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Thought to have been first introduced into the wild via pet owners (Dorcas & Wilson, 20011) have caused significant declines in mammal populations. An observational study conducted by Dorcas et al (2012), found a 90% reduction in encounter rates of a number of species including racoon, opossums, bob cats and white tailed deer over the period 2003-2011 in which Burmese python populations have increased. The introduction of the Burmese python has also caused a significant decline in bird species. A study conducted by Dove et al (2011) found remains of 25 different species of birds in the digestive tracts of 85 Burmese pythons collected from 2003-2008, 4 of which are of special concern in Florida and 1 the ‘Wood Stork’ is listed as endangered. Preying on native wildlife and competing with native predators has impacted the food web and trophic level dynamics of the ecological

Attributed to the release of the exotic pet, the encroachment of the voracious species has already demonstrated its appetite for the indigenous fauna of the Everglades. It is now feared that with their migration to the Florida Keys, the

Over the years many exotic or non-native animals have been introduced into the Florida Everglades. Many of Mickey Cray’s animals in the novel Chomp are animals not native to Florida. The vast majority of these creatures are illegally smuggled into Florida. These creatures are then introduced into the wild by irresponsible owners. They pose serious threats to the environment, damaging the natural equilibrium.

First, this mainly due to the fact that O’ahu tree snails have unique colorful shells, and as a result, many people are removing these snails and using them for scientific studies or cases (Kay and Hadfield, 1972). In other words, the snails are being taken away from their natural habitat and kept in laboratories for scientific studies. However, most humans are not aware that they are disturbing their environment and having a negative impact on the overall population of Achatinella mustelina. Moreover, many shell collectors and nature enthusiast in the late 1800s and early 1900s collected these Achatinella mustelina because of their colorful, flamboyant and patterned shells which in return negatively impacted the number of these specimen (Hadfield 1986, Hadfield et al. 1993). For this, shell collectors and nature fanatics have to be aware and appreciative of the impact and effect that wildlife animals have on the environment as well as the ecosystem as a whole. In other words, when human forces disturb a species habitat or environment, they are negatively impacting the ecosystem thus increasing the extinction rate of endangered

Abstract: There is very little known about the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse (SMHM). In 1970, SMHM was added to the endangered list, largely due to the fact their salt water habitats 84% gone. With the mouse being just under 3 inches in length, nocturnal, loving its dense cover protection, and the close resemblance to the Western Harvest Mouse, it makes field identification very difficult. Further research is needed not only into the population numbers of SMHM, but its habitat as well. Capture-recapture will be used to assess the SMHM population, where it will be measured, weighed, a patch of hair taken for re-identification, and released back into its habitat. Subplots will also be measured for the Pickleweed population using USFS protocol. Despite conservation efforts, there is a lot more that needs to be done to evaluate SMHM and its habitat to ensure its continued survival. The objective of this research proposal is to measure the SMHM population and its habitat, in order to evaluate the probability of its continued survival. The results of this research will be forwarded to the appropriate agency for further conservation efforts of SMHM in the San Francisco Bay.

The Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister) is a small mammal that is endemic to the United States. They live in the eastern part of the United States in deciduous forests. Their species can be found from the Appalachian Mountains through the interior Highland regions, including western Connecticut to northern Alabama (Castleberry et al 2006). Woodrats are restricted to areas that have rocky structures such as caves, fissures, and boulder piles and live within the spaces between rocks (Castleberry et al. 2006). Rocky habitats are good living spaces for them because the crevices provide protection from predators and also create a den environment for young to develop. Since rocky areas are usually distributed in patches throughout an environment, woodrats are considered to be metapopulations because their populations are separated (Castleberry et al. 2002). Other animals that can be found using the same rocky habitats for denning, roosting, or nesting include the Rafinesque 's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii), Townsend 's big-eared bat (C. townsendii), common raven (Corvus corax), long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata), eastern small-footed myotis (Myotis leibii), eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius), and American black bear (Ursus americanus) (Castleberry et al. 2006). The different types of species that live in the community creates competition and leaves woodrat populations vulnerable. Competition and predators are examples of factors that

Craig W. Benkman, born on February 4th, 1956 in Burlingame, California. He is currently a professor at the University of Wyoming pursued his education at three different institutions to finally finish off with his Ph.D. Mr. Benkman first attended the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1978 to receive his Bachelors in Biology. He continued on to pursue his Masters at Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, Arizona in 1981 studying Biology. His thesis consists of 95 pages that was titled “Co-Adaptations of red squirrels and Clark’s Nutcrackers with limber pine” under the guidance of Advisor Russell P. Balda. Lastly he attended State University of New York at Albany in 1985 where he studied Biology also. His dissertation, which was 185

The mice are one of the invasive species,so they can be very destructive to many. It has many predators and can be lucky to make it alive

Its purpose was to inform Albertans of past events that led to the province’s current identity of being rat-free. It described the “early years of the program from 190-53, the government program in 1953-59, 1960-present and the reasons for the programs success.” 2 The value of the information is that it clearly describes Alberta’s government’s main contribution in the program whether in some instances it be recognized as troublesome for certain people and the ecosystem. Alberta Agriculture administered for homes with potential rat infestation to be treated with “73 percent arsenic trioxide tracking-powder.”2 This information exhibits the truth of the faults that were consequently made but later rectified by the government later in the past. However, this information is limited in certain aspects due to its brief but limited mention of the rat-control officers that clear and prevent rat-infestations along the border. The rat-patrol was commissioned at the start of the program and are mentioned and recognized in numerous other cites for their great contribution in the rat-control program presently. The effort and concern of the 8 pest-control officers currently in Alberta go un-recognized to the official Alberta’s Agriculture and Forestry

"Without [the kangaroo rats]," said Tim Bean, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, "the entire ecosystem would go out of whack.” these rats played an important role in our lives, therefore we have to pay a lot of efforts to help them out. The reason that scientists collect data is because they have an assumption that kangaroo the change of rat population

Gopher tortoises are enduring reptiles that possess upland territory all through Florida including woodlands, fields, and yards. They burrow profound tunnels for asylum and rummage on low-developing plants. Gopher tortoises impart these tunnels to more than 350 different species, and are in this way alluded to as a cornerstone animal varieties. Protection of gopher tortoises depends not just on the endeavors of FWC and other preservation bunches, additionally on Florida's subjects. There are numerous approaches to coincide with these delicate terrains

The name of the dieting fad that I found is Nutrisystem. I found this fad on the internet. This diet requires you to have a change in your eating patterns and suggests exercising. The cost of this program is $9.82 a day, or $274.99 for the whole 4-weeks. This plan provides food for almost every meal, but you’re on your own for one lunch and dinner a week. Additionally, if you choose to exercise, they do not provide anything to help you work out. On average, about 3.25 pounds might be lost in one week, but 1-2 are guaranteed. Losing 3.25 pounds a week isn’t healthy, but 1-2 to is. Nutrisystem sends you prepackaged meals, but doesn’t counsel you at all. They don’t care how much weight you actually lose, they just want your money.

the endemic region has a scarcity of food, the villagers kill and eat the larger

The use of experimental rodents will need to obtain approval from the University of Maine Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee9. Researchers will have appropriate training to use the Small Animals Research Facility and for humane handling and care

New york is probably known as one of the most rat infested city. There are many programs that try to end the rat dilemma, but the rat population is so large that it’s hard to control. Not only are rats found on the train, they are also found in neighborhoods such as the Bronx. Many people complain about the rat situation to the city, but the homeowners take no action when it’s time to clean up their own mess (Bragdon et al., 2007-2009). Many of the rats that are seen all over the city are huge, and go crawling around for any food that they can find, mainly in trash cans.