Cognitive Science 0237 - Hurtling to Extinction: Whales in Crisis

An iconic large whale species, the North Atlantic Right Whale, is rapidly approaching extinction, driven largely by climate change as animals are forced to move farther and wider in search of food. In this process, almost all get entangled in ropes, often resulting in slow and agonizing deaths. As a society, we must make immediate choices and decisions about how important it is to us to preserve and protect these majestic animals. Students will work together to devise strategies to raise awareness about right whales with the general public, which in turn should raise pressure to come up with solutions. Students will be evaluated based on their research, teamwork, and creativity in coming up with viable solutions to this biodiversity and animal welfare crisis.Keywaords:animal behavior,animal senses,Hampshire farm

Environments and Change Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time. We are all Whalers by Michael Moore. I will suggest that students purchase this book, but will also want to put 1-2 copies on reserve at the library. Vaquita by Brooke Bessesen. Again, will suggest that students purchase this book but will also want to put 1-2 copies on reserve at the library Cost:We are all Whalers:$18.00 ISBN:9780226823997 Vaquita:$32.00(ebook is $5.00) ISBN:1610919319