Deep ecology

Logo The Cerebral Palsy Alliance logo represents an organization that provides support and a better quality of life for people with disabilities. The logo is formed by 11 irregular shapes and three words. When looking at the logo we can identify the shape of a palm print. The gestalt law of closure makes this possible as the viewer closes the gaps between the shapes and groups them accordingly to construct a “whole” which results in a familiar form. Proximity and similarity help identify the…

Native species are species that have evolved to in a particular region over a long period of time, and have adapted to live in that region’s climate and habitat. These species live in this region with all the other species to form an ecosystem. Non native species on the other hand, are species that are introduced to an area they're not used to by humans, either by accident, or intentionally (getthegreen). Invasive species are a type of non native species, that are very likely to cause harm to…

Escalante, Estefany September 29, 2015 Biology 101-18598 Krista Hahn Keystone Species Keystone species is a species that is very impactful within its ecosystem. A keystone species can be a plant or an animal that has a very specific job ecologically. If there were no keystone species, our world would be a completely different place, or maybe would not exist. All species depend on each other, but the benefits of keystone species are much greater than any other species. If a keystone species…

Transcendental philosophy has impacted our modern society because we can still see it in today’s world. We can see it in those well educated, liberal, and nature-centered individuals. Transcendentalists are just like environmentalists, who see the importance of nature and protecting her. The idea of determination, independence, and nonconformity can all still be seen greatly in the philosophies of today. Transcendentalists believed that nature is everything and anything, therefore the protection…

The field site that was observed was one of Cook County’s Forest Preserves called Glenview Woods located in Glenview, Illinois. The weather was sunny with a high of 84°F with clear skies, and low humidity. Glenview Woods is an open woodland area that has the north branch of the Chicago River running through it. The oak-hickory wood’s main plants are small-large trees, shrubs, grasses, sedges, and herbaceous flowers that cover the forest’s floor. It has areas that are paved for exercisers, dog…

Predator-prey size relationships focus on how both the predator and prey survive or die out due to the population size difference. There are two kinds of relationships. The first one being the stable predator-prey relationships. These are the ones where both the prey and predator numbers fluctuate in order to live in harmony. This fluctuation, the cycle of ups and downs between the two species, will continue without one going extinct. An unstable prey-predator relationship is one in which one…

The environment has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts right on the river with my father; a wetland biologist, my mother; a biologist and science teacher, and my brother; a computer guy. Since I was little, I was taught to respect nature, and to leave it the way it is. While some children picked a flower to bring home, I would leave it be for others to enjoy, and for nature to flourish. Similar to beliefs and life lessons, it all depends upon how you…

It's time to put the bay back in Bayview! With the rapid decline of many of indigenous animals in our small town the economy and environment are getting increasingly worse. You may ask, “What should we do to fix this serious predicament?” and you wouldn't believe how simple the solution is! The simple and most easy way to fix it is to just let all the animals thrive and not fish! IN my next paragraphs I will give you all the reasons you should choose the best and most feasible solution The…

The Vigilant Life of Eastern Chipmunks Despite common belief, being tiny and cute is not always an advantage. For most species, such as chipmunks, this means they are considered prey for various predators. As a consequence, chipmunks spend the majority of their lifetime attempting to avoid predators by being observant of their surroundings. A paper recently published in Behaviour by Jeanne Clermont and her colleagues analyzes how eastern chipmunks adjust their vigilance levels according to the…

Introduction I am a social worker working for a non-government organisation and I am working in a rural town with a population of around 10,000-14,000. This rural town is five hours away from the closest city. For the purpose of this assignment we are going to go by this rural town as Kimba. In recent years the mental health status among families, individuals and communities in…