Wednesday, October 7, 2015

New Species Found In Himalayas

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/07/asia/wwf-eastern-himalayas-new-species-report/index.html

More than two hundred new species have been found in recent years. The articles states that about 133 plants, 39 invertebrates, 26 fish, 10 amphibians, one reptiles, one bird, and one mammal have been discovered in the past six years in the Himalayas. The area is biologically rich, but an increasing number of its species are becoming vulnerable. The landscape of the region is facing threats and pressures with climate change, mining, oil, gas projects, road construction, and new dams. Invasive species impact tourism, water pollution, and illegal hunting/fishing, among other serious issues. 

This is important because it is impacting a part of the world. The people keep taking over the poor animals' homes and making it easier for them to do what they want. I think that this is wrong because the animals need a home. All these new species that have been found, could be gone in a few years if we keep it up. It's not just an issue in the Himalayas, but also in other places as well. Ever where around the world, we are taking more and more away from the animals and using it for ourselves. I think that it is wrong to take things away from the animals, because it could ruin their lives. 

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