Biology Post 8

The first wiki I looked at was about the Puerto Rican Boa. The boa has been going extinct since 1970 because of a popular oil it makes. The oil was mostly used for medical purposes. It is illegal to hunt the snake now, and most people don't, because more advanced medical tools have been invented and the oil is not needed as much. The next one was about Colombian White Tailed Deer. This deer has become very endangered mainly in Florida, due to many of them being hunted by its natural predators and humans. The third wiki I read was about the Mexican Bobcat. The Mexican Bobcat is becoming extinct due to land development and hunting. They are big on the market for their fur and are a threat to farmers. The fourth animal I learned about was the Barbary Serval. Its threats are similar to the Mexican Bobcat's. People hunt them for their skin, farmers are killing them, and some are captured for pet trading. The fifth wiki I read was about Newell's Townsend's Shearwater. This bird is going extinct mainly because of predators.

Biology Post 7

I was very surprised at the population compared to food differences in the different continents. I was most surprised with Asia and North America. Asia had about 9 people representing their population, but had way less food than North America, which had 2 people. I now know how blessed North America is. We need to start sharing the food more within our own country and then to other continents that are less fortunate. We have enough to feed a lot of people and make a huge difference. 

Biology Post 6

Ways to Curb Human Population Growth

• Attempt to have fewer children
• Plan for your family
• Have children when mentally ready

Effects of Over-population

• starvation
• disease
• pollution

A World Made of Hunters and Huntees

I read a short story called, "The Most Dangerous Game", and we were asked a question at the end. "Do you agree that the world is made of hunters and huntees like Rainsford?" I agree, I think the world is somewhat made of hunters and huntees. There is almost always someone that is one step ahead of you. It may be a job, school, or even a sport. It is the individual's decision to decide what they want to be. Though I agree with Rainsford, I don't think the world is as strictly divided as he claims it is. I believe that Rainsford thinks this way because his whole world is hunting. If he were introduced to something else, he might think differently.