hour there is a glimmer of hope for some of these species, especially tigers. In the past four years, India’s wild tiger population has risen 30%. Successes like these are key. It just shows that these endangered species can be saved. “India’s Environmental Minister Prakash Javadekar said the tiger population has risen from 1,706 in 2001 to 2,226 in 2014” (BBC). Overall, world tiger populations are falling, but just that tiger populations are rising in India is big news. Other countries throughout
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Why People Should Not Be Allowed to Keep Exotic Animals as Pets I know most people including myself have wanted to own a wild or exotic animals but this Is my argument on why that is not a good idea. I know for me I have always been attached to owning a lion cub but as we all know lions cubs become big lions who could easily out weigh the average human being by 300 hundred pounds. Even if u were to get these animals on the day they were born you can never take all the wild out of a wild
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Poaching of Endangered Species “The main reason for animals endangered is the uncontrolled human activity.” This quote was stated on a website called Animal Port. There are many reasons why this statement is true, one of them are poaching. Poaching occurs out of greed to make money. Although there are several laws to protect certain animals, this is a horrible act to any animal. Especially for the animals that are already endangered. Poachers minimizing these animal’s numbers for their own
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‘Bvlgari creations are appreciated by customers worldwide for their bold, sophisticated and unmistakable style, in which meticulous attention to quality and innovative design combine to create a timeless elegance’. Bvlgari is a leading Italian global and diversified luxury brand renowned for their production of fine jewelry. Going back to the late 19th century, descending from an ancient family of Greek silversmiths. To sum it up, Bvlgari practices quality, excellence and glamour as the company’s
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The Galapagos Islands is a wonderland of unusual and fascinating wildlife, and it seems impossible to choose five. However, since the animals inhabit all the islands, you may need to choose your destination. Five Animals of the Galapagos That You Must See The Galapagos Islands is a treasure trove of endemic species of birds, mammals and amphibians. Renowned for its unique wildlife, it is no wonder Charles Darwin became fascinated. Many of the species that exist today evolved into new species from
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Machu Picchu the world greatest archaeological wonders. The mysteries of Machu Picchu has not been discovered yet. There are many explorers that try to but never finish the quest. Each year, thousands of visitors come to look and wonder. The significance of visiting Machu Picchu are the archaeological wonders, endangered species, and the historical creation of the Inca Empire. The significance of visiting Machu Picchu is the archaeological wonders. According to source two it states,” The construction
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Asian Elephants stand at about 8.9 ft tall. They weigh about 200 lbs at birth, and about 6,000 lbs as grown adults. Their environment consists of forested areas, moist, evergreen lowlands, and farm areas. Their grey skin helps them keep cool in the heat. They’re warm blooded animals. They are herbivores. They also flap their butterfly like ears against the wind to cool their bodies, as well. They use their long trunks to eat and drink food and water. They don’t have sweat glands so they use their
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“Animal life encyclopedia” written by Bernhard Grzimek’s, an author and a zoologist, states that there are two recognized varieties of African elephant – African Steppe (also known as Savanna) elephant, which belongs to Sudan region and is characterized by its big ears, four toes on the front, and three toe on the hind legs, and also Bush or Forest elephant, which has round years, five toes on front, and four toes on hind legs (p. 500). The measurements of the size and weight of this majestic animal
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One of the most endangered species in the world is the Amur Leopards. One of these big cats can leap 20 feet, run up to 37 miles per hour, and are strong climbers and swimmers. The leopards live best in cold and snowy environments, which is why they are indigenous to eastern Russia, northern China, and Korea. Erin Blakemore, an author from Smithsonian.com, writes about how this species has begun slowly inch back from the edge of extinction. Amur Leopards are dangerously close to extinction. In
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What is black, white, and yellow spotted that can run up to 45 miles an hour? Well at that speed you probably wouldn’t see much I admit but you also won’t see the African Wild Dog because it is one of the most endangered mammals. Also known by its scientific name Lycaon Pictus, meaning “painted wolf-life animal”. These 40 to 70 pound mammals range to be around 30 inches tall with their long legged, 4-toed paws. Mainly found in parts of Africa or more specifically the southern areas such the city
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