importance Of Zoos Conservation through Education Daniel Dickerson Oklahoma State University Abstract In my research paper “The Importance of Zoos: Conservation Through Education‚” I take a look at the way zoos are aiding in the conservation of wildlife‚ by educating the public. I give examples from my on experiences as well as from zoo employees. I also use an array of online sources including‚ but not limited to‚ peer reviewed articles. I look into the why zoos are teaching conservation
Premium Wildlife Conservation biology Genetic pollution
A visit to a zoo is one of the most enthralling and exciting things. It is an interesting way to let the children see animals‚ which they cannot see otherwise. A visit to a zoo is an entertaining activity not just for children but also for adults as it increases their knowledge and makes them wonder at the marvellous of nature. During our educational tour to Delhi‚ last month‚ we were also taken to the zoo as it is near the old fort. The zoo is one of the largest in the country spread in a vast area
Premium The Zoo Story
it’s the perfect home‚ the realtor tries to explain that the situation is "complicated"‚ when they hear a lion roar outside. The realtor explains that the house comes with a zoo in the back and if they want the house‚ they have to buy the zoo‚ which closed to the public several years before. Although reluctant to take on a zoo and all of its animals‚ he decides to give it a try‚ when he sees how happy his daughter‚ Rosie‚ is playing with the peacocks. His son‚ Dylan‚ however hates the idea of moving
Premium New Year Scarlett Johansson
Zoos are a popular house for animals. People can see many kinds of animals at zoos. However zoos are more harmful than good for animals. There are some causes to this such as bad environment for animals and small enclosures. One of the reasons for the bad effects of zoos is a loss of real conservation. Today animals are endangering since their habitats are shrinking because of pollution‚ less food‚ and destruction of the ecosystem. Many kinds of animals were sent to zoos because of people who argued
Premium Extinction Biodiversity Endangered species
Zoo Report There is a lot I learned studying the primates. Primates are very fasincating and I think there is a lot more to learn about them. There are many different primates in the world and for many of them not much is known. Primates have many different characteristics and because of this they are classified in different groups of spieces. I did my observations on prosimians‚ new world monekys‚ old world monkeys‚ and apes as well as some research to learn more about them
Premium Primate
Table of contents · Gorilla …………………………………………………………………pg.3 · Physical characteristics and behavior…………………………….. pg.4 · Endangerment………………………………………………………...pg.5 Gorilla’s The gorilla is the largest primate‚ weighing as much as 275 kg (600 lb). Gorillas are forest-associated animals. Most gorillas inhabit lowland tropical rainforests and montane rainforests between 1500 - 3500 m (4900 - 11‚500 ft). Different populations have exhibited preferences for forest margins‚ secondary
Premium Gorilla Hominidae Human
Western Lowland Gorillas October 23‚ 2009 Introduction: When I was around 14‚ I saw one of the best movies. The movie was Gorillas in The Mist‚ starting Sigourney Weaver as Dian Fossey. It was one of the most impressive movies of my life. My step-mother at the time notice how must I liked the movie and game me her very well torn copy of Gorillas in the Mist to read. I still have that book and since the first time I read it‚ I have been fascinated with these great apes. This is way I believe
Premium Gorilla Hominidae Human
Howie The Gorilla Nehemiah Tynes Day One It all started when our neighbor‚ Mrs. Longbottom‚ asked Jimmy‚ Peter‚ and me to babysit her pet gorilla. Ms. Longbottom had an immense amount of wild animals‚ including tigers‚ lions‚ and elephants. One night‚ we went over to the Longbottom’s house. It was old and rustic. When I looked in the backyard‚ I saw a big hole in the ground. It was about thirty feet deep. I looked around for Howie. Then I heard a big roar. It was coming from upstairs
Premium The Animals Human Zoo
In the passage of The Case for the Personhood of Gorillas‚ the authors‚ Francine Patterson and Wendy Gordon make exceptionally compelling arguments as to why animals like gorillas should be considered to be more than just animals. In this passage‚ they inform the reader about a certain gorilla named Koko‚ as well as her eighteen year old son named Michael. Both of these Gorillas have expressed certain elements and features that were once upon a time thought to be exclusive to humans and humans alone
Premium Human Hominidae Gorilla
the process of collecting data and information in order to obtain knowledge about the research topic. With these definitions we can say‚ without a doubt‚ that Dian Fossey was a researcher. But why was she a “good” researcher? By reading the book ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ we can better identify why we can consider Dian a “good” researcher. She illustrates four important traits needed in order to accomplish comprehensive research. These traits are determination‚ consistency‚ knowledge‚ and having passion
Premium Gorilla Ethology