Endangered Species Assignment
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MacEwan University
Added on 2020-04-15
Endangered Species Assignment
MacEwan University
Added on 2020-04-15
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Running head: ENGLISH ASSIGNMENTSEndangered species and their protectionName of the student:Name of the university:Author note:
1ENGLISH ASSIGNMENTSTable of contentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................2Insight into the endangered species.................................................................................................2Legislations for protecting the endangered species.........................................................................5Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8References........................................................................................................................................9
2ENGLISH ASSIGNMENTSIntroductionEnglish assignments are given to the writers for testing their command and fluency overthe writing skills. This covers diverse range of topics including business, medical, psychology,environment among others. The focus of this assignment would be on the writing skills of thestudents regarding the endangered species. Along with this, the assignment would peek into thelaws governing the security of these species for preservation of the ecological biodiversity. As afinal touch, the assignment would assess the capability of the students to express their thoughtsand opinions regarding the life of the endangered species. Insight into the endangered speciesHabitat destruction of the animals can be considered as man-made. With the advent ofcivilization, the needs, demands and requirements of humans increased. This resulted in thedestruction of the abode of animals (ebscohost.com). As a matter of specification, hunting in theareas of Africa, Europe and Asia have resulted in the extinction of some animals like dodo, greatauk and passenger pigeon. Therefore, hunting-habitat loss and extinction can be placed side byside. The major drive behind this is the advancement in civilization and altering lifestyle of thepeople. Under Species at Risk Act (SARA) (2003), Atlantic Salmon, Woodland and the Pearycaribou, Burrowing, Barn, Spotted owls and several whale species have been enlisted at theendangered species. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC)has recorded the number of endangered species to be approximately three hundred (Beatley 199).This is seriously a matter of great concern in terms of preserving the ecological balance.
3ENGLISH ASSIGNMENTSHabitat loss is one of the main reasons for accounting 80% of the species as endangered.The major drive behind this habitat loss is urbanization, agriculture, extraction of the naturalresources for fulfilling the human needs and infrastructural development. Countering this,hunting animals for using their skin for trade purposes has adversely tagged tigers and elephantsas an endangered species. Along with this, overexploitation of the forest trees and land, intrusionof the non-natives and pollution pose as a threat for preservation of the animals. This compelsthem to encounter tragic death (Schultz 127). Figure: Endangered species of Canada
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