Dolphin Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in seventeen geaner. They vary in size from 1.2 m (4 ft) and 40 kg (90 lb)‚ up to 9.5 m (30 ft) and 10 tonnes. They are found worldwide‚ mostly in the shallower seas of the continelnta shelves‚ and are carnivores‚ mostly eating fish and squid. The family Delphinidae is the largest in the Cetacea‚ and relatively recent: dolphins
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First let me discuss intelligence; Intelligence can’t be pinned down to one central skill it is considered a very broad term. Spearman defines intelligence as well defined tests that correlate to give a measure of intelligence‚ a well known and widely used test is the intelligence quotient or IQ test (Eysenck 1971‚ p.53). On the other hand IQ according to Ashley Montague doesn’t measure intelligence; the make up of intelligence has no definitive term. Different circumstances form the abilities we
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Ed (FET) 2014/15 Rationale for taught session Section 1 (If the session is being observed‚ please ensure that the observer has a copy of this document before the session) Trainee’s Name: Teaching Observation Module Code (please identify) Jane Gilbert (please tick) KL 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Organisation Sussex Downs college Date 13/01/2015 Observing Tutor Amanda Holmes Malby Room number 84 Time 9 am Observing Tutor’s signature Group/no. of students Transitions
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* The Galapagos shark was named after the islands where the shark was found. The Galapagos shark is a large‚ thin shark. The shark is brownish or grey black and has black sides and a white underside. PICTURE The first dorsal fin shark was tall‚ narrow and almost straight‚ and a low ridge leads to the small‚ second dorsal fin. The trailing edges of the fins may be darker than the rest of the body‚ and the tips may be a dusty colour. The shark is slightly different to most sharks because it has a
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Bull Shark: Osmoregulator Predator Scott Marshall English Composition: EN-101-15 Professor Craig Cushing April 19‚ 2010 Outline Thesis Sentence: Carcharhinus leucas also known as Bull Shark are unlike other sharks as they can tolerate fresh water and can travel far upstream in rivers. I. Introduction A. Definition of Carcharhinus leucas‚ its class‚ subclass and physiology B. Eytmology. II. Common Names III. Habitat IV. Eating habits V. Adaptability; osmoregulation
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Bottlenose dolphins‚ the genus Tursiops‚ are the most common and well-known members of the family Delphinidae‚ the family of oceanic dolphin.[1] Recent molecular studies show the genus contains two species‚ the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus)‚ instead of one. Research in 2011 revealed a third species‚ the Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis). They inhabit warm and temperate seas worldwide. Bottlenose dolphins live in groups typically
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The monkey and The Dolphin One day long ago‚ some sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey.When they were far out at sea‚ a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell into the sea‚ and the monkey was sure that he would drown. Suddenly a dolphin appeared and picked him up.They soon reached the island and the monkey came down from the dolphin’s back. The dolphin asked the monkey‚ “Do you know this place?”The monkey replied
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A Rationale on the concepts and misconceptions of an area and how‚ as a teacher‚ I can progress children’s understanding Introduction I chose to develop a Medium Term Plan (MTP) to study area with a year five class. The reason for choosing area was because I was surprised on placement how many children did not grasp immediately that the area did not change when the shape changed and I found this extremely challenging to overcome. By looking into the subject more deeply‚ I thought I would
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essay on shark finning Issues surrounding shark finning can never be over analysed. At first glance shark finning may seem unenchanting‚ however its study is a necessity for any one wishing to intellectually advance beyond their childhood. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development of man‚ spasmodically it returns to create a new passion amongst those who study its history. It is an unfortunate consequence of our civilizations history that shark finning
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Name: Hourglass Dolphin Location: They live in the Antarctic but they go as far as New Zealand. Description: The hourglass dolphin is most easily recognized by its unique white "hourglass" marking against a largely black body. Its underside is also white‚ though both sides of the fluke are black. The two white patches that make up the hourglass shape are often connected by points or at least a thin white line‚ though in some individuals the two white patches do not touch. The dorsal fin is easily
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