Predation

Cats can be potty-trained, and one of the good things about them is that they are very particular with their bathroom hygiene. If your cat keeps on ignoring its litter box, then it will do its thing somewhere else, your cat may have a problem. Joan Morris wrote in her article for The Mercury News you should take your cat to the veterinarian to rule out any health conditions that may cause the litter box behavior of your cat. “Cats can develop kidney and urinary tract infections that need to be…

Beginning about 40,000 BCE, ancient people used drawing on cave walls to express their thoughts. Piled up stones represented directions and boundaries. People used smoke signals by day and beacon fires by night in ancient China, Egypt, and Greece. Drums also were employed in many parts of the world to extend the range of the human voice for communication. Pigeon post was a major method in traditional China to communicate between distant points; people used the speed of flight and easily…

Identifying context Research question How has the introduction of Nile perch affected the native species in Lake Victoria, Kenya? Environmental Issue Alien species are species that are introduced to a new environment and the introduction is mainly with the aim of increasing biodiversity in that specific environment although it sometimes can be for decorative purposes, pest control among others (Society, 2017). Some are intentionally introduced while other come into the new environment by…

Predator and prey play an important role in our ecosystem. They each have roles that directly or indirectly affect one another. Species of the same kind which live and interact of the same region is called a population. For example, the wolf and moose each make up the population of their species. The environment in which includes all living and nonliving things interact is the ecosystem. On Isle Royale, scientist have studied the interaction between the wolves and moose and how they each…

The ordinary house cat is one of the most common pets in American households, besides dogs. Not only are cats fluffy and playful, they also provide people with companionship. According to the article Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows by Casey Smith, Smith provides evidence that cats have always been close companions to humans. By looking at various forms of DNA, researchers have discovered “… ancient Romanian cat remains… [including] Egyptian cat mummies, and modern African wildcat…

Have you ever wondered why cats and rats hate each other? I wondered that until i read the stories “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies” and “Cat and Rat: The legend of the Chinese Zodiac” This essay will show the similarities and differences of “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies” and “Cat and Rat: The legend of the Chinese Zodiac”. The plot of “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies” and “Cat and Rat: The legend of the Chinese Zodiac” are different and same in many ways.The way that “How Cats and Mice…

Hi everyone, my name’s Mufasa, and I would love to be the king of your pride lands. I like to spend my days interacting and playing with men, women, and children. I especially love when people pick me up and give me affection especially around my mane, and it won’t take very long before you’ll begin to hear my might little purr, and see just how much I truly appreciate it. When you pick me up to hold you I will rub and cuddle up against you just so I can be that much closer to you. If I’m not…

Onyx - The Tribe leader who must possess the power of prophecy. The Onyx cannot speak to clan cats, the Lapis must speak for him/her. Lapis - The speaker for the Onyx and Zircon. Must posses the empathy power. Zircon - Four of the most sk!lled cats in the tribe. They act as deputies over the tribe. Zircon cannot speak to clan cats directly. Quartz - A term for the warriors of the tribe. Agate - The healer of the Tribe, does not require any specific power. Uses minerals and spiritual healing…

Squirrels, likewise to humans and non-human animals, adjust their behaviors in accordance to seasonal changes. One key behavior that has been shown to vary by season is squirrel foraging behavior. It is important to understand this relationship in order to promote the well-being of squirrels by ensuring their ability to acquire energy-rich food year round. In a study conducted by researchers Everts, Strijkstra, Hut, Hoffmann, and Millesi (2004), it was shown that aboveground activity level…

While leopard skates are typically not aggressive, if provoked in their search for food on the floor the skate will use its barbed tail in defense. The skate will strike with its tail much like a scorpion will strike its prey. Although this unique shape of the skate may seem odd it is one of the many unique synapomorphies of the order Batoidea. This order contains 600 species and 26 families. Along with flattened bodies, protruding cartilage, and an absent anal fin are major synapomorphies…