Grey Wolves being introduced back into Mexico

This picture goes with my article because there has recently been a move to reintroduce grey wolves back into their native homes of Mexico, New Mexico and Arizona.

Summary

We are now in the middle of a big controversy surounding grey wolves. Grey wolves were being removed from the wild because of the danger of their species becoming endangered and potentially extinct. People are against the wolves being reintroduced into the wild again because of potential danger to livestock, and the wolves being in danger of being killed. When 80 wolves were reintroduced into the wild between 1998 to 2010, 37 wolves were shot illegally and 12 more were hit by vehicles. The concern is of grey wolves becoming endangered even more. In the United States and Mexico, there are a total of 47 wolf breeding facilities. For every choice surrounding the wolves, there are pro's and con's of each decision. Nobody would like to see any animal become extinct.

Opinion

I think that reintroducing wolves back into their natural habitat is a good idea. If we had tracking collars that told us their location then we could still keep an eye on them for their safety but allow them to live natural lives. The next step after breeding them and keeping them from becoming extinct would be to let them back into the wild. We kept them from becoming extinct and now we need to let them go. By preserving land for them to live on, we are keeping them safe from poachers and vehicles that could kill them. We have done our part in preserving the wolves, the next step is to let them protect themselves.

Questions

1.) What are other endangered wolf species?

2.) How much land is preserved for wolves?

3.) How many grey wolves are in the wild today?

4.) What else can we do to preserve other endangered species from becoming extinct?

New Species of Dolphin Discovered in Australia

Researchers in Australia say they've made a great discovery, identifying for a new dolphin for the first times in over a hundred years a brand new species of dolphin. And, in addition to being the latest of its kind to be uncovered, this new type of dolphin, named Tursiops australis, is also one of the rarest. So far, biologists have only found a handfull of places along the coast of Australia where they exist in numbers estimated at 150 alive today. These dolphins have been spoted before but thought to be just bottle nose dolphins but it was discovered they had different dna."This is an incredibly fascinating discovery as there have only been three new dolphin species formally described and recognized since the late 1800s,"Charlton-Robb points out

I think that it is wonderful that we can find new animal in this world even with all of the enviermental havic going on these day. Especaly one the is as large as a dolphin. I hope that this dolphin is'ent on its it way to extinction because of its small numbers.

1. what was the last dolphin to be discovered
2. is its population on the rise or fall
3. is it greatly affected by polution
4. what is the commen name

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/09/new-species-of-dolphin-discovered-in-australia.php
 Stephen Messenger   09.14.11 treehugger.com

Eat Your Pesticides by Emily Gatto

http://www.emagazine.com/daily-news/eat-your-pesticides

Picture:
The picture I found is actually a funny way to look at a dangerous health risk with produce. Although people don't usually think about it, the vegetables they eat may be covered in a film of a deadly chemical called pesticide that kills bugs.


Summary:
So you think that its perfectly safe to eat a raw veggie? Well think again. Most foods that are grown are now covered in pesticides. Foods like apples, celery and strawberries are not only the most eaten healthy treat young children munch on, but they are also the most deadly. 98% of apples that were thoroughly cleaned and tested still had residue from the pesticide. This isn't just a bug killer, but it is poisonous to humans as well poising a major health risk. The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce for 2011 has just been released to show "The Dirty Dozen" and the "Clean 15" which tell you exactly which produce has the most and the least pesticide residue covering it. Take this small paragraph for example:

"Every sample of imported nectarines tested positive for pesticides, while imported grapes had 14 pesticides detected on a single sample. Strawberries and domestic grapes both had 13 different pesticides detected on a single sample. Peaches were found to have been treated with more pesticides than any other produce, registering combinations of up to 57 different chemicals. And some 96% of all celery samples tested positive for pesticides.

The chemicals used are all poison to us and bugs, but some of the pesticides are not actually approved to be used on the fresh produce.

Opinion/Reflection:
I'm really baffled that this much poison is left on the produce that ends up in schools and in homes. Not only is it irresponsible, but it is also a health risk for everyone eating it. The interesting thing is, it is never really the topic of choice to discuss nor is it something usually thought about by the average citizen. What if a loved one was seriously injured or died due to the amount of unapproved pesticides used? Is that what its going to take to see that national and global growers need to follow stricter regulations on how much of one pesticide and how many (if at all) pesticides should be used? Hopefully, someone else knows this is wrong and I am not just rambling on about the danger.

Questions:

1. Why do the growers believe it is okay to mix pesticides?
2. Why doesn't the government step up and control the amount of pesticides used?
3. What can the pesticides do to a person if a large amount is present?
4. What is a list of pesticides that are used?
5. Are the people going to see how much of a risk using pesticides bring to the table before it is too late?