Declines in biodiversity poses a serious threat to human civilization today, and will remain so far into the future. In order to maintain species populations and protect habitat for wildlife, several national and international organizations have developed reporting guidelines for conservation of species. However, current methods of preserving particular species do not coincide. Conservationists believe that these lands should be set aside to be protected for the preservation of animal and plant species. Whereas the conservation model used by hunters...
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The US and Canada are known as one of the areas which lead the wildlife conservation action in the world. In Canada, there are governmental associations such as Canadian Wildlife Service (CWA). There are also some NGOs including Canadian Wildlife Federation, Nature Canada and WWF Canada are known as the national level and playing a significant role with government conservation agencies. In the US, there are also many governmental scientific institutions for research, laws and associations. There are also non...
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Animals are very much important in our lives. The word “wildlife conservation” means to keep plants and animals safe. Indian people save this animal with their hundred percent. The people of our country think that animals are the future of our country. Besides all things, wildlife is the central part. We can live a good and happy life if all the animals are safe. Animals are one of the parts of our life. In our country, some people harm animals....
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Conservation scientists receive far less recognition than they deserve. From studying natural disasters to managing the land quality of national parks, forests, and other natural resources, they play a very important role in balancing human relations with nature. They work with national and state governments to propose solutions to many problems like pollution, climate change, and countering natural disasters. The education required for this field is typically a bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science, or agricultural science. One can also...
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Our planet - and, first and foremost, our country - is full of many weird and wonderful creatures. It is the strangeness and diversity of these animals that draws me to them. I spent countless hours as a child trawling through animal encyclopedias and have been extremely lucky to spend time in Africa, taking part in safaris several times. These experiences, of being so close to awesome animals such as the honey badger and leopard in a truly natural environment,...
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Entertainment and nature are in a constant battle; animals and resources can be used to fuel the entertainment industry, but at the cost of the environment and animals. In circumstances like a circus, animals are often mistreated. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) works to ensure the protection of animals and their habitats. Founded in 1961 in Switzerland, the WWF promotes wildlife conservation and aims to “elevate wildlife’s worth” (Endangered Species Conservation). They prioritize species and habitats in order to focus...
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Illegal wildlife trade across the world is worth billions of dollars each year and is one of the major threats to the survival of our most iconic species in the wildlife such as Rhinos, Tigers and Elephants. According to U.S., illegal trade in endangered wildlife products, including rhino horns, elephant ivory, leather, and turtle shells, is estimated to worth more than $7 billion- $10 billion annually. These figures does not include illegal logging and illegal fishing, which accounts for an...
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Fire is a natural process in rangelands and its ecological effects and interactions with abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem impact its function. Many rangelands have evolved with fire as a fundamental contributor to habitat vitality and renewal. In fire-affected ecosystems, many plant species need a fire to germinate, grow, or reproduce. The elimination of wildfires does not only kill these plants but also the animals that rely on them. Fire has vital beneficial effects on the flora and...
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Through the course of reading these forums, doing further research and the discussions my peers discourse about, I think to myself, “Are we seriously debating about trapping coyotes and relocating them to different regions for our own selfish needs?” Coyotes are known to have a negative connotation that has been implanted in our minds from the way others and our environment perceive them, but is running them around and “releasing” them in different locations the most conventional method? Europeans for...
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Leadership is a process of community influence where there it is maximizes the efforts of others peoples towards the achievement of objectives in the organization or institutions or anywhere. It is defined as a process by which a person influences others to carry out an objective and directs the association in a way that makes it more coherent and cohesive. In this review paper, I have discussed about the role of leadership in the field of conservation biology. The main...
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The Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) is a non profit interest group that centers their interest on private landowners and their moral bond with its land. The TWA focuses on issues regarding to the hunters’ rights and hunting heritage, preservation of natural resources, and private landowners’ property rights. This interest group is dedicated to the conservation and improvement of Texas’ wildlife and its habitat located on privately-owned property. Furthermore, the foundation of this interest group dates back to 1985. The Texas...
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In 2015, Cecil the Lion, a lion who was famously being studied by the University of Oxford in Zimbabwe, was killed by a hunter in South Africa. The death of the famous lion sparked global outrage on the issue of hunting and if hunting needs to be banned altogether. However, this outcry was just an outburst of emotion, when the real question for the sake of the animals should have been: does hunting actually help the animals? In other words,...
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This CCP outlines the combined efforts of the several Maryland States, refuge neighbors, local partners, private landowners, Friends of Eastern Neck, and the local community to protect the habitat of endangered species present in the 2,286 acres Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. It intends to achieve so by attaining several measurable goals, which include: ensuring the protection and enhancing service trust resources, and endangered species together with their habitats in the Chesapeake Bay region. In addition, the CCP aims to...
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Global decline of large old trees from anthropogenic alteration has gained considerable interest globally and could resulted in losses of numerous wildlife species. In recent decades, about 10-40% of the global species are facing critical threat of extinction. Some believe that sixth mass extinction event is perhaps in progress. Ross et al. 20183 described anthropogenic-related habitat loss as the biggest cause of biodiversity loss on a global scale. According to Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC),...
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Wildlife conservation is a tale as old as time. Who knows, maybe if there had been conservationists 65 million years ago, we would still have dinosaurs roaming the earth today. While the fact that animals go extinct is not old news, do people really understand why wildlife is so important? What steps need to be taken to preserve wildlife? How can one become involved in wildlife conservation? These are all important questions that need to be explored in order to...
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India is home to an array of wildlife, living in different stretches of land. The country’s distinctive ecosystems comprising high mountains in the snow regions, east and west coastal regions, deserts and semi-arid regions, close to all 'types' of forests, grasslands, plateaus, rivers, estuaries and islands makes this country unique and rich in biodiversity. Truly, it is a treasure trove of a large portion of the world's animal and plant species. During ancient times, Indian religious teachings and socio-economic ideology...
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Sharks are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem. They help maintain the balance and health of the ocean. Shark culling has occurred in Australia in both Queensland and NSW as a response to shark attacks, it also appeared in Western Australia. Shark cull is implemented through shark nets and drumlines. Hundreds of sharks are caught each year in each state, including small sharks, threatened species, and other marine animals such as turtles, whales, and dolphins. Therefore, this essay argues...
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In 1972, The Wild Life (Protection) Act (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) came into force, keeping in mind the objective of preventing the destruction of rich diversity of animal life which is a direct consequence of human activities which include commercial and non commercial acts like excessive hunting, collection of firewood, deforestation for various reasons. All these acts collectively resulted in destruction of the natural habitats of these animals. Legislation also added a few specific species of plants under...
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