Concept+Questions

These are the concept questions for our group.

=Concept Questions=

Function
How do the animals lose their habitat? Habitat destruction by human activity mainly for the purpose of harvesting natural resources for industry production and urbanization. Clearing habitats for agriculture is the principal cause of habitat destruction. Other important causes of habitat destruction include mining, logging, trawling and urban sprawl. Habitat destruction is currently ranked as the primary cause of species extinction worldwide. It is a process of natural environmental change that may be caused by habitat fragmentation, geological processes, climate change or by human activities such as the introduction of invasive species, ecosystem nutrient depletion and other human activities. source: internet []

What is the main cause of habitat destruction for the Common Jay Butterfly in Hong Kong?

**Connection**
How are endangered animals connected to other animals? Animals and plants in a habitat are connected to each other in food chains and webs. If the population of one animal decreases, or if an endangered animal becomes extinct, this loss affects many other animals in its food chains and webs. source: Hailey's mind and internet. []

How are butterflies and caterpillars connected to other animals in Hong Kong?

**Responsibility**
What are our responsibilities when caring for animals and their habitats?

.We should protect the animal habitat from destruction .We should protect animals from being Endangered .We should be more aware of the animals that could be endangered as a result of human activity source: Hailey's brain and internet.
 * 1) Animal have intrinsic value, separate from the needs of humans who have a responsibility to ensure that animals’ rights are respected.
 * 2) we have a duty of care to minimise cruelty to animals resulting from human activity.
 * 3) native animals and their habitats must be protected.
 * 4) the protection of native animals, and the restoration and extension of their current natural habitats.
 * 5) the most humane and effective means available to be used in the control of introduced and pest species, including humane population management methods.
 * 6) an end to cruel and unnecessary animal experimentation.
 * 7) increased community understanding of the impacts of consumer choices on animal welfare and on the environment.

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What are our responsibilities when caring for butterflies and caterpillars in Hong Kong?

Reflection
How do we know how to care for the animals properly? We can research on the animals and what they need with books, magazines, the internet, etc. We can also organize a field trip to go and ask animal experts on this topic. If we hear of a different opinion, we can research on that opinion and compare and contrast the different opinions. source: Julia

How do we know that our habitat is going to help the Common Jay Butterflies flourish?