Endangered Animals Essay

There are many endangered species in the Great Barrier Reef. One specific species is critically endangered, which means it is in high risk of becoming extinct, at any moment. That species is the Hawksbill sea turtle. Most people should be concerned, because they’re going extinct because we’re throwing plastic into the ocean. Also, we’re killing them for their skin and their shells. Lastly, their reproduction doesn’t occur rapidly, so every 2 to 3 years, will new Hawksbill be born/hatched. The…

The Endangered Species Act has been in law for about four decades and people gave mixed opinions about this. The Act included the right to take away land to persevere for animals use and that an animal cannot be excitant anymore. Palm Spring, California about thirty-one thousand acres of Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians were taken away to save the big horn sheep. The Tribe sued the government claiming,”An economic impact of hundreds of millions of dollars”. The Tribe was paining to make a…

Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna There are approximately 41,415 species on the endangered species list..This is a growing problem in our world because if changes can not be made to resolve the issue in a timely manner these animals will no longer be endangered, they will be extinct. The Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna is on that list. The longest recorded life of an Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna is from a London Zoo who recorded an amazing 30 years. This is double of what we can reasonably expect in the…

Why do people want to get rid of wolf hunting? This is a question many people sometimes forget about. Many people shoot guns for the sport. Others hunt for the meat from the animal that they claim. Some even hunt for the prize animal, like a wolf. Because wolf hunting is limited and population is up, more people should take advantage in of hunting wolves for many reasons such as population control, food, trophies, once in a life time opportunity and experience. The first reason people should…

Species around the world are either endangered or overcrowded. Animals that are endangered of extinction are in need of special cares. One of the most beloved animals in the world that is endangered is the Giant Panda Bear, the rarest family member of the bear family and China’s unofficial mascot, about 1000-2000 are living in the wild. Giant Panda Bear native habitat is in the mountain forests of southwest China. Giant pandas are identified by their distinctive black and white coloring. Their…

Many of Africa’s most iconic animals are disappearing and could be gone within the next 50 years, but there are ways to stop it. Animals are hunted for valuable goods such as their fur, tusks, or horns. There is also a demand for live baby animals, such as gorillas. These babies can sell for up to 40, 000 dollars a gorilla. If the babies are taken away, the species can not repopulate when the adults die.The removal of their youth leaves gorillas critically endangered and possibly gone by 2020.…

Blue whales, “the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth, are currently classified as endangered on the World Conservation Union Red List.” (National Geographic) Blue whales are magnificent creatures who live in harmony with humans; however, the rise of population and needs have drastically crippled the whale population. Whales will soon be added on to the list of species the human race have brutally wiped out, unless we as humans take action to conserve this noble species. Blue…

losing the old ones has consequences. One method scientists are considering to keep species alive is a process called cloning. There are many misconceptions about cloning, and this paper will seek to clear up the reality of cloning extinct and endangered species. Now, we’re not going to see any dinosaurs roaming around soon, but we may help declining species bounce back. There are two controversies at the center of de-extinctive cloning: can we clone, and should we clone. Both have their own…

be endangered or extinct? Do you know that by 2080, New York City will be under 3 feet of water due to rising sea levels? Most of these facts are not well known and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks to change this. The WWF’s “mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth” and this mission statement is displayed effectively through their advertisements. The WWF had an advertisement campaign to target global warming using homeless animals as…

aquariums, to petting zoos, and even our own pets, humans have always been fascinated by animals, and have gone to certain extents to use them for learning purposes, preservation, survival, companionship, and occasionally entertainment. Menageries allow people to learn about animals from a safe distance and see some animals which they would never have seen if it were not for wildlife parks. Many argue that captive animals are not happy in their environment, and should be set free from zoos in…