After the horror of the drowning that happened at the Otjikoto Lake‚ Painter decided to remain in the base camp. He does not apply for any further leave owed to him. His work shifts are based on a twelve hour work-shift and then a twenty-four hour recovery period. It works out that he labours through the night and then has a day and a night off. The cycle of shifts changing daily‚ Painter would then have a night and a day off and labour through the day. This arrangement suited him well. On the days
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LION * Lions are the second largest big cat species in the world (behind tigers). * The average male lion weighs around 180 kg (400 lb) while the average female lion weighs around 130 kg (290 lb). * The roar of a lion can be heard from 8 kilometers (5.0 miles) away. * Most lions found in the wild live in southern and eastern parts of Africa. * Lions are very social compared to other cat species‚ often living in prides that feature females‚ offspring and a few adult males.
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Bohol‚ In the Eyes of a First-Time Beholder Text by Raymund Magno Garlítos Perched on a very young palm tree‚ the tarsier fidgeted as I aimed my camera on its direction. It was only a few centimeters away‚ so easy to touch and yet I reminded myself to avoid the temptation. I read in an article how traumatizing it can be for these velvety creatures to be held‚ that they would hurt themselves to death after being “violated” by curious tourists who are never content with taking pictures. So
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Ever since I was old enough to talk‚ I have always loved animals and have always loved learning about them. Even though I have a strong love for animals‚ I have always wanted to be a doctor. Until now. I recently discovered the career of a Marine Biologist. A marine Biologist is someone who studies life in the oceans and other saltwater environments. That includes all animals and all plants that thrive in these places. I have also dreamed of going to Indiana University and pursuing my medical dream
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Harris There are currently 33 diverse species of dolphin that exist in lakes (freshwater) and oceans (saltwater) of the world. Each species of dolphin‚ whether marine or river‚ has an anatomy which allows them to thrive in certain conditions. The anatomy of the dolphin has been enhanced throughout the years in order for them to continue to adjust to their domain. This paper will break down the adaptions in the anatomy of one freshwater dolphin‚ the Atlantic Bottlenose‚ and how its physiological
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Physiology Paper Dolphins are one of the most familiar and unique marine mammals known to people and occupy all the major oceans and seas of the world. Some species are even known to live in larger river systems. Dolphins belong in the kingdom anamalia; phylum‚ corata; class mammalia; order‚ cetacean; sub-order‚ odonteceti; family‚ delphinidae; genus‚ delphinus; and species‚ delphis. Dolphins are believed to have a long evolutionary past dating back several‚ tens of millions of years Dolphins are very
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which are uniquely different. Members of Carnivora have diverse food habits‚ although many are primarily carnivorous‚ and carnivory is widely distributed in mammals‚ being found in many other orders including bats‚ marsupial mammals‚ primates‚ and dolphins and whales. Carnivores occupy just about every type of terrestrial habitat‚ and many aquatic habitats as well‚ from the tropics to the poles. They live in forests‚ deserts‚ mountains‚ grasslands‚ scrublands‚ tundra‚ and on open ice. Aquatic and semi-aquatic
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This article is about the Philippine province. For other uses‚ see Bohol (disambiguation). Bohol Lalawigan sa Bohol Lalawigan ng Bohol — Province — Province of Bohol Flag Seal Coordinates: 09°50′N 124°10′ECoordinates: 09°50′N 124°10′E Country Philippines Region Central Visayas(Region VII) Founded March 25‚ 1565 Capital Tagbilaran Government • Type Province of the Philippines • Governor Edgardo M. Chatto(Lakas-Kampi-CMD) • Vice Governor Concepcion
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- Shanghaiist." Shanghaiist: News‚ Music‚ Nightlife‚ Restaurants‚ Events and More in Shanghai‚ China. 27 Oct. 2010. Web. . Forthman‚ Debra L.‚ Lisa F. Kane‚ and Paul F. Waldau. An Elephant in the Room: the Science and Well-being of Elephants in Captivity. North Grafton‚ MA: Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy‚ 2009. Print. Lee‚ Jennifer. "Should Circus Elephants Be Banned?" The New York Times. 23. Mar. 2009. Web. Shigong‚ Li. "Does China Need an Animal Protection Law?" Beijing Review. 06
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Often when thinking of a what a Marine Biologist career consists of we think of the trainers at aquariums‚ and watching trained whales‚ dolphins or porpoises leaping through the air from crystal blue pool. There is so much more to being a Marine Biologist. Marine biology is a very important job because the ocean covers 71% of the earth and humans need to learn about the environment and how we can stop pollution (Jule Haydon). The majority of the earth consists of oceans‚ which means the majority
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