Carnivore

Thesis: Whales are ecosystem engineers that maintain the health and solidity of the ocean. I admit, when you first hear me ramble about poop it may be hard to see the relevance in your life…But hopefully by the end you’ll become as obsessed as I am. Whaling is the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil (also called train oil), meat, or whalebone for over a thousand years. Meat and oil from these whales is sold in Japanese, Norwegian, and Icelandic food markets or given…

and 2.6 meters) long. Males can weigh anything between about 190 and 260 kilograms (or about 420 and 570 pounds), while females average about 158 kilograms or 350 pounds.”- Meyer, Amelia 2013. Their diet is the same as the other tigers, they are carnivores. They rarely, to never choose vegetation as part of their diet. If they don’t have a choice, then they will eat berries, grasses, or some different fruit that they can find. The favored prey of tigers is various species of deer and the…

Jason Ramdat, Lab Essay #2, Lab Code 1B, 12/8/14 Vertebrates’ forelimbs are anterior appendages of animals that are in the subphylum vertebrata. There are several bones that makes up a forelimb includes the radius, ulna, humerus, carpal, metacarpals, and phalanges. The humerus is a single heavy bone which articulates with the body and forms the foundation of the limb; the radius and ulna are lighter and provides support in addition to a greater range of movement (AMNH Plaque). The carpals,…

The floor hold mostly insects and large mammals. Large mammals are what rainforests are famous for. Jaguars, bengal tigers, and even gorillas live in tropical rainforests. Jaguars and tigers hunt for their food and are carnivores while gorillas eat only plants. Gorillas are a very complex species. They live in large groups, have a sort of society within their groups, and are extremely smart. In temperate forests deer, bears and coyotes live on the floor. The deer aren’t…

Stingrays: The Ocean Stingers Stingrays, specifically southern stingrays, are scientifically called dasyatis Americana. They are a member of the genus Dasyatis, and the family Dasyatidae. They are a member of the family Dasyatidae because they are stingrays with a certain type of tail. Southern stingrays are members of the genus Dasyatis. To know what this genus means, you have to break it up. “Dasys” means rough or dense, and “batus” means shark. The southern stingray looks scary, but is…

legislations should be followed when keeping exotic animals in captivity to ensure they are getting the correct care they need in order to survive. The law states that everyone who owns an animal should take these legislations seriously. These legislations should be followed in order to protect the animals from abuse. Animal Welfare Act 2006: The animal welfare act states that owners of the animals must take responsibility for their animals and must give the correct care for their animals. Most…

Some male cubs that are born together will stay together throughout their lives. Though, most male coalitions are not related by blood. Especially since males can come together with other independent males during their lone years. Nearly 2/3 of all male lion pairs and almost half of all trios contain unrelated partners. Large male coalitions (groups) can always out compete small male groups for the domination of a pride of females. Coalitions may contain as many as nine males, and within the…

Using Captive Breeding for Conservation of Exotic Animals: Are there Ethical Concerns? Imagine a hypothetical observance of an enclosed lion exhibit, proudly displayed in a local zoo. Stationed at the apex of a nearby hill is Tamarin, a spectacular example of an immaculate exotic animal, practicing his patience while playing with his cubs. Curiosity stimulates a concern for this animal. Does he enjoy inhabiting this place? How does he compare to his wildlife counterpart? Is it just and ethical…

protect tigers. Is this the responsibility of us to concern about the survival of them? Different perspective comes from different people, as for the negative point of view, poaching tigers could brought an ecological imbalance between herbivores and carnivores. “Web of Life”, tigers are playing the role as the apex predator of the ecosystem. Just think that if the numbers of tigers are drastically decreasing, it could lead to over abundance of herbivores. Since herbivores consume plants and…

A humanoid ventures in the heart of a submerged metropolis that was once the center of all activity. No longer visible were countless of shoppers that crowded the numerous shopping complexes and structures. The remaining structures had become sanctuaries for the lower level marine life forms that inhabit the area. The city blocks are filled with countless vehicles converted into artificial reefs. The lost civilization was no match for the super-quakes that engulfed it. The aqua city was…