Environmental Issues and Birds

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(New page: = What makes a bird endangered? = While it’s easy to understand why a bird like the Kakapo is endangered with 86 birds left on the planet, some other species may be harder to figure. S...)
(Reasons why Species today are going extinct)
It is said that within 100 years, half of all species of life on earth will be extinct.  Many industrialized governments tell us its’ natural selection.  Is it?  Let’s look at the birds depicted in this volume and reasons why they went extinct or are at risk.
It is said that within 100 years, half of all species of life on earth will be extinct.  Many industrialized governments tell us its’ natural selection.  Is it?  Let’s look at the birds depicted in this volume and reasons why they went extinct or are at risk.
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//“Its extinction was probably largely caused by the destruction of its understory habitat by introduced cattle and deer, and predation of its nests by introduced rats and mongooses.”//
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''“Its extinction was probably largely caused by the destruction of its understory habitat by introduced cattle and deer, and predation of its nests by introduced rats and mongooses.”''
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//“Endangered by massive illegal trapping for the cage bird trade.”//
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''“Endangered by massive illegal trapping for the cage bird trade.”''
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//“Vulnerable due to habitat destruction and human disturbances to nesting areas.”//
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''“Vulnerable due to habitat destruction and human disturbances to nesting areas.”''
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//“Endangered due to habitat destruction and alteration.“//
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''“Endangered due to habitat destruction and alteration.“''
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//“Its extinction was caused by deforestation, hunting and predation by introduced rats and cats.” //
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''“Its extinction was caused by deforestation, hunting and predation by introduced rats and cats.” ''
Hmmm… starting to notice a trend? Human involvement appears to have a whole lot to do with that “natural selection” argument offered.  Okay, fine… so we are causing some species to go extinct.  What difference does that make?  Well, apart from the obvious moral and quality of life issues, loss of species can harm us and our existence in ways we’re only starting to understand.  The birds, as well as bees and butterflies of our planet are important pollinators. Without pollinators, crops may flower but won’t fruit, hence no food makes it to the supermarket making higher prices and less food available.  Hmmm, that could be problem, couldn’t it?  
Hmmm… starting to notice a trend? Human involvement appears to have a whole lot to do with that “natural selection” argument offered.  Okay, fine… so we are causing some species to go extinct.  What difference does that make?  Well, apart from the obvious moral and quality of life issues, loss of species can harm us and our existence in ways we’re only starting to understand.  The birds, as well as bees and butterflies of our planet are important pollinators. Without pollinators, crops may flower but won’t fruit, hence no food makes it to the supermarket making higher prices and less food available.  Hmmm, that could be problem, couldn’t it?  

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