Snakes and cows have 25% of the same DNA. On the same note we have 80% of the same DNA as cows. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. I am credible to talk about the subject because I have found this subject interesting for many years. The 4 things about herpetology you should know are the species, venom, the danger and the people. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. It comes from the Greek word 'herpein', meaning to creep. It is a sub- field of biology. The species. There are 4,250 species of amphibians, and 7,000 species of reptiles. Different types of Amphibians include caecilians, salamanders,newts, frogs, and toads. Different types of Reptiles include turtles,tortoises, lizards, snakes amphisbaenian, tuatara, crocodiles and …show more content…
Steve Irwin, known as the " crocodile hunter", he caught his first crocodile at the age of 9. His birthday was February 22, 1962 and his unfortunate death by stingray September 4th, 2006. He had 3 tv shows and even his own movie, which is one of my favorites. 8 people have heard of Jeff Corwin. He has had over 4 tv shows, and has said that his favorite animal is the King Cobra. Zoltan Takacs. Biomedical Indiana Jones, that what the 'Observer' calls him. He is from Hungary, and besides being a herpetologist he is also a toxicologist, which means means that he study's the venom from the snakes. He has been seven times, but he is allergic to the snake venom and the anti venin. He was a assistant professor at University of Chicago for a period of time. In 2010, he was named Nat. Geo. emerging explorer. Zero, have heard of Jenny Daltry, I personally have never heard of her until recently. She has a big project protecting Siamese crocodiles. Brady Barr, first to capture and study all 23 species of crocodile. He is host of Dangerous Encounter with Brady Barr. Austin Stevens is from South Africa and he also had a tv show Austin Stevens: Most
Poison arrow frogs are one of the most interesting animals of the Amazon rainforest. Poison Arrow Frogs are very colorful. The Poison arrow frogs skin holds all of the poison. Female Poison arrow frogs lay eggs in the water which then turn into tadpoles, when nursing the tadpoles stay on the females back. They’re colorful and vibrant body warn predators to not go near them. Most Poison arrow frogs are a bright colored. The Poison arrow frogs scientific name is Dendrobatidae. Poison arrow frogs are not poisonous in captivity. They gain their poison from bugs and arthropods that they eat. Poison arrow frogs gained their name from indian tribes putting the Poison arrow frogs poison on darts and arrows. Poison arrow frogs are small and about a centimetre tall and wide. The most poisonous part of a poison arrow frog is the Poison arrow frogs skin that can kill a 180 pound 6 ft man but usually it isn’t bad. All Poison frogs are poisonous but only 3 are deadly. The most poisonous and deadly Poison arrow frog is the famous Golden arrow frog. Its poison, Batrachotoxin can kill small animals and humans. As you can see Poison arrow frogs are unique and colorful frogs.
Pianka, E. and Parker, W. 1975. Ecology of horned lizards: A review with special reference to Phrynosoma platyrhinos. Copeia 1975: 141-162.
Cane toads originated from South America, were introduced to Australia in the early 20th century and have been in Australia for nearly 70 years. Cane toads were relocated by the Europeans to control destructive beetles that destroyed sugarcane in Cairns approximately 2900 young toads were released in Australia, after a while the group of Europeans discovered cane toads were unsuccessful at removing the cane bugs. Cane toads spread throughout Queensland, Cane toads have spread south and west and now cane toads can be found in Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales. Cane toads became were well known as an invasive species or pest. Cane toads eat bugs, ants, generally anything that could fit inside its mouth, most cane toads grow to 10-15cm long and females have been grown to 23cm colour ranges from grey to olive brown. They breed in slow moving water, females lay about 8- 35000 eggs a
ohn Steinbeck's “Cannery Row” offers many interpretations, especially when viewed through the lens of the Holy Bible. From the Christ like figure of Doc to his apostles, Mack and the boys, Cannery Row is ripe with religious tropes. However, Doc is also considered to be quick to anger at times, and carries with him many themes found throughout the Old Testament texts and some legends that are even more aged. However, if we consider Doc to be the messianic figure he is then it wasn't the party that Doc had a problem with, nor that it was held without his knowing on his property. The issue arises with the process by which Mack and the boys use to fund the party. The green frogs harvested ultimately causes Mack and the boys to succumb to greed in an effort to praise Doc. The collection of frogs used as a currency is what sends Doc into a rage.
Roger Arliner young had many things into helping society. Being a zoologist, other scientists conducted a lot of research on another scientist to learn about certain species of animals. She also became an instructor at Howard helping other people about zoology. Later in her career, Dr.Young taught at North Carolina Central
Biodiversity is the variation and amount of species across the globe, or within in a specific geographical habitat. There are three different areas of study within biodiversity; ecological diversity, species diversity and, genetic diversity. Science Book Species diversity is the variety of different organisms and relationships within a specific species, this essay will discuss the declining of species diversity among sea turtles and the implications it has on the worldwide seas. I have chosen to research about the topic because, sea turtles are believed to have been alive during the Jurassic period. However, now all seven sea turtle species are critically endangered or vulnerable, due to human activities such as; commercial fishing, bycatch and, climate change. (WWF, OCEANA, ACTIONBIOSCI)
Turtles are reptiles that are very different from others because of its uniqueness that can be practically useless as a guide to distinguish between potential ancestors, and the origin of the turtle remains one of the unanswered questions of evolutionary biology. There were possibilities that the options for the turtles were almost the entire range of turtle reptile, living and extinct.
...4). Irwin was a well loved as the famous Crocodile Hunter, but as the empowering man that represented a huge role in wildlife conservation around the world as well.
There are nearly one million species of insects known. Insects are defined by having six legs and a body divided into three segments: head, thorax, and abdomen. Chitin is an organic material that makes up an insects exoskeleton. There are three life cycles of insects, ametabolous or incomplete and paurometabolous or gradual, and homotabolous or complete metamorphosis. These life cycles are important in the aging of insects for aiding in legal investigations, (Houck and Siegel. Entomology).
Reptiles, one the most widely spread animal group throughout the world. They can live almost everywhere because they adapt so well. Reptiles also come in a lot of shapes, sizes and colors. So let's explore the wonder of these scaly creatures.
The Eastern Indigo Snakes’ population has been slowly declining. They have been endangered since 1971. By the time an Eastern Indigo Snake is three to five years old, they are matu...
Forensics Anthropology is the study that goes beyond the human skeleton. A forensics anthropologist can find out. How a person lived, the food that person ate, and the overall make-up of a human. The use of forensics has grown in recent years, it is used to solve crimes and locate missing persons. Snow, (1982) Forensics anthropology is not a new science. The first case forensics anthropology was used on was the Jezebel case, dating back to the nineteenth century. This case involved a person, who was thrown from a window. Snow, (1982) The remains found in this case were the skull, feet, and the palm of the victim’s hands.
When the average person thinks about zoology, they usually think about a zoo and or animals. As said in General Zoology, many questions come with this topic. “What is life? In what ways are the various kinds of animals alike or unlike in structure, internal processes, and modes of life? How do animals carry on their activities? How are the many kinds related to one another? In what ways does man resemble and differ from other living things? The answers to many of these questions are provided by the science of zoology.” (General Zoology, page 3). While zoology does involve animals, the general study of zoology is far more complicated then one would imagine. Zoology is a branch of biology that studies the classification, origins, habitats and behaviors of organisms. Someone who studies zoology is a zoologist, and has the tasks of learning about new species and their habitats. It is a job that if mastered, can be one of the most fulfilling and knowledgeable careers someone can obtain.
Forensic entomology is the study of insects and arthropods and their relation to a criminal investigation. Forensic entomology can determine the postmortem interval (PMI) or how long since the descendants’ death, whether the body has been moved since expiring, and what injuries may have been sustained (Ryan, 2011). When decomposition begins, insects establish a colony to lay eggs on the remains; these eggs will hatch into larvae that will eat the human organs and tissues. Forensic entomologists can determine the specific insects present in the body and estimate how long a body has been left exposed by examining the stage of development of the fly larvae; however, these findings are not always plausible. The fly larvae look and act different at each stage of development. The time required for stage development is not only affected by environmental influences such as geographical location, climate, and weather conditions, but also by type of insect. The forensic entomologist must consider these conditions when estimating the postmortem interval. Knowledge of insects, their life cycles, and their habits make entomological evidence a priceless tool for an investigation. Forensic entomology has proved its significance in a number of cases; though circumstances such as weather, temperature, and time of year clearly affect the development of insect infestation, and the expert must keep these in the forefront of his/her mind (Innes, 2000).
I have grown up to be passionate about zoology, my past experiences make up most of the creative risks in my life. I was always in the deep woods, rapid rivers, and clear lakes looking for whatever I could find, making and adding memories to my life. When I was younger, exploring ponds and streams were the closest places I could go to alone. I would look for tiny creatures like and instantly know what species it was when I spotted. Which made me want to learn more about the habitat I was observing. One of my most recent memorable encounters I had was catching a wild two foot long copperhead at Devil’s Den with nothing but a stick and my hands. The tension I felt holding the venomous snake made it one of most thrilling incidents I have ever