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Predation is defined as the interspecific interaction in which one species called the predator, eats the other species known as the prey (Reece et al., 2013). Due to these two species interacting with one another, adaptations arise over time in each which help them carry out their niche most efficiently. This paper looks at Mellivora capensis, or honey badger as it is commonly called. It is a predator specie belonging to the family of mustelid, which reside mainly on the continent of Africa…

Tapirs are interesting creatures that are bizarre looking, while they play a major role within their habitats such as, seed dispersal and nutrient recycling. Although, Tapirs have also become endangered as well as in need of conservation. In spite of this, many don’t know what a Tapir is, what is threatening them, or their role within the habitats. Tapir has the build of a pig combined with the snout that is similar like an elephant, also has striped or spotted coats that camouflage them…

The animal I chose for my freshman pre-ap biology final is important for many reasons. It has a hand in shaping food chains around the world as well as controlling rabbit populations and aiding farmers. Foxes are opportunistic feeders. They eat many things, thus controlling the population of both plants and animals. Like any animal, they support the food chain. Most foxes are either omnivores or carnivores, which makes them extremely important to the food web. Regardless of whether or…

Eastern Gorillas are, according to the IUCN Red List, labeled critically endangered. Why did I choose the Eastern Gorilla? What are their major threats? What are people doing to help the gorillas? How can we help, and what are my ideas? I want to help the Eastern Gorillas, and stop their major threats, show what others are doing, and tell how we can help and my idea. Why did I choose the Eastern Gorilla? I chose this animal because I personally love gorillas. There are six great ape…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protects animals, plants, land, and waters by managing more than 500 National Wildlife Refuges or 150 million-acres. The organization’s mission is to “work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people”(Fish and Wildlife Service). While the organization is centered around helping conserve the American land, in my research for my proposal to better protect the lsla…

Description: The red wolf has been listed as critically endangered since 1996 and is protected by United States law. It is a typical canine who eats river rats, rabbits and rodents. Their size is somewhere between that of a gray wolf and a coyote. Adults measure between 136 – 160 cm in length and weighs between 23 – 39kg. It has also been compared to the greyhound for its long and slender limbs. It is a reddish, tawny colour with big ears and small skull. Studies in 2016 concluded that the red…

The Eurasian Lynx is one of four species of lynx. The scientific classification is the L. Lynx. Its natural habitats are the forests, tundra, and Mountains. They range in Scandinavia, Northern Europe, and Asia. they weigh up to about 84 pounds, but the average weight of a male is 48 lbs. The average weight of a female is 40 lbs. They rank the largest out of the whole species. Eurasian Lynx are nocturnal meaning, they sleep all day and go hunting during the night. Their diet contains of rabbits,…

The Snow Leopard Central Asia’s high mountains contain and is home to one of the most majestic carnivores known to man. The beautiful snow leopard can easily be recognized by its long tail, large black spots and almost white coat. Declining due to loss of habitat and climate change, there are as few of 4000 snow leopards in the wild. The earth has six major biomes. Tropical, grassland, desert, temperate, taiga and tundra. The snow leopard lives within the tundra biome. The snow leopard…

Why do people want to get rid of wolf hunting? This is a question many people sometimes forget about. Many people shoot guns for the sport. Others hunt for the meat from the animal that they claim. Some even hunt for the prize animal, like a wolf. Because wolf hunting is limited and population is up, more people should take advantage in of hunting wolves for many reasons such as population control, food, trophies, once in a life time opportunity and experience. The first reason people should…

You might think that there is an actual colour difference between the Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis) and the White Rhino (Ceratoherium simum) but there is not. They are very close in color. The differences between the two Rhino’ are the shape of their mouth and their body. The Black Rhino is the smaller of the two Rhino’s. They can weigh around 1500kg and can grow up to 1.6m at the shoulder. The Rhinos’ mouth is small and hooked-shaped upper lip for eating small trees and shrubs. Their…