Human extinction

houses and get a full meal with using little to no energy, or type in a few words and have a steaming, cheesy pizza delivered to our doorsteps. So why is it that poachers continue to breach reservations and kill off endangered animals to extinction? "Extinction is a natural phenomenon, it occurs at a natural "background" rate of about one to five species per year. Scientists estimate we 're now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the "background" rate, with dozens going extinct every day..."…

B.F. Skinner is credited as the creator of operant conditioning, which is the science of altering the mannerisms of animals or humans through reinforcement. Rather than focusing on the complex thinking that spawns an idea or mannerism, Skinner focused on mannerisms that actually occurred. He discovered that animals respond best when an intentionally performed action has a direct influence on the world around them; these actions were dubbed operants. When operants were reinforced the associated…

Imagine a world where there is no rare or unique animals, rapidly declining food numbers, and countries brought to poverty due to animal extinction. Well, thankfully, there is no need to worry about that reality, due to big game trophy hunting. Big game trophy hunting should be allowed because it keeps animal populations at a reasonable level, it provides nourishment to the populous, and it enriches Africa’s economy.. Initially, big game trophy hunting should be allowed because it controls the…

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…

Are Zoos Inhumane? “For most of the wild things on Earth, the future must depend on the conscience of mankind” (Dr. Archie Carr). Some people have never considered the effects of keeping animals locked up in small cages their entire lives. Proven with expert opinions, research, and physical evidence, it has been proven that zoos are damaging to the animal's physical and mental state. Keeping animals locked up in zoos is inhumane and should be prevented. One of the most common arguments…

legislative body to divert money and attention into conserving an ecosystem that there is little solid information about could prove to be a difficult endeavor (pg. 76). Providing a tangible number, even an estimation of the number of species or extinction rate in an area, could potentially be a critical tool to use in demonstrating the importance of conservation projects. Identifying and classifying new species, as well as collecting data about known species are both important to conservation…

Unit One – Diversity of Living Things How and why might some species benefit from human intervention? Steven Morrell Mr. Roberts SBI3U 3 October 2014 Table of Contents Page 1………………………………………………………………...…Introduction Page 1…………………………………………………………Endangered Species Page 2…………………………………………………………Endangered Species Page 2………………………………………………………….Captive Breading Page 3………………………………………………………….Captive Breading Page 4……………………………………………….Wild Life Population Control Page 5.........................…

more gifted in athletic activities, and I would love to have different hair colors. I always had to tell myself, “Look this is who you are. Suck it up!”. My junior year of high school, I registered for a science class, on human bio. In that class my teacher went over the human body and we learned how different we are from one another. He mentioned Genes every now and then, explaining how they helped build our structure and make us differ from our siblings. One day in class a fellow classmate of…

challenging and controversial over the several decades. Some people disagree that zoos are an important part of animals conservation as they believe sanctuaries in animal's native habitat would bring more positive results as animals suffer from the constant human presence and lack of space. Others argue that zoos provide animals with even better conditions than in the wild and that without zoos many conservation programs would not exist so that for endangered species it is better to live in…

Did you know that at the present rate of extinction 20% of the world’s animal species could be extinct in the next 30 years. A lot of this is because of changes to living and nonliving things and their habitats affecting the population of an ecosystem. Did you know that oil spills can even affect many worm species causing them to over populate. Also, Wolves aren’t the real bad guys in Yellowstone national park. My last point is about melting glaciers, and how their destruction is causing some of…