Kermode bears, a certain type of black bear, are white because they have a special a recessive gene called MCR11. MCR1 is a recessive gene that causes the pigmation in the bears skin to turn white. Even though they are white they are not albino (Kermode.) MCR1 is caused by ultraviolet light (No, Name.) Even though the bears are white it doesn’t mean the parents have to be (Bec.) They just have to pick up the gene. Kermode bears are most commonly found on Princess Royal Island in south east Alaska. 1/3 of the bears there are white…
10. Reindeer. Wild ancestor: the reindeer of northern Eurasia. Still largely confined as a domestic animal to that area, though now some are also used in Alaska.…
Narwhals are protected, mostly by two very important laws. One is that narwhals are illegal to hunt unless they’re part of the Inuit tribe because narwhal is a part of the nutrients in their diet. The second law is that the tribe is limited to killing five narwhals per year. These laws help to dramatically lessen the amount of narwhals that are killed per year, but sometimes these laws are poorly reinforced. These rules are by the Narwhal Protection Regulations,which are part of the Canadian Fisheries Act. Some other parts of this are mothers and calves are at all times protected, no exceptions, full use made of narwhal carcasses, and the complete documentation and labeling of every tusk that comes into their possession.…
The Canadian lynx evolved an adaptation perfectly suited for snowy environments. Their huge paws act as snowshoes, so they bound through deep snow with ease as these gorgeous wild cats hunt down their prey. The huge paws on Canadian lynxes also make for great playtime in a winter wonderland. You’ll see what we mean after you view this stunning photos of one of North America’s most unique cats. Prepare to be…
cave!" It was excavated originally in the 1930s by Harrington and then excavated twice more before being returned to for the final time in 1978 by David Hurst Thomas for a more in depth excavation.The site dates back to the early Desert Archaic Culture from c. 4000 to 2000 years ago.Thousands of Archaic artifacts have been found here, and the site provides important, if unusual clues about Desert Archaic lifeways.Hidden Cave was not lived in, but used as storage site for goods and tools for…
In your view, how have narrative techniques been used to reveal memorable ideas in Michael Ondaatje’s novel In The Skin of a Lion?…
The mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park are in serious danger. There around 800 gorillas living in the world and the majority of the gorillas live in the park of Virunga. There are four mountain gorillas located in a gorilla orphanage in Virunga. These mountain gorilla species located here are the only remaining gorillas in the world. The mountain gorillas are in danger because poachers are trying to steal the remaining gorillas and sell them. They would try to kill the parents and take the babies. In July of 2006, there was a big massacre of the mountain gorillas. The poachers waited until dark to sneak into the forest and find the well-known Rugendo family of twelve. The villagers outside of the forest heard gunshots only to find the female leader of the family murdered along with her infants. A total of nine gorillas were killed. Two months earlier, two females and an infant were attacked. One of the female gorilla and the infant were injured, and the other…
In Secondhand Lions, I felt that there were many important life lessons. From the start of the movie I thought that there might not be any connection between the uncles and Walter. Throughout the movie I realized that I was very wrong and that this new family had a lot to learn from each other. By the end of the story I could truly see that the everything that happened between the characters would always be with them the rest of their life. Both Walter and his uncles learned a great deal about life which all of them needed to know.…
Walter Cronkite, Anderson Cooper, and George Plimpton; three reporters who not only reported a story, but decided to live their story. In mid February 1968, Walter Cronkite embedded himself in Vietnam during the Vietnam War to cover the Tet Offensive. In 2012, Anderson Cooper embedded himself in Syria during the, still ongoing, Syrian Civil War to cover the atrocities of President Assad’s regime against his own people. In 1963, George Plimpton embedded himself with the National Football League’s Detroit Lions to cover the life of a professional quarterback. Plimpton’s adventure may be less dangerous, but he’s still a journalist with an interesting story to tell. All journalists will run into strange and interesting stories in their career, however, journalists must be ready for any possibility. Like Dan Rather once said "When the going gets weird, anchor men punt." In Plimpton’s case, this was almost a literal possibility. Throughout “Paper Lion”, Plimpton makes it clear that despite personal risks and lengthy processes, he is dedicated to getting the real story, or in this case, the true athlete’s experience. Paper Lion is based off Plimpton’s experiences with the Detroit Lions as a third string quarterback during training camp. Even in the opening, George is confused for an Episcopalian minister when he arrives at the training camp. George doesn’t quite fit the image of an NFL quarterback. This is based solely on George’s muscular build, not his…
Native to the Western Pacific Ocean, lionfish have spread along the southeast coast of the US, the Caribbean, and in parts of the Gulf of Mexico.…
The Red Wolves of North Carolina are the last of their species. There are approximately forty Red Wolves left and they’re all live in the Albermarle Penninsula in North Carolina. Red wolves are on average, five feet long from nose to tail. They’re larger than the coyotes, only averaging three feet from nose to tail. The red wolves, coyotes, and eastern wolf are all from the original “Ancient Wolf”. Since the beginning of wolves, they have been cross breeding to create hybrids. Over time, the ancient wolf evolved into three separate species of wolves. The coyotes have taken over in population and management for controlling the offspring has been bad for years now. In 2012 is when management switched in the Fish and Wildlife organization and…
African lions play a big role in the ecosystem. They are at the top of the food chain and are responsible for 85% of predation in their habitat. They prey on herbivores such as buffalo, antelope and zebras. The African lion’s biome is in the tropical grassland and their habitat is the grassy plains of the African savanna. Without the lion, the ecosystem would be unbalanced and unstable.…
A leopard gecko is a small great animal who lives in a desert area. Many of the leopard geckos have tails, which is what helps them catch food for energy. As many reptiles the leopard gecko's can last many days without eating and their tail is a great way for them to store fats and food for them to stay moving. Their tails also help them to protect themselves from predators as they divide their tail in sections and if a predator grabs the gecko by its tail they can easily let go of that section of their tail and escape. Soon after their escape their tail will disintegrate. Leopard gecko's also camouflauge to their environment as they have yellowish skin with dots which help them camouflauge themselves in their desert environment. This adaptation…
In the first chapter of Grendel, I believe that Grendel is more animal than human. In Grendel he is portrayed as a sensitive, intelligent, and immature creature.Grendel is more animal than human because he does act like an animal. For instance, When Grendel states “I cry and , and hug myself, and laugh, letting out all the salt tears…”(Gardner 6). Even animals have feelings. I feel Grendel is not welcomed within society. He feels as though he has worthless. As an example, “Pointless, ridiculous monster crouched in the shadows...”(Gardner 6). He hides in the shadows as he looks for his prey not being welcomed by anyone else. Grendel feasts upon other animals and humans. He eats more cattle than anything. For example, “Cows have more meat and,…
Did you know that almost eighty percent of the fish living on a reef could be killed by a single fish that is only about the size of a human hand? This fish happens to be called the lionfish and is mostly known for its beautiful features and deadly poison. Lionfish are indigenous to the Pacific Ocean; however, they have recently invaded the Atlantic Ocean and are growing in population at an uncontrollable rate. Marine biologists and even everyday snorkelers fear the dangers of these fish and have even started taking the matters of getting rid of them into their own hands. On the other hand doctors, chefs, and even snorkelers consider lionfish to be very useful and entertaining. According to marine biologists, the…