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    the conservation movement was to empower society to proficiently and effectively utilize its natural resources. Since the founding of the United States, Americans have become dependent upon the existence of raw materials. With the further western expansion, and the increasing population, nonrenewable resources such as oil and coal were in high demand. Although there was a sudden increase in the demand for these resources, the supply of the resource stayed constant. Specifically, conservation highlighted

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    it must be the duty, but at this stage even a challenge, of the community and of each individual, to preserve the world’s biodiversity without drastically reducing the use of resources, which humans need in order to survive. The importance of conservation of biodiversity is of fundamental importance, as if the situation won’t be meliorated,

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    Observing conservation through various approaches supplies historians with a platform upon which to evaluate their arguments and evidence, while delving into the very essence of the conservation movement. Applying the Progressive Movement as the inception for conservation history, historians have clearly accorded the individuals in the bottom-up approach with a voice, rather than perpetuating an elitist view of the past. Additionally, the utilization of public/private partnerships as a method to

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    The conservation movement had the ultimate goal to utilize nature including its natural resources proficiently and effectively. In the late 19th century, the existence of the human race relied upon specific resources in their everyday life. Nonrenewable resources such as oil and coal were in high demand. The interest in demand/another word of these resources greatly increased through the years, though the resource itself did not. Specifically, conservation elaborated/generated the

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    Congress (WPC) brings together conservation experts from around the world to share information and ideas, and set a global policy agenda for protected areas. The 5th IUCN World Parks Congress was held in Durban, South Africa from September 8–17, 2004, and was attended by approximately 3,000 protected area experts, practitioners, and decision makers. The 5th WPC brought human–wildlife conflict (HWC) to the global stage as part of an effort to

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    Assessment of Conservation of Biodiversity in Cambodia 1. Introduction Conservation of Biodiversity in Cambodia has been gathering momentum in the past few years in response to international conservation efforts and increased land degradation and loss (Conservation International 2004). International monetary institutions such as the World Bank and transnational NGOs such as Conservation International have been influential in changing forestry legislation in Cambodia (Reuters 2002). However

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    the species struggle and face the chance of extinction. Since the agricultural and construction threat to endangered species persists, the number of threatened species continues to expand and suffer. Prevention Measures Strategies implemented by conservation centers can provide endangered species basic security for their population and health. Howard Wilson, researcher of forest management, acknowledged that the key to the wild population management is to ensure that the condition of habitat stays

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    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. These obstacles have made it more difficult to effectively protect endangered animals and educate about the importance of conservation. Dedicated researchers and zoologists also struggle when studying the behavior and ecology of these animals because of this criticism. Zoos

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    Charismatic animal species are those that are seen as more appealing to the general public. Although the term charismatic is widely used in conservation literature there is little consensus of a definition of what makes species charismatic (Ducarme, Luque, & Courchamp 2013). Charismatic species seems to consists mainly of large mammals (Megafauna) and vertebrate’s examples include lions, tigers, turtles and primates to name a few which all have attractive traits that are considered attractive to

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    How would you feel being confined to a living space the size of your closet? Animals in captivity are often kept in situations vastly too small or unfit for their needs, for example - elephants need about 100 acres of space, but the standard requirement is only about 1,800 sq. ft. (which isn’t even a fourth of one acre) (Cohn). Generally, you’d start to question the effects this may have on mental and physical health, as you probably couldn’t fathom living in a broom closet. “Captivity” has a negative

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