The Okapi Wildlife Reserve [pic] The Okapi Wildlife Reserve The Okapi Wildlife Reserve takes up about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the Northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (UNESCO Heritage Centre‚ 1992-2008). According to UNESCO Heritage Centre (1992-2008)‚ “ the Congo river basin‚ of which the reserve and forest are a part‚ is one of the largest drainage systems in Africa’’ (para. 1). The reserve contains endangered species of primates and birds and about 5‚000 of the estimated
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Congo is also known for the Okapi Wildlife reserve. The reserve is found within the Congo River basin‚ which is considered Africa’s main drainage system. Encompassing nearly one-fifth of the Ituri Rainforest‚ the Okapi Wildlife Reserve contains many endangered mammals and birds. Included in the endangered animals is the elusive okapi. Out of 30‚000 okapi still in existence‚ the reserve is a haven for roughly 5‚000 of them (Woods Hole Research Center‚ 2009). The okapi share the reserve with several
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2. To what extent is the preservation of wildlife important in your country? Discuss. The preservation of wildlife has gained increasing attention in the last decade when people started to realise that our attempts at making better lives for ourselves have robbed these animals of their homes. In Singapore‚ there is very little wildlife to speak of. With the exception of several species of birds and aquatic creatures‚ attention has been largely focussed on the conservation of the environment. This
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Wildlife Preservation The dinosaurs were the first major species to become extinct and then dodos became the second major species to become extinct... what is going to be next? ? Imagine waking up in the morning and seeing two large figures looking down at you. They begin to chase you and your family out of your home‚ as much as you want to try and defend yourself you cannot because you are too small and weak to fight
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found on the hottest continent in the world. This animal was not discovered until the early 20th century. This is due to how solitary and elusive it is. This unique creature is called the okapi. The okapi otherwise known as the “African Unicorn” or “Forest Zebra” is a fascinating animal for many reasons. The okapi was discovered in 1901 by the British explorer Sir Harry Johnston. “Johnston was the high commissioner of Uganda‚ and he wanted to add a new member to the roster of mammals” (Slack). To add
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In this paper I will be describing and explaining the interrelationship between culture and the visual entertainment media. I believe that there have been many television shows and movies that have displayed the culture of times in them. People have been influenced by these movies and television shows because some individuals can really relate to the lifestyles or actions of the people in these movies or shows. Especially with videos out there for learning things‚ I think that can really help with
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16 – Passenger Transport for Travel and Tourism Working together – P3 Passenger transport networks are looked at by integrated transport authorities and local authorities. This means that transport is looked as a system with integrated parts than looking and planning for indivual components for bus‚ air and rail. Integrated Transport Authority or local authority for buses‚ coaches and other ways you can travel across. The national and local systems to make sure the needs of local passengers
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Intro what are interrelationships in general? An interrelationship is where different brands or companies get owned or become a part of the same organisation. This occurs with larger tour operators that generally own their own hotels‚ airlines and travel agencies. Benefits of this include: - Ability to control the quality of all different products in the package. - Offering a good value for money holiday packages in a price competitive market. - Giving customers a seamless holiday package
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Psychology AS Level Guy Webber The Biological Approach What assumptions do biopsychologists make? Psychologists from the biological approach assume that behaviour and experiences are caused by activity in the nervous system of the body. The things that people think and feel‚ say and do are caused‚ one way or another‚ by electrochemical events occurring within and between the neurones that make up their nervous system‚ particular those in the brain. Many biopsychologists also agree that
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Importance of Wildlife Conservation Due to the growing impact of deforestation‚ continuous efforts are being made by some anxious animal lovers to protect the endangered species of wildlife as well as those that are on the verge of extinction and thus save the world from running out its green heritage. Wildlife is important for four main reasons: Beauty: By their unique way of existence‚ wild creatures exaggerate the natural beauty of the earth. Economic value: The financial value of wild species
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