Annotated+Bibliography

**Annotated Bibliography #1** "Endangered Species Act." //Issues and Controversies//. Facts on File, 10 Apr. 2006. Web. 26 Sept. 2011.
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There is no precise way to pinpoint the author's views. It gives a Republican/conservative perspective of environmental and wildlife concerns and a Democrat/liberal perspective. The author talks about the pros of conservation and also how it effects ranchers, developers and business people. The topics covered are the Endangered Species Act, politicians' stands on conservation, and firsthand opinions of farmers and professors.
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The author gives surveys, charts, and statements from professors and politicians alike.

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This article was very long, but I would say the position of the author is hard to tell, so I would dub it objective.

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I found this article helpful to me because it shows me of how wildlife conservation will benefit people, and also how it draws some setbacks. It shows me the politics and economics and morals involved, too.

**Annotated Bibliography #2**


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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mark, Jason. "We're all endangered now." //Earth Island Journal// Summer 2011: 2. //Expanded Academic ASAP//. Web. 28 Sep. 2011.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The author is Jason Mark. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This article is an overview of how the endangerment and extinction of species ultimately negatively affects the ecosystem and people as a whole. His perspective is mildly persuading readers to take action in any way they can.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Anyone who is concerned for the well-being of the Earth is targeted in this article. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Be aware that the permanent diminishment of one species will create a domino effect on all other species and ecosystems. It is important to support or even become involved with conservation efforts. We are approaching the sixth mass extinction in this planet’s history and we need lawmakers, representatives, and politicians to take protective action.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Conservation is among the top issues our country faces. We must urge Congress to introduce new petitions and bills to protect threatened species. Environmentalists are too preoccupied with global warming and climate change to focus on protecting species and lands.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Protecting individual species is not enough. The ecosystem will be thrown off balance if too many species become extinct. This will create a domino effect that will hit people hard.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The knowledge of the history of the Endangered Species Act is given throughout the article. The author also talks about how the neutral position of the Fish and Game Department is letting the ecosystems suffer because they do not participate in serious conservation efforts.\
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The article covers the topics of global warming, the Endangered Species Act, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The author writes about how important it is to stand up and take action against issues that threaten the environment. He criticizes conservationist as being too concerned about climate change and global warming rather than man’s effect on the environment and wildlife.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">I found this helpful to my research because this article shows that we need to focus on endangered species because ultimately their downfall will be our downfall.
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"ENVIRONMENT-CENTRAL AMERICA: THE SILENCING OF THE JAGUARS." Interpress Service 3 July 2003. Infotrac Newsstand. 10/06/2011
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Pilar Franco.
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The article’s purpose is to give a closer look on why we need to protect big cats.
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People who fight for the revival of jungle predators.
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The presence of a jaguar(s) shows that the jungle ecosystem is doing well.
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The extinction of the big cat, the jaguar, will allow its prey populations to skyrocket and negatively effect the jungle ecosystem. Food sources will become limited and scarce, and eventually several herbivore species will die out.
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The government of Panama has officials working on a jaguar conservation project. They have set aside nearly 600,000 acres for the cats. They hope to educate people that the environment needs the jaguar in order to stay healthy and running.


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The author writes about the successful efforts of conservation efforts but still encourages that the more work that is done, the more beneficial the programs will be further along the road.

The source proves that it is essential to prevent the extinction of the jaguar, and for any big cat. They are a vital part of the ecosystem and without them, it will suffer and ultimately, we as people will suffer.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Groc, Isabella. "Should Conservationists allow some species to die out?" <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">//Discover Magazine// 9 May 2011: n. pag. //Gale.net//. Web. 10 Oct. 2011. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"><http://discovermagazine.com/2011/mar/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">10-should-allow-some-species-die-out>. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">**Author’s Credentials** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Isabella Groc primarily writes articles concerning environmental issues. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">**Scope and Purpose** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The purpose of the article is to give conservationists another look at saving endangered species. The author gives a perspective of letting some species die out, because it is natural for some species to become extinct if they cannot adapt and survive. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Someone who stumbles upon it. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Resources to promote the saving of endangered species are costly in money, time, and labor. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Some efforts are fruitless in the long run, so is it worthwhile to waste precious resources when they can be used for a greater and potentially more successful cause? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">**Main Arguments** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Groc interprets the professional opinion of ecologists Hugh Possingham and Corey Bradshaw. They are experts in the fields of mathematics, statistics, and ecology. From their perspective, there is no reasonable chance of increasing certain bird populations and resources should no longer be used on them. Groc also gives the perspective of biologist Mike Wallace from the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">It appears that the amount of time and money invested in saving California’s condor could also save hundreds of endangered butterfly species. Ecologist and mathematician Hugh Possingham analyzed a list endangered plants and animals in New Zealand and states that conservation projects would require the same budget to save 1 bird species here, but in New Zealand, 6 separate species can be saved there.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">However, some conservationists will argue that saving the “cheaper” species are more economically practical, but it will not help the environment in the long run. Putting large sums of money into saving “expensive” species will be an investment in the long run.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Both perspectives of the issue are clearly depicted and well-written. The author included a range of testimonies from average conservationists to highly educated university professors.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The topic has been well addressed and researched.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">**Evaluation of author bias** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The author’s opinion is completely unbiased and objective.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I learned that conserving species is time consuming and expensive. But setting these setbacks aside, the environment will have a better chance of surviving into further generations.
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Annotated Bibliography #5


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Fears, Darryl. "Loss of Predatory Animals is Causing a Boom in Prey."

//Washington Post// 15 July 2011: n. pag. //SIRS Issues Researcher//. Web. 18

Oct. 2011. <http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/

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m%20in%20Prey&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N>.


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Darryl Fears has been a journalist for the Washington Post for over 10 years. He primarily writes articles on environmental issues and concerns. Many of his articles are also about the connection between wildlife and people.


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Informational article about how the rapid decline of predator species (including jags) allows the prey population to skyrocket and the affect on the environment and eventually to us as people.


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Since Fears’ article topics are based on wildlife and the environment, his expertise is considered novice and the intended audience would be people on both sides of the issue.


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The disappearance of predator animals such as wolves, jaguars, and sharks allows their sources of food to become overpopulated and then their food resources are unable to replenish fast enough to meet the high demand. The food chain is thrown out of balance and cannot rebound.


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Human interference has prompted mass extinction and decline of predators. The changing environment and rapid habitat loss prevents predators from adapting and surviving.


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The environment’s welfare depends on the delicate relationship of prey and predator. In Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, the dwindling wolf population allows elk and deer to soar in numbers. More animals mean a larger need for food. The deer and elk eat grass and tree saplings faster than the plants are able to rejuvenate. Other animals rely on the tree saplings, and because there are less to go around, these species suffer greatly.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the leopard and lion population has also suffered a decline in numbers. Farmers and poachers kill off the cats, which indirectly allow the population of olive baboons to rise much too quickly. Baboons are known to carry diseases deadly to people, and due to their high numbers, the spread of diseases are more common and thus results in loss of human life.

Along the Atlantic Coast, the shark population is minimal. Sharks feed the cow-nosed ray, and because of less sharks to hunt the rays, the ray population is much too high. The rays demand more food resources, such as the Chesapeake Bay oyster, and their population has dwindled also. Fewer oysters mean less profit for fisherman.

Along the Pacific Coast, sea otters eat sea urchins. Throughout the 1900s, otters were almost wiped out due to a high demand in pelts. Thanks to the low number of otters, the sea urchins rose in numbers and fed on the kelp, which began to decline because of great demand. The kelp forests are absolutely vital to a healthy and functioning ecosystem because they are the nurturers of all marine life in the world’s oceans.

Folks who garden complain of deer and rabbits eating their plants and flowers. Deer also carry ticks, which carry Lyme disease. Needless to say, the deer population is way too high. But the wolves that eat the deer ad rabbits are basically non-existing. Wolves have a reputation of being wicked and dangerous, but in reality, we as humans truly need the presence of the wolf to keep the food chain in order.

In April 2011, President Barack Obama’s administration signed a bill that removed about 1,300 wolves living in the Rocky Mountain region. //First time Congress allowed an endangered species to be removed from the list. This allows LIMITED HUNTING of a vital organism needed to keep the environment in a neutral stance.//


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A journal called Science published a report of the food chain being out of balance thanks to a distorted relationship of prey and predator and how both land and water ecosystems are affected. Fears gives information based from Ellen K. Pikitch, a professor and marine biologist at Stony Brook University in New York. She is also a co-author the report that Fears got a majority of his information from.


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There are several examples of how the low population of predators allows the prey population to soar into record numbers and deplete the food resources and spread disease susceptible to humans.


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The author offers no distinguishable perspective. However, given all the supporting facts of protecting the predator population, Fears is motivated to make his readers feel differently about the negative reputation of wolves, big cats, and sharks and make them recognize that the circle of life depends on their niches.


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We need wolves, lions, and sharks. We might not like them and they might be dangerous to us, but we are the most dangerous to them because we are responsible for causing them to be endangered and close to wiping them out forever. This article absolutely supports my argument for the conservation of the jaguar because our ecosystem depends on their essential role as top predator.

Annotated Bibliography #6 **__Information:__** Pastrana, Daniela. "Mexico: Conservation can be a Weapon against Poverty."//Inter Press Service/Global Information Network// 6 July 2010: n. pag.//SIRS Issues Researcher//. Web. 18 Oct. 2011. <http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SPL2870-0-7013&artno=0000304819&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=ja guars&title=Mexico%3A%20Conservation%20Can%20Be%20a%20Weapon%20Against%20Poverty&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N#>. Daniela is a Latina journalist writing articles primarily about Mexican economics, politics, and social aspects. Informational piece about how conservation is used to combat Mexican poverty. Anyone who is concerned with poverty and conservation. **__Summary:__** Kill two birds with one stone by conserving the environment and its animal and at the same time fight to end terrible poverty conditions. Citizens and government officals can work together to save the poor and the planet. **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18px;">‍ ****Evidence** There are 2,308 plant species, 360 species of birds, 130 species of mammals (including the jaguar) 71 species of reptiles, and 23 amphibians. There is a multitude of ecosystems including cloud forest, jungle, and semi-desert. The Sierra Gorda Ecological Group (est. 1987) manages the reserved land. Funds given to SGE are from both the Mexican government and the civil society. The Bosque Sustenable is a non-government organization that has an international credit of 28,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide that was placed on the international carbon market. The total sum is an estimated amount of additional C02 absorbed by the reforestation of degraded forests. Its profits is used to fund Sustainable Forest projects, and is also used to help struggling communities. Ruiz Corzo has been working on a development of units of Social Return on Investment, and it will collaborate economic, social, and environmental indicators to try to estimate the amount of economic benefits received. “Stock market certificites for planetary health” will protect the biodiversity and fight against poverty. Farmers will be compensated for removing their livestock off of protected lands. Officals are very convinced that cattle ranching and conservation can work together succesfully. Some communities have began to use electric fences that will allow dying plants to recover. Also, they are working on developing hydroponic forage that is grown in water without soil. **__Evaluation:__** The author used interviews from heads of Mexican conservation agencies and some local farmers. The author focused more on the economics and politics rather than conseration itself. However, these are topics that I personally have not addressed in my research. The author took no position on the matter. **__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">Reflection: __** This is helpful to my research because I have seen the other side of the wildlife conservation topic, and I have knowledge of both postions.
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__** Annotated Bibliography #7 **__ **Information:** "Economics of Biodiversity." //Financial Express// 17 Dec. 2010: n. pag. //SIRS Issues// //Researcher//. Web. 20 Oct. 2011. <http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SPL2870-0-7013&artno=0000313892&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=wildlife%20conservation&title=Economics%20of%20Biodiversity&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N>. No author noted. To provide an understanding for the economical perspective on protecting wildlife and increasing biodiversity. People heavily involved with the economy and finance. **Summary:** Every social and environmental issue will trace its roots back to economics. By promoting a “sustainable development,” people will be able to balance their needs with the ecosystem’s needs. The green movement is what will make the economy better along with the environment. A green economy is most beneficial to the Earth itself and rising, developing countries. Promoting the green movement will postpone the negative effect that humans impact on our planet. Biodiversity must come before any other issue because it is, essentially, the key to our survival and prosperity. The difference between a “green economy” and an orthodox economy is acknowledging that nature does indeed have direct economic value. Many dedicated environmentalists are scrambling to show traditional economists the benefits of the green movement and making the framework of the economy “eco-friendly.” Includes renewable resources, organic foods and products, hybrid vehicles, and green building, just to list a few. Right now around 35% of the Earth’s surface is used for agricultural purposes (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) Estimates indicate that by the year 2030, that percentage will soar to 80% because of the rapid increase of demand. Several developing countries like Honduras and Costa Rica are losing money in ecotourism because of heavy biodiversity ruins. Plant species with great medicinal value are threatened with extinction. Animal species that allow the ecosystem to thrive are disappearing (including the jaguar, a key predator in jungle ecosystems). The United Nations aspires to halt global biodiversity demolishment by the year 2020. We humans need to process and understand that our planet is fragile. Yet it allows us to survive. Nature allows our flourishing and development, our economies to be in good shape, our tourist industries to thrive, and so much more. We cannot possibly take nature’s attributions of wealth for granted. **Evaluation:** Good sources from United Nations, the ICUN, and information from the Nagoya conferences. Topic is addressed very well. The article gives many examples of the benefits of a green economy and protection of biodiversity. Author supports the ecological and green friendly movements. I loved this article. Even though it is not pinpointed at wildlife conservation, the issue does in fact trace its roots back to economics. By providing a foundation of economic background and knowledge, I can make my project better.
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__** Annotated Bibliography #8 **__ **__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Information: __** Pombo, Richard. "Updating Endangered Species Act Can Save Many More Species."//<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">KRT News Service // 14 Feb. 2006: n. pag. //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">SIRS Issues Researcher //. Web. 20 Oct. 2011. <[]hst-article-display?id=SPL2870-0-7013&artno=0000243531&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=Endangered%20wildlife&title=Updating%20Endangered%20Species%20Act%20Can%20Save%20Many%20More%20Species&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N> Richard Pombo is a former Republican member of the House of Representatives. He represented the state of California’s 11th congressional districts from 1993 to 2007. Currently he is a chairman of the House Committee of Resources. Deemed a persuasive piece because of the title itself, and reasons why updating the Endangered Species Act will protect more endangered species. Pombo is a Republican formerly in the California 11th congressional districts and House of Representatives. He is obviously heavily involved with politics and the environment. **__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Summary: __** Although there have been efforts to revise and better the Endangered Species Act, some changes that should have been made long ago are overdue. Updating the ESA will most likely ensure the survival of critically endangered species. Protect more species by re-writing the Act. The Endangered Species Act has been around for over 30 years. 1,300 species were named on the list. 10 have noted to have been “saved.” 35 species have been noted to have become extinct. The Threatened and Endangered Recovery Act makes 4 vital changes in how we save the most endangered species. A scientifically-reviewed recovery plan will be used when a species is listed. For the first time, a scientifically peer-reviewed recovery plan will be required when a species is listed. These plans may, in some cases, require the set-aside of some habitat, or, as was the case with the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle, habitat may be irrelevant, while other factors are vital to recovery. Because most endangered and threatened species live on private land TESRA is going to set up a system of ways to get private property owners to become interested and participate in voluntary conservation programs. Society, as a whole, benefits when a threatened or endangered species is recovered. With that said, society should bear the cost of that recovery, not the individual citizens on whose land an endangered species is discovered. **__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Evaluation: __** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">This plan is something that both Democrats and Republicans agree on and are able to pass. Since Pombo is directly involved, his information is most accurate. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Yes, Pombo explains the 4 ways the TERA will be effective. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Pombo is very determined that his recovery plan will work. He gives good explanations and is obviously passionate for this cause. **__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Reflection: __** This source gives me a direct political perspective (from a Republican, no less) about both parties coming together to work out a way to ensure that the Endangered Species Act will fulfill its purpose to its upmost ability.
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__**Annotated Bibliography #9**__ **__Information:__** "In Political Tussle, Gray Wolf Protections Go Back to States." //Great Falls Tribune//. 04 May 2011: n.p. //SIRS Issues Researcher.// Web. 30 Oct 2011. No author noted. To give information about the hunting of an endangered species, the wolf. People concerned for the welfare of the gray wolf population **__Summary:__** Wolves have been making a good recovery from a near extinction status, but the Obama Administration has removed over 5,000 wolves from the Endangered Species List. Reasons are noted to be from pressure of ranchers and hunters alike. Wolves are essential to the environment. This shows the decision to delist the Gray wolf as endangered, and restore individual states' rights to govern their protection and habitat. Before human encroachment, wolves ranged from New England to the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to us, wolves are limited to the Rocky Mountain region. High complaints of wolves attacking livestock must have pressured the Obama admin to lift protections on the gray wolf. This will allow public hunts of the predator. Many, many environmentalists are outraged that the federal government made this decision for all 50 states. Although the Fish and Wildlife Department made statements that they would review the gray wolf’s action plan, they have not taken any action. Lawmaker officials use the argument that wolves need to be regulated, just like every other animal. In Montana, public hunts will allow 220 wolves (out of 566 total) to be killed. This is less than half, of an endangered animal, no less. Idaho state Representative Judy Boyle made a statement: “hunting alone won't be enough to reduce the number of wolves to levels in which they aren't a threat to livestock or wildlife.” Officials in the Dakotas and Washington have yet to reach a decision. **__Evaluation:__** This article offered a background of the states’ views on wolf hunting, biologists’ opinions, local ranchers’ perspective, and state representatives’ statements. Gives testimonies of all types of people on this issue. Even though there is no author noted, I would dub this article objective because there are no personal statements and both perspectives are given throughout the article. **__Reflection:__** This article is very sad because an endangered species should never be removed from the Endangered Species List. I don’t and will never understand the need to kill a vital component in our environment.
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__**Annotated Bibliography #10**__ **__Information:__** Katzenstein, Josh. "Once Endangered, Population Soaring." //Detroit News//. 11 Jul 2011: A.1. //SIRS Issues Researcher.// Web. 30 Oct 2011. Josh Katzenstein To give a perspective on why this conservation effort for the bald eagle is a success and how it can be applied to other efforts for endangered species. Any enthusiastic conservationist and environmentalist. **__Summary:__** Since their removal from the endangered species list in 2007, the bald eagle has flourished in Michigan and across the United States. In fact, their population surge has happened almost too quickly…with more than 700 pairs flying around the state in 2011. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimations, bald eagles have run out of prime habitat; typically cottonwood trees near a body of water with sufficient fishpopulations to feed on. The efforts that brought the bald eagle back can possibly help other endangered species such as the wolf and jaguar. In the 1950s, bald eagle numbers dropped due to the heavy usage of the pesticide DDT. In 1963, it was estimated that there were only 438 breeding pairs across the United States. In 1972, the U.S. government banned the use of DDT. Greg Butcher, director of bird conservation for the National Audubon Society, says the enforcement of the Clean Water Act helped the comeback of the bald eagle. More birds mean cleaner waterways. The Raptor Resource Project, based in Iowa, has tremendously helped with the education effort. The nonprofit agency began videotaping the eagles in 2003, and has since brought streaming video of the birds to millions of viewers. The wide use of media broadcasted the importance of the birds and got people to act. The video shows how the birds feed and mate, their behaviors, their survival skills, and how people and eagles can co-exist peacefully. **__Evaluation:__** The research is good because of the perspectives of biologists and reporters about the large success of the recovery effort. The article was written well with 2 sub-topics about the media usage and Clean Water Act. There is no bias because the article is about a non-debatable topic. **__Reflection:__** I like this article because it gives me ideas about how conservation efforts can use the power of media to help endangered predators like wolves and jags. It is a remarkable story of non-profit and federal government coming together for a common cause.
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I used this article for my research about species in decline. It's about how the Aleutian Islands' ecosystem is in trouble because of loss of otters. Cone, Marla. "A Wilderness Ecosystem in Collapse." // Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA) //. Oct. 28 2000: A1+. // SIRS Issues Researcher. // Web. 16 Dec 2011.