Extinction

Bonobo Habitat Threatened by Human Activity and Forest Loss - As human populations grow and spread, clearing patches of forest along the way, the habitat of one of mankind's closest living relatives is shrinking - avoids areas of high human activity and forest fragmentation and that as little as 28 percent of the bonobo's range remains suitable for living. - human activities reduce the amount of effective bonobo habitat and will help us identify where to propose future protected areas for this…

The Burmese Pythons in The Everglades Have you heard about Burmese pythons? These snakes may be pretty cool to you at first. Once they get too big you might not know what to do with them. In addition, more and more people have decided to release these snakes in the wild, which has become a problem. In the Florida Everglades this is an issue due to tens of thousands of snakes that are trying to survive. However, this is negatively affecting the ecosystem. Burmese pythons have altered the…

Animals are born with natural instincts that kick in at a very young age. If an animal is raised in a zoo it may not know what to do when released into the wild. These animals may not be able to survive. So which is best for the animals, the wild or the zoo? Honestly, I believe animals should live in the wild. When an animal is born in captivity their natural instincts may not kick in. These animals are raised without the fear of predators, the instinct to hunt, or even to be on their own. Once…

There is an increasing growth population of the Burmese python and this means certain animals will be killed and become extinct. The Everglades National Park Service has joined forces with other agencies to create ways for lowering the growing population of Burmese pythons. Scientists and researchers have collected data and analyzed the results that help to find ways of diminishing the Burmese population. The National Everglades Park has joined forces with The University of Florida. The…

his story idea might pique your interest. Citizens scientists are collecting data critical to understanding pressing environmental questions, a nonprofit organization is here to help. Gregg Treinish had traversed the high Andes and tracked wolverines through the dead of winter in Montana, when he had the following revelation; you don't need specialized training to pick up bear scat or to monitor a stream for toxins. In 2011 Treinish founded the nonprofit Adventurers and Scientists for…

Fellow peers, have you ever wanted to see how tigers and bears react to each other? Well if you do, then go to Noah’s Ark Sanctuary in Atlanta. This animal sanctuary contains multiple features such as multiple exotic animals and cool reptiles. Noah’s Ark Sanctuary is located in the Metro Atlanta area. Not only the will the animals be cool, the bus ride would allow you the opportunity to see some of Atlanta’s gorgeous sites. The sanctuary opened as a non-profit. It is a rehabilitation center for…

From the highest peaks of the mountains to the deepest places of the ocean, animals are scattered all across the face of the earth. They can range from as large as 100 feet or so small that they can barely be seen through a microscope. Millions of animals can be found in the coldest and hottest regions of the world. Animals are divine species with many purposes, whether they are roaming the wild, held in captivity, or domesticated. Across the nation more than 600 million people visit one of the…

The media likes to portray New York Attorneys like they do not have a soft spot. Ross Abelow is a tough New York City lawyer that fights hard for justice for his clients. However, Abelow also has a soft spot for animals in the community. This tough New York attorney is sponsoring a GoFundMe page for animal shelters in New York. His goal is to raise at least $5,000 for the shelter. The funds are needed to provide all the neccessary resources for the homeless animals that live in the shelter.…

How did you feel about Harambe murder? Even though Harambe was a western gorilla this is still a threat to gorillas. Eastern Gorillas are being extinct because of events like this. I know you are probably asking why did you chose Eastern Gorillas when there are animals like Giant Pandas that you can write about! The thing is that Gorillas aren’t an animal’s many people are interested about, but what they don’t know is that gorillas are the closest things to a human. Think about let’s say that…

The Amur Leopard Introduction The Amur leopard is a mammal whose scientific name is Panthera Pardus Orientalis. This animal is critically endangered because of poachers hunting for its fur, frequent fires, development projects, negative impacts of inbreeding, and lack of political commitment to conservation. This is causing a habitat loss to Amur Leopards. How does the animal meet its basic needs in its natural habitat? Their main prey is roe, sika deer, hares, and badgers.They usually hunt…