...assisting a wildlife rehabilitation center. Over the course of a week I got to work in a small wildlife rehabilitation center focused mainly on rehabilitating injured animals and then releasing them into the wild, however if the staff at the center does not feel that the animal would be able to survive in the wild they keep it at the center permanently to give it a good home. In the beginning I believed, wholeheartedly, that this was an extremely noble thing for these volunteers to be doing; I felt that helping wounded animals was an extremely positive way to give back to the earth and the community. However, one of my fellow volunteers pointed out to me halfway through the week that she felt that we were helping the center commit what she called “borderline animal abuse”. At first I wasn’t completely grasping what she was trying to tell me, but she eventually explained to me that the center did not have enough space for all of the animals, so it appeared that a lot of them were crammed into cages together – which made the cages get dirtier faster, with no one to clean them for a whole day sometimes. She then asked me, who were we and the other volunteers to be deciding if these animals were well enough or strong enough to make it in the wild? To that I had no response, but it did get me thinking that we might have been messing with nature by not allowing these animals to live as nature intended them. While I still feel that what the volunteers at the wildlife rehabilitation...
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...be. Defines the organization's purpose and primary objectives. Vision: It lists where the organization sees itself some years from now. For employees, it gives direction about how they are expected to behave and inspires them to give their best. It shapes customers' understanding of why they should work with the organization. It answers the question, “Why are we here?” A vision statement talks about the organization's future. A Vision statement outlines where an organization wants to be. Communicates both the purpose and values of the organization. Sea World Mission: To work with purpose and passion on behalf of wildlife and habitats worldwide, encouraging sustainable solutions through support of species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation and conservation education. Sea World Vision: By serving as an ambassador organization for wildlife and wild places worldwide, we envision a global community rooted in human understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the natural world and its wonders. Sea Worlds Goals and...
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...Challenges facing the conservation and management of grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) in Kenya. A case study of Northern Kenya. By Simon Shinka Ololmara Htm-0-1158-3/2012 A research proposal submitted to the department of education faculty of education and social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a diploma in hospitality and tourism management of Kenya Methodist University. November, 2012 Declaration This is my original work and has not been submitted for a diploma or any other award in any other university. _____________________________ ________________________ Simon Shinka Ololmara Date Htm-0-1158-3/2012 This proposal has been submitted with my approval as the course lecturer. _____________________________ ________________________ Catherine Munyi Date Dedication I dedicate my work to the almighty God and to the people and communities of the world doing all they can to protect all species. Table of contents Introduction Numbers and distribution 1.1 Numbers and Distribution Since early records of their distribution, Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) have undergone one of the most substantial reductions of range of any African mammal (Figure , Kingdon, 1997). Historically, Grevy’s zebra were found more widely across the Horn of Africa including Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya with a reported sighting in Sudan. Today they persist only in Kenya and Ethiopia...
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...juveniles, the law enforcement officials, and the public alike. One of the first changes Delaware can take to make their juvenile justice system stand out from other states is to remove the mandatory rules to charge some juveniles as adults. Currently, only four other states do not utilize mandatory rules for sentencing juveniles as adults (Trying Juveniles as Adults, 1998). This may seem like an easy way out for some juveniles who have committed more serious offenses, but it’s important to remember that these juveniles are, in fact, still juveniles. They haven’t fully developed mentally, physically, psychologically, etc., and it’s unreasonable to charge them as adults for crimes that they have committed as juveniles. Focusing on rehabilitation for our juveniles should be a main priority, not locking them away for years on end and depriving them of services such as substance abuse counseling and psychological therapy programs that they would immensely benefit from. Another recommendation that could help Delaware’s juvenile justice system is to expand the civil citation program. The Civil Citation program was initially implemented in Leon County, Florida, and the goal of this program is to hold the juvenile offender accountable for their actions by providing an alternative to...
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...many visitors, and has a range of unique and diverse attractions. While the comments here are concentrated on the wildlife park future, it should always be remembered that wildlife park sits in the wider context of tourism and leisure activities and the intangible, emotional attributes of Al Ain such as the unique combination of atmosphere, culture and Al Ain history. Government support: Abu Dhabi economic vision 2030 outline the economic diversification plans of Abu Dhabi Government to be away from overdependence on hydrocarbon industries. The company is being given 2.6 billion US dollars to be transformed into Al Ain wild life park and Resort. Continuous political stability in UAE attracting businesses to invest in UAE. This project is a chance for everyone to invest. Partnership agreements with international and regional organizations are another advantage for AWPR. The agreements further reinforce Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort's commitment to partnering with conservation organizations both regionally and internationally. The agreement includes an animal and plant exchange program. As part of a major expansion, Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort is developing a world desert habitat featuring the animals and plants. AWPR has a lot of partnerships and agreements such as: * Exclusive agreement with San Diego Zoo was a huge benefit to the Al Ain wildlife park & resort which is the one of the world's largest and most progressive zoos home to over 4000 animals of...
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...Wildlife Conservation Adam Burdick Bryant & Stratton College NSCI 280 Professor Wooten 10/20/2013 Human beings are considered to be the most advance species on the planet. This also makes us the most intrusive species on the planet. We effect our environment more than any other living creature. Our populations continue to grow exponentially each year and as they do we intrude on other species habitats even more. Considering we are the most advanced species it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of all other species and do what we can to shorten the endangered species list. The conservation of wildlife is an incredibly important goal that all people should take part in. “Successful species conservation has often been defined as simply the avoidance of extinction” (Redford 2011.) This is the most important goal of anyone interested in wildlife conservation. It is important for us as a species to take responsibility and make the effort to keep other species away from extinction. Wildlife conservation is not something that can only be handled by professional members of organizations. Anyone can do their part to help protect a species in need. In some cases it is as simple as refraining from harmful activities such as hunting for sport. Hunting is a major conservation concern (Selvan & Veeraswami, p11.) If people raise awareness about how hunting effects the populations of large bodied animals perhaps we can help to reduce the damage done to these...
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...Manas Indian Wildlife Sanctuary By: Joanne Petrie SCI/230 Robert Griffin Axia College 7/15/11 Describing the diversity of life forms found in the foothills of the Himalayas, on a gentle slope where the wooded forests give way to streams, and grasslands the Manas wildlife sanctuary is a home place habitat to many of a variety of endangered species and wildlife. The Indian rhino and Indian elephant and the pygmy wild hog, and tiger are the main endangered wildlife species that are threatened. (UNESCO.org). The Manas wildlife sanctuary received its name from the Goddess of Manasa and the location is well known by its reputation for its striking and sensational scenery, with a variety of wildlife environments where plant and animal life naturally or normally lives and grows. The Biological Interrelationships The biology to life and the living processes of the sanctuary is founded by the UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Tiger Reserve Project, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam, India, and is in contact touching along a boundary with the Royal Manas National park in Bhutan. The sanctuary is well known for its endangered and rare wildlife species like the Pygmy hog, tiger, and Assam Roofed Turtle, Asian Monkeys, and Hispid Hare. The goal of the National reserves is to preserve and fully fund the sanctuary to keep the wildlife from becoming extinct and alive and to thrive for many years to come. This is an effort...
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...Forests in Jharkhand spreads over an area of 23605 square kilometers, which constitutes about 29.61% of the total area of Jharkhand. Moreover, out of the 23605 square kilometers of forests, 82% of area falls under the protected forests, whereas 17.5% of the land falls under reserve forests. Some of the important forests and national parks of Jharkhand are: Betla National Park Hazaribagh Wild Life Sanctuary Dalma Wild Life Sanctuary LAWALONG Wild life Sanctuary UDWA Bird Sanctuary Saranda - The Sal Forest MAHUADAR Wild Life Sanctuary Koderma Sanctuary Crocodile Breeding Centre - Muta vTopchanchi Sanctuary It is noteworthy that Jharkhand contains two major types of forests, namely, Tropical Zone Dry Forests, and Tropical Zone Wet Forests. The forests at Jharkhand are home to the rich biodiversity within the territory of Jharkhand. Some of the major animals found in the forests of Jharkhand are: Jackal Tiger Elephant Sambhar Fox Wild boar Python Blue bull Rabbit Honey badger Squirrel Mongoose Malabar giant, etc. Furthermore, the flora of the forests at Jharkhand also contributes towards the enhancement of the tourism industry at Jharkhand. Among the important trees in Jharkhand are sal, bamboo, mango, jackfruit, kendu, katha, gambhar, jamun, harhe, mahua, shisham, sagwan, baheda, etc. It is noteworthy in this context that the forests in Jharkhand fall under the Ministry of Forest and Environment. In fact, the Ministry of Forest and Environment in...
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...Andrea Davis Mrs. Smith ENGL 1101 15 November 2011 Exotic Animals Are More than Just Pets The exotic animal trade is a growing industry in which exotic animals are bred, sold, and traded in massive amounts. Millions of exotic animals are being kept in private residences, small roadside zoos, and traveling wild animal exhibits. Sadly, beautiful and majestic animals are being held captive in unfortunate living conditions. They are being deprived the enrichment and companionship that they require to develop and flourish effectively as if they were living in the wild. These mistreated animals can be extremely dangerous to human health, the safety of the public, and the animals themselves. Many exotic animal attacks have been front page news; most recently, the release and killing of forty-nine exotic animals in Zanesville, Ohio, was said to be the worst exotic animal incident in United States history. This dangerous incident and those like it need to be thoroughly investigated, and legislation must be improved to avoid future incidents. Stricter laws will ensure exotic animals are being cared for humanely and the public is protected. Common exotic animals that are being purchased for private ownership or entertainment purposes are large game cats, bears, wolves, zebras, reptiles, birds, and nonhuman primates. The genetic anomalies of zedonks, crossbreeding zebras with donkeys, are even being advertised for sale (Green). All of these exotic animals may seem cute and cuddly...
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...Interpretation is an important component as a means of influencing or even changing environmental attitudes and/or behaviour of visitors to protected areas. The two important components are communicating ideas and enriching visitor experiences. This essay will define interpretation and discuss the effectiveness of interpretation as a means of influencing or even changing environmental attitudes and/or behaviour of visitors to protected areas and evaluate the roles of tourism and environmental agencies in managing & controlling the impacts of tourism in protected areas. For the purpose of this research more visitor-focused definition will be used. Definition of Interpretation There are two ways to describe interpretation. The first would be listing the forms of interpretation. For example: information centre, guide walk and tour, guidebook, brochures and signs or pamphlets that provide information of the protected areas The example given above could be suggested that interpretation incorporates all the various ways in which organizer seek to communicate with their visitors. It is also sometimes refer to as visitors’ education. Recently interpretation has been use as a recognized element of other types of attraction such as theme parks. The increase usage of interpretive activities reflects growing competition between attractions and increasing expectations from visitors. (Harris, 2005) Given the wide range of places where interpretation is used, it is not surprising to...
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...YouTube Thanks to the development of social network service(SNS) such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, users can easily share information, knowledge, and experience with millions of people around the world. In the case of YouTube, which allows users to share videos, more than 7 million people use it on a daily basis. Through the videos on it, parents today can easily learn a lot of things relating to raising children such as how to make healthful foods for their young babies. 한국의 특수성 In particular, Korea, where I was born and live now, was an extremely poor country at the time of the Korean War that broke out in 1950. But it has rapidly developed over the last few decades. In the process, competition has become fiercer so most students want to get a better education abroad. 1) in the process, competition has become fiercer so the number of working couples has continued to grow. 2) in the process, competition has become fiercer so young people spend most of the day sitting at a desk doing schoolwork. 3) in the process, people’s living standards in the country has improved considerably so most Koreans including me are very interested in art. 4) in the process, the environment has been seriously damaged so it is very dangerous to pollute the environment to increase food production. 5) in the process, science and technology has greatly improved. 6) in the process, the income gap between the rich and poor has widened. 7) in the process, people who have(=with) different...
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...Argument Essay Comp I April 16, 2014 Zoos are Prisons When I was a child I loved going to the oversized Fort Worth Zoo, but now I am older and more aware of the truth about zoos. To the general public, zoos give the impression that they are there to educate and preserve endangered animals while performing beneficial research, but that is not entirely true. The actual truth behind the scenes of most zoos, not all zoos, is very sad and ugly. I will never visit or support another zoo now that I am aware of how those animals have to live when kept in captivity. Zoos are prisons for wild and exotic animals that deserve to be free. The first reason I am against zoos is because of the fact that they are not fully committed to the well-being of the wild and exotic animals they inhabit. I agree with the “Last Chance for Animals Organization” when they said, “While zoos claim to provide conservation, education, and entertainment, their primary goal is to sustain public support in order to increase profits” (“Zoos”). It is a fact that many zoos are aware that baby animals attract crowds so they breed their animals frequently for the sole purpose of making more money (“Animal”). Once these cute babies start to grow up, zoos very sadly begin to discard of them in various ways (“Zoos”). This only shows that zoos are in fact putting profit, entertainment, and the creation of new attractions above the well-being of their animals. Zoos are also guilty of choosing big animals that...
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...Jade Morton Science/Nature Essay Space Invaders I hate to even touch the trash bins that are behind my house, but the trash has to be taken out every Monday night or Tuesday morning before Sneed, our trash man, comes to pick it up. Before I get a chance to open the bin I hear something scurrying around in the trash bin, banging up against the insides. I freak out! I don’t even want to know what is in there. I panic, screaming my dad’s name like he could actually hear me as he watches the NBA game in the front of the house in the family room. I calm myself down and talk myself into just peeping to see exactly what is in the bin. I grab the patio broom that lay against one of the back windows of the house. I get arms width away from the bin, take a deep breath, and spring the bin open with the broom as fast as I could. The top of the bin fell to the ground and skid towards the grass. I went over to the bin to take a quick peek at what could be inside. My heart raced as I tiptoed towards the trash bin, like I hadn’t already made a tremendous amount of noise when I tossed the trash top onto the ground. I peered over into the trash bin and there it was. A mother raccoon and three of her babies tucked away in the left corner of the trash bin hissing at me. I immediately ran back into the house and told my dad what had happened. My mom over heard the conversation and immediately picked up the phone to call animal control, because according to her she would die before she’d let...
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...Ever since animals are manipulated for greedy people. Making revenues their priority and not the effect of their actions. Animals do not live solely for people’s entertainment and institutions similar to SeaWorld have taken orcas from their natural habitat and held them captive for “tricks”, endangering these creatures’ lives, therefore we should boycott these businesses that contributed to the unjust treatment of these animals. SeaWorld have held animals captive in small tanks for their own selfish reasons. Forcing orcas to entertain visitors for food. Even orcas with serious illnesses are to perform tricks in front of an audience. Animals held captive for a long time will create a serious effect on them. Displaying aggressiveness toward their trainers resulting to accidents. These animals are supposed to be in the wild where they can roam free. Tanks with concrete walls cannot compensate for their needs. This causes orcas to die with stress-related problems. Ever since 1971, at least 37 orcas have died and 30 orcas remain captive because of SeaWorld. None of the orcas died in their hands because of old age whereas orcas live an average of 30-50 years. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, made the public aware of SeaWorld’s horrifying actions. They repeatedly kept telling people not to support SeaWorld. Asking to never buy a ticket or visit their parks to help the animals held captive. PETA created different campaigns, petitions and even protested. Hoping their...
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...Private citizen should not be able to keep dangerous or exotic animals as pets these animals are not fit to be held in proper “domestic areas”; they are also classified by many sources as a threat to Public Safety as well as being “dangerous” as stated by the prompt. These animals are also grossly “expensive”, time-consuming, and carry large responsibilities. We cannot allow these pets to be introduced to our society, for the good of the pets, and the welfare of our nation. Furthermore we cannot allow these dangerous exotic pets into our society because of the notion that they are dangerous. The article “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger?” states that When these exotic animals grow up, that “an adult animal is also likely to be aggressive and have more difficult behaviors then a baby tiger.” This article also states, that quote they are wild animals with wild animal instincts, even when born in captivity.” We cannot have American cities and suburbs teaming with wild animals. These exotic and dangerous animals have no way to develop their natural habits in concrete jungles and without them being domesticated, this puts our areas In Harm's Way. The article “REXANO Proves that politicians and lobbyists introducing and passing laws against exotic animal ownership in the name of Public Safety use false and misleading claims” states that “ death or serious injuries are exceedingly rare.” and that these animals are getting attacked because of a few minuscule claims, but it is also shown...
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