Ex-situ conservation

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…

Poaching is the illegal practice of trespassing on another's property to hunt or steal game without the landowner's permission. Animal poachers kill animals for goods from the animal. Elephants are exotic animals with great relationships with humans. From their large ears to their extensive trunk, elephants are truely magestic animals. Without our help, elephents can perish for good. Rhinos are fine animals who are struggling against poaching. Rhino numbers are plummeting and if we don't act…

The goal of the habitat management plan for the green heron, (Butorides virescens) is to improve population. (Management actions cite) Though the green heron is a common specie in New England, but it is not frequency spotted on the campus of University of Massachusetts (UMass) because there is too much human and wildlife interaction for such a solidary bird, like the green heron. There is a lot of disturbance and loss of wetland forested areas that destroys the ideal habitat for a green heron.…

Since the 1700’s many different animals have been trafficked for food or killed and sold for money. About 30,000 animals per year - three per hour are being driven to extinction (Facts-Wildlife). It’s the fourth illegal trade in the world (10 shocking Facts about how the illegal wildlife trade drives species extinction). Animal Trafficking first started in the 1700’s in Europe for food. Since 1960 rhino population has gone down 48% from trafficking. Tigar ports was banned in China but most…

Whirlpool has taken an innovative approach to bring the “smart” home appliances to the forefront. In 2011, the company began its push to start selling smart refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers with a technology that permits them to connect to a households Wi-Fi network; which is then displayed on the buyers tablet, PC, and smart phone. These appliances will contain functions that are energy saving and cost effective, for example, being able to turn off during peak time and…

Most people envision their dream home as a spacious home with character, charm, and plenty of room for a couple of kids to roam freely. A home with a wraparound porch with an attached swing to watch a golden retriever playing on the front lawn. A home with a white picket fence leading straight to the heart of the house that’s lined with multicolored pansies. Not to mention rooms for every occasion filled with useless objects, like a massive dining room used only for huge Thanksgiving feasts…

Energy Consultants, LLC is a small startup company specializing in residential energy audits and like any company have some strengths and weaknesses. The company has one employee and started with performing one audit per week which after two weeks increased to around five energy audits a week throughout southeastern Connecticut. Energy Consultants LLC works very hard in doing their job well. They do this by keeping up with the latest trends and technology by attending training seminars and…