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    with African countries‚ though found worldwide‚ the bushmeat crisis is a big deal – and a big threat. Many animals fall victim to being hunted solely for the purpose of being used as décor‚ food‚ or apparel. The bushmeat crisis doesn’t only affect primates‚ but in fact a variety of creatures. The worst possible outcome of such behaviour can result in the extinction of a species or very close to extinction. The bushmeat trade happens globally‚ even in places unexpected to harbour these beliefs and practices

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    the direction of Prof. Hamed Hamid Muhammed School of Technology and Health KTH Research Academy for Young Scientists July 11‚ 2012 Abstract Gait analysis is the methodic measurement‚ description and evaluation of factors that affect human locomotion. It can be used for rehabilitation purposes‚ for optimizing sport results and lower risks of injury and as a diagnostic tool for neurological diseases‚ example given Parkinson. Hitherto‚ there are many precise methods of doing gait analysis. However

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    Topic: To what extent does the hypothesis of bona fide‚ yet ‘missing’‚ civilization in the Palaeolithic era make sense to you? Palaeolithic meaning old stone‚ which is about (2.6 million years – 300‚000 years ago). Having a Lower‚ Middle and Upper stone age for Palaeolithic. In the Palaeolithic era climate was the pacemaker of change. As the world grew colder‚ the new climatic conditions restricted the habitat‚ certain species disappeared. Every time the climate changed the new conditions suited

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    researchers‚ such as Dr Aureli‚ to understand more about the phenomena of emotions. Though animals cannot express their feelings linguistically‚ researchers have found that like humans‚ their emotions can be expressed through actions. Individual primates behave in different ways depending on the circumstances they find themselves in and the group members they interact with. For example‚ individuals who spend more time in proximity to one another will generally be friendlier and less aggressive to

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    order to develop useful products‚ in which facilitate our lives. Even though some people say that technology has lessened our lives’ quality‚ I think that it has made the world our life more convenient. Technology provides to us a faster ways of locomotion‚ better knowledge‚ communication‚ health issues and solution for environment issues. The computer is one important feature from technology‚ which is very used by people in order to increase their knowledge. Books are no longer the main way to improve

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    variation among members)? a. class b. kingdom c. phylum d. family 2. Evolution is a very controversial idea among both scientists and nonscientists. a. true b. false 3. In what family are humans classified? a. hominidae b. chordata c. primates d. Homo 4. What is the role of fossils in supporting the theory of common descent? a. There are not enough fossils to support this theory. b. There have been fossils of intermediate types (e.g.‚ horses) discovered that provide strong support

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    In the article Are Humans Inherently Violent?‚ there are two opposing views up for discussion between whether or not humans are ‘programmed’ for violent nature or whether it is learned through their environment and upbringing. Richard Wrangham and Dale Peterson believe that violent humans are a result of our sociobiology. Robert W. Sussman on the other hand sees aggression as a result of environmental factors and upbringing. Each bring interesting evidence to light and provide a solid presentation

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    1. In this paper I will argue that Singer is wrong to claim that human suffering and animal suffering should be given equal consideration. He claims that human animals and non-human animals with vertebrae experience pain and suffering in the same way. (41) 2. In “Animal Liberation”‚ Peter Singer argues that human suffering and animal suffering should be given equal consideration. He believes that a lot of our modern practices are speciesist‚ and that they hold our best interest above all else. The

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    tiny teeth‚ helps the squid to tear its prey apart and its tentacles‚ which grab and capture its prey are two features that are adaptations for the squid’s predatory way of life. 7.  Read the “Moving and Locomotion” section from the handout‚ and carefully review this animation on squid locomotion: http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/courses.hp/zool250/animations/Squid.swf (a) Explain the function of the pen? It acts as a strong supporting structure so that the squid does not flop around. (b) What is

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