of many parts of Africa and Asia. Interestingly enough‚ this scaly mammal for its size‚ has the largest tongue of any mammal and as well the stickiest saliva. These adaptations give the Pangolin a better opportunity to catch prey such as ants and termites. They in turn walk on their hind legs and use their front claws for digging and the smashing of prey. Although sad‚ this little mammal has been sought after by many human poachers greatly affecting their population and sustainability in the wild
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Bears can be found throughout the world. They are generally large animals‚ and are characterized by a plantigrade walk which is to walk on their heels like humans‚ a large body‚ short legs‚ a stub of a tail‚ small‚ round ears‚ and forward facing eyes. There are considered to be eight species of bear. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the differences between the black bears and the sun bears. The three main differences are the place where it lives‚ the fur color and the food that
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Frankly‚ asphalt shingles are the most popular and common roofing materials. The reason for this is‚ overall‚ it is a good choice for most homes‚ being relatively inexpensive and coming with warranties 20‚ 30 or more years. And‚ because a new roof is not the most exciting home renovation‚ most people don;t think about it much before it is time to get a new roof. However‚ there are many great alternatives to asphalt shingles‚ and metal roofing is an option that stands out. Of course‚ when imagining
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a hypothesis: "If _____[I do this] _____‚ then _____[this]_____ will happen." The dependent variable represents the response to the factor that changes. (The utensil used) The independent variable is the factor that changes. (The line/shape the termite prefers to follow)
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edentate animal can live up to 14 years in the wild‚ Head and body‚ 6 to 49 in; tail‚ 7 to 35 in and weighing 40 to 140 lbs. While being Edentate‚ the Giant Anteater has their long tongues that are more than sufficient to lap up the 35‚000 ants and termites they swallow each whole day. Raccoons The Raccoon also known as‚ Procyon lotor‚ lives in Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil. This Mammal is an Omnivores‚ Group name is Nursery. The average Life span in the wild 2 to 3 years. Size of the Raccoon is up to 23
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trade. Like a black and white movie no colour was really visible. Some were‚vaguely‚ but most not. Something strange hung in the air: an almost haunted aura. Only smashed windows provided light. The old wooden sleepers lay decaying‚ riddled with termites and millipedes. Forty years of decline and decay‚ decisions made‚ money paid‚much to be gained as restoration is to begin‚ windows replaced‚ rusty tracks turned shiny again‚ wood turned concrete as the sleepers were replaced‚ graffiti became mosaic
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All of the essays have one thing in common‚ they all deal with observing animals. And with their observation comes at times interaction. They might "mingle" with these animals. Or the observers would just sit there and do what they are supposed to‚ observe.<br><br>Our race‚ is naturally curious and interested in the unknown. In other words what we do not know or understand we try to understand. We try to understand our surroundings. In doing this‚ we would have gained knowledge. <br><br>In Mowat’s
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560 Business Communication Assessment No. 2 Section One – Non-verbal Communication Q 1A. * Facial expressions Facial expressions are responsible for a large proportion of non-verbal communication. Consider the amount of information through a smile or a frown be transferred. While communication and nonverbal behavior can vary greatly between cultures‚ the facial expressions of happiness‚ sadness‚ anger and fear are similar throughout the different cultures. * lips tight with anger
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The term “animism” is defined as the belief of a life-force existing within non-human forms. In other words‚ according the this idea‚ non-human forms such as thunder‚ rocks and trees are possessed by spirits and souls. The term‚ first developed as “animismus” by chemist/physicist Georg Ernst Stahl in 1832‚ defined as the “doctrine that animal life is produced by an immaterial soul”‚ was reintroduced in 1871 by English anthropologist Sir Edward Burnett Taylor to be defined as the “theory of the
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dart frogs. They range in color and patterns‚ color shades vary among frogs within a species. It is the skin that contains the frogs poison‚ the variety of colors are warnings to predators that the frogs are poisonous. Their diet contains mainly termites‚ crickets‚ flies and ants. In captivity they are fed small crickets daily. The male frog goes through a ritual to attract a female mate. They do this vocalizing a loud trill sound Once the ritual is complete‚ the female lays dozens of eggs on leaves
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