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Wild animals and their roles in society
Wild animals and their roles in society
The importance of wildlife to a continued human existence has never been more obvious than it is today. In an increasingly commercialized world which can often feel cold and empty, it is important that we have something inspiring and thought provoking to turn to when we need a break. Wild animals can fill this void, whether we simply visit a park and watch the pigeons for a while, go to the zoo, or are lucky enough to experience animals in their wild habitat.
Wild animals can inspire people to lead a sustainable lifestyle. They can invoke feelings of sympathy and compassion, causing people to be conscious of the damaging effects of their lifestyles. If a larger portion of the human population were to realize the importance of wild animals to their existence, they would be able to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Marine Life and its role in society
Marine Life and its role in society
Why is the ocean so important to life on Earth? Here are five reasons why we must ensure its survival. Phytoplankton, which are tiny plant-like organisms that live in the sea, produce at least half of the oxygen on the planet. The ocean absorbs a lot of heat from the sun and helps to keep the climate in check. Much of western Europe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, would be affected if the Gulf Stream was disrupted.
From fish to algae and sea plants, the ocean is teeming with life. It's also one of the world's most important sources of food, feeding billions of people every day. The oceans could play a key role in a more sustainable approach to feeding the world's growing population. Scientists hope to learn more about the coelacanth, which was thought to be extinct until it was discovered in South Africa.
By 2030, ocean-based industries will employ more than 40 million people worldwide. The biggest share of those jobs is likely to be in the fisheries sector, followed by tourism. Ocean economy is of particular importance in developing countries, home to most of the 3 billion people who rely on the sea for their livelihoods. Research shows a connection between spending time in the natural world and lowering your stress levels. And with the world in the state it is, I think a little less stress will come in handy.
1. Take a look at the kea! Aren't they so beautiful?
2. A lovely little hummingbird.
3. A pair of orcas.
4. "Why yes, that birdseed does look amazing."
Nine Wonderfully Wild Facts
Nine Wonderfully Wild Facts
The beautiful yet endangered New Zealand kea passed a cognitive test on probability, which was previously passed only by primates (and humans, since we are primates too). Basically, the kea is as intelligent as an ape. Pretty cool!
When defending their territory, hummingbirds make their gorgeously iridescent feathers gleam under the sunlight, as long as they are in the correct angle. Doesn't that make them even more stunning?
According to National Geographic, "Killer whale pods have their own dialects, humpback whales pass on new feeding behaviors via their social networks, and chimpanzees share the secrets of tool use with their compatriots." They have as much culture as we do. Not so different know, are we?
Pigeons aren't as wild as the kea, and they aren't endangered at all, but guess what? They can recognize people's faces and remember their actions. A change of clothes, hairstyle, and etc. won't affect them. They come in a lot of different colors too!
A house cat’s genome is 95.6 percent tiger, and they share many behaviors with their jungle ancestors, says Layla Morgan Wilde, a cat behavior expert and the founder of Cat Wisdom 101. These behaviors include scent marking by scratching, prey play, prey stalking, pouncing, chinning, and urine marking.
Cats have nearly twice the amount of neurons in their cerebral cortex as dogs.
Pigs' intelligence are only surpassed by that of apes, dolphins, and elephants.
Horses are extremely sensitive. Clever Hans was a German horse who was thought to be able to solve math problems by tapping out the answer with his hoof in the early 1900s. But it turned out that he wasn't solving for X at all. Instead, he was paying attention to his trainer's body language, which became more tense as he got closer to the correct answer. Hans was able to pick up on the body language and stopped tapping when his owner tensed the most.
Sheep have amazing memory, friends, protect each other, and mourn when their friends die. All in all, they have more of a life than many humans.
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