Facilitation Action Plan

The Scottish Wildlife Trust manages a network of 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland. Their main aim is to aid in preserving and maintaining healthy ecosystems throughout Scotland’s land and seas. Possil Marsh is one of such wildlife reserves, located in the north of Glasgow. Ecology and Conservation students from the University Glasgow visited the reserve on Friday the 14th of October 2016. The intention of this excursion was for students to see first-hand the variety of wildlife which inhibits

San Diego Zoo. These three have won multiple awards and achievements for breeding, conservation, and reintroduction of endangered species to their natural habitats. Many zoos across North America participate in such programs like the Species Survival Plan Program (SSP), which strives to increase the numbers of endangered species in zoos while ensuring healthy and self-sustaining populations (Traw). According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), programs like SSP have succeeded in increasing

The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) is a marine mammal that lives in the coastal waters and around the offshore reefs of Belize. Manatees have large gray bodies covered with algae or barnacles. They are herbivores that consume marine vegetation such as sea grass and surface regularly to breathe. They reside in sea grass beds and in mangroves that provide them with shelter. The West Indian Manatee is listed as vulnerable under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and may eventually be

Not many people understand the seriousness of endangered species. Some sources go as far as trying to prove that the act does more harm than good. They do not realize how drastically their lives can be changed if one part of the food chain is taken away. In the essay “Why the Beaver Should Thank the Wolf” by Mary Hannibal, the essayist explains that a group of environmental nonprofits would challenge the federal government’s removal of Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in Wyoming. Hannibal

Asia will be rescued from captivity, reintroduced into the nearest orangutan-free forest, and then provided additional protection (Wilson 1). Research has shown that in order to preserve the orangutan population, rehabilitation centers have to take action. If the centers were to capture and nurture the animals to suitable health, they can return and thrive in a new area. If this strategy succeeds, it can be implemented for each endangered species to save them from extinction. Howard Wilson, researcher

The extinction of plants and animals is a major issue that cannot be ignored by society. Although extinction and decline in population is a natural occurrence, the rate of population decline and extinction has been highly escalated because of human acts such as deforestation and overhunting. Researchers and scientists have tried to combat these issues and prevent extinction through captive breeding programs and conservation education, but are criticised for housing animals in zoos or even theme parks

research across the globe, which in turn, provides zoo veterinarians with vital information to provide top quality care to each individual species in captivity. Information obtained also allows them to organize rehabilitation efforts, species survival plans and so much more. In

chance to increase public care for a species. Though anthropomorphism may have an indirect relationship, it creates relatability between species, and “[r]elatability is linked to concern, which can lead to an increased willingness to take conservation actions for a species” (Lloyd and Woodside, 2013). Furthermore, anthropomorphism may be applied in public advertising. Projecting human characteristics onto an animal, generating an emotional response, causes a product to become subconsciously memorable.

In today’s modern society, humans have made countless improvements to our way of life with the introduction of laws and ideas that makes life easier. But as we progress, we need to keep in mind that there are other living, breathing individuals that are affected by the choices of humans. Plants and wildlife also bear the burden that comes with changes in the environment. Activities that humans engage in can have an affect many times greater on wildlife. Activities like deforestation for housing developments

In addition, protecting an animal's habitat is much easier than many people think. Change can start as close as someone’s own backyard; anyone can make their own home wildlife friendly. When living close to a forest, it is important to make sure any outside garbage is secured. This will prevent animals such as bears or raccoons from eating or getting hurt by the garbage. Feeding and keeping animals inside is especially important because the food and small animals will often attract scavengers or