there does not seem to be as many insects as there used to be; no grasshoppers, bees, no snakes, praying mantis, we used to have them everywhere...
2007-06-19 05:32:13 · 6 answers · asked by nick 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Noticed ? Where were you for the last 20 years ? Antarctica ? Everyday one or more species are becoming extinct thanks to man.
2007-06-19 05:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is also the fear of west nile virus that has caused many areas to start heavily spraying for insects, limiting all populations of insects and small animals that depend upon them. The pesticides/insecticides will kill amphibians, whose skin is really sensitive to chemicals. Subsequently, snakes that eat them decline as well.
Also keep in mind that the climate change has shifted a lot of species.
You can create habitat in your land for them by leaving the grass a little longer, not spraying chemicals, and providing hiding areas (small logs in shaded places works great).
Hope this helps!
2007-06-19 06:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by Vika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True and i think it is due to the growing population of people and land development. Their habitat is being invaded and sometimes most of them die trying to survive the change.
2007-06-19 05:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by ubetalkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think that the reproduction rate has slowed because of people killing them. If it were up to me, I'd declare them endangered species.
2007-06-19 05:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Special agent M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have noticed it. Except I have seen a lot more bunny rabbits around.
2007-06-19 05:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea
2007-06-19 05:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by samantha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋