What is happening to our planet?
Earth is located in a solar system, in
the Milky Way galaxy. So far, humans
haven’t discover any other planet
convenient for life. That’s why it’s so
important for it to be a safe place for us
to live in.
Unfortunately, our planet is in danger!
Its major problems are global warming,
deforestations and water shortages.
These cause a tuff life for over a half of
the people on this planet and the death
of lots of plants and animals. Swagxp.com
DOLPHINSDolphins are aquatic mammals.
They are endangered species.
Dolphins are very fast swimmers.
They can reach 60 km/h! Dolphins
are one of the smartest species in
the world. They even name their
babies! Some dolphin species like
the Baiji are already extinct! Other
species, like the Maui are in great
danger.Ask.com
ENTANGLEMENTDolphins are very susceptible to the entanglement in commercial fishing gear.
Discarded fishing gear poses a major threat as well. Entanglement drowns
dolphins because they are unable to reach the surface to breathe. Some dolphin
species are on the verge of extinction for this very reason.
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HABITAT LOSS
River dolphins share their
habitat with a large
percentage of the world's
population which is
threatening their life. The
construction of dams, boat
traffic, and other waterfront
development are destroying
more and more their river
habitats at an alarming rate.
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COMMERCIAL HARVESTMany dolphin species are harvested
as a food source.
Despite containing toxic levels of
contaminants such as heavy metals in
their flesh, some countries continue to
hunt them.
These contaminants cause illness and
disorders in humans who consume
them.
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CLIMATE CHANGEClimate change has many effects on the oceans which can have adverse impacts
on marine mammals, like dolphins. As ocean temperatures rise from climate
change, prey populations are affected. Climate change also affects ocean currents
witch are altering prey distribution, feeding grounds, and migratory pathways.
SOLUTIONS The government should pass a law that would ban hunting dolphins. But there are also things
that we could do to help these animals, like keeping the beaches clean or avoid throwing litter
into the rivers and seas. These acts may seem small, but they could save the marine ecosystem.
If many people did that, the waters would be a safer home not just for dolphins, but for many
other animals.
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LYNXLynx is a medium
size wild cat, in
Romania. It is an
endangered
species and it is
defended by law
since 1970. It lives
in the mountains
and in the forests.
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THREATS TO LYNX
Lynx barely has
nowhere to live because
of human infrastructure
which has destroyed
rural life drastically. Lynx
is protected by law, but
is still hunted for its fur
and meat and even
because it is a threat to
domestic animals. Dincolodeorizonturi.blogspot.com
SOLUTIONSFortunately, there are things we can do to help the lynx:
-protect their natural habitat by planting trees in deforested areas
-the government should punish people who hunt lynx
-it could also prohibit building entertainment centers in the lynx natural habitat.
If we did that, we could save this beautiful animal and offer it a better life.
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POLAR BEARSPolar bears are
mammals who live at the
North Pole. They are
very good swimmers.
They eat seals. Polar
bears are used to a very
cold climate and they
can’t resist in heat.
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PREY DISSAPEARENCE
The most serious problem that causes the disappearance of polar
bears is global warming. It has many effects not just on the land, but
also on the ocean. Polar bears’ prey dies, so many of these white
animals don’t have enough food.
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LACK OF ICEAlso because of the global warming, the icebergs at the North Pole
melts, so the polar bears remain with no ice to live on. So, they are
trapped in the middle of the sea, on a little ice island, with no food and
no safety.
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CONCEQUENCESWho would have thought that
pollution have so serious and
sad consequences? If the
polar bears get extinct, the
food web will be damaged. If
the food web is damaged, it is
probably that other animals
will go extinct along with the
polar bears and the animals
polar bears hunt will over-
populate and cause a
negative impact on the
environment.Pinterest.com
SOLUTIONSMany scientists believe that global warming
is caused by the excessive pollution. The
government should improve public
transport and ban cars. If it passed a law in
witch factories get punished if they pollute
too much, this situation wouldn’t have been
so urgent. But we can help the environment
as well. We shouldn’t use so much
electricity at home and we should share our
cars with family and friends. If we must get
somewhere in the city, we should use public
transport or use a bicycle.
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CONCLUSIONSOur planet might be in danger, but it
is still not to late to act, so let’s take
position and defend our home! Is this
the world we want to live in? Let’s
help the environment and the life in
it together! It’s time to do something
for our beloved home, the Earth, for
it needs our help. All the problems
the world faces will certainly affect
us, too!Safeenveiornment.wordpress.com