Habitat

at these big, beautiful, and mysterious animals through the wide glass windows; and during the course of being adolescence, I marveled at the fact that, still, living in the city, we had the opportunity to be exposed to an animal in its “natural” habitat. (sites.psu.edu) However, amidst the entire fun one has at a facility like the zoo, can zoos be telling people that it is acceptable to hold animals as toys, and keep them locked in shackles for their entire lives? Good morning fellow…

“Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!” This quote from The Wizard of Oz, by Frank L. Baum, is a common phase that comes to mind when people think of a zoo. While zoos are exciting for people from age 1 to 100, they aren't always exciting or healthy for the animals. Circuses are the same way exciting for visitors but hell holes for many animals. Animals in zoos and circuses deserve the same rights and protections as animals living in the wild. All animals, not just domestic animals, should be…

Environmental Effects on Pillbug Behavior Catherine Liapes October 14, 2015 AP Biology- Pd.9 Mr. Angus Introduction: Before conducting this lab, I researched information on pillbugs and learned that pill bugs are commonly found in damp environments such as piles of leaves, or under logs. Although they are crustaceous, they can still spend their entire lives on land. They are about ¾ inch in length with seven pairs of legs, and multiple antennae. Pillbugs are nocturnal and mainly…

The Pill Bug has many names like such as Woodlice , potato bugs , roly-poly and the Sow Bug . The Pill Bug's real scientific name is the Armadillidium Vulgare. The Aramadillidium Vulgare lives mainly in humid areas of the world underneath logs and stones ; the reason behind this is because they breathe through a gill like structure on the underside of their bodies . The Pill Bug is known to many countries around the world mainly but in Mediterranean areas . The Pill bug is in the class…

Texas, “800 species of fish, 425 species of butterflies, 634 species of birds, and over 4,600 species of native plants. With 12 distinct eco-regions covering approximately 268,500 square miles, Texas has an astounding array of climates, soils and habitats.” (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 2017) And then proceeds later in the document to establish the four goals that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employs to conserve the state: 1) Practice, Encourage And Enable Science-based…

plots of three eucalypt genotypes were evaluated for one year. The eucalypt leaves of the plantations were collected and examined. Damage by G. brimblecombei was lower on the hybrid genotypes and on the adaxial surface of the eucalypt leaves. The habitat type did not affect the damage caused by this pest. The densities of the eggs and nymphs of G. brimblecombei were negatively related to monthly rainfall. Nymph parasitism by P. bliteus was low (2.9%) independent of the genotype and did not vary…

Atlantic Green Sea Turtle. Although the act has been tested by non-conservation supporting lawmakers, the act still remains successful due to its recovery rate and habitat…

Argas persicus are vectors for Avian Spirochetosis as they carry the causative agent Borellia anserina. These soft ticks spend most of their time hidden in tight spaces (ex. crevices of buildings or caves) close to their hosts- various types of birds including turkey and chickens. Commercial hens are kept in suspended cages (Walker) they do not come in contact with substrate where soft ticks develop (the engorged female tick lays eggs on the ground, still commonly in cracks and crevices). Thus…

Pill bugs name is woodlouse. Climate change will have an effect on animals, plants, and humans. With climate change rising many animals are going to get extinct in the future. Pill bugs are small animals that can live under rocks, and when you catch one they always tend to rolled up into a small ball. Their body temperature has to match with the environment that they live on. Pill bugs always like to come out during the night because they preferred moist and dark places. Temperature is important…

Habitat for Humanity and Affordable Housing in America Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that provides affordable housing for the underprivileged around the world, and offers aid to the areas that have been affected by disaster. Habitat for Humanity offers the opportunity of affordable homeownership, to those who otherwise would most likely never own a home. Safe and livable housing is becoming less and less affordable in America as decent houses are often built in newer…