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    turtles of the same genus. Although the Cagle’s Map Turtle has natural predators pose a threat to the individual turtles’ lives, the predators are not a greater threat than habitat disturbances created by humans. Unfortunately, this species suffered a significant drop in population since the mid-1970 through changes in its habitat disallow support of a larger population of the turtles(van Dijk, P. P., 2011). Speciation: There are twelve species within the same genus and have subtle variations in physical

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    Most amphibians are critically endangered and this is explained by the spread of chytrid, habitat loss, and overexploitation. Researchers are saying chytrid is the explanation for the enigmatic decline. This fungal disease affects almost all amphibians by attacking their skin, eventually giving them a heart attack and killing them. Habitat loss, by climate change or deforestation, is also extremely dangerous as many amphibians only have a few places they can survive

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    specifically Bison, but can be adapted to any animal in any habitat. The Redrone can help the world by providing an important service and significantly improving the quality of life while helping globally with social, political, and economical problems. To begin, the Redrone provides an important service that can help many people, scientists and the animals they protect in many different ways. For one, the Redrone can film animals in their habitat, without sending people to watch, and then send

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    it’s beneficial or harmful for animals. There are more than 1,000 zoos worldwide. Many of them that have about 1,800 animals from 300 species. Animals don’t deserve to be caged up and shown off at zoos because they get forced to breed, are in bad habitats, and are treated poorly. People breed animals to get something out of it. “The Sexual Perversion Behind Breeding.” says “They are forced to constantly mate for the profit of someone else”. People and zoos often force animals to breed for their

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    tragedy. All it takes is a simple gesture in the right direction, like focusing on special rights that protect animals from being nonexistent. Many efforts have been made to protect endangered wildlife, such as, the Endangered Species Act, restoring habitats, and reducing wildlife threats. The purpose of the Endangered Species Act is to help imperiled species and the ecosystems in which they live. It is administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Marine Fisheries

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    This world is a place for all living beings, which definitely includes animals. There are usually a maximum of five species that become extinct in one year because of a natural disaster. But now there are many species dying, each day. Endangered animals are animals that are seriously at the risk of extinction. In a few years, they will become extinct and leave the Earth. That is why they are at risk. Let’s get to know more about how these animals are becoming endangered, and also about the main

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    Lynx Research Paper

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    For this week’s assignment, I have decided to focus on the lynx population in today’s world. Lynx are mainly discovered in moist, boreal forests that have cold and snowy winters. They also populate habitats that have high concentration of their preferred prey: the snowshoe hare. There are two species of lynx widely inhabiting North America namely Canada Lynx and Bobcats. Canada lynx populate primarily in the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska, while Bobcats are found mainly in the temperate zones

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    Gray Wolf Research Paper

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    Gray wolves live all over the world where they feel safe. Their homes which are called habitats if they don't they will die from hunger or starvation. Abi Cushman said “They move from one habitat to another habitat.” Abi Cushman said “The gray wolf is a large canine, and is a relation of the domestic dog.” Gray wolves can be found in wild areas of Eurasia, North America and parts of Africa. They are

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    V. DISCUSSION Abiotic stresses affect the productivity of agricultural crops in different ways and increased incidence of abiotic stresses has become major cause for reduction in crop productivity. Heat stress is often defined as the rise in temperature beyond a threshold level for a period of time sufficient to cause irreversible damage to plant growth and development. Heat stress due to high ambient temperatures is a serious threat to crop production worldwide (Hall, 2001). Transitory or constantly

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    Environmental Services, 2005). As a result, the overall health of the watershed diminished. There is an urgent need to improve water quality of the Columbia Slough Watershed. Urban development has resulted in an extensive loss of vegetation and habitat which has resulted in increased water temperature and decreased capacity to filter pollutants and sediments from runoff (City of Portland Environmental Services, 2005). The watershed also serves as an important wildlife corridor, especially for migrating

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