Consider humanity as the ultimate predator. Many if not most of us, particularly in the United States, are quite comfortable with the harvesting of organisms like tuna, deer, ducks, or rabbits. Other countries and cultures, however, value species that rarely, if ever, find their way to the North American dinner plate. What are your thoughts on the harvesting of organisms such as whales, dolphins, seals, etc.? Is hunting the only major issue that might threaten the existence of these organisms? Should we limit ourselves to eating only certain organisms? Why, or why not? In what ways are you selective about the foods you eat?
At least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary
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Consider humans to be the apex predator. Many, if not most, of us, particularly in the United States, are perfectly fine with the capture of organisms such as tuna, deer, ducks, or rabbits. Other countries and cultures, on the other hand, cherish animals that are rarely, if ever, found on a North American dinner plate. What are your feelings on the harvesting of organisms like whales, dolphins, seals, and so on? Is hunting the only important issue that could endanger these species’ existence? Should we restrict ourselves to only eating particular organisms? Why, or why not? In what ways are you selective about the foods you eat?
At least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary
