“Only when the last of the animals horns, tusks, skin[sic] and bones are sold, will mankind realize that money can never buy back our wildlife” (Anonymous). Throughout history there have been individuals who killed innocent, sparsely populated species of animals for the sole purpose of making money. Those ungrateful human beings performed this sordid task without considering the outcome and everlasting effects on which will be played out. One such animal that was illegally hunted to near extinction was the African lion, the world’s most majestic creature, which sits on a thrown overshadowing all other creatures known to man. The population of the african lion had roughly decreased 50 percent since 1990 (Leake, 2016). The innocent killing of …show more content…
The body structure and overall appearance between an orangoutang, hump back whale, and human are completely different from each others, only having minor similarities. Even though humans and other species of animals only contain a few number of similarities, the similarities that they do share are significant similarities. Such similarities include, the man who put them on this Earth, the presence of a spirit, and a reason for them to be living on this Earth. These are hug similarities. Some similarities and differences have bigger impacts on the actual difference between species then other similarities and differences. Skin color, eye color, having hair, fur, quills, or feathers may create physical differences between species but create no spiritual differences. Exemplary human beings such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X taught the american population that the color of a species does not make that species different. With the different movements that the american population went through, the population should have learned the life lesson that all beings on this Earth are equal. Killing a dog, killing a human, killing a whale should all have equal consequences. Hunting and any other type of recreational killing of animals do have positive effects. Hunting is needed to control populations of certain animals, but hunting is controlled and requires licensing in order for any killing to happen. Without licensing or paying attention to which species is being killed, i.e., poaching, then animals that are equal to humans are being killed for no justifiable reasoning. This is not right. Humans were taught better then this. “According to the best estimates, the illegal wildlife trade has a value of $7.8 — $10 billion per year, a figure which puts it [sic] the top 5 largest illicit transnational activities worldwide, along with counterfeiting and
“By the time we’re done, it’s quite possible that there will be among the great apes not a single representative left, except, that is, for us,” Kolbert deduces (225). Hunting a species has caused the endangerment and extinction of many species of animals and plants. Six out of eight species of the world’s bears are categorized as “vulnerable” or “endangered” to extinct (222). Advocating for rights of endangered species, and protecting the forests they habitat is a noteworthy method to prevent extinction caused by humans. As an individual, one could help by supporting and donating to organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, the National Wildlife Federation, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and more (262). Humans may ease their conscience by not actively killing endangered species, but protecting them
As a great deal is being done to help endangered wildlife as well as animals in general, there is still a considerable amount of improvements to make. “The exterminating of predators by governments or individuals is wrong-headed, extremely selfish, cruel and the very worst example of wildlife management. It is failed management. In today's backwards and upside-down world, our wildlife needs our protection, not extermination” (Pitt). We need to instill the good values of animals in today’s society so that we may work towards better maintenance of the future lives of these animals. Instead of mounting an animal’s head on the wall as a prize and reducing wildlife population, we should be proud of the variety of species we have on earth and leave them to live free.
There’s another catch to trophy hunting: it is extremely expensive. Permits for trophy hunting usually cost thousands of dollars, which leads to the idea that killing animals can actually help conservation. This concept might seem ridiculous at first, but trophy-hunting permits bring in a plethora of money. For instance, the so-called “ten-day ‘elephant package’ could cost… 36,000 [dollars]” (learnenglish). Even if you merely wish to watch the hunt, you are obliged to pay 3,800 dollars (abcnews). The prices are strikingly high, meaning that so is the revenue. South Africa alone brings in more than 744 million dollars every single year, making it its “most profitable form of commercial land use” (learnenglish). This enormous amount of money can not only be used to aid the many third world countries in Africa, but also with conservation. Many argue that by killing wild game during hunting, it causes some species to go extinct. However, strong economic incentive has motivated landowners to expand their territories, reintroduce species, and take care of the animals in general, which would indicate the opposite: more animals are safe. One might even conclude that the world is saving animals, by killing
A social outrage has broken recently amid the scandal of Cecil the Lion’s death. Cecil was illegally hunted and killed by the American dentist Walter Palmer. Since then, it has caused the world to change their minds on the effects of trophy hunting. Succeeding the death of the renowned lion, a recent poll in America displays that on a three to one margin, the respondents said they would rather be tourists in a country that prohibits trophy hunting, instead of one that does not. The debate is ascending as more hunters proudly present their ‘trophy’ on social media. Many nature conservatives and animal protection agencies are raising awareness because of the fact that Cecil died in a meaningless and violent manner.The problem is not only in America, but around the globe. Trophy hunting should be illegal in the world because it is merely killing animals without a meaningful purpose, and it produces harmful effects to the environment.
In July of 2015, national treasure of Zimbabwe, Cecil the Lion was maliciously killed by dentist Walter Palmer. The hunt caused an uproar from many animal activists. The media covered the hunt and the aftermath for many weeks. This heartless act has many questioning why big game hunting is legal. Multiple African countries allow big game hunting, but it is harming the ecosystem. Many innocent, endangered animals are killed. Big game hunting should be banned because it lowers populations, causes further problems, and animal populations are already dropping.
Leo (the lion) is my favorite constellation because it has a really detailed shape, although it isn't to complicated. IT is true that it was one of the first constellations to be came across. The Mesopotamian were the people that discovered Leo the lion and gave it it's name. Although in different languages it has all sorts of different names. The Persians call it shier while the Turks call it Artan. There are loads of other names for it but unfortunately their is so much that if i was to explain it, you would have pages to read. On the other hand, the lion is really easy to spot because one of the stars from the big dipper point strait to it. Leo lies between cancer to the west and Virgo to the east. The best time for Leo the lion to be seen is exactly nine o'clock in April. Leo is the fifth of the zodiac and also represents those born on the twenty second of July and the twenty second of august.
Greed and money controls the mindsets of those hunting the Elephants. Poachers do not worry about how many they kill. They do not understand the effects of their actions and what they are doing to the Elephant population. The slaughter could lead to the extinction of these creatures if the numbers of elephants taken is not trimmed down. CITES, the world's official organization standing between the slaughter, says that “in which Africa is said to have lost half its elephants, more than 600,000 in just those ten years[1980s}”(Christy). Wiped off the face of the earth in just ten years, half of the elephant population destroyed. Trying to imagine how much the population went down after thirty years is mind boggling. The urge to make more money drives the countless groups to hunt and kill until nothing is available to kill. Without older elephants there to breed they can not procreate and keep the population at a sustainable level. Elephants are not the only ones that are affected by the ivory trade. Many park rangers have lost their lives due to confrontations with poachers. The violent groups of criminals show no mercy when someone gets between them and money. One can understand why it would seem hard to find people willing to be park rangers. The International Union for Conservation of nature said that “Last year’s death toll has reached 102, with poachers and militia responsible for 69 of those
The African Elephant has some great physical features to it. Such as the color, gray, unique for the elephant. And how much it ways. A female elephant can get up to 1,800 pounds, and a male elephant up to 2,160 pounds. The African Elephant can get up to 13.2 feet tall,10 feet wide, and eat about 200-600 pounds of food a day. This animal also has a way of adaptation to its environment, such as fighting to keep itself or its cubs safe, digging to find underground water, and a tusk to get the food to its mouth (“African Elephant.” Wikipedia).
The universal entertainment industry, with its long history of treating all performers equally and respecting all forms of art with no judgement or prejudice, has paved the way for humanity to create negative consequences in the form of commercial zoos, aquariums, circuses, and similar institutions where the bravery of animals is continuously tested by the cruelty of humanity. Humanity, with its history of treating its own people like lesser beings, has now moved onto mistreating animals- confining animals into small enclosures and limiting their exercise, loaning and trading animals to other institutions, and tearing animals away from their families for the sake of profit and entertainment. These poor animals kept in captivity also have a shorter lifespan (with one example being orca whales who lose a median of ninety-one years from its maximum age of a hundred) and often suffer forms of extreme anxiety which could lead to further violence at the institutions. In spite of all of this cruelty, there is also a lack of income and customers being produced from these horrific actions- with customer attendance going down each year all around the world (especially in America). To me, I see
The process of people poaching endangered or almost endangered animals just to make money by selling their fur or horns needs to be addressed. Many species have become endangered or even extinct because of illegal hunting. Poaching is more than just killing animals for their bones, fur, etc., it also includes stealing animals from the wild to sell into the human population as pets. Those animals are often killed to be used as medicine. When the animals are killed in the wild, it is not always done in a humane way (Snowdon, 2014). The animals can suffer greatly before they actually die. Some species that have a high possibility of becoming extinct in the next ten years because of poaching include, but are not limited to the tortoise, black rhino, vaquita, red-fronted
The African Elephant are the largest land animals on earth and grow to 8.2 to 13 feet tall. Their ears are large, floppy, and somewhat look like the continent of Africa. They have wide and thick legs as well as long trunks.
Africa was once filled with nearly a million elephants, divided into large herds stomping their large hoofs on the dirty grounds of the Sahara. Now, hundreds of thousands of elephants are found dead, lying on the ground with their ivory tusks removed. To be shipped off to countries to be sold to make items for human enjoyments, such as piano keys, billiards balls, identification chops, and many other items.
Animals around the world deserved respect and fair treatment; therefore illegal hunting and animal abuse must be stop by having stricter laws and harsher penalties. animals are consider to be like humans since they share the same emotions with people. Emotions that are equally experience to the ones people experience and feel. Also animals are in this world to a great benefit for all humans and should be treated in a more favorable way, considering many animals had died because of every human being. Animals died because of humans through situations like eating them or wearing them. Either way we are the cause why many animals are being abuse, causing nearly extinctions, and mistreating them in several ways.
The impact a wild animal has on a community is severe. In 2009, Sandra Herold, the owner of a 200 pound chimpanzee, called her friend for help. Sandra needed assistance from Charla Nash to get her money back into its cage. Unexpectedly, the chimpanzee mauled Charla. In a 911 call Sandra frantically told the dispatcher what was happening, “He ripped her apart. Shoot him, shoot him”(Copeland 1).
Poaching, the illegal killing of protected animals, occurs in Africa for a variety of reasons. The most profitable reason is the ivory trade. Hundreds of elephants and Rhinos are slaughtered every year for their ivory tusks, which claim a sizeable profit on the black market. Many hunters also poach for the sport of it, the thrill of the hunt. Many of the country's native peoples, however, poach animals as a means to stay alive. Because the wildlife of Africa roams so free, many people and crops are damaged and destroyed every year and natives poach the animals for self-defense. Financial concerns also drive many natives to poaching, seeing as most of Africa is still considered to be third world and an elephant tusk can mean the difference between starving to death and a prosperous year (Messer, 50). Poaching also has negative effects on the environment, and on the economy. Governments in Africa and around the world have tried to enforce strict anti-poaching laws, and also regulate the ivory trade, until recently however, both efforts have been in...