To end this report on such a happy note only resulted in further confusion to me. It is a pity to learn that the primary cause for the apparent extinction of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker was due to the deforestation of forests in the southeastern United States as well as of the old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in northeastern Louisiana, where the last population of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker was reported to be. The report, however, lacks important information regarding the reasons for the deforestation, which if included, would emphasize to a greater extent, the focal point of the article: the extinction of species due to human disruption of natural habitats. Nevertheless, I would like to acknowledge the efforts that have been made to determine whether the bird that was spotted is actually an Ivory-billed Woodpecker. The careful analysis of each of the bird’s physical characteristics are detailed and reflect the urge to recuperate the species. Yet, as I mentioned earlier, it is odd that the report ended by describing the subtle efforts that have been made to recuperate the hardwood forests. Unfortunately, this may not be enough to save the Ivory-billed Woodpecker species and readers should be left with a sense of alarm rather than comfort.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Happy Ending?
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Its shocking to see how our irresponsibility and our greediness to expand our civilization has led us to question the existence of a bird that inhabited the land way before we did. Through the destruction of our greens we have altered its home and exposed some threats to its existence. Until now, we have decided to conserve our fauna. If you asked me, it’s probable that there is a small population of all extinct species wandering in the earth protecting its identity for us, the posers. Once experiencing such drastic decline in their population, it is likely that these endangered species would take cover and protect their “culture.” Evidence has been brought to show the species may not be extinct. In my opinion, I believe this species continues to exist, but as Charles Darwin explained through “natural selection”, some characteristics that it once possessed were altered in order to protect its identity and its populace.
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