Category: Zoology

  • Florida Wildlife: Burmese Python

    Burmese pythons were introduced there by an invasive method. They feed on other animal species such as birds, crocodiles, and mammals. This type of snake is common in South Florida in the Everglades National Park (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, n.d.). Currently, it is noticed that this species is spreading to the west and…

  • Aspects of Waterfowl Monitoring

    For monitoring waterfowl within particular wetland areas identified on the attached map, twenty-four sites will be chosen. Sites accessibility and evenly distribution around the wetland, along with the opportunity to view waterfowl across a large area, have determined their selection. In addition, the choice of these sites is explained by the ability to sample potentially…

  • Diet Choice and the Functional Response of Beavers by Fryxell and Doucet

    Table of Contents Study Background Study Methods Study Results Study Problems and Recommendations Reference Appendix A  Article for Review Study Background The study conducted by Fryxell and Doucet (1993) included beavers and their diet preferences when adjusted to the environment. The researchers explored the relationship between beavers functional response and diet choices in order…

  • The Threat to Gharial Crocodiles in Protected Areas

    Gharials, also known as fish-eating crocodiles, are a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts (Gharial, 2017, para. 2). They belong to the Gavialidae family. The average lifespan of the crocodiles in the wild ranges from 40 to 60 years. They may reach up to 15.5 ft in length and weight over…

  • How Dogs Respond to Hugging?

    Table of Contents Newspaper Story Summary Journal Article Summary Compare and Contrast References Newspaper Story Summary A newspaper article debunks a myth that dogs like hugging. Referring to the latest research findings, it states that by animal psychologists findings, dogs might feel distressed, unhappy, and miserable when their owners embrace them to show their devotion…

  • Blue Macaws: How to Prevent Their Extinction?

    Unfortunately, today the peculiarities of the life of blue macaws are already from the category of history. There is not much information about the lifestyle of these birds since serious observations began only in the 70s of the last century, and the groups that were observed were few. Therefore, the data cannot be complete. It…

  • Hawksbill Turtle Scientific Description

    Hawksbill is a sea turtle scientifically known as Eretmochelys imbricate. Hawksbills are named after their narrow, pointed beak resembling that of a hawk, and they use it to find food from cracks and crevices (Miller & Meindl, 2019). They have a unique pattern of overlapping scales on their shells which forms a jagged appearance on…

  • Cause and Clinical Characteristics of Rib Fractures in Cats

    The essence of this study lies in the peculiarities of the occurrence of rib injuries in cats. Based on the data in this article, two main factors of rib fracture manifestation are demonstrated, which are associated with traumatic and non-traumatic causes. According to the study, the appearance of rib fractures in older cats is associated…

  • Nagels What Is It Like to Be a Bat?: The Concept of Conscious Experience

    Thomas Nagel uses the bat as an illustration of the ability to understand the mind and body operation. Thomas Nagel provides an argument that organisms of different species have a specific viewpoint (Nagel 445). It can get demonstrated by how the organism displays its true character during its time of action in the case of…

  • Horses as Pampered Prisoners in Hendersons Book

    Table of Contents Introduction Chapter Summary Useful Recommendations Potential Impact Conclusion References Introduction As they say, people are responsible for what they have tamed. It equally refers to all those animals that have been domesticated by humans over many years. As for horses, they play an essential role in modern society because they are used…