Zoos A zoo is a facility in which animals are kept in confined spaces or enclosures‚ displayed to the public and can be bred. Other names for a zoo are zoological park‚ zoological garden and a menagerie. Zoos around the world cause concern for animal rights‚ which is a problem because zoos normally keep wild animals rather than domestic ones. It is believed that zoo’s began around 3500BC‚ which is when the oldest zoological park is recorded. The oldest known zoological collection was revealed
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The natural habitat of the lionfish is in and around the Pacific and Indian oceans. They live mostly in reefs for protection and a source of food. Lionfish have been found in depths of up to about ninety meters. Many also spend their lives as aquarium fish due to their exotic appearance. Lionfish are generally active at night‚ but they spend most of their day hiding in areas such as ledges or crevasses in rock or coral. When hunting‚ they stalk their prey and cover it with their fins in an attempt
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Methods: PAST TENSE In performing our experiment‚ we will be studying the interactions of Guppies (Poceilia reticulata) over the at different temperature environments. The control materials required for these tests consisted of a 5.5 gallon aquarium‚ a guppy population of 2 female and male guppies‚ 2 separate tanks‚ and a set temperature of tank 1 at 20 degrees Celsius‚ and tank 2 at 24 degrees Celsius in order to obtain the optimal mating
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Many Orcas are captured in their natural habitat and then transported to an aquarium. Others are born‚ raised‚ and die in the aquarium. In their natural habitat Orcas live for 30 to 50 years‚ but in captivity their average life expectancy is 9 years. In captivity they face many problems such as: health problems‚ deaths‚ separation from they’re family‚ and many others. Orca whales in aquatic parks‚ being held in captivity for human entertainment is a huge problem. The capturing
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Executive Summary Taronga Zoo – officially opened on the 7th of October 1916 – has been able to withstand the test of time‚ and today – some ninety years after being established – remains a prime tourist attraction in the heart of Sydney. By remaining open daily from 9am to 5pm (365 days a year‚ even Christmas Day!) the zoo is able to ensure that all zoo goers (including tourists and families) have plenty of time to explore the zoo‚ to take in the amazing scenery and views and even attend
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all the features of the mall. The selection of the anchor stores and specialty stores appeals to different economic levels. In addition to the retail selection‚ there are activities for the entire family that include movies‚ a theme park and an aquarium. Paragraph 2 Since the opeing of the Mall of America in 1992‚ consumers have seen large discount retailers that have been able to provide name brand products at a discounted rate. The consumer is always looking for a deal‚ especially during
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(Cobb‚ 2013). Zoos today concentrate heavily on teaching about the conservation of both the animals themselves and the habitats they come from‚ as well as taking active conservation roles around the world. In fact‚ the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums has spent “~U.S. $350 million per year on conservation actions in the wild” (Conde‚ et al‚ 2101). Seeing animals in real life‚ up close and personal‚ is vastly different than reading about them or watching a documentary. Some opponents of zoos argue
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coral bottom‚ rather than a sandy bottom picture‚ and will often cross open waters between islands. * Their ability to detect electrical impulses may be one reason why some species find it impossible to survive in aquariums. * The blast of electrical impulses in an aquarium may alter and confuse their senses. Scientists have even discovered that the Galapagos shark can detect the small electrical impulses from the heart beat of sting rays hiding underneath the sand. Behavioural adaptations
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