The Threat to Biodiversity, Part Three: The Conclusion
In Parts One and Two we showed, irrefutably, how global warming has been a threat to biodiversity and Baiodiversity. Still, questions remain.
Is biodiversity a worthwhile goal to shoot for? And won’t shooting at different species hurt biodiversity efforts? Now, the exciting conclusion…
There are positive signs for Baiodiversity. Thanks to guest appearances on Arrested Development, and a new reality show on VH-1, the former teen icon and Hollywood stud, appears to be making a comeback of sorts. Constant vigilance will be necessary, however, to assure that Scott Baio is around for our children and on DVD for our children’s children.
There have been other positive biodiversity reports in the news. Just last year, scientists in Indonesia were surprised to find a new species of giant rat in a previously seldom explored area of jungle in the Foja Mountains.
At a press conference discussing the discovery, the scientists reported they were amazed to find a personal injury lawyer in such a remote area.
The rat is said to be five times the size of a normal New York City rat, making it roughly the size of Yankee Stadium.
As if that wasn’t enough good news, the rat is said to be fearless around humans, small pets and light-armored vehicles.
This is a great example of being careful what you wish for.
We’ve done pretty good job up until now with the species we have. Why do we want to go encouraging even more biodiversity?
For the most part, dangerous animals know their place in the world as either the subject of an Animal Planet special or as props in a Vegas magic show.
If we go around trying to stop global warming and encourage biodiversity, who knows what havoc we could cause?
We may find we helped enable a species of giant fire-breathing tarantulas.
Or worse yet … a full-length Joanie Loves Chachi movie.
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“The hell with biodiversity! Somebody get me a goddamn flame thrower! “
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Photo credit: EveryStockPhoto.com
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