B Wink's List: Annotated Bibliography AP English 11

Moehlman, Patricia D. “Endangered Wild Equids.” Scientific American 292.3 (2005): 86.
MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
Patricia D. Moenhiman, in the article "Endangered Wild Equids" (2005), discusses the issues facing the few wild equids left in the wild. Moenhiman supports her explanation through various examples of issues affecting the reproduction of these equids ranging from environment to physical limitations. The author's purpose is to inform the reader on the dwindling numbers of these rare animals to raise activism in the form of saving them. The author writes in a zealous tone for horse lovers and animal activists alike.
This article is reliable because the author is the Chair of the Equid Specialist Group of the IUCN and her article was published in the EBSCO database. The information presented does have a touch of bias due to the author's position and clear love for the subject though there are facts presented. "Endangered Wild Equids" gives a different look at endangered animals from many of the articles concerning wolves and predators. Rather than being hunted these animals are simply running out of room to live. I can see myself possible using this article for my future research paper.

Barker, Eric. “Sportsmen Bag Wolves in Idaho Hunt: Men are First of 10,000 Tag owners to take
down recently endangered animal.” Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) 02 Sept. 2009:
Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.
Eric Barker, in "Sportsmen bag wolves in Idaho hunt: Men are first of 10,000 tag owners to take down recently endangered animal" (2009), explains that the wolf hunting season in Idaho has begun and how two wolves have been killed so far. Barker supports his explanation through showing the stories of the two hunters who brought down the predators. The author's purpose is to illustrate how the formerly endangered grey wolf is now being hunted for sport by various people in Idaho ranging from real estate agents hunting for fun to a hunter looking to expand the season. The author writes in an informative tone for animal activists, residents of Idaho, and hunters keeping track of the number of kills.
This article showed how quickly an animal can go from being endangered and protected to being hunted for sport in less than a century. The information provided will be helpful in my future paper because it illustrates the ignorance of some people to the serious risk of extinction. This source is considered reliable both because it was published in a newspaper, which must cross check its facts before publishing, as well as in being in the EBSCO database which mostly contains reliable sources. I see myself using this article in my research paper.

“Horns, Claws, and the Bottom Line.” Economist 396.8698 (2010): 23. MasterFile Premier.
EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
The author, in the article "Horns, Claws, and the Bottom Lone" (2010), explains that the state of African wildlife has been looking depressing in recent times. He/she supports their explanation through a study of four northern white rhinos who's sense were dulled by being away from their native environment as well as how Africans are only concerned with saving animals that will help them. The author's purpose is to raise awareness of the dwindling biodiversity within Africa in order to stop the process of widespread extinction currently occurring. The author writes in an informative tone for animal activists and environmentalists.
This article is reliable because it was published in the EBSCO database and the Economist. The plans and facts presented in the article do not contain opinions therefore I would classify it as objective. "Horns, Claws, and the Bottom Line" would help my project because it shows how people are not gung-ho about saving the vanishing animals unless it somehow benefits them. They must be showed why they need to help. I will most likely use this article in the future.

DYBAS, CHERYL LYN. "Last Of The Forest Guardians." Natural History 119.4 (2011): 24. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 30 Jan. 2012.
Cheryl Lyn Dybas, in the article "Last of the Forest Guardians" (2011), discusses the increased issue of tigers being hunted in their natural habitats and nearing extinction. Dybas supports her information with disturbing images and real examples of the horror in reality. Her purpose is to raise awareness of how the disappearing tiger population can affect society. Cheryl Lyn writes in a narrative tone as if she were telling a story for those who are interested in animal conservation.
The article comes from a database of reviewed works meaning that it is highly likely for it to be trustworthy. While Dybas writes in a biased tone she gives a new perspective on the matter. She adds a softer tone to the dry information. I see myself using her article in my research as she adds a different region and species to the plethora of information on northern wolves.

“License to Kill.” New York Times 06 Sept. 2009: 4. Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 17
Nov. 2010.
The author, in the article "License to Kill" (2009), argues that the recent removal of gray wolves from the endangered species list is harmful to the species and irresponsible. He/she supports their argument through statistics and scientific facts about how hunting these animals to the numbers allowed by various states would lead to an unhealthy genetic future for the animals. The author's purpose is to inform readers about the current issues facing America's predators. The author writes in an informative tone for hunters and animal activists alike.
This article can be considered reliable because it is from the highly dependable Newspaper Source Plus database as well as the extremely reputable New York Times. Rather than being objective this article was more biased due to the fact that it only gives the cons of hunting these wolves but this is outweighed by the facts presented. The information provided in concern to controlling the number of wolves and how it may harm their future will be helpful in my research. I will use this article to understand the current state of the affair.

Walsh, Bryan. “The New Age of Extinction. (cover story).” Time International (South Pacific
Edition) 173.14 (2009): 25. MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
Bryan Walsh, in the article "The New Age of Extinction" (2009), argues that Madagascar's biodiversity must be preserved. Walsh supports his argument by informing the reader on the rareness of the animals and plants living on the island as well as how they could prove to be useful in future medical cures. The author's purpose is to raise awareness of extinction in order to slow and eventually stop the decreasing amount of land and number of rare animals. The author writes in an informative tone for animal activists and environmentalists.
This article is reliable because it was published in the EBSCO database which consists of many dependable and reviewed writings. While the author did seem zealous when it came to the subject matter the article is objective because there were many facts and research was obvious. "The New Age of Extinction" goes into the issues that the animals of Madagascar face and how activists are working towards repairing the environment as well as bringing more people into the effort. I will be using this article in my research.

“NT: Endangered Sanctuary Animals Sold to Hunting Safari.” AAP Australian National News
Wire (n.d.): Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.
The author, in the article "NT: Endangered Sanctuary Animals Sold to Hunting Safari" (2009), explains that various endangered and exotic animals that came from an abandoned wildlife sanctuary have ended up in a hunting safari. He/she supports their information by giving the background of why the animals were sold in the first place and how they came to end up at another sanctuary that was eventually raided and several hundred animals were stolen. The author's purpose is to inform people of the issue of Africa's vanishing wildlife. The author writes in an informative tone for animal activists concerned with Africa's animals' future.
This source is most likely reliable because it was published in the Newspaper Source Plus database which contains many reliable and reviewed sources. The author's point-of-view is very objective because he/she is not arguing anything; they are just giving the facts of the situation. This information could add to my research paper because it is not looking at how to save animals from extinction but rather what is bringing them to extinction. I can see myself using this article in the future.

Castle, Stephen. “A Finnish turf battle pits wolf against reindeer herder.” New York Times 21
Jan. 2008: A4(L). Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.
Stephen Castle, in the article "A Finnish Turf Battle Pits Wolf Against Reindeer Herder" (2008) explains that reindeer herders in Finland have been having issues with wild wolf
populations preying on their herds. Castle supports his explanation by illustrating the horrific aftermath of wolf attacks and the money that it costs herders. The author's purpose is to show readers how wild animals can cause conflict with civilization in order to help their understanding of these attacks as a natural occurrence rather than a vengeful act. The author writes in a formal tone for animal activists and hunters wanting to kill predators alike.
Much like in "Sportsmen bag wolves in Idaho hunt: Men are first of 10,000 tag owners to take down recently endangered animal" this article shows how men are fighting against endangered predators and the growing tension. This article shows what previously led up to the gray wolves being added to the endangered species list, man protecting his livelihood against the hungry wolf protecting its life and pack. Reliability is not much of an issue considering that the article was published by the New York Times, a widely read newspaper, and within the Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context database. Both are highly reliable. I see myself using this article as well in the future paper to better understand how endangerment occurs.

Chadwick, Douglas H. “Wolf Wars.” National Geographic 217.3 (2010): 34. MasterFILE
Premier. EBSCO. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.
Douglas H. Chadwick, in the article "Wolf Wars" (2010), explains the issues that gray wolves have faced in the past, how they conquered the threat of extinction, and are now facing the same issue that they faced long ago. Chadwick supports his information by explaining the longstanding tension between these "smart, curious, cooperative, loyal, and adaptable" predators and man. The author's purpose is to inform the reader about the state of North America's endangered animals. The author writes in an informal tone for animal activists, dog lovers, and even ranchers.
This article could definitely be classified as reliable considering that it was published in both EBSCO database and National Geographic. While Chadwick does take on a somewhat sympathetic view towards the wolves the article is mostly centered on facts making this article more objective than biased. The changing state of wolf existence illustrated in this article will help me to build on my arguments of how the state of predators in an environment can affect the rest of the habitat's wellbeing. I do see myself using this article.

“Prime Number.” New York Times 06 Sept. 2009: 4. Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 17
Nov. 2010.
The author in "Prime Number" (2009), explains that the wolf hunting season in the northern Rockies had begun in September. He/she supports their explanation through statistics on the number of kills allowed during the season and how many wolves currently exist in the area. The author's purpose is to inform the reader the reader of the current state of the formerly endangered grey wolf population and when hunting seasons begins as well as how many have been killed. The author writes in an informative tone for animal activists and hunters alike.
This article simply illustrates the hunting of wolves that began last year. With this I can build off of the other articles on wolves and see the dim future that is now haunting the gray wolf. Since this article was published by the New York Times the article is very likely to be reliable. I may use this article to build on my argument of how predators are diminishing and their welfare affects the rest of the ecosystem. This article will be a good addition for my paper.

“Souvenir-hunting tourists threaten endangered species.” Press & Journal, The (Aberdeen) 06 Sept. 2006: 8. Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 17 Nov. 2010.
The author, in the article "Souvenir-hunting tourists threaten endangered species" (2006), argues that tourists should be more aware of what their souvenirs are really made of. He/she supports their arguments through various quotes on the matter that describe how some trinkets are made from various endangered animals. The author's purpose is to deter people from buying souvenirs that are made from animal products in order to protect them from extinction. The author writes in a persuasive tone for both tourists and animal activists.
This article is reliable because it was published by the EBSCO database. The author's point-of-view in this article was mostly an objective report. I can use this information to better understand how and why animals are becoming endangered. This will prove helpful to by research paper and I see myself using it in the future.

“Wildlife Trafficking.. (cover story). Smithsonian 40.9 (2009): 34-41. History Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 4 Dec. 2010.
The author, in the article "Wildlife Trafficking" (2009), explains that there are many issues facing endangered species in South America. He/she supports their explanation through their experience working with hunters in the Amazon Basin. The author's purpose is to inform people about the endangered birds and other rare species being smuggled out of South America in dangerous and inhuman ways in order to stop the cruelty. The author writes in a candid tone for United States citizens looking to travel south or buy these illegal animals as pets.
"Wildlife Trafficking" is a reliable source because it was published in both the EBSCO database as well as the Smithsonian magazine. The author's writing is clearly biased, though it does give an interesting point-of-view on the matter. Through their personal experiences I will be able to add an interest level to my paper that would have been previously nonexistent. I will most definitely be using this article in my future research.

“Who We Are” WWF. World Wildlife Fund. 05 Dec. 2010
The author, in the graph "FY 2010 Operating Revenue" (2010), shows the various ways that the World Wildlife fund obtains money to operate with. He/she supports this information by showing statistics behind the funding. The author's purpose is to inform people on the inner workings of the organization's financial standing in order to throw out suspicion on where the money comes from and how it is spent. The author writes in a formal tone for curious animal activists and skeptics.
These graphs are reliable because they come from the well known World Wildlife Fund organization. It is also objective because it is difficult to be biased with straightforward statistics. This information will serve to look at how my plan for senior year will benefit the world. I may not use these graphs and charts for my research paper but I will use it for implementing my plan.

Murphy, Eileen. “Zoos Do Not Help Preserve Endangered Species.” Vegetarian (Feb. 1993).
Rpt. In Animal Rights. Ed. Andrew Harnack. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 1996.
Opposing Viewpoints. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 16 Nov. 2010.
Eileen Murphy, in the essay "Zoos Do Not Help Preserve Endangered Species" (1996), argues that zoos are not helping in the battle to preserve the quickly vanishing endangered species. Murphy supports her argument by illustrating how zoos are simply open to bring in profit and they are nothing more than "sordid amusement parks with 'live' entertainment. She also explains that their breeding programs are not helping to renew the species' numbers and it is better to have them recover in their natural environments. The author's purpose is to persuade the reader to not support zoos' in to increase the use of other informational avenues on animals such as documentaries and slideshows. The author writes in an argumentative and persuasive tone for zoo goers and animal lovers alike.
Even though this article is published through the Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context database I would not consider it a hundred percent reliable. There are few facts presented in "Zoos Do Not Help Preserve Endangered Species" and it is overly biased. The article is also over a decade old and without further research there is not guaranteeing that the information is not outdated. This would not add much depth to my paper; in fact this article could detract from the useful information found in my other article. I do not see myself using this article in the future.