...Biological Research Krystle Mitchell BIO 405 Dr. Thomas J. Rauch Fall 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Avian Ecology……………………………………………………………..3-4 Data collection: Wood Feeder………………………………………………………….…....4-6 Open Feeder………………………………………………………………4-6 Graph: Times of Birds spent on each feeder………………………………………………..11-12 Times each Bird spent off feeder……………………………………………………11-12 Avian Ecology Theory: Bird Feeder Experiment……………………………………………………………..6-7 Hypothesis, Observation Results and Conclusion……………………………..9-10 As i continue my research in this class I would like to give an example what Avian Ecology is before I start to elaborate on my research. Avian Ecology is a classic study to see if birds segregate themselves by habitat and food. Although there are many field methods available for conducting avian ecological research; bird counts are a good way to estimate population size, detect changes in population size or species diversity, and determine the cause of the changes in environmental or habitat and plenty of data and research is collected. I will also analyze what type of environment theses birds like to be in and how do they function in certain areas as well as the type of food these birds like and dislike. I will be collecting my data and research in Bay St Louis, MS. This area has a lot of birds and a great place for doing research on the studies of birds. Since this time our research has to be...
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...Cardinal vs. Blue Jay Research 1 Cardinal vs. Blue Jay Research Kerri Cardinal RES 110 Research and Information Utilization Marcella Gardner, Instructor July 18, 2013 Cardinal vs. Blue Jay Research Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) and Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are beautiful and colorful creatures. They are both members of the bird species classified as Chordata Aves and belong in the Passeriformes or perching, songbird category. These two birds are known as the most colorful in the species. Although both birds are in the same species and have similarities, their behaviors vary in their habitat, diet, and mating ceremonies. It is especially easy to identify the two birds. Their markings are similar in regards to color contrast, with black and white stripes against a brilliant background of either cardinal red or royal blue. They both have a crown worn like a hat that is raised or lowered, depending on their “moods.” One thing to note is that the Blue Jay does lose its feathers but the Cardinal does not molt. The regions in which these birds live are similar. Both the Cardinal and the Blue Jay reside in the United States and Canada East of the Rocky Mountains. Cardinals also reside in some southwestern states (Arizona and California), and as far north as New York and the New England states. Blue Jays migrate and move south during the cold of winter; whereas, Cardinals can tolerate colder climates and do not migrate. Cardinals and Blue Jays differ...
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...Ecology Lab 2 scientific method of birds In today’s lab we learned about the scientific method and a hypothesis. We talked about how ecologists have an issue when experimenting because they cannot control some environmental factors. Therefore the probability of repeatability in an ecological experiment in often minimal. We then went into talking about the importance of an experimenter’s hypothesis. We summed up a hypothesis as just being an assumption that could be put to the test. After we talked about some examples of a hypothesis we went into talking about the different types of research. For my two experiments in today’s lab I used natural experiments. A natural experiment is one of the most relevant types of experiments an ecologist can use because it occurs in a natural setting and is not repeatable. In today’s lab I am hoping to make a hypothesis that I could provide a lot of testable data and variables. For the first part of a lab we were told to select a partner and draw an ecological topic to make a hypothesis on. Ben and I selected animal and plant association. For the other part of toady’s lab we were told to choose our own ecological topic and develop a hypothesis. Animals frequently visit certain plants that the insects they eat are around. Blue birds hang around my garden because they like to eat the beetles that are around the tomato plants. For plant and animal association my partner and I came up with a hypothesis that bees are around flowers more than tress...
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...eating grounds for the flora and fauna. 2.0 METHODS OF RESEARCH 2.1 Primary and secondary research Primary Research Photographs: I recorded images of the native flora and fauna and took images of the local environment. Observations: I observed Lake Doonella and its many creeks. Field Sketch: I drew a sketch of the area from the perspective I could see, which included both the river and the trees/mangroves. Map: I used google maps of the Noosa Catchment to find out where it was located. Secondary Research Slide show: I used the NICA power point to find out about what they do and who does it. Websites: I used websites like the Sunshine Coast Waterways website and the NICA website to gather background information on the topic. Class notes: I used power points and notes from previous classes to give myself general knowledge about catchments. 3.0 Statement of findings 3.1 Native Plants Study Lake Doonella has an abundance of native plants, these plants consist of Lacey Ground Fern, Scribbly gum, Paper Bark, Fan Palm, Blue Tussock, Cut Sedge, Blue Tongue, Wombat Berry, Coast Sheoak and Swamp Mahogany. The plants and trees varied in amount, for example there where a large amount of Lacey Ground Fern but few Blue Tongue. Most of these plants play an important role in the Doonella ecosystem, for example the Blue Tongue produces large mauve flowers from spring to autumn and produces an edible fruit staining the tongue blue, which gives food to the animals. Another Native plant or...
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...their lives. How are humans created? How are cell formed? What is DNA made of? All of these questions are some form of Biology. Even the color of certain birds is a part of Biology. When dealing with the Sciences you will come across the Scientific Method. This method consists of: Question, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Analysis and Conclusion. Below we will discuss a question and complete the steps of the Scientific Method to come up with an answer to the question. Question Do ruby-throated hummingbirds prefer some colors more than others when visiting flowers? Hypothesis In my opinion I believe hummingbirds prefer bright colors opposed to darker colors. The hummingbird has a red throat so considering that I would think they prefer red or something similar to red when it comes to picking flowers to visit. Research Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are primarily in the United States. These small birds are hard to find in the sky because they are only 2-3 in and can flap their wings 53 times in one second. That’s kind of hard to believe or even imagine. When it comes to the type of feeder a hummingbird feeds on doesn’t really matter. They tend to eat from any kind of feeder. When it comes to flowers they prefer, red and yellow are their preference. Experiment Materials: Hummingbirds, red flowers, blue flowers, yellow flowers, green flowers. Instructions: Place flowers 10 feet apart, release the hummingbirds from their cages and see which flowers they’re attracted...
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...the associations are breed in tigers to increase the population of Siberian tigers. The Zoos Go Wild assistance and explains the role of zoos to protect animals. As the zoo has been trying to take in more tigers more Siberian tiger, many of them are dying everywhere. For a fact, fewer than 5,000 tigers roam the wild. Only about 400 of those are Siberian tigers, which are the largest, lightest-colored, and longest-furred tigers. Only 500 Siberian tigers live in the zoo. Due to these low numbers of animals, in 1981, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association started the Species Survival Plan, this was to help the population of Siberian tigers. The members of the Tiger Species Survival Plan teaches the public about the plight of tigers and do research. They keep a computerized family tree of zoo tigers that help match males and females for breeding. The Tiger Species Survival Plan’s computer matched four-year-old Gaia, from the Minnesota Zoo, with fifteen-year-old Tatja, from the Milwaukee Zoo. The tigers met at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and Daya and Dasha were born a few months later. In the wild, the mother and father of the tiger’s have different many roles. Tiger fathers in the wild don’t help care for their cubs and sometimes try to kill them. Although the zoo staff members keep Tataja in a separate area, they don’t think he would hurt the cubs. In the wild, tiger mothers teach their cubs to hunt, Danya and Dasha won’t need need to hunt, but Gaia teaches them chasing and stalking...
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...When the first time I have heard about the 1000 dead birds falls from the sky in Arkansas, I did not believe it at first. Then once I got home, I went on the internet to do a bit of researching because this mystery was somehow interesting to me. After reading few of the articles, I found out that it is because of the loud noise that causes the mass death of these birds. I think that they should cover this issue quickly because if many more birds are going to die again, it would mess up the nature’s food chain, and it would lead to other issues. However, I would like to come up with other theories that might be the cause of this mystery. From my point of view, we are in a period of intense seasonal meteor showers, and several YouTube users reported hearing sonic booms in the area that could have indicated a local shock wave. This would be one non-hidden, natural cause that actually makes sense, but it is hard to connect to both birds and fish, unless it produced a deactivating frequency. There were indeed other sound exceptions according to the report highlighted above.” There is also an excellent article by The American Dream collated data about the recent earthquake activity along this fault line that runs along the mid-eastern section of the U.S. Combined with gas exhaust, the huge geological activity in the region, and the BP oil drilling disaster, which produced off the dispersant, Corexit, into the atmosphere, and we should be wondering about...
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...campaign on deforestation and water pollution. With that in mind, much consideration must be given to the screen design and user interface. The screen design and user interface has to be very clear, straight to the point and easy to navigate. The navigation has to be precise while the screen design has to come alive with the simple icons and background activity. The background will have a gradient of the blue color, which will be enhanced to create a glossy/ glass look and will have some little faded birds and butterflies animation to bring the project to life. The main colors that will be used in this project will be Blue (sky), Black and white. These colors will bring the project a crisp clear look. Other minor colors include Red, Green, and Purple. These colors will mostly be used to either show the difference between icons/buttons in the screen design or interface. The content of the project have to be brought to life and also have to be one way or another related to the topic/purpose of the project. Some of the contents that might be used will include, leaves, birds, butterflies, trees, water etc. In the project proposal, it was an idea put on paper but this next step will ensure that the idea is represented visually and the message is straight forth and clear. The whole idea of putting the idea on paper into a computer based visual display is to make it really catchy, easy, fun and very interactive to the user or the intended audience. The first set of screen designs...
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...animals died during the time after the oil spill including different species of birds, turtles, dolphins, and whales (Follet et. al 2010). Other research, not specifically to the BP oil spill, provided that animals, such as birds, become coated in oil due to floating oil spots (Xhelilaj and Sinanaj 2010). In some cases this oil coating lead to the death of the bird that resulted in smothering through direct toxicity (Farrington 2014). Another study showed that the more delicate organisms appear to be crustaceans (Farrington 2014). Oil spills can affect reproduction rates as well in marine organisms by disrupting chemical communications, causing physiological stress, and disturbing migration patterns (Farrington 2014). Dispersants, chemicals that break down oil into smaller particles, have also shown negative effects on marine life even if only temporarily (Farrington 2014). For one, net-toxicity levels have the possibility of being worse than the oil spill (Wilson 2014). Like oil, dispersants affect varying species in different ways though animals that are younger are usually affected more (Wilson 2014). One study showed that exposure of dispersants on blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in their early stages of life resulted in affects on mobility and food sources later on (Pie and Mitchelmore 2015). Swimming activity in copepod species are affected by dispersants as well (Cohn et. al 2014). A birds “protective waterproofing and insulating features” are susceptible to dispersants...
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...treated differently. Lee is able to display examples of prejudice based on class and status of a person, rather than race alone, through the use of abstract symbols through the use of characters. Harper Lee use birds to symbolize traits in various characters throughout the book. Although it is not just mockingbirds used as the only bird example. When Jem and Scout receive guns to shoot for fun, Atticus warns them against shooting mockingbirds. However, he states that they may shoot all the blue jays they desire. Blue jays are the nuance bird; this connects to Bob Ewell due to the fact that he is the perfect display of a blue jay. The blue jays represent the prejudiced citizens of Maycomb; they are ever present and continue to taunt others. Atticus goes on to tell the kids that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. The mockingbird is the innocent bird and therefore sums up Tom Robinson the most clearly. As being an innocent man that is only being tried due to his race, he embodies the mockingbird perfectly. Throughout the many lessons Atticus gives to Jem and Scout in the book, killing a mockingbird is the only thing he ever told them was a sin. Atticus is a man of strong ambition and great character; his defense against Tom is put at a complete contrast against the blue jay of Bob Ewell. “Atticus does, indeed, represent a hero in the novel. He is rational and impartial, in a world that is...
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...Axia College Introduction There are many forms of life that live on the Earth, which means the Earth is diverse. Most forms of life can be put into groups. Some groups would be the kingdom and the order. To be classified in a certain group, the species must consist of some of the same characteristics. All animals can be classified under the Animalia kingdom, which could also be called the Metazoa kingdom. In order to be classified in this kingdom the species must be multi-celled, eukaryotic, rely on other organisms for nourishment, some type of skeletal support, show levels of some type of organization, cells made for particular functions, ingest and digest food, and reproduce sexually. Research will be done on two mammals, two insects, two birds and two fish. This research will show just how diverse the Earth is. Mammals: Zebras and Rabbits Zebras and rabbits belong to the Animal Kingdom; however, they belong to different orders. The zebra belongs to the Perissodactyla order because they have hooves. Horses and donkeys belong to the same order as the zebra. The rabbit belongs to the lagomorpha order because they have long ears and they have four teeth on the upper jaw. Hares and pikas also belong to the same order as the rabbit. There are some similarities and differences in characteristics when it comes to the zebra and the rabbit. The two things they have in common would be that they both graze on grass for food and they both reproduce sexually. ...
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...What can HR managers learn from Angry Birds? Employee engagement has always been an area of ambiguity for HR professionals. This is one area which is very contextual and the research can conflict with evidence. This is one area where I have erred and paid heavily. But the point that I want to put forth he is that how can we understand engagement better by observing day to day phenomenon in the lives of people. One thing that struck me while playing a PC game was that how engrossed people get while playing games. Since I am also an amateur gamer, I myself have felt this feeling very often, especially during my Counterstrike times at TISS. My latest gaming obsession is Angry Birds. I am sure there are many people out there who love this game as well, but I have chosen this game to understand how engagement works with people. For the sake of common ground understanding, I have selected Angry Birds as a game for our analysis for the following reasons * It’s a simple and straight forward game which everyone and anyone can play without requiring to go through a steep learning curve * Angry Birds has a significant Male-Female following, I.e. many women also play angry birds as compared to other games like Doom or Halo. * Angry Birds has a wider player base with respect to age group How do games manage to keep people such highly engaged that they give it more priority than anything else? Let us try to analyze this from the perspective of a HR person. What do we do when...
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...------------------------------------------------- School bus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about vehicles specifically designed and manufactured for carrying students to and from school. For information about school transportation in general, see student transport. | This article may be too long to read and navigate comfortably. Please considersplitting content into sub-articles or condensing it. (February 2013) | School bus | Front 3/4 view of a typical North American school bus (IC Bus CE-Series) | Interior view of an empty school bus (Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2) | Overview | Manufacturer | List of school bus manufacturers | Body and chassis | Doors | Front entry/exit door; rear/side emergency exit door(s) | Chassis | Cutaway van Cowled chassis Stripped chassis | Powertrain | Engine | Various fuel types (see article) | Capacity | 10-90 passengers, depending on floor plan | Transmission | * Automatic * Manual | Dimensions | Length | Up to 45 feet (13.7 m) | Width | Up to 102 inches (2,591 mm) | Curb weight | ≤10,000–36,000 pounds (4,536–16,329 kg) (GVWR) | Chronology | Predecessor | Kid hacks | A school bus (also called schoolbus) in North America is a type of busspecifically designed and manufactured for student transport: carrying students to and from school and school events. School buses provide an estimated 10 billion student trips every year; over half of the USA's student population is transported...
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...Imagine a warm sun day, there is a slight breeze, the sky is clear and blue, and you can hear birds chirping and soft waves lapping at the sandy shores. Not far from this serene and beautiful place is a bustling city filled with loud cars and peoples as well as high rise buildings. This place that seems so unrealistically real is called Presque Isle State park, a 3,000-acre park and peninsula that calls Erie, PA home. The park is comprised of a peninsula that juts into Lake Erie that offers several amenities like nature trails, family picnic areas, a playground for young children, as well as numerous light houses and beaches for the public to enjoy. Presque Isle State Park is a beautiful and serene location where one has the opportunity to...
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...species of birds, mammals and amphibians. Renowned for its unique wildlife, it is no wonder Charles Darwin became fascinated. Many of the species that exist today evolved into new species from animals that drifted to the islands millions of years ago. Galapagos Tortoise The Galapagos tortoise is the most famous creature on the islands. It represents the islands all over the world, and when the Spanish arrived it was so ubiquitous, they named the islands Tortoise or in Spanish, Galapagos. It is the largest tortoise species in the world and lives more than 170 years. It had no natural predators for millenniums, so it developed a docile temperament, which made it easy to exploit for the first humans to arrive on the islands. There were around 250,000 roaming the islands as recently at 200 years ago, but today, there...
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