Tag: endangered species
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One Shell of a Story!
Introduction The turtle has roamed the Earth since the Upper Triassic Period. For reference, here is the history of the Earth, according to the fossil record: A turtle’s shell is its most distinguishable feature. It is actually a modified ribcage, not an exoskeleton or mere protective covering. Hence, you cannot ‘take it off’. Turtles are…
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A Note On Endangered Species
There is always much debate about bills that have been passed into law, if they should be changed or removed, etc. When it comes to protecting the Earth and all life, however, there is no room for debate. Various animal welfare and environmental protection measures have been put in place by numerous countries around the…
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Endangered Species
There are new species being discovered every day. There are also many now-existing species disappearing every day. Tree frogs, Monarch butterflies, bees, tigers, elephants, and many others. Species can become endangered for several reasons: habitat loss, poaching, illegal hunting, pollution, and climate change. Most factors that play into a species becoming endangered are due to…