is the Endangered Species Act? Why was the Endangered Species Act created? Why do we care for endangered species? The Endangered Species Act was made so that our native plants, animals, and fish would not go into extinction. This Act requires that Federal and State agencies provide suitable conditions for endangered and threatened species, not to jeopardize from federal activities but to protect and save our native species from extinction. Throughout history there have been many events to…

The Carolina Parakeet, a poisonous bird, was home to Southern New York, Wisconsin, and the Gulf of Mexico. This neotropical parakeet was composed of many colors and included a thick and pale beak, which was used as a third limb to do activities such as climbing trees. Its body was green and it had an orange face and a yellow head. Although this parrot is the only member of its genus,Conuropsis, it is composed of many traits that are very similar to members of the genus, Aratinga. These two…