American Bird Rehabilitation

Some animals are more vulnerable than other species to extinction. This is due to a variety of reasons some are; if certain species are only found in a specific area or location this increases their risk to become extinct, animals who depend on certain habitats or diet requirements become more exposed to the prospect of becoming extinct will not be able to adapt to alterations made from human or natural effects to their food source. Furthermore if species have long life expectancies but low reproductive rates then this impacts the species potential to become extinct. Slow moving or flightless birds are also more vulnerable to hunting and poaching due to lack of defence. Animals that have significant value to individuals, communities or countries are often more likely to become extinct due to a perspective that economic value and monetary success is more important than a species of animals. However some people hold a different view altogether that species should be held in captivity to help animals reproduce and sustain the decreasing population; this too though has negative impacts upon some species.

Extinction: Most species become extinct because they can’t cope with the environmental change, and also because of introduced species that turned into competitors for

In order to help the Ridgway’s Rails, we must stop localizing wetland, and destruct their habitats. We can start by preserving the small, leftover marshes and make sure it is the correct environment for the Ridgway’s Rails to survive. However, individuals can also help by spreading awareness of this situation. This problem is mainly caused by the lack of knowledge on endangered species and their habitats. My group will set an example of ways you can help not only the Ridgway’s Rails, but also other types of endangered

The YBWA provides an essential home to numerous species of birds. The presence of birds was abundantly evident from the moment I pulled into the YBWA. I rolled down my windows as I drove up to the auto tour road and was flooded with the sound of birdsong. While I was

In today’s world, hardly any species of wildlife become extinct from natural causes. Europeans hunt animals to such an extent that we classify it as overhunting. We destroy their habitat, and introduce other animals that are a threat to endangered animals or are competition for resources and food. Habitat destruction is the greatest threat to both animals and plants.

In this situation, not only did one species’ population decline, but a study showed that almost one third of the current species of birds are endangered. There reason for declining has more to do with the changing environment around them rather than the changing humans around them. Granted, the environment is changing substantially due to humans, so they are technically similar in the sense that in both problems, humans contribute to the downfall of species. There was also some good news in the article, stating that certain other species did rise in population, similar to how the wolves’ population has gotten bigger up until

Throughout evolution, many species have come and gone. What causes a species to become extinct and what can the human race due to prevent it? Many species’ population decline has been linked to human causation. An endangered species is defined as “plant and animal species that are at risk for extinction” (Funk). Endangered species can be placed into two more specific categorizes. Threatened species are species at risk for endangerment, while endangered species are at risk for extinction. Despite the fact that many people believe extinction is a major issue, the Funk and Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia states that, “extinction is actually a normal process in the course of evolution” (Funk). Over time, numerous species have become extinct, usually as a result of climate changes, inability to adapt, or predation. Another major cause of endangerment is the human population. Pollution, global warming, and hunting is all causing a decline in the population of numerous species. While the encyclopedia is entirely fact based, many authors have worked to sensitize people to threatened species. For example, renowned author Sharon Begley, has written numerous articles to inform people of the importance of many species that are often overlooked.

The Malleefowl is a heavily-built Australian bird that lives on the ground. Relatively, it is about the size of a chicken. Its scientific name, Leipoa ocellata,which belongs to the Megapode family. The Malleefowl is a heavy-bodied, ground-feeding, egg-incubating vertebrae. The two certain characteristics that make the Malleefowl different from most birds is that they construct large nesting mounds and that the parents do not care for their chicks after they are born. Being the only living species of the genus Leipoa, it is a bird of unique qualities, although the Giant Malleefowl (which is now extinct) was a close relative.

Initially, habitat loss possibly poses the greatest threat to species as their homes (biomes) are harvested for industrial purposes and human

(2a) The numbers of 20 common North American bird species have dropped by 68 percent on average since 1967, due to variety of factors. (2b-Suppressed)

The main cause of endangerment is deforestation. Deforestation is the clearing of trees and transforming a forest into clear land. This leads to habitat loss. Although it is very harmful to many species, the government does not punish anyone for deforestation. Poaching is also a huge problem. Jaguars are being poached for their unique coats. Also, jaguars are being taken into public zoos which results in death. If the jaguar did ever go extinct, the domino effect could go into action and the same thing would happen to other

Pollution is one negative environmental factor that has had a huge impact on many of the bird populations around the world. The effects of global warming are predicted to affect approximately 11% of the bird species throughout the world. Rising levels of the ocean will also have an effect on many of the coastal bird species in North America. Because many coastal birds

Bill Freedmen, author of “Endangered Species—Human Causes Of Extinction and Endangerment” notes, “scientists approximate that present extinction rates are 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than the average natural extinction rate.” These distressing numbers should be acted upon to save the endangered species and avoid the catastrophic change to this planet if these species were to become extinct. In order to produce change, people need to recognize that habitat loss, climate change, and poaching are all factors in why our animal species are going extinct.

Case of opponents of rehabilitation is based very little and outdated evidence; for example, A researcher, Brain Sharp in 1996 analysed rehabilitation reports from 1964-1994 and concluded that “The cost and effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts for oiled seabirds need to be reexamined in the light of results showing low post-release survival”. Moreover, much has changed over time, organizations have learned from their previous experiences are able to provide a better care for animals and more recent studies e.g. Goldsworthy et al., 2000, and Chilvers et al., 2015, suggests that improvements in rehabilitation techniques have increased the chances post de-oiling survival. De-oiling procedures of birds have evolved and are becoming more sophisticated.

Habitat destruction, deforestation, ozone depletion, global warming, and poaching. These actions and ecological happenings are creating a world where animals are going extinct at rapid rates. Our world is on the brink of what scientists believe is the sixth mass extinction. Unlike the five previous mass extinction, the latest one killing a majority of the dinosaurs, the main causes for this current extinction are anthropogenic reasons, not natural events.