UNIQUE AND THREATENED BIODIVERSITY The patchwork of isolated islands‚ the tropical location of the country‚ and the once extensive areas of rainforest have resulted in high species diversity in some groups of organisms and a very high level of endemism. There are five major and at least five minor centers of endemism‚ ranging in size from Luzon‚ the largest island (103‚000 km²)‚ which‚ for example‚ has at least 31 endemic species of mammals‚ to tiny Camiguin Island (265 km²) speck of land north
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I suddenly‚ and quite strangely‚ have found myself conflicted about Peter Pan. I thought I knew the story‚ believed I was familiar with it. My Mother has used the term "Peter Pan Syndrome" to describe nearly every young member of our family at one time or another. It means you never want to grow up‚ just like the boy in Walt Disney’s animation. Peter wants to play in Never Land forever and avoid responsibility while careening through the air amid pirates and redskins and a strange yet hopeful band
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locked with a key. It started with white man’s rabid hunger. They were given a boat‚ And a compass To devour the world. Handed a gun‚ And took a big bite. “Terra Nullius” What defines a man? Is it the sting of a redback? Ruthlessness of a crocodile? Is it one who holds a gun in their hand and asks a body not yet cold‚ To apologise for having a bullet in their heart/leg? Is it a guilt-less pleasure dripping from their fingers and lips? Is it a man with not a green thumb but a red one‚ Which
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metacarpals‚ phalanges 4. Identify these limbs (to what animal do they belong)? human‚ bird‚ whale‚ lizard 5. What did the common ancestor of all modern tetrapods look like? like a lizard 6. Side Trip: "not just anatomy." - How are a bird and a crocodile homologous? both take care of their young 7. Similar structures that evolved independently are called _analogies____. 8. a) What is the difference between a marsupial and a placental? marsupials develop young within a pouch b) What is Smilodon
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In the poem “Lsla”‚ the first image I’d like to focus on would be‚ “ growing up watching The Three little Stooges‚ The Little Rascals‚ Speed Racer‚ and Godzilla”. The effect this image had on me triggered a childhood memory. When I was growing up‚ I also watched the same movies. I was entertained‚ even after watching the same movie over and over again. I see the same trait in my children today‚ it amazing how history repeat itself in more than just one way. Another phrase that caught my attention
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sponges they like to feed on. Hawksbills are omnivorous and will also eat mollusks‚ marine algae‚ crustaceans‚ sea urchins‚ fish‚ and jellyfish. Their hard shells protect them from many predators‚ but they still fall prey to large fish‚ sharks‚ crocodiles‚ octopuses‚ and humans. Like other sea turtles‚ hawksbills make unbelievable migrations in order to move from feeding sites to nesting grounds‚ normally on tropical
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have a wonderful time with diverse exotic animals roaming and frolicking in their natural habitat. Not to mention the exhilarating sight of colorful birds and other Philippines’ best animal collections shipped all the way from Palawan to Subic. The Crocodile Farm will put on view the thick-skinned long-bodied carnivorous reptiles of the tropical waters while Serpentarium‚ as its name suggests‚ will present a wide array of snake breeds. The Safari-inspired picnic cottages can be rented out to guests so
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put a copper nail and a zinc nail in a tomato‚ orange or lemon it should be able to power a small light bulb. Materials *few different citrus fruits *copper nail *galvanized (zinc) nail *LED light or opaque light bulb with a 2 inch lead *crocodile clip or electric tape *micro ammeter Procedures Step 1.Prepare your fruit for the experiment by squeezing it on all sides with your hands‚ don’t squeeze too tightly and break the skin‚ the idea is to soften the fruit enough so that the juices
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Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S‚ and it protects an unrivaled landscape that provides vital habitat for many rare‚ exotic‚ and endangered species‚ which includes including the American Crocodile‚ the Florida Panther‚ and the West Indian Manatee. This national treasure and designated World Heritage Site‚ and International Biosphere Reserve‚ and Wetland of International Importance is an expansive area of land in South Florida‚ consisting of 1.5 million acres
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