Extinction

Kelley Wilson

SOC 202-02

Current Event 3

8/31/06


Extinction is defined as no longer existing and having died out. This occurs when climate and other living factors have become intolerable. Many scientists believe that there are many birds, mammals, conifers, amphibians, and cycads that are threatened with extinction. Biodiversity is bringing different forms of life together and this is the only way that many animal lives will be saved. Dr. Robert Watson, a chief scientist explains, “For the sake of the planet, the biodiversity science community has to create a way to get organized, to co-ordinate its work across disciplines, and together with one clear voice advise governments on steps to halt the potentially catastrophic loss of species already occurring.”

Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom has all declared their proposal to help in the biodiversity saving program. It is called the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The reason why so many different countries are involved is because not all countries have the same climate; therefore, there is a need for different viewpoints on the subject matter. Diverse perspectives will be able to create a successful outcome for biodiversity.

One of the major animals that are affected by global warming is the polar bear. The climate change is becoming more prevalent. The ice around those Polar Regions is expected to decrease in incredible amounts over the next 50-100 years. Although climate is one of the greatest contributing factors to extinction of animals, the seimitar-horned Oryx, a common mammal in northern Africa, has diminished in significant numbers due to over hunting and habitat loss.

Biodiversity will take many months so truly show a considerable impact on life around the globe. The scientists and government has agreed to combine their brains and construct strategies that will produce positive outcomes. No life or animal should be taken for granted. Every life is essential!






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