Endangered Species are animals that are almost at near extinction of its own kind. These Endangered species are being poached and killed for the things that they have‚ and that poachers see as a profit for money. Poachers seem to forget though that once all of those animals are killed those animals cannot be reborn again‚ they are completely gone from our world they are extinct‚ and this is where the Endangered Species Act come into play to help these species from becoming extinct. The way the organization
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The Endangered Species Act: Facing Extinction It is found that “ninety-nine percent of currently threatened species are at risk from human activities‚ primarily those driving habitat loss‚ introduction of exotic species‚ and global warming” (“The Extinction Crisis”). The Endangered Species Act was put into place in 1973 as citizens of the United States began to realize the harsh effects of their everyday living on the living species around them. Plants and animals began to disappear‚ causing discord
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important to make sure that no species die out so as to not upset the environmental balance. When we protect all species‚ we are protecting the entire habitat. Therefore‚ we are maintaining the safety of our own environment as humans. To help protect threatened species‚ then-president‚ Richard Nixon‚ signed into law the Endangered Species Act in 1973. Yet after 34 years‚ some still argue that this Act has been a failure. So the question is‚ "Did the Endangered Species Act have more negative effects
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Endangered Species By: Jennifer Petley There are currently only 30 individual Amur leopards left in the world‚ the hawksbill turtle has been deemed “critically endangered”‚ the black-footed ferret who was once thought to be globally extinct has only a population of 1000‚ the black rhino was said to be “doomed to disappear from the face of the earth” in 1961‚ and the Saola deer has an estimated population of a few hundred at a maximum‚ or possibly only a few dozen at a minimum. There are many
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to scholars‚ scientists‚ and nature lovers alike‚ and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.”-President Richard Nixon The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is one of the most popular and effective environmental laws ever enacted. It is a commitment by the American people to work together to protect and restore those species that are most at risk of extinction. We humans have always been a part of nature. We evolved in wilderness among plants and animals that have existed
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"Taking" Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)‚ 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19) (2006). - "The term ’take’ means to harass‚ harm‚ pursue‚ hunt‚ shoot‚ wound‚ kill‚ trap‚ capture‚ or collect‚ or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." § 1538 (a)(1)(B) - "it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to . . . . take any such species within the United States or the territorial sea of the United State." "Knowingly" United States v. McKittrick‚ 142 F.3d 1170‚ 1177 (9th Cir
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The Leatherback Sea Turtle is one of the most unique species out of all of the turtle species. This beautiful turtle species is critically endangered and their population is decreasing drastically. The Leatherbacks amazing features are taken for granted causing the endangerment. Their valuable leather is one reason for endangerment. Another factor is the waste produced from the daily use of boats. Throughout the life of the Leatherback Sea Turtle we will cover multiple different topics. These topics
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place that the endangered animal could no longer find in the wild. Rather than supplying animals for public entertainment‚ the modern zoo’s focus is education of the public‚ inspiring and motivating people to advocate for environmental change. Many people feel passionately about the protection of animals‚ and each time a person visits a zoo there is a chance that he or she will be newly inspired to work for a better life for animals‚ especially those that are endangered. In Hurley’s
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and Endangered Species Acts. The goal of the Clean Air Act was to lower pollutants in the air. This would allow the environment to thrive and cause fewer premature deaths in the country. The Clean water Act implemented a set of well-needed water quality standards. It also prevented disposal of harmful chemicals into a body of water. The Endangered Species Act was created protect and replenish animal species that are in danger of extinction. The act extends to the ecosystems that endangered or threatened
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Humans’ Moral Obligation to Preserve Endangered Species Many species that exists today are becoming endangered to extinction. In the past era where humans did not exist‚ extinction occurred due to natural causes. On this present time however‚ extinction of species are threatened by humans’ existence. Humans are the only moral agent; in which‚ it has the intellectual capacity that animals and plants do not have. Thus‚ humans are powerful and dominate over any species. Many practices that humans do
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