Amazing and intelligent creature Spotted hyenas are the largest of three hyena species. Brown and striped hyenas are the other two. Spotted hyenas are famed scavengers and often dine on the leftovers of other predators. But these dangerous beasts are also skilled hunters that will take down wildebeest or antelope. They also kill and eat birds, lizards, snakes, and insects. Hyenas usually hunt at night, sometimes they set off in small groups of two or three and then a wildebeest is likely to be
Amongst social mammals, spotted hyaenas (crocuta crocuta) display a number of unusual traits, including high maternal investment, strong sibling rivalry that may lead to siblicide, female dominance, and masculinization of female genitalia. (1) This paper will concentrate on the masculinization of female genitalia but will also touch on the other traits listed. Taxonomic Hierarchy Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Infraclass: Eutheria Order: Carnivora (cats, dogs, bears, raccoons
"The study of the Barred Owl (Strix varia): Appearance, Location, Habitat, Food Habits, Reproduction, and Management Plans" The barred owl (Strix varia) is the most commonly found in southeastern Ohio, but is range across North America is vast. Strix varia is a large, round-headed woodland owl with a grey-white facial disc. Its plumage is grey-brown with white spots on the back, white streaks on the belly, and distinct white bars on their neck and breast, from which their name is derived. It has
The Wounded Knee Massacre was final result of the growing problems between the Lakota Sioux and the American Government. After the Civil War tension began to escalate and ended on December 29, 1890. When the government took over most of the Lakota land and forced them into reservations the Indian way of life was destroyed and the large bison herds were hunted until they were endangered. The life in reservations was also difficult since many of the promises made by the government remained unfulfilled:
of the Earth is not by chance, it was placed here for a reason. We humans had nothing to do with earth’s creation, nor did we have anything to do with it’s placement or it’s functioning. We are only a part of it. We are as much part of it as the Spotted Owl, which is a bird. But environmentalists picture humans as a natural enemy of nature. According to them, we are capable of destroying earth merely by being ourselves. I also don’t understand how these “scientists” of whom which say we are powerful
William Faulkner's Spotted Horses and Mule in the Yard "Spotted Horses" and "Mule in the Yard" are two short stories by William Faulkner that deal with comedic animal chases. Although both provide entertaining examples of Faulkner's work in very similar settings, on the scale of literary value, "Spotted Horses" rises above "Mule in the Yard" in depth and insight. This superiority is result of both it's narrative style and character development, which causes "Spotted Horses" to produce an overall
"Spotted Horses" Vs. "Mule in the Yard" 	William Faulkner wrote two short stories, which are alike in many aspects. "Spotted Horses" and "Mule in the Yard" are short stories that both involve comic animal chases and financial transactions. Even though the stories are written by the same author, have similar characteristics, and share similar plot features, they are entirely different stories. The stories are both examples of interpretive literature, however
through both viewpoints include the Spotted Owl Case and the Love Canal Case. In the case of the Spotted Owls, logging was destroying the habitats of the Spotted Owl on the West Coast. A struggle between environmentalists and the
the near extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl, the "business" aspect of logging versus the environmental aspect, and the role of the government in this problem. In 1973, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed. This enabled the Dept. of Commerce and Dept. of the Interior to place species, either land or marine, as either threatened or endangered. Under these terms species could no longer be hunted, collected, injured or killed. The northern spotted owl falls under the more serious condition
I have chosen to do research on the Northern Spotted Owl for my keystone lab. Many factors can influence the life of this species. The Northern Spotted Owl is said to be located in the Old Growth Forests of Northern California, Oregon, Washington and some small areas in British Columbia, and Canada. The northern spotted owl has inhabited these areas for hundreds of years, yet was only found as a species in the early 1900’s. We are all aware the Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) is a keystone
ecosystem, and its loggers will disappear in less than 15 years (Watkins 12). References Abate, Tom. “Which bird is the better indicator species for old-growth forest?” Bioscience Jan. 1992: 8-9. Carey, Andrew, Janice Reid, and Scott Horton. “Spotted Owl Density in Northwest California.” Journal of Wildlife Management 54.1 (1990): 11-18. Davis, Phillip A. Congressional Quarterly 4 Sept., 1991: 2611-12. “Environment’s Little Big Bird.” Time 16 April 1990: 21. Ervin, Keith. Fragile Majesty
3) Cutting the trees also reduces our oxygen supply. The beauty of the land is defaced with logging and should be stopped for environmental concerns. Now let’s look at the wildlife effects from logging. Endangered species such as the Mexican Spotted Owls need a dense forest for its natural habitat. Logging will de... ... middle of paper ... ...t the large diameter trees called old growth trees. The reason they only want these is because they get more money from the lumber industry than the
6. Maclean, John. Fire and ashes. Henrey holt and company, 2004. 7. Thybony, Scott. Wildfire. Western National Parks Association, 2002. 8. Pyne, Stephen. Tending Fire. Island press, 2004. CRS Report for Congress. 9. .Mexican Spotted Owls: Federal Protection. June 30, 1993, 93-620 ENR 10. Rodeo-Chediski fire Intensity. Map. 7 July. 2002. 20 Mar. 2005 11. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Logging and burning. Map. 13 July. 2002. 20 Mar. 2005 12. Reisner, Dave.
I walk along the narrow logging road, scuffing my feet in the four inch dust. I am delighted to see my dad's big, green skidder, a machine used to drag logs from the woods to the road, up ahead, hopping over stump after stump. I scan the small, freshly-cut patch of aspen trees, lying in the luscious bed of fallen leaves. In his skidder, my dad carefully backs up to the butts of the trees and grabs them up in one skillful sweep of the giant grapple. The huge machine gently speeds to a constant
Northwest and the Northern Spotted Owl. The Pacific Northwest is perhaps most commonly known for its awe-inspiring old growth forests that have been gracing the land for hundreds and hundreds of years. The land in British Colombia, Canada, Washington state, Oregon, and parts of Northern California are the only areas in the world where these forests exist. One of the most unique and amazing inhabitants of this age-old forest is the Northern Spotted Owl. The Northern Spotted Owl has been on the endangered
The Spotted Owl, the Forest's Products Industry, and the Public Policy I. Introduction A. The Spotted Owl B. Logging Industry II. Conflicts of Interest A. Economic needs 1.Unemployment B. Preservation Needs 1.Endangered Species Act 2.Special Interest Groups III. Resolutions A. Possible Solutions B. Eventual Outcome 1. Loss of Interest a. Other Species Demand Attention 2. Migration 3. Repopulation Abstract The spotted owl was seen as a symbol of all things environmental during
The Northern Spotted Owl Controversy – Jobs Vs Environmental Protection Introduction The mere mention of the creature’s name brings shudders to loggers and some local inhabitants, fear over its existence has incited rallies, garnered the attention of three government agencies, and caused people to tie themselves to trees. On April 2, 1993, President Bill Clinton embarked on a quest to settle a long-standing battle. The environmentalists on one side, and their attempts to protect natural resources
A koala bear’s diet consists almost completely of eucalyptus leaves, however they are known to also eat the stems, flowers and bark of the eucalyptus tree. A koala bear will only eat the leaves of only a few eucalyptus trees and are very picky with their diet and do not like change regarding their diet. Dental formula of a koala bear: Incisors 3/1; Incisors 1/0; Pre Molars 1/1; Molars 4/4. This adds up to a total number of 30 teeth. The koala has a space between its incisors and premolars for leaves
Increase of testosterone/estrogen through pills or patches, pills which increase other hormones, sex therapy, or the creation a new drug from the spotted hyenas which increase sexual desire in both men and women (through lots of research). Through the use of testosterone and/or estrogen pills and patches, sexual desire has been reported to increase somewhat significantly if given a certain dosage of just
Gourd) B. Three Herbivores: Dromedary Camel, Dama Gazelle, and Desert Beetle C. Two Omnivores: Fennec Fox and Rüppell's fox D. Two Carnivores: Deathstalker Scorpion and Desert Eagle Owl E. Two Decomposers: Bacteria and Fungi F. Two Scavengers: Spotted Hyena and Sahara Desert Ants The first organism is an herbivore and is called the Dromedary Camel. Possible current limiting factors are that there might too much rain in the desert or too little or none at all. Climate and precipitation are abiotic