Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Reflective summary .
From my readings and research, I learnt that global warming is the biggest threat posted to these endangered species. When too much heat is trapped in the atmosphere, the earth gets warmer as the temperature rises. This causes the ice to melt. Marine animals like penguins and polar bears will be affected. Habitat loss leads to starvation. Penguins die of starvation due to lack of food supply. Polar bears has too swim a longer distance in order to hunt for food which depletes their energy stores and ocassionally leads to drowning. Water pollution--Penguins are victims of oil spills and as a result, the death of penguins. Over hunting for fur, meat, feathers, fats and eggs.
Before the reasearch, I thought animals are facing extinction mainly because of their slow reproduction. But my perspective changed. All of the factors above, are caused by mankind. Why are humans so cruel to kill these animals? Imagine the world without them? If humans dont stop, who will. I think there are just too little or rather, not enough measures done. Perhaps majority of them dont bother about it. They'll ask, what impact does it have on us? Of course there is, it's global warming. If greenhouse gases can be reduced, the world would be a much better place.
Ways to help:
No disposal of waste in sea or beaches.
Reduce the amount of electricity used.
Use public transport.
(235 words)
Before the reasearch, I thought animals are facing extinction mainly because of their slow reproduction. But my perspective changed. All of the factors above, are caused by mankind. Why are humans so cruel to kill these animals? Imagine the world without them? If humans dont stop, who will. I think there are just too little or rather, not enough measures done. Perhaps majority of them dont bother about it. They'll ask, what impact does it have on us? Of course there is, it's global warming. If greenhouse gases can be reduced, the world would be a much better place.
Ways to help:
No disposal of waste in sea or beaches.
Reduce the amount of electricity used.
Use public transport.
(235 words)