All living non-domesticated animals‚even if bred‚hatched or born in captivity are considered wild animals. India has many unique and rare animals‚birds and reptiles.However the pressure of growing population in various states of India has led to the increasing need of using land for human habitations and agriculture.This has led to the reduced habitat of many wild animals.Even though India is known for its tigers‚elephants and rhinoceros‚it is home to over 500 mammal species.Antelopes and deer(like
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or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a Wildlife Sanctuary‚ UNESCO Natural World Heritage site‚ a Project Tiger Reserve‚ an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam‚ India. Located in the Himalayan foothills‚ it is contiguous with the Royal Manas National park in Bhutan. The park is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the Assam Roofed Turtle‚ Hispid Hare‚ Golden Langur and Pygmy Hog. Their goal is to be able to fully fund the preservation and keep the sanctuary alive and
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once so numerous yet it became extinct in 1914(endangered species act‚ 2015). Awareness to protect species in the beginning of the 20th century began with Theodore Roosevelt establishing the National Wildlife Refuge at Pelican Island‚ an early step aimed at “protecting endangered and threatened plant and animal species”( Endangered Species Act‚ 2013). It took another 70 years for the Environmental Species Act to become law; the Endangered Species Act was signed into law on December 28‚ 1973 by
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The Endangered Species Act‚ enacted in 1973‚ was put into place to protect the world’s wildlife‚ however it was built on the scientific knowledge of species from back then. With advancing technology and understanding‚ the Endangered Species Act‚ while it was great basis for protection for many years‚ it is time for it to be updated to fit the ever-changing world. As more research is conducted‚ it is being shown that keeping genetic diversity is more important to a species then just population size
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known as the Endangered Species Act began in mid-1960. In order for the Fish and Wildlife Service to expand their efforts to protect endangered species‚ Congress enacted the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966. This Act did little more than allow a list of endangered species to be made. The Act did not prohibit the killing of endangered species or the destruction of their habitat. The lack of legal protection for the endangered species led the Fish and Wildlife Service to
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National Parks and Sanctuaries in India National Parks Depending on the area and terrain National Parks provide ample opportunities to the visitors to have a close encounters with the wilds. But what is so exquisite about the Indian National Parks is the variance that they are equipped with. Whether it comes to the flora‚ avifauna‚ and aquafauna‚ or witnessing various wild forms in their natural surroundings on an elephant or inside a jeep‚ wild ventures in are simply amazing! Some of the best
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Topic: Endangered Species should be prioritized (for) We should protect the endangered species. Endangered species are native species that faces a risk of extinction in the future. For example‚ animals that are already extinct like the dodo birds‚ platypuses that are going to be extinct and many more. These animals are endangered due to climate changes and habitat destruction. The term endangered species can be used in a legal or general context. In a general context‚ it means species that
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is an eagle subspecies that belong to the family of Accipitridae and is native to Philippine. These eagle display white-colored plumage together with the shaggy crest‚ averaging 86 – 102 cm (2 ft 10 in to 3 ft 4 in) in length. The weight of these species measure around 4.7 – 8 kg (10 – 18 lb). As far as the eagle’s length is concerned‚ Philippine eagle is the largest‚ harpy eagle and the stellar’s sea eagle being the other contenders. They are also regarded as the rarest and the most powerful birds
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Wildlife conservation efforts in India The Wildlife in India is a mix of species of different types of organisms. Apart from a handful of the major farm animals such as cows‚ buffaloes‚ goats‚ poultry and sheep‚ India has an amazingly wide variety of animals native to the country. It is home to tigers‚lions‚Leopards‚ pythons‚ wolves‚ foxes‚ bears‚ crocodiles‚ rhinoceroses‚ camels‚ wild dogs‚monkeys‚ snakes‚ antelope species‚ deer species‚ varieties of bison and not to mention the mighty Asian
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The ways to solve on the endangered species VII. The first way to solve on the endangered species is government should create more safe zone and national park for animals. A. They will be able to move freely without worrying about hunters and poaching. B. Make sure you follow the regulation when visit a national park. VIII. The second way to solve on the endangered species is people should join an organization. A. You can be a volunteer join an organization in your area or larger
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