Animals Point of view

                                                                                                  If all the animals were gone will you be happy.So I hope that animals will not be extinct from now. Losing a animal could damage the environment or entire humans. Example if frogs went extinct, more and more insects would be anywhere because frogs eat insects!!!! And the earth was their place to live.But people came in a long long time ago And they started to kill animals for billions of years!!!! Unfortunately animals didn't know what to do.So they just died because  they don't know.But the problem gets worse in the future because people have better ideas to kill those animals.               

by:Victoria

 

                                                                                                              

 

How can you Help?

You may be thinking there is nothing you can do to protect endangered species, and that many of them are too distant for you to make any impact. You're wrong!

Here are some things you can do...

• Donate to a reputable organization whose mission is aimed at protecting these endangered species 
•  Write to the Prime Minister and express your concerns for these species before its too late!Act Locally! Discover what endangered species may be living close to you and see how you can get involved in helping protect them and their habitat
• Be aware of how your everyday actions impact the environment and realize there affects on the habitats of all creatures, especially those that are endangered.
• You can also give a gift in the form of an Adopt a Pet gift!   and…………………………

• Volunteer, join a group, find out about community projects you can join around the country, start or fund a project,work with threatened species,Protect bush ,freshwater and beaches,learn about working in different habitats, control animal pests and weeds, grow native plants ,attract native animals ....

• or do what i did in the weekend.....Look through the grocery in the pantry and found out what  contains palm oil. I discovered that twisties has palm oil in it. My family will not buy twisties any more. 
• Here are the pictures of some other products you might want to stop buying!!!

 by Ashwita 

Tiger Argument

Tiger Argument

Tigers are living breathing things just like you and me,they have families,friends and loved ones. If you had parts of your body that were valuable you wouldn't exactly just throw it away would you?

Poachers are a big problem.

Poachers are killing tigers for there own personal gain.They kill the tigers by shooting,trapping and poisoning them. It is then taken to an underground black market where they sell organs, pelts and bones. These items are highly regarded in eastern medicine claiming that it posses capabilities to heal all sorts of human illnesses.The cost of one tiger coat is about ten thousand dollars. Some poachers are even illegally hunting these these animals.

Forest destruction may also have something to do with the loss of these magnificent

creatures.

Another problem tigers are facing is forest destruction. There homes are being destroyed for wood to build houses for the growing population of humans.

If a tiger is wondering into another tigers territory its usually a fight to the death,

because of the tigers strong territorial senses it will only allow females to enter

his territory.

Medicinal treatments might sound good for you but its defiantly no good for tigers.

Nearly 80% of the population Relies on medicine from plants and animals.

The tigers holds healing properties that can help with chronic aliment, cure disease

and replenish the bodes essential energy.

Farmers play a big role in the destruction of these creatures.

Tigers are considered pests to farmers and villagers near by. The tiger living on instinct have to eat so they wonder into into villages hoping for food. They destroy crops and try to eat the inhabitants. Since the tiger usually hunts in the forest it has no idea wether we are friend or foe. So when men and women scramble, the tiger lashes out.

I think that if humans intervene any longer by chopping down trees killing for money and misjudging these animals, tigers will definitely die out. We need

to stop, we need to start growing more trees instead of killing old ones thus saving

the tigers.

 Hunters point of view on whales

Hunters should be allowed to hunt whales without interruption from other parties such as green peace.

We work on ships that hunt whales because we can’t find work anywhere else, and if we do quit and not work, we won’t have enough money to feed our families and they would starve and die! My family is living on the edge of starvation only my work can keep them alive.

Nobody owns the whales and where we go hunting it is in international waters. Yet some parties such as green peace climb on board and try to kill us and endanger their lives. We then have to tie them up and when we do, people say we are evil. Everybody can do their own thing in international waters as long as they are not endangering their lives and the lives of others as other people do. Green Peace should change their name.

Some people are saying that people especially Inuit are not allowed to hunt blue whales, but since nobody stands up for them I will. It is cultural that they can hunt blue whales. Not only that but also some people must eat the blue whale as it is also cultural.

We are also helping other fisheries as they fish the fishes that the blue whales eat. Over the years they also have seen more fishes.

People should start seeing that us hunters hunt blue whales not just for sport like other fisherman on T.V., but we do that for a reason. But because of other people we are being seen at a negative point of view. Before you judge us, know us. In addition, the article about us having double pay on this blog is TOTALLY False. Most of us are sad about hunting the whale but we have no choice but to.

Kakapo

Kakapo needs U!!






Diet Kakapos are vegetarians! They have a 
strict rule not to eat any meat. 
They would rather chew on almonds and
 the females in particular like the taste of kumara.
Often the kakapo can be seen quietly 
munching on petals, roots and stems
 of some native plants.





Getting Around The Kakapo has sharp, powerful claws to help it cling to tree branches and run along the forest floor.Thousands of years ago, the kakapo probably could use its wings to fly, rather than to help itself land from jumping, but the process of evolution caused it to put on weight, and instead it became a good walker and climber.

Breeding The male kakapo makes a loud booming noise, which can travel up to five kilometers when mating, to attract females.Kakapos breed from the end of August to the beginning of January.Once they have build a nest with their mate and their mate has laid eggs, they walk away and find another mate, leaving the female to do all the work .


Behaviour Kakapos have a weird habit when enemies approach; they stand completely still, like a statue, hoping to blend in with their surroundings.It takes a long time for a Kakapo to get tired, some of the birds can move a couple of kilometers each night. The Kakapo has even been known to go from the shore of a beach all the way up to high mountains with only a few stops every 24 hours.Kakapos used to live on all three islands, the South Island, the North Island and Stewart Island. But now, all the Kakapo that are left live on Codfish Island so that they can be protected.The kakapos used to live in lots different climates and places. Some of the places include tussock, scrub lands, places close to the sea and among forests.The kakapo also lived in forests that had trees such as Rimu, Matai , Kahikatea , Totara, Beeches, Tawa and Rata.




 Kakapos are critically endangered!!!There are only 122 living birds are known!!We’ve got to help kakapos!! U can make a difference to Kakapo!!!    

A cartoon version of kakapo!!

         

  

Endangered Kakapo!!

                                       

For more info visit:

http://www.kakapo.net/en/

http://www.kcc.org.nz/kakapo

Remember to COMMENT!

Do you think we should help save the kakapo????

                                                

Blue whales

Blue whales!!!

The Blue Whale is in deep trouble especially with around 100 left in the world.

The blue Whale is killed for its meat. You see the strange thing here in my perspective is that since the blue whale is a delicacy especially in Japan and Norway and that there is so few left. All the rich people there might say “hmmm. Since Blue Whale is sooooo rare, I think I will have it for a snack. Therefore, they pay the hunters to kill the near extinct Blue Whales. However, that is not it! The Blue Whale is hunted for medicine! Therefore, do you know what that equals for the hunters…. Double Pay for them!

Hunters: Double Pay!! Whoopi!!

Whales: Unavailable to comment.

My opinion is that people accept the Inuit should not allowed to hunt whales. I wonder how they would feel if Giant Whales came and used harpoons to shoot them.

Lastly, please comment and give your views as we will need as many views as possible and please go to:http://www.wdcs.org/story_details.php?select=793 and check the website.

P.S. Try out the competition.

Save the tiger

Tigers

Tigers are an endangered species.Their natural habitat may soon disappear. Saving the tiger is a test. If we pass, we get to keep them.

The reasons why tigers are endangered are because that people hunt them for their fur so they can sell it for a high price.

If you want to help saving the tigers but don`t know how here is some tips.

1.Don't buy tiger products like tiger fur or tiger teeth because people kill tigers to sell these products.

2.Help protect the environment,By not cutting trees down in the forests and when we see people cutting trees in the forest .we should stop them.So tigers can have a better live.

3.Go and donate money to those tigers so they can help those injured tigers.

Some people want to kill the tigers because...

Some people like the tiger fur coat they think it looks cool and keeps them warm it the winter.
other people think were wasting to much time on saving the tiger.
what do you think??????

By:Danena

But wait if tigers are gone then it's gone!!!

here is a video on the tiger

Snow leapord

 

Snow leopard

Hi have you seen the snow leopard before you probably have not because they are might be extinct by now.

Remember the snow leopard has feelings to.

There are two points of view here the first one is that when we kill the snow leopard we are killing someone I know it’s not a human but the snow leopard has feeling to and all that we are doing is making clothes out of the fur.

Now the after point is that the is so nice and fluffy and it keeps us warm and we are going to a party we can make our clothes look nice.

But look here we are killing the earth the hour and all the animals that live with us and now look at yourself and think why is this happening would you like it if it happen to you so think to yourself can we stop this.  

 

 

palm oil-free

Palm oil-free

Auckland Zoo was encouraging Easter treat buyers to look for palm oil-free products.
It has concerns for the endangered Sumatran orangutan killed in fires reportedly lit by palm oil companies.

Director of Auckland Zoo Jonathan Wilcken says the zoo has published a palm oil-free Easter goodie guide on its website.

"Which will tell you exactly which chocolate eggs or chocolate products are palm oil free and so which ones you can buy and keep your conscience clear that you're not contributing to the loss of habitat for orangs." "Palm oil is found now in about one in 10 products that you buy in the supermarket and mostly you don't know that you're buying  Palm oil is most likely vegitable oil!!
By: Ashwita.k

What can we do about this??
Give us your ideas!!!
                                            

Maui dolphins

                                         Maui's dolphin killed by fishing net

Facts about Maui's dolphin

Why so special?
Maui's dolphins are the world's smallest dolphin and is found only on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand and nowhere else in the world. It is New Zealand's rarest dolphin.

The dolphin is listed internationally as 'critically endangered', which means there is a high risk of it becoming extinct in the near future.

"The Greens are calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect critically endangered Maui's dolphins after a new study found there are only 55 adult animals remaining.

The Government has  called for public submissions on its plans to further protect the dolphins.

Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said action was needed after a population assessment commissioned by the Department of Conservation showed the number of adult dolphins had fallen in the past six years to just 55.
Fairfax NZ News

Despite the Maui dolphin’s precarious status, the government continues to allow dolphin-killing net fishing and is considering granting seabed mining licenses in their only habitat."

Why save endangered animals from extinction?
What do you think ?
By: Ashwita.k

 

Endangered animals in New Zealand.

New Zealand is an island nation in the Southern Hemisphere. It's richness of flora and fauna has helped many animals to thrive. But, the rapid expansion of human population has destroyed their habitat, and made them homeless.

New research shows the Maui's dolphin is sliding closer to extinction, but it is far from the only species struggling to cope in New Zealand's water, forests and rivers.

Top 5 birds

1. New Zealand Fairy Tern   -Population: 35-40

2. Kakapo-Population: 124

3. Chatham Island Taiko-Population: 120-150

4. White Heron-Population: 100-140

5. Black Stilt-Population: 150

Top 5 mammals
1. Greater Short-Tailed Bat

2. Maui's dolphin-Population: 55

3. Bryde's whale - Population: 160


4. Southern Elephant Seal  -    Population: 250-260

5. New Zealand Sea Lion  -Population: 12,000

The lucky few
In a country with 2800 threatened species, conservation in New Zealand is often about picking winners. The Department of Conservation's budget and energy can extend only to active interventions for 200 of these endangered species.
Whether a species is protected depends on funding, community input, national identity and research.
But animals and plants are not always invested in because they have a greater chance of survival. The kakapo receives a relatively large chunk of funding despite being functionally extinct on the mainland.
Some ecologists argue too much is spent rescuing the rare parrot, while more crucial parts of our ecosystem are left behind. But the kakapo is protected because it is a charismatic species and the public considers it integral to New Zealand's ecological identity.
Conservationists say kakapo are a window to New Zealand's history. They are believed to have inhabited the Earth for millions of years. To kill them off in a fraction of that time is an indictment on the way we live.
Nz Herald

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
HOW MUCH SHOULD BE DONE TO PROTECT ENDANGERED ANIMALS AND WHY?
Please leave us your comment.
By:Ashwita.K