biology diversity survey project

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1. What is Bio Diversity?
2. 5 Threats To Bio Diversity
3. Primary Reasons For The Wildlife Population Decline
From 1978 – 2018
4. My Visit To The Zoo
Index

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4. What is Bio
Diversity?
• Biodiversity is the variety
and variability of life on Earth.
Biodiversity is typically a
measure of variation at
the genetic, species,
and ecosystem level.
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5 Threats To Bio Diversity

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• Changes in climate throughout our planet's history have, of course,
altered life on Earth in the long run — ecosystems have come and
gone and species routinely go extinct.
• But rapid, manmade climate change speeds up the process,
without affording ecosystems and species the time to adapt. For
example, rising ocean temperatures and diminishing Arctic sea ice
affects marine biodiversity and can shift vegetation zones, having
global implications.
• Overall, climate is a major factor in the distribution of
species across the globe; climate change forces them to adjust.
But many are not able to cope, causing them to die out.
• What can we do? Individuals can take various steps to fight climate
change, such as reducing their carbon footprints, promoting
education and contacting elected officials. International
governments and cities can lead the charge.
Changing climate & What can we do about
it?

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• Deforestation is a one of the direct cause of habitat loss and loss of biodiversity. An
estimated 18 million acres of forest are lost each year, due in part to logging and
other human practices, destroying the ecosystems on which many species depend.
Tropical rainforests in particular, such as the Amazon, hold a high percentage of the
world's known species, yet the regions themselves are in decline due to humans.
• What can we do? The solutions to deforestation mostly lie in policy — companies
and corporations can adopt best practices and refuse to use timber and paper
suppliers that contribute to deforestation. Individuals can also participate in land
preservation through charities and private corporations. Ultimately, however,
international governments need to enact stronger, scientific forest protection laws.
Habitat loss & What can we do about
it?

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• Overhunting, overfishing and over-harvesting contribute greatly to the loss of biodiversity, killing
off numerous species over the past several hundred years. Poaching and other forms of hunting
for profit increase the risk of extinction; the extinction of an apex predator — or, a predator at the
top of a food chain — can result in catastrophic consequences for ecosystems.
• What can we do? Conservation and continued awareness surrounding overexploitation, especially
poaching and overfishing, are key. Governments need to actively enforce rules against such
practices, and individuals can be more conscious of what they eat and purchase. Other solutions,
such as removing subsidies granted to large-scale fisheries, can help, too.
Overexploitation & What can we do about
it?

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• The introduction of non-native species into an ecosystem can threaten endemic wildlife (either as
predators or competing for resources), affect human health and upset economies.
• What can we do? According to the National Wildlife Federation, solutions include creating systems
to prevent introduction of invasive species in the first place, effectively monitoring for new
infestations and swiftly eradication newly detected invaders. Some scientists use more creative
means, such as Google Street View.
Invasive species & What can we do about
them?

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• From the burning of fossil fuels (releasing dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere
and, in some cases, depleting ozone levels) to dumping 19 billion pounds of plastic into
the ocean every year, pollution completely disrupts the Earth's ecosystems. While it
may not necessarily cause extinction, pollutants do have the potential to influents
species' habits.
• For example, acid rain, which is typically caused by the burning of fossil fuels, can
acidify smaller bodies of water and soil, negatively affecting the species that live there
by changing breeding and feeding habits.
• What can we do? The we can do a number of things to fight atmospheric and water
pollution, such as recycling, conserving energy at home and using public
Pollution & What can we do about it?

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Primary Reasons
For The Wildlife
Population Decline
From 1978 - 2018
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Exploitation, 37%
Habitat Change,
31.40%
Habitat Loss,
13.40%
Climate Change,
7.10%
Invasive Species,
5.10%
Disease. 2%

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Questionnaire
1. Name two reptiles that you observed. What do these reptiles eat?
I saw The Eastern tent caterpillar & Emperor scorpions .
The Eastern tent caterpillar feeds mainly on cherry, apple, and crab apple trees.
Emperor scorpions eat a variety of insects, other arthropods, and small lizards.
2. Name the carnivores that you saw? What is given to them to eat?
I saw a Bobcat and a Cheetah and a few others.
Bobcat’s food of choice is rabbits, although they will also eat rodents, insects, birds, chickens.
Cheetahs eat small- to medium-size animals, such as hares, impalas, wildebeest calves, and gazelles.
3. How many kinds of deer did you see? What were they doing?
I saw more than 20 types of deer. They were feeding themselves.
4. Connect the carnivore and the deer through a food chain. Complete the food chain.
Grass dear lion
My visit to the online zoo

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5. Name two animals that have been brought to the zoo from other countries.
African elephants & Australian red kangaroo
6. Name five animals that you enjoyed seeing the most and why?
Scarlet macaw, Blue Morpho, Blue-banded Swallowtail, Banded Orange Longwing, Emerald
Swallowtail were the animals I enjoyed as they were very colourful.
7. Name the producers in the zoo?
Shrubs, Trees, Herbs, Grass, Leafy plants etc.
8. Name three primary consumers and three secondary consumers you saw in the zoo.
Caterpillars, insects, grasshoppers are Primary Consumers & Spiders, snakes, and skunks.
9. What purpose do zoos serve? State the purposes.
Zoos are meant to entertain and educate the public but have a strong emphasis on
scientific research and species conservation.
10. Did you enjoy your trip to the zoo? Give reason for your response as yes or no.
Yes, I enjoyed my trip to the zoo as there were a lot of animals to see and enjoy.
My visit to the online zoo

14. Hope you liked,
enjoyed and learned
something new!
A Biology Project Report By Haridath Nihal
Thank You!