Erin

Undergrad student at UCI researching ethics and animal rights issues of American Bisons! Join me in the journey of raising awareness! #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

It's horrible to see how selective breeding practices, based on prioritizing aesthetics over well-being, have created lasting health issues for dogs. #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

We need to learn from organizations like Speak Out for Animals to advocate for stronger legislation surrounding wildlife crimes so endangered species like painted dogs are well protected and preserved. #39canimals

[frostbite @frostbite2024]

Organizations like Speak Out for Animals work to improve legislation around wildlife crimes, including harsher sentences for poaching & better legal protection against killing painted dogs. Legal protections are very important in conservation efforts for this species! #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

Educating ourselves about the problems endangered animals face and recognizing the importance of conservation initiatives is essential to saving these animals. #39canimals

[tiff park @lionking1827]

I learned that extinction is not a complicated topic. There is a clear problem and the problem is human negligence. The solution would be educate ourselves and want to create change in the life of these animals #WhatIlearnedinWR60

[Erin @Erin3326]

With so many animals in shelters in need of a home, having your animals spayed/neutered is the responsible thing to do as a pet owner. #39canimals

[Tess S @TMorganS2024]

Be a responsible pet owner. Get your animals spayed/neutered! It stops the problem at the source! #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

Hunting for sport will always mystify me. How can anyone find this lack of compassion in the treatment of wildlife entertaining? #39canimals

[Riya Aggarwal @_riya04]

Coyote killing practices now include aerial gunning, poisoning, snaring, denning, hunting, and killing tournaments (@ProjectCoyote). #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

Animal-vehicle collisions pose a danger to both animals and people. Building animal underpasses beneath major roads is crucial for ensuring the safety of both parties. #39canimals

[Erika C @erika0037642360]

The best solution to addressing vehicle collisions involves building of animal underpasses beneath major roads. This allows panthers to develop home ranges that are unobstructed by roads. Most importantly, it protects all animals in the Florida ecosystem from vehicles #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

If we neglect the environments we're placing homeless animals in, are we really trying to support their well-being and health? #39canimals

[Emma Trakh @trakhemma]

Did you know that out of feeling compassion for our homeless furry friends, we sometimes force them into situations that may be counterproductive to ensuring their well-being? Always consider the conditions of dog shelters near you. #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

It's heartbreaking knowing that poaching practices are actively putting species at risk. We need more stringent measures to protect wildlife. #39canimals

[Saachi Shah @SaachiShah44615]

"It is unfortunate to read in daily news articles that 9 gray wolves were killed in just the last 3 months of 2023, the majority of which were due to illegal hunting by humans". This number is so recent, it is a shame to humanity #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

This is a great grassroot solution! Never knew something as simple as traveling to these parks could help support organizations and their conservation efforts. #39canimals

[frostbite @frostbite2024]

#39canimals You can also help painted dogs by encouraging tourism! Places like Hwange National Park & the PDC give guided tours. Not only is it good for the economy, but helps to support conservation! Even if you cannot travel, suggest visiting the painted dogs to others who can!

[Erin @Erin3326]

Its horrible seeing how these animals live such a short and tragic life for simply having no home #39canimals

[Tess S @TMorganS2024]

Animal shelter overcrowding leads to around 50% of the animals in the shelters getting euthanized simply due to the overcrowding. Do you want to get killed for no reason? #39canimals #endeuthanasia

[Erin @Erin3326]

Writing 60 has taught me that evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a source involves considering its publication date, relevance to the topic, the author's or institution's authority, and the overall quality of the source, among other factors. #WhatILearnedIn39C

[Erin @Erin3326]

I learned that a variety of animals possess cognitive abilities more advanced than commonly believed. Comprehensive studies have revealed their complex capacities for problem-solving, memorization, decision-making, and innovation. #WhatILearnedIn39C

[Erin @Erin3326]

Throughout this course, I learned the importance of peer-review feedback and its value in improving research writing. #WhatILearnedIn39C

[Erin @Erin3326]

Through the TEDtalk assignment, I learned that animals such as corvids foster complex cognitive abilities and are far more intelligent than most people think. #WhatIlearnedin39C https://t.co/ObzOj9odi0

[Erin @Erin3326]

I learned that many of the problems animals face today are due to human-led activities. For instance, the U.S. Army played an active role in destroying bison populations to subjugate Native Americans in the mid 1800s #WhatIlearnedin39C https://t.co/duOv5fOH4f

[Erin @Erin3326]

“In the late 1800s, ranchers bred bison with domestic cattle breeds to combine desirable traits into a more profitable animal, but failed as it resulted in a lackluster animal (National Bison Association).” #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

“Much of the original genetic diversity of thousands of years of evolution from the 39,999,000 bison that didn't survive the bottleneck was lost for all time (National Park Service).” #39canimals
Read more: https://t.co/pmP7nBuvVl

[Erin @Erin3326]

“Proposed by Rachael M. Giglio, a pedigree-based breeding program maximizes the retention of genome-wide variation and minimizes the accumulation of inbreeding in bison herds.” #39canimals
More info on this method: https://t.co/slYlLlGU2D

[Erin @Erin3326]

“With a narrow genetic bottleneck, bison are less equipped to sustain through high mortality rate scenarios like harsh winters or disease outbreaks.” #39canimals

[Erin @Erin3326]

Climate change has created challenges for survival for bison. “the increase in temperature and changes in precipitation patterns…alters the distribution and availability of suitable habitat.” #39canimals
Learn more: https://t.co/XZAc7VlWhK #39canimals