Extinction event

fifty years, with many of the animals we know and love gradually disappearing. Estimates of extinction could reach up to 29%, depending upon the area and the biome the animal resides in. (Thomas et al. 146). When a particular area is not suitable for an animal’s habitat anymore, they often will migrate to an area that is more accommodating. In Lee Hannah’s book titled Saving a Million Species: Extinction Risk from Climate Change, he informs the public, “In general, it is clear that migration…

during this time. By using operant conditioning and both positive and negative reinforcement, Skinner discovered what “type of reinforcement which produces the slowest rate of extinction […] is variable-ratio reinforcement” (Skinner-Operant Conditioning). This form of reinforcement was determined to have a slow extinction rate as well as a fast response rate. A fast response rate is defined as “how hard the [acting party] worked” (Skinner-Operant…

the Earth. Dinosaurs were the dominant land animals for 160 million years, making them one of the most successful groups of animals ever. They first appeared about 230 million years ago and ruled the Earth for about 135 million years until an extinction event 65 million years ago that wiped out all the dinosaurs. Many individuals are fascinated by these creatures, however, they believe in the benefit…

For decades, zoos and circuses have been open to the public for entertainment and education about animals. Throughout the years, many have began to question the truth behind the enclosures. And now the answers have been revealed through documentaries such as Blackfish and The Elephant in the Living Room, and sides on this issue have been taken. Whether we support or deny the captivation of animals, we cannot defy the truth. Currently, circuses and zoos hold animals in captivity that affect them…

“Elexis, your birthday is in February, there is no way we can have your party at the zoo.” This line would be repeated throughout my household from the beginning of January until February 20th, ten days after my birthday had already passed. The zoo is a thrilling place for a kid; fantastic animals all around them running and playing, lions roaring and polar bears swimming in the little pools in their enclosures. These are common memories children have when looking back on their trips to the zoo,…

My animal is a spinosaurus, it went extinct millions of years ago because it is a dinosaur.This animal grow grow in length to be about 40 feet long.In heighth it grew to be about 20 feet tall. This animal has spikes on its back that grow to be about 5 feet tall they kinda look like fins like on a fish. This dino can swim under water and holds its breath for a long time if needed. It has a darker green type of skin color. And it has a long head. The spinosaurus was able to swim real good…

An endangered species is a species that exists in very small numbers and is at risk of extinction. Animals are affected when humans damage and pollute the environment – their homes can be destroyed and Why do animals become endangered? There are many reasons why animals become endangered. There are both natural causes and human causes. Humans can impact species and cause them to become at risk of extinction by destructing their habitats, polluting, hutning and fishing, the food and fashion…

threats to its survival, supporting development of alternative fishing gear, and providing administrative support for initiatives such as population surveys. The Center is also providing technical support and training in the investigation of mortality events in the Gulf of California.” (The Marine Mammal Center, 2017).…

in the past, present, or future. In some cases, fiction or drama literature sometimes has underlying themes or realities that are current to today’s societies. The author could take a real-world situation into a fictional event in order to gain awareness of a certain current event or to imagine the reader in a world that is present and different from our daily routine. Many authors try to incorporate every day lessons or argument into their literature. One famous contemporary…

Every year, many plants and animal species are killed, or even put to the brink of extinction, due to Amazon Deforestation. “Forests are complex ecosystems that affect almost every species on the planet. When they are degraded, it can set off a devastating chain of events both locally and around the world.” (Bradford) By deforesting the amazon, many animals are losing their homes and food sources. 240,000 miles of Amazon Rainforests are taken down each year for human supplies. Many animals and…