According to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), people who recognize animal rights believe that all animals have an inherent worth that is separate from their usefulness to humans. This informative edition presents a discussion of animal rights, covering topics such as farming animals for food, animal experimentation, animals used in sports and entertainment, and the tactics of animal rights activists.
Commonly known alternative energy sources include hydroelectric energy, solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and tidal power. According to the U.S. Energy Administration, alternative fuel vehicles have decreased since 2003, however, buses utilizing alternative fuel have steadily increased since that time: from 9,000 in 2003 to 12,000 today. This accessible and timely edition examines the problems caused by the use of traditional fossil fuels and looks at alternatives such wind, solar, and nuclear energy. Its visually appealing presentation and compelling examples provide context and prompt readers to think critically about the future of alternative energy.
Found in nearly every corner of the world, from suburban backyards to remote rain forests, owls are remarkably efficient predators designed for pursuing prey under the cover of night. Able to see in almost total darkness and to hear the hushed sounds of scurrying prey, owls can pinpoint their target with incredible accuracy. The hunt ends in a silent swoop as the owl grasps its victim in its talons' lethal grip.
Discusses reasons behind the decline of the California condor as well as current conservation efforts to revive its population, such as the California Condor Recovery and the California Condor Captive-Breeding Programs.
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