Category: Zoology

Introduction The Pan group of non human primates resembles the human beings the most. They are the chimpanzees of the Pan Troglodytes and the bonobo ape of the Pan Paniscus. Their sociosexual behaviors resemble hominoids. Their lives in the wild gave them special characteristics which were modified when they moved into captivity (Hohmann, 2003, p…

Table of Contents Introduction Promiscuity drives sexual selection in a socially monogamous bird Work cited Footnotes Introduction An animal of a particular species may defend a territory from animals of other species or its own species. Mostly the territories are held by either individuals, a group or mated pair. Food is the overall key determinant…

The Chihuahua is the worlds smallest dog, with a height ranging from six to 10 inches and a weight that is less than 2.7 kilograms. The dog is regarded as harmless and docile companion dog for high society women and celebrities, who carry it around everywhere and pamper it (AKC, 2009). The Pit bull on…

Sharks have always been the misunderstood monsters of the sea. Up till very recently, very little was known about these aquatic animals aside from the perception that they are man-eaters. Such images were helped along by movies such as the Jaws series. We also have the misconception that they are the relics of the sea…

Primates are the group of mammals. This group consists of such animals as monkeys, lemurs, and apes. Humans are primates too. What is more, humans are the most recent category of primates. Although humans live all across the globe except Antarctica, the majority of primates inhabit tropical and subtropical areas. Primates come in different sizes,…

Table of Contents Economic Pressures Endangered Species List Observing Elephants The Impressions The Impact of Technology on Conservation Reference Over the past 50 years, the functions of zoos have changed significantly. Initially, they were intended to maintain wild animals in the areas where they had not spread and demonstrate them to the urban population and…

Table of Contents Introduction Nutrition for Gorillas Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The National Zoo is situated along Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. The National Zoo takes care of about four hundred species of animals. Additionally, it offers research and recreation services. Most of the animals in the park are in danger of extinction. I visited…

Table of Contents Introduction Description Life Cycle Reproduction Structure and Function Energy Ecology Habitat Interesting Facts Conclusion References Introduction The American Robin is also known as Turdus migratorius is a medium-sized migratory songbird that belongs to the thrush genus. Its geographic spans the entire North American continent, but it commonly seen in northern Nearctic regions,…

Ruschas rat (Abrawayaomys ruschii) and giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) were selected for the analysis of mammals. First of all, it should be stated that the similar features of all the mammals are shared among all the species, and the two selected are not an exception. The common features, which Ruschas rat and giant panda share…

Is wolves coming back to Colorado beneficial for citizens? is the main research question for this project that has to be thoroughly discussed and analyzed. The history of gray wolves in this state can be traced back to the middle of the 19th century. A wolf was recognized as a symbol of the West to…