Endangered language Essays

  • The Pros And Cons Of The Woolly Mammoth

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    agree with his statement that we should be thinking about animals welfare. I am an animal lover and that is part of the reason why I am for the Mammoth Project. I think that if we help extinct animals that it will develop the technology to save endangered species. One of the strengths I got from this article is that it had a very serious tone to it. It told the audience a lot of important information and viewpoints. A weakness that I found was that this article was writing about another author's

  • Write An Essay On Diceros Bicornis

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    The endangered animal that I chose for this one thousand, five hundred word essay is the critically endangered black rhino, otherwise known as the Diceros bicornis. The origin of the scientific name for the black rhino is kind of funny, actually. The “Di” in Diceros means “Two” in Greek, and the “ceros” in the same name means “horn” in Greek. The “bi” in bicornis means “two” in Latin, and the “cornis” that is in bicornis means “horn” in the same language. This is quite humorous because the black

  • Golden Frog Essay

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    male varies from 35-48mm in length and 3-12 gm in weight. The life span of a golden frog is 12 years. This toad is unusual in that it communicates by the form of semaphore, waiving at rivals and prospective mates. This behavior is a sort of sign language, they have evolved to it for two reasons; 1) they live next to free flowing streams which always create a very loud noise, 2) they are “earless creatures” , they lack the tympana thus cannot hear. The male usually hovers

  • A Rhetorical Analysis Of Dialectical Writing And The Wildlife Protection Community

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    these creatures is becoming increasingly jeopardized, as human activities like habitat destruction and poaching are carried out. Enter the wildlife protection community, a network of passionate individuals who devote their efforts to preserving endangered species and their associated habitats. The wildlife protection community is a committed group of individuals who recognize the importance of conserving these creatures and their natural surroundings in order to maintain biodiversity,

  • Primates Argumentative Essay

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    have been cut down, both legally and illegally, in the name of development. Yet, what we seem to not acknowledge is the fact that the very forests that have been destroyed to pamper our endless lust to materialistic luxuries is also home to many endangered primates. Allow me to bring it down a notch. Primates are a group of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, lemurs, bushbabies and lorises. Primate have served to be a source of attraction in places like the zoo, circuses, and amusement parks all

  • Silky Sifaka Research Paper

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    and then taking the locals to see the lemurs in nature, hoping that the locals will gain an emotional connection to the animals. Another method Erik has been using is he has started to do presentations to the local school children in their local language also he tried to make the presentations are interesting as possible, as well as taking the a select few of the school children on field trips to the national parks the Silky sifakas in person. He has also been working with the local radio stations

  • Has The Palm Oil Industry Negatively Impacted The Orangutan Population In Borneo And Sumatra?

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    Biology Depth Study Lulu Miskin Inquiry question How has the palm oil industry negatively impacted the Orangutan population in Borneo and Sumatra? 2. Background information - the problem Orang-utan means 'person of the forest' in the Malay language. Biology of an Orangutan Orang-utans have the typical ape shape, orange shaggy hair and hands and feet that can grasp branches and other objects. They have very long and strong arms that help them to swing through the tree tops. Lifecycle and

  • Okapi Research Paper

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    Okapi Meet an animal who was not discovered until the early 20th century! Unlike many others, the okapi, native to it’s “hidden” habit of the Ituri Rainforest in central Africa, used its unique physical appearance and shy, elusive personality to outsmart researchers for centuries (“Okapi”-A-Z Animals). A relative of the well-known giraffe, the okapi proves to be one of the most unique, interesting, and confusing animals in the world. Many of us have seen a horse, a donkey, or a zebra at the zoo

  • The Argument Against Trophy Hunting

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    Imagine your posterity growing up in a world without the Big Five. The Big Five are the game animals, Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant and Cape Buffalo. These animals are significant because they are the hardest to hunt, making their way to the top of hunter bucket lists. Trophy hunting is the selective hunting of wild game for human recreation. The “trophy” parts of the animals are kept to be displayed while the carcass is left behind. Trophy hunting is unnecessary and does little to help threatened

  • Persuasive Essay: Why Animals Live In Zoos

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    Why Animals Belong In Zoos Many might be surprised to know that animals that are raised in zoos live longer than animals that live in the wild. Animals that don’t live in zoos tend to live shorter and come closer to extinction because of other predators and hunters. Because of zoos, we now are able to do more scientific experiments and studies. As referenced in the article “Do Animals Lose In Zoos”, they say that in the past, all zoo animals were treated poorly. Many say that years ago it was

  • Argumentative Essay On Zoos

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    This argument is split into three main viewpoints, the opinion that zoos harm animals, the opinion that zoos save endangered species, and a mix between the two. Viewpoint number three is more of a critique how zoos are good places where bad things happen and should be reformed. Each option has its own individual pros and cons but a reform of zoos and their standards would

  • Personal Statement: Veterinary Medicine

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    Mathematics has considerably built on my strength and ability of logical thinking and sequencing, a significant detail in a problem solving oriented course. The English Language has enabled me to explore the art of descriptive and argumentative writing to construct powerful essays and debates in the support of ethical animal research. I believe being a Veterinary surgeon would provide a career that is both challenging and

  • Why Koalas Are Endangered

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    A huge problem our current world is facing is the several endangered species. One of these species that’s on the verge of extinction is the koala. This might come to a surprise for many as “how could these cute and furry little creatures be endangered?” Sadly, koalas have not been getting the attention needed to help save them. Many koala habitats are also disappearing. But most importantly, many koalas are getting shot by humans or killed in dog attacks. Koalas love to sit in trees and sleep

  • Essay About Ocelot

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    Interest facts about the Ocelot The ocelot may look like a large house cat but do not mistake it for its domesticated relative, however this cat is actually a wildcat, being about twice the size of a house cat on average. The word ocelot originates from the word “tlalocelot” which is an Aztec word that translates to field tiger. They are also referred to as painted leopards and dwarf leopards, however in real fact they are more closely related to the small cats as compared to tigers and leopards

  • Wild Animals In Zoos

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    Imagine being held captive in a cage and then put on display for others to view, how would you feel? This is what we have been doing for several years to wild animals in zoos. According to an article, zoos were first created thousands of years ago by individuals to show how much power they have. During the 18th century, zoos became a place for scientists to make their research. Finally, the modern zoos were built in 1793 in Paris, France. (“National Geographic,” n.d.). Moreover, it was proven in

  • Animal Rights: An Analysis Of Animal Liberation By Peter Singer

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    Analysis: Animal Liberation by Singer Animal rights is a controversial topic that doesn’t seem to be taking any significant strides towards its goal. However that does not mean that there are not any individuals trying to stop mass animal abuse throughout the world. Peter Singer is one of those advocates for animal rights and his voice can be heard through his essay titled, “Animal Liberation.” Singer expresses how cruelly animals are treated for the purpose of humans and expresses a number of eye

  • Essay On Banning Poaching

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    Banning Poaching About 100 elephants are killed each day by poachers seeking ivory. To this day about 400,000 elephants are remaining, and possibly in the next decade elephants will become extinct. Although, a single pound of Ivory in an elephant’s tusk can go for one thousand- five hundred dollars, killing the living creature is brutal, and people need to find a better way to take the white substance from the tusk, because elephants are the source to making grasslands, creating water holes, and

  • Why Are Sand Cats Endangered

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    There are many endangered and extinct animals and plants in the world. When plant or animals become extinct their eco-systems are affected. When looking at animals, animals can become extinct due to humans and/or science. I am going to look at the Sand cat. Sand cats are wild cats that live in desert. They are currently endangered, their status is Near Threatened. They are scientifically known as “Felis Margarita”. We humans play and played a role on the extinction of the sand cat in many ways. Those

  • Write An Essay On Peregrine Falcology

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    Introduction Raptors are birds of prey which hunt or feed on other animals and are on the top of the food chain. India holds a excellent diversity of raptors including 69 species of diurnal and 34 species of nocturnal raptors. In a total of these 103 species some are migratory and come through western Asian flyway, Central Asian flyway and East Asian flyway such as Eurasian griffon, Cinereous vultures, Steppe eagle and Amur falcon etc. Resident raptors are stays here throughout the year and breed

  • Essay On Pangolins

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    White Bellied Tree Pangolin, the Giant Ground Pangolin, the Ground Pangolin, and the Black Bellied Tree Pangolin (Panaino). Of these species, the Chinese pangolin and the Sunda pangolin identify as Critically Endangered. Organizations list the Indian Pangolin and the Philippine Pangolin as Endangered and the remaining four species as Vulnerable. Though many people globally remain unaware of the species, serious dangers lie ahead for pangolins.