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The vaquita dolphin is among the most endangered on earth

HABITAT: Vaquitas inhabit murky waters between 30 to 90 feet deep and within 16 miles of the
shoreline, where there is strong tidal mixing and high food availability.

DIET: Vaquitas eat a variety of fish, squid, crabs, and other crustaceans.

DESCRIPTIONS: Vaquitsa is 4 and a half feet long on average! This marine mammal is dark gray in color,
with a light or white underbelly and large dark patches around each eye.

Special Adapation: The Vaquita is the only dolphin of its family found in warm waters,

BEHAVIOR: These marine mammals are described as shy, and frequently avoid any
contact with boats.

LIFESPANS: The lifespan of the Vaqiuta species is estimated at 21 years, with reproductive maturity
possible at six years of age.

POPULSTION TODAY: It is estimated that there are now fewer than 10 vaquitas left,

Reason of ENDANGERED: Excessive illegal hunting is the reason why the Vaquita species is endangered

Approximately 650 mountain gorillas migrate to the lowlands of the Virunga Mountains during annual
rains season which is graze on bamboo.
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Tell the class.
Give reasons for your answers
Do you believe humans are innately violent?
Is society more or less violent than it was 100 years ago?
What can be done to make an individual become less violent?
How important is empathy in being a non-violent person?
Is there anything that could make you behave violently?
Are there occasions when violence is appropriate?
Is there a difference between the sexes in regard to violent behaviour? If so, is this an
inherent difference or is it taught and learned through different treatment during
childhood?

Give reasons for your answers

The content of the reading shows that scientists have proven violence since ancient times. They present
archaeological evidence of mass graves containing 34 skeletons, which scientists believe they were
attacked while on the run.

Do you believe humans are innately violent?

I think it's true, because I've seen very young children use violence against others such as scratching to
achieve their own ends.

I think there is more violence today than 100 years ago, I see people are more peaceful in the past, now
violence is everywhere, it is easy to see quarrels and fights in the street. They are willing to use violence
to resolve conflicts

Raise the awareness of individuals to transform human behavior, resolve conflicts by negotiation

A few easy-to-find foods in the kitchen can help your body fight off the queasy from
medium to low caused by pregnancy or motion sickness, or if you're undergoing
chemotherapy or radiation treatment. "Pectin is a dietary fibre that occurs naturally in plant
cell walls" (Greening, 2008). Pectin is found in many fruits such as apples, peaches, and
plums. In addition, it is also found in some other species such as ginger, carrots. Ginger is a
root that is good for the stomach. Ginger appears in many foods and drinks such as ginger
beer, gingerbread. In the future, try a little ginger beer or an apple to ease the feeling of
nausea
Reference
Greening, S. M. (2008), Natural Remedies for What Ails You. Nelson, USA.

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