Ch-7 Writing Assignment: Bringing Species Back

Ch-7: bringing species back
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Q. 1A reintroduction project is successful if the survival rate of the population of species released in the wild remains the same or is more than half of the total species introduced or when the breeds of animals introduced into the world breed a new population. Another way is if the species introduced do not bring about the negative impact on the ecosystem, as well as when the cost of the reintroduction is cost-effective, the project is also considered successful (Primack & Sher, 2016. Pp. 233-234).
Q. 2It would not be a good idea to introduce African elephants, lions, and rhinos to Australia, South America or the U.S. According to Primack and Sher, natural habitat is the ideal way of preserving and bringing species back. However, in these countries, their ecological aspects such as weather and vegetation may not be suitable for the survival of these animals. Economically, it would be disadvantageous as the nations would be forced to spend excessive amou...