Tagging animals is a great way for
biologists to learn more about the natural world. It can tell them how far
certain animals travel, where they go and why, and how they get to their
destination. Over time, researchers can make out patterns in these animal
movements. When patterns suddenly change, it alerts experts that something
might be wrong and they can try to find out what is wrong and tackle the
problem before it worsens.
Watch video clip (1): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eye27apFp4
Watch video clip (2): http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/wild-kingdom/videos/tagging-a-whale-shark.htm
Countries can use this information to set
aside protected areas where animals can be free from human interference. There
are critics who believe that tagging may interfere with the animal’s way of
functioning. Heavy electronic tags can slow an animal down or may cause
permanent damage. Do you agree with the critics?
The clips is very interesting !
ReplyDeleteYes and no.It actually depends on the type of animal it is and the risk of being injured it during the tagging process.It is true that the electronic tags may interfere with the sense of direction of the animal but is also true that tagging marine creatures has contributed alot in marine biological studies
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ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. There is a high risk of the animal getting injured and eaten by predators as the tag might slow them down.
ReplyDeleteI think that they should make lighter tags that will not hurt the animals.
ReplyDeleteBut it is very kind of the people to try to save the endangered species of animals...
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