The definition of habitat is the national home or environment for any plant or animal. The definition of adaptation is a function with a role that benefits the organism and is evolved by means of natural selection.
The first habitat that was visited was the fragile rain forest. At the zoo the habitat in the exhibit was wet and there was a river, bamboo, rocks and lots of trees and vines. In the actual rain forest on earth, the rain forest habitat contains a wide variety of plants and animals. Most of the plants are usually evergreen and tall, blocking the light out from the forest floor. There is a large amount of rainfall, and conditions are always moist. Some of the most common plants in the rainforest are The Bengal Bamboo, the Coconut Tree, The Kapok tree, and the Tualang. Some of the animals found here are Black Breasted Turtle, the Bamboo Rattle Snake, and the Timor Python.
The first animal I observed was the Binturong or Bear Cat (anctictus binturong). Some adaptations are that it has a tail, which is muscular and should be used to grasp and hold objects. They also secrete smells from under their tails that marks their territory from other animals. Although the bearcat is classified as carnivorous, it eats large amounts of fruits and plants. They may also eat fish, small animals, and lizards.
The second animal I observed was the Burmese python (python molurus bivittatus). Some adaptions this animal has are that its body is incredibly muscular, and because it doesn’t have any teeth, it constricts its prey with its body. A regular python only has one lung, but this one has two, making it easier to breathe while constricting. It eats mammals, birds and reptiles.
The next animal we observed was the giant mil...
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... of plants and animals. There is a large amount of rainfall, and conditions are always moist. The second habitat in the zoo that was visited was The Swamp. At the zoo, the habitat was wet, and had a marshy, watery, muddy setting. The environment of the swamps is usually humid, and temperatures may vary. Some of the vegetation there includes lots of trees and grasses, including cypress trees. The third habitat that we visited was the Tropic World, South America. At the zoo, a waterfall is right in the entrance, you are high up on rocks and there are very tall trees. Temperatures are hot here and average between 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit and these areas are warm all year long. The next habitat that was visited is Australia. At the zoo, the habitat was slightly grassy but mostly flat. . It experiences temperate weather with rainfall less than 600 millimeters.
Considering the many challenges animals face in the wild, it is understandable that people may be eager to support zoos and may feel that they are protective facilities necessary for animal life. In the article “ Zoos Are Not Prisons. They Improve the Lives of Animals”, Author Robin Ganzert argues that Zoos are ethical institutions that enrich the lives of animals and ultimately protect them. Statistics have shown that animals held in captivity have limited utilitarian function resulting in cramped quarters, poor diets, depression, and early death for the animals thus, proving that Zoos are not ethical institutions that support and better the lives of animals as author Robin Ganzert stated (Cokal 491). Ganzert exposes the false premise in stating
alligators and other edible animals. They would also split up into smaller bands to gather plants
...s rats, dwarfed elephants known as Stegodon, and Komodo dragons that exhibit evidence of food preparation and cooking.
The Dwarf Seahorse mostly eats non insect arthropods and is always a carnivore. To catch food they hook onto seagrass and are well camouflaged and catch drifting tiny animals like brine shrimp, copepods, and freshly hatched shrimp larvae. They prey is sucked near through the snout. Food progress in the seahorse is very fast causing it to absorb little nutrients. Because of this the sea horse can consume up to 3,000 brine shrimp a day (Animal Diversity Web).
fish. They also used an interesting method of poisoning an area of water to kill
Rainforest can be very moist, hot, and humid due to all of the rainfall. The average rainfall is
The simplest definition of adaptation sees it as the process by which an organism that adjusts to the environment, both in physical and mental conditions. It is a dynamic process of mutual influence in the ultimate goal of maintaining life in changing circumstances. However, adaptation does not refer only to organisms, but also to the organization to which we can apply the rules of living systems because they are not just material goods but rather the people.
The seal and the caribou were extremely important and were hunted for their meat and skin. When catching a seal, they had to wait next to a breathing hole and wait for a seal to come up. Then they would quickly harpoon them. The walrus and narwhal were hunted for ivory and meat to feed the dogs. They also hunted for the beluga whale, Arctic hare, musk oxen, and the polar bear. When they hunted polar bears, but if you do this, you need to be careful because the polar bears are not afraid and can sometimes the hunter can become the hunted. Hunting polar bear must be extremely risky, and waiting outside with no shelter for a seal to appear must be very tiring. They ate every part of the animal, (meat, blubber, internal organs
This paper reviews and analyzes three main issues with the first one being leadership. Other sub-issues involve lack of vision, coercive leadership style, using taxpayer’s money for personal benefit and irresponsible top management. The organizational structure, mixed communication, and no clear indication to who to report to is the second. The third being communication, this paper tackles lack of the ability to speak about the actual problems in fear of being ostracized; if you’re not with us; you’re against us. We suggest a solution based on our SWOT analysis, star bursting, brainstorm, mind map, and rational decision making tool. With the use of these five tools we hope to help solve the problem at hand by making the city zoo a more engaging and dynamic experience for both employees and the public.
I am going to talk about black bears diet. Black bears are omnivores so they eat meat and plants.Black bears will eat young moose and deer. They will also salmon. Since they are omnivores they will eat fruits, nuts, and insects. Some of the plants they eat are grass and roots.
environments. Evolution is the idea that while organisms exhibit certain traits, they are not fixed and are able to be altered through progressive adaptation. Adaptation occurs through the passing of traits from an organism pa...
The rain forests are incredible places. They only cover 6 % of the world’s surface however they have more than ½ the world’s plant and animals species. A rain forest can be described as tall and thick jungles. There is a reason behind the forest being called a “Rain forest” and it is because the high rainfall it gets per year. On average, 50 to 260 inches of rain falls yearly. The temperature in a rain forest rarely gets higher than 34 ºC or drops below 20 ºC. The average humidity in a rainforest is between 77 to 88%. Rainfall is often more than 100 inches a year.
In Merriam-Webster Dictionary, adaptation is defined as a “modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment.” Also, natuaral selection is defined, “a natural process that results in the survival and reproductive success of individuals or groups best adjusted to their environment and that leads to the perpetuation of genetic qualities best suited to that particular environment.”
The Zoo and Its Benefits Zoos bring humankind closer to wildlife. Though, sometimes that means taking the animal out of its natural habitat. Some animals have lost most of their habitat and are on the verge of extinction. In this way, the zoo helps the animals rather than using them as a form of human entertainment. Zoos also allow humans to study different kinds of animals more closely.
People all around the world love visiting the zoo - especially the kids! To be able to see their favorite animals playing around or just admiring the beauty of these creatures makes their eyes sparkle. Although seeing the animals is truly amazing, a question that is frequently asked is: “How do they manage in captivity? Are they happy living in here?” Merely looking at the animals may not reveal much about how they feel or manage in captivity, unless someone could speak to the animals but that’s not likely. Therefore, this topic requires some research. So let’s grab some thinking helmets. First, we will explore the history of zoological gardens or zoos in general.