Friday, January 20, 2012

Gray Wolf Makes a Comeback



Read this article here


Answer the following questions in paragraph format and ask one question about one of your peer's posts in a separate "reply" post.


Where in the United States did the gray wolf traditionally range?


What events led to the gray wolf's demise?


What federal law passed and when did it pass that helped the gray wolf make a comeback?


What states now have stable gray wolf populations and what has happened in terms of their legal status as a result?


What is the California wolf looking for? Will it be successful?


What group of stakeholders is pleased that the wolf has made an entrance into California? Who is against it and why?


Do you think that gray wolves should be protected despite their impact on livestock?

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Are we accurately estimating extinction rates due to climate change?



Extinction rates and Climate Change Article


Read the article above and answer the following questions:

What is an extinction rate?



Why do scientists think we may be underestimating extinction rates due to climate change?

What variables need to be considered when estimating extinction rates?



Your thoughts/opinions?