Independent work. Theme: Animal lovers. Prepared by: Kudratov Izzat. Group: 184

“Urgench State University”

Department of “Amaliy matematika va informatika”

Independent work.

Theme:Animal lovers.

Prepared by: Kudratov Izzat.

Group:184.

1. Southern White Rhinoceros

Not to be confused with the Northern White Rhino, of which there are only 2 females left, the Southern White Rhino is the second largest land mammal on earth. Living for the most part in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya, these beautiful beasts were thought to be extinct in the late 19th century. But in 1895, a tiny population of less than 100 rhinos was discovered in South Africa. A century of conservation and anti poaching efforts later, between 19,000 – 21,000 Southern White Rhinos now live in protected areas and private game reserves, making this the only rhino species (of five) not endangered.

2. Giant Panda

A common symbol of conservation for over 50 years (and the inspiration behind the WWF logo, no less), in 2016 the Giant Panda was officially downgraded from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’. Forest protection and reforestation measures in China are the reasons behind this positive change, resulting in over 2,000 Giant Pandas now living wild in protected reserves across China.

Support the Giant Panda – visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding & learn about rescue and protection efforts whilst travelling on Trafalgar’s Best of China with Yangtze Cruise.

3. Arabian Oryx

In the early 1970’s, the antelope species know as the ‘Arabian Unicorn’ was thought extinct – lost forever at the hands of poachers. But in a bid to change their fate, a team called Operation Oryx was set up to try and bring this species back from the brink. Capturing the last remaining few animals and breeding them in captivity, the Oryx was slowly released back into the wild in 1982. Today the species is categorised as ‘vulnerable’ on the endangered species list, with over 1,220 roaming wild across the Arabian Peninsula, plus another 6,000 – 7,000 in semi captivity. Related Content – 7 incredible wildlife destinations for nature lovers.

4. Gray Wolf

The Gray Wolf first received protection from the Endangered Species Act in the 1970’s after population numbers dwindled due to a lack of pray and conflicts with farmers and ranchers. In the years since their numbers have steadily climbed, and today it’s estimated that more than 5,600 Gray Wolves live wild in the US. However, recent announcements to delist them completely from the EDA means hunting could soon be resumed, and numbers once again threatened.

5. Northern Brown Kiwi

A little bird synonymous with New Zealand, it was smiles all round in 2017 when the Northern Brown Kiwi (and the Rowi Kiwi) were no longer categorised as critical on the endangered species list. 25 years of conservation efforts and a whole lot of love for the national bird were to thank for this happy turn of events, with managed populations of Northern Brown Kiwi now steadily growing at a rate of 2% per year.

Support the Northern Brown Kiwi – visit the Rainbow Springs Nature Park in Rotorua, to try and spot New Zealand’s native bird and learn about conservation efforts whilst travelling on Trafalgar’s Contrasts of New Zealand.

6. Louisiana Black Bea

There are over 16 subspecies of American Black Bear, with the Louisianan Bear found (funnily enough) only in Louisiana. Declared endangered in 1992 through loss of habitat to agricultural development, the past 17 years have seen over 700,000 acres of habitats restored in an effort to save the subspecies. The result? The bears were delisted in 2016, and today between 500 – 750 now exist in the wild.

We at Trafalgar believe in honouring wildlife and experiencing it in nature. Through our initiatives with TreadRight and through our JoinTrafalgar program, we pledge to support wildlife across the planet, not ride animals that ought not to be ridden, nor support animal cruelty in anyway.

Philip McKibbin and Kim Stallwood challenge animal lovers and animal advocates to think differently about their relationship with animals from the perspective of the Politics of Love.

Philip’s relationship with Minnie helped to ensure that he didn’t ignore other animals while he was developing the Politics of Love.

Would you say you’re an ‘animal lover’? It isn’t difficult to find people who say they love animals. Many of us have cats or dogs, or both. In the United Kingdom, for example, almost half of households have pets. Very often these animals are thought of as family members. And a lot of us enjoy watching television programmes, like David Attenborough’s, that bring the wonders of the natural world into our homes. Yet most of those who call themselves ‘animal lovers’ knowingly participate in animal cruelty – by eating meat, for example. Children easily appreciate the inconsistency here, but most adults still make excuses for their behaviour.