Illegal whale hunting has been covered up for years by the Japanese fishermen as research. An animal activist group called the Sea Shepards are fighting against them to try and end the destruction of habitats and the slaughter of wildlife. Paul Watson is the fearless CEO and founder of the Sea Shepards. They take matters into their own hands by disabling whaling vessels while they are in harbor, throwing bottles filled with foul smelling acid at ships, shinning bright lasers at them, shooting water at whalers, and even boarding whaling ships to protest.
Some people are against the Sea Shepards and say that what they are doing is wrong, even though they are stopping people who are illegally hunting whales. I am proud to know that there are people fighting for what is right and are whiling to put there own lives at risk to save animals who we share this earth with.
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Snow LeopardSnow leopards are not technically endangered, because there are more than 2,500 mature leopards and they are not experiencing a fast decline. Although they are not endangered, this does not mean they are safe. They are considered vulnerable which means they have fewer than 10,000 breeding animals left and there population is decreasing at a rate higher than 10%. The number of protected farm animals in these leopards habitat is increasing, meaning that farmers are aloud to kill them if they go on their property. They are also in danger of poaching for their fur, infrastructure, and climate change. Fun fact: their coats change from season to season.
These are very beautiful animals that are being destroyed extremely fast. Their fur is gorgeous and should only be on them, the fact that people are wearing it is sickening. I truly hope that people are able to stop the killing of these wonderful animals. Are Dogs Decendants of Wolves?Dogs are very friendly and get along well with humans and other animals. Wolves are also social, but only with there close knit family packs. Scientists were curious to whether or not Dogs branched off from wolves, so they decided to run an experiment. This involves a test where two animals pull a rope at the same time to bring food to them. This only works if they pull the rope together, and if they succeed they are rewarded with a chunk of meat. Both dogs and wolves were tested with an animal of their same species. Out of 472 attempts dogs only succeeded twice while the wolves succeeded one hundred times. This showed that they have different instincts, that feeds to the argument that they did not decend from one another.
I found this very interesting. I always thought that dogs came from wolves but this may not be true. I feel like there is more evidence that they are descendants of wolves, but I could argue either side. This is a cool experiment that I would never think of trying. Regardless, I love both of these animals. Female Butterfly’s Have Tough Decision to Make.Butterflys, as well as many other insects, don’t live for very long. Although there time is short, it is full of action. Food and space are two factors that take up almost of their time. These insects have to prepare for incredible journeys with uncertain paths. They fly for incredible hours and still have to remain healthy enough to be able to breed. These butterfly’s shit down theirreproductive systems so that they can fly without damaging it. They have to rely incredibly on fat saved up. When these butterfly’s begin to reach possible mating places they have to decide when to activate their reproductive system. Once they activate it tracking becomes incredibly difficult. So these females are forced to make the tough decision on when to start breeding.
I found this information very surprising. I never put that much thought into butterfly’s. I knew they migrated but I wasn’t aware of how difficult these journeys are. How Similar Are Dolphins to Humans?Dolphins live in very close groups and communicate constantly. These mammals teach their young everything from playing to hunting. They are very active and playful families. When they need food they are incredibly smart hunters. Dolphins also teach their young how to communicate with each other. They will even help look after young that aren’t their own.
All of this shows how incredibly similar Dolphins are to humans. I believe they are relatives to humans and have a lot more in common than most people know. This is why it is so inhumane to keep Dolphins in captivity. I don’t think these animals should ever live anywhere but the ocean. Fires Have Taken 30+ LivesThere are 21 fires burning viciously across the region. 3,500 homes have been destroyed and at least 31 have been killed. There are still around 400 missing and authorities are doing all they can to find them. Giant wind gusts are causing firefighters huge problems while they try to stop the burning. It is said that at least 191,400 acres have already been burned. Dry air and wind up to 41 mph are causing these fires to thrive. Because of the wind, the fires destroyed homes before people even had the chance to pack their belongings and leave.
This is is one of the many truly tragicdisasters going on currently. This is such a horrifying thing to imagine because there is no way to prepare for it. It is a wake up call on how lucky so many of us are and we take it for granted. I am so greatful that we are not dealing with these disasters directly. I hope the absolute best for everyone affected by this. AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |
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