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[March Theme Report] Wildlife Preservation |
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by Fiona Brown | 04-03-2023 08:09
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In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared the 3rd of March UN World Wildlife Day, to raise awareness of the world's flora and fauna, and the dangers they face today. In a world teeming with life, wildlife preservation is among the world's most prevalent and urgent issues. The adverse effects of climate change, and issues such as habitat loss, pollution, and development, are threatening the well-being of wildlife.
These factors are contributing to the decline of animals such as the Burrowing Owl, a Canadian species whose range also includes parts of North and South America. Their habitat consists mainly of open areas with low-lying vegetation, a habitat now at risk due to extensive development and agriculture. As of February 2023, there are estimated to be less than 1000 breeding pairs remaining in Canada. Another North American species at risk is the Blanding's Turtle, a medium-sized turtle with a hinged, domed shell and yellow chin and throat that resides mainly in wetlands in the Great Lakes Basin of Ontario, Canada. Blanding's Turtles are classified under the Endangered Species Act as "Threatened", meaning they are likely to become Endangered if steps are not taken to address the loss and fragmentation of their wetland habitat. Blanding's Turtles can live up to 75 years in the wild, and do not mature or start to lay eggs until they are 20-25 years old, so loss of one turtle can have a large impact on the entire population. Another threat to Blanding's Turtles is invasive species, such as the European Common Reed, which can make wetland habitats unsuitable for Blanding's Turtles to inhabit, and restrict their movement. These issues are daunting, but fixable. Through the implementation of conservation projects and policies that protect native species and their habitats, it is possible to ensure the well-being of the diverse wildlife that makes our world so unique. The only way to begin these critical processes is by taking definitive action on wildlife preservation to create a safer, healthier and happier world for wildlife. Photo credit: Emydoidea blandingii (Blanding's Turtle), creator: Hoan Long (Creative Commons License). Link: https://flic.kr/p/25mzkap
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Former E-gen Ambassador
Fiona Brown
Previous : Wildlife Preservation 
2 Comments
Hi Fiona!
This is your mentor Yewon.
Thank you for your interesting report about wildlife. I have never heard of those species, Burrowing Owl and Blanding's Turtle, so it was very interesting to me. I'm sorry to hear that the number of those species is decreasing, and thank you for letting me know those special species!!
I'm looking forward to reading your next report, too. Thanks again with your great work!
Posted 15-03-2023 02:02
Hello Fiona! This is your mentor James.
What an introduction! I am touched that you have mentioned the reason why I have selected this topic for the month. Small thanks for that.
In your stunning report, I can see that you have really focused on the features of endangered species, and I think it's splendid. Honestly, I didn't know really well about the Burrowing Owl nor the Blanding's Turtle, but now I do all thanks to you. I'm sure other ambassadors would also find your report intriguing and helpful! Also, thanks for the detailed citation for your image!
I'm looking forward to reading your following article of this month!
Thank you Fiona. Have a nice day.
Posted 07-03-2023 22:19