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To obtain a permit to keep cheetahs as pets is very difficult for individual owners and also for big zoos. People who have a love for cheetahs but cannot get permission to own them can always donate generously to conserve the species.

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Congress And Consumers Caution Against Cloning

When you receive the Seal you will begin to take care of your health. Concerns about health are among those causing congress to ask the Food and Drug Administration not to allow cloned meat and milk until more studies prove they are safe.

US Representative Rosa De Lauro wrote a letter to the FDA commissioner asking him to postpone allowing cloned animal products on the market. She said there is not enough information showing such products are safe.

She is the chairperson of the House appropriations committee (so she oversees the FDA) and spoke for the Senate Agricultural Appropriations committee as well as that of the house.

She asked for additional studies to be done before acting further on the issue. It was mentioned in a bill the House passed the week before Christmas 2007 for government spending for the coming months, and also in a similar Senate bill the week before.

Food products made from cloned animals currently can not be sold in the United States. It is controversial and has ethical problems attached to it. Add to that the products have no labeling requirements so consumers would not be able to choose to avoid them.

And there is public outcry. A Pew Initiative poll in 2006 reported that 64 percent of Americans did not like the idea of cloning. Many consumer watch groups are protesting the decision of the FDA to approve cloned meat and milk for consumption.

At this point, just before Christmas 2007, the FDA has not approved the cloned products yet, but is prepared to approve them, perhaps within days. The FDA says cloned animals are scientifically identical to their "parent" animals.

Cloning is taking adult cells and fusing them in an egg which is then implanted as fertilized. It is similar to natural fertilization, but of course, not the same. It is not truly natural.

Natural is how God created you. Natural is the way God caused reproduction to happen. And the beauty of natural reproduction is it happens in addition to God's efforts to create the world.

When you reproduce you help God create life. You create life along with Him. As long as you do it naturally, the way He created reproduction itself. But cloning is not natural and not what God gave you to create life either.

Cloned animals are not much of a threat to your dinner table, at least not yet. The cloned animals are outrageously expensive and are typically copies of cattle famous for their genetics.

Only several hundred animals have been cloned so far and few of them that are cloned now will ever be sold for meat. They are sold for their genetic heritage, as copies of animals with desirable qualities.

But that means they will be used to breed a lot of young. And if there is anything about cloning that can compromise your health it will be discovered eventually. Many consumers and some in the government are saying, "Discover it now while you have the chance."

When you receive the Seal God creates you anew. But He does not clone you out of any other people. You do become more like someone--you become more like God Himself.

But the popularity of cloning those with desirable characteristics has considerable ethical drawbacks. It encourages the rejection of those with "imperfections" in the eye of the beholder.

When you are sealed God accepts you in spite of some imperfections. So you will learn to accept other people (and animals) who have whatever can be considered "imperfections" when you receive the Seal.

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Is The Porbeagle Shark's Conservation Status Worsening?

The Porbeagle shark is a specimen that can reach impressive dimensions and has even worried a few people during a few encounters. According to ISAF (International Shark Attack File) statistics, which range from 1580 up to 2006, it has been responsible for 4 shark attacks, mostly on divers, of which none were fatal. Despite those facts, an important question has been haunting the Canadian Federal Fisheries recently: Is the Porbeagle shark's conservation status worsening?

In Canada and British waters, the Porbeagle sharks population has been decreasing despite the strict fishing regulations. In fact, according to a recent census of shark population, out of 1000 sharks caught to complete a survey that lasted 6 weeks and ended in mid-July 2007, 95% of the catches were Porbeagle sharks. The final results of the survey estimates the current population of the Porbeagle specie reaches 190,000.

The results have become very important following the catch of a Porbeagle shark that happened in the Canadian coastal waters. In order to avoid its extinction and to deal appropriately with that matter, the Canadian Federal Fisheries needed the most recent results.

While British and European waters have literally decimated the Porbeagle specie due to over fishing in the 1960s, which explains the fact that it is now considered to be on the list of the critically endangered species, Canadian Fisheries needed to make sure that such a sad fate does not happen in Canadian waters.

Although the Porbeagle sharks conservation status is considered to be vulnerable in most parts of the world due to the fact that such a specie is popular in Asia for its fins which are used to make shark fin soup, over fishing changed its conservation status in Canadian waters and added it to the endangered species list.

What is the answer to the question: Is the Porbeagle sharks conservation status worsening? Well, if you considered that it went from a well populated shark specie to being added to the endangered species list since the 1960s I think it would be fair to say that if the Porbeagle shark does not receive any protection from fishing laws and regulations, the Canadian Federal Fisheries will soon face their worse fear, the extinction of the Porbeagle shark specie. Doesnt it make the answer to the question a big, fat YES? Lets take responsibility and take action!

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Tarantulas as Pets

Spiders can make great pets! I wouldnt suggest anyone with arachnophobia (fear of spiders) having one as a pet, but even beginner pet owners can take care of some types of spiders.

Tarantulas are the most common type of spider kept as a pet, and have become more and more popular as a pet in recent years. Although people tend to fear keeping a tarantula as a pet, it is often more harmful to the animal than to the pet owner. Tarantulas can die from a short fall if their abdomen ruptures, so great care must be taken when handling one.

Tarantulas are venomous, but in most species the toxicity of their venom is not strong enough to seriously harm a person. A tarantula bite can be compared to a bee or was sting. In most cases, it is harmless, though a person can have an allergic reaction to spider bites in much the same way that some react to bee stings.

There are hundreds of species of tarantulas and some are more aggressive than others. A few types that are great for beginners are Chilean Rose (Grammostola rosea), Curly Hair Tarantula (Brachypelma albopilosum) and Costa Rican Zebra (Aphonoplema seeman). The first is often the most highly recommended as they are considered the most passive of tarantulas.

In general, ground-dwelling or burrowing tarantulas are ideal for beginners, as they tend to be slower which decreases the chance of escaping their habitat or their owners hands.Most pet dealers sell only female tarantulas, as these make the best pets. Females live much longer than males as pets, and male tarantulas will wear themselves down trying to escape to find a mate.The ideal habitat for a tarantula is a small, plastic terrarium or aquarium. Be sure to check that the lid is secured tightly, as tarantulas can be surprisingly strong. Line the bottom of the habitat with potting soil that can be dampened every so often.

Include a water dish and objects for the spider to hide in. Food can include small insects like crickets and moths. Also, make sure all items within the cage are soft. Tarantulas are climbers and if they fall on rocks or sharp objects, they can die. Temperatures should be above 70 but less than 90 degrees within the habitat.

Female tarantulas may molt about once per year, and when they do this, they will flip onto their side or back. It isnt dying (a dying tarantula will often curl its legs under itself), and should not be touched while on its back. After the spider molts, which can take a few hours, it is extremely fragile and should not be handled for at least a week.

The best thing to do if youre interested in keeping a tarantula as a pet is to research the particular species, as they can vary greatly, and remember to handle it gently. Believe it or not, but you are far more dangerous to a tarantula than it is to you.

This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.PetLovers.Com/ which is a site for Pet Forums.

Tonia Jordan is an author on http://www.Writing.com/ which is the online community for writers.

She is also a stringer for the Standard Speaker, a Pennsylvania newspaper, and is editor of Word of Mouth Magazine.