WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ENDANGERED? According to Dictionary.com
Endangered (Adjective)- Threatened with Extinction
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ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
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WHY ARE THEY ENDANGERED? Many wild animals are endangered
because of hunting or poaching. We keep these animals in
reservations, but there is still a problem today.
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FIVE CRITICAL OR THREATENED ENDANGERED WILDLIFE NameCountry of
Origin Why is it endangered Ivory-Billed WoodpeckerNorth AmericaThe
reason that this woodpecker is endangered is because of logging, as
well as hunting for their feathers. Amur LeopardRussiaTheir fur is
extremely valuable in the black market. Javan
RhinocerosIndonesiaTheir horn is very, very rare, hence only 50
rhinos left of this species, and their meat. Northern Sportive
LemurMadagascarTheir fur, and meat. Northern Right WhaleAtlantic
OceanOil, for sport.
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WORLD WILDLIFE FEDERATION-WWF The WWFs mission: We work to
conserve the worlds most important natural places and significantly
change global forces to protect the future of nature. Our experts
are active at every level from field work to governmentconserving
the largest tropical rain forests, the most remote areas of our
planet, and the worlds most endangered species.
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ENDANGERED LIVESTOCK
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Many people know about the wild animals that are endangered,
but a little known fact is that there are also many varieties of
livestock that are endangered. This brief presentation will
describe some of the most endangered livestock animals and then
focus on the St. Croix Sheep, which is a breed of sheep that can be
found right here in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
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TEN CRITICAL OR THREATENED ENDANGERED LIVESTOCK. NameCountry of
Origin Why Endangered Poitou AssFrance After WW2, the demand for
mules was diminished, so the species went into decline. Canadienne
CattleCanada The Canadian government discouraged the use of these
cows, because they had new improved breeds. Arapawa GoatNew Zealand
These goats slowly fell out of favor with farmers because new, more
productive breeds came along. American Cream HorseUnited States
Because of Industrialization, most work horses were sent to
slaughter. Choctaw HogNorth America These hogs have little
commercial use, therefore there is no commerical need for
them.
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TEN CRITICAL OR THREATENED ENDANGERED LIVESTOCK NameCountry of
OriginWhy Endangered American Chinchilla RabbitNorth America These
rabbits have been hunted for their fine fur and meat since the
1940s, however white rabbit are not more popular, and the
Chinchilla species is dwindling. Gulf Coast SheepSpain Although
this sheep gives birth in large numbers, this sheep is low in
numbers because newborn lambs are more susceptible to disease.
Dutch Belted CattleNetherlands When the prices of dairy products
rose, these cattle were lost in the process because very few
purebred cattle were left. Newfoundland PonyNewfoundland
Mechanization replaced work horses, so there was no longer a need
for the Newfoundland Pony. St. Croix SheepWest Africa/Europe This
sheep has hair not a commercially usable wool, so many farmers do
not use it.
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AMERICAN LIVESTOCK BREEDS CONSERVANCY - ALBC The ALBC, or
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is an organization dedicated
to preserving endangered species of livestock animals. Founded in
1977, the ALBC has been and still is the only organization in the
United States that is trying to conserve rare breeds and genetic
diversity in livestock. The ALBCs mission: Ensuring the future of
agriculture through genetic conservation and the promotion of
endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. The ALBC conducts
research on breed population size, distribution and health, and
breed characteristics. The ALBC also educates people about genetic
diversity and the roles livestock can play in a sustainable
agriculture. The ALBC is located in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
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HISTORY OF ST. CROIX SHEEP The St. Croix Sheep is one breed
from a family of Caribbean hair sheep, which were first breed in
West Africa. They were mainly subsistence livestock and the St.
Croixs manure was vital to growing sugar cane. Over time, these
Caribbean hair sheep adapted to the heat of their environment. Part
of this adaptation was that their coat was hair rather than wool so
they do not need to be sheared. Today, the Caribbean hair sheep
breeds are scattered around the world and only two breeds are found
in North America, the Barbados and the St. Croix. In 1975 Dr.
Warren Foote, from Utah State University, acquired 22 female and 3
male St. Croix Sheep. The offspring of these sheep were selected
for consistency of conformation and have become a standardized
breed in America.
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FEATURES OF THE ST. CROIX SHEEP The St. Croix Sheep are adapted
to the heat and humidity of the tropics, and their adaptation has
several perks, which include their amazing resistance to parasites,
which is far better than other sheep breeds. Even though they are
heat tolerant, the sheep can be raised in many parts of North
America. The sheep will grow heavy winter coats of wool and hair in
colder climates and then shed the hair and wool in the spring. They
are an excellent choice for meat production. The St. Croix is
smaller than other breeds; the average weight for an adult male is
165 pounds. These sheep are also known for high fertility. The
female St. Croix will become fertile when they are around 6 months
old. Females can have a single lamb, twins or even triplets, but
two is the most common.
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WHY IS THE ST. CROIX ENDANGERED? Few people were breeding them
in the past They have hair, not wool, so they are not needed as
much
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STAUBER FARM The farm was originally owned by the Conrad
family, and then rebuilt by Samuel Benjamin Stauber in 1852. Years
later in the 1930s, the farm was once again under new ownership,
this time by the Tucker family, at this time the farm was around 70
acres of land. The farm became their family vacation spot. The
Tucker family owned the farm for 50 years.
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STAUBER FARM Since the mid- 1980s, Stauber Farm has been a
vacation retreat and home to its current owners, Charles Taft and
his wife Lamar. The Tafts have completed several restoration
projects in the past 20 years, and they enjoy gardening and raising
their heritage animals, like the St. Croix Sheep and Delaware
Chickens. It is a great pleasure for the Tafts to share their
garden and animals with others at Stauber Farm.
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STAUBER FARM Quoting the nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places, The Samuel B. Stauber Farm is significant in the
history of Forsyth County, North Carolina, because it is one of the
finest remaining representatives of a prosperous mid-19th century
farmstead, complete with contemporary buildings and a high degree
of integrity of setting. Named a Local Landmark of Forsyth County,
the farm has been for many years a favorite place for retreats and
celebrations.
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ST. CROIX SHEEP AT THE STAUBER FARM At Stauber Farm they have
25 ewes and 5 rams. They breed once a year, normally having twins.
Stauber farm has 90 endangered animals, 30 of them St. Croix Sheep.
The sheep are known as flock animals, which means they like to be
in groups. They begin to sell the sheep when they reach 1 year of
age, or when they weigh 90 to 100 pounds.
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HOW CAN WE HELP THE ST. CROIX SHEEP? Encourage farmers to breed
this variety of sheep Support the ALBC Eat at restaurants that
purchase and serve the meat of the sheep
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OTHER ANIMALS AT THE STAUBER FARM Delaware Chickens- Lay brown
eggs, has a finer quality of meat than some other chicken breeds.
Araucana Chickens- Known as the Easter Egg Chicken because of its
blue tinted eggs. They also have tufts of feathers around their
ears, and no tail. Jenny, Pina, and Colada Donkeys - They keeps
away the coyotes!
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COMPARE: WILD VS LIVESTOCK Both have low populations in the
world. Both are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
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CONTRAST: WILD VS LIVESTOCK Wildlife are kept safe in
preservations to keep away hunters and preserve the species. To
keep livestock from going extinct, in the St. Croix Sheeps case,
their meat is sold to restaurants or other businesses, the more
people who buy their meat, the more people will breed them,
continuing that animals cycle of existence. Livestock are usually
endangered because they have lost their use, while wildlife are
endangered because of hunting, poaching, or loss of habitat.