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An Overview of the Different Ant Species (641 words, 1 pages)

In Queen Ant We TrustIs man the only true patriot or do animals too have this sense of pride that sets them apart from other realms of their own species? Mark Twain seems to think, based on his essay The Lowest Animal , that man is the only patriot and ... Read More

A Description of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (1510 words, 3 pages)

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. C.I.T.E.S.The International wildlife trade, worth billions of dollars annually, has caused massive declines in the numbers of many species of animals and plants. The extent of the decline because of the trade aroused so much concern for the survival of species that an ... Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of Endangered Species in Canada (1479 words, 7 pages)

Endangered Species in CanadaThere are many trillions of living creatures, and millions ofdifferent kinds of animals and plants share our planet (pg 46, Savage).Each Kind, or species, is special and unique. But, some of these speciesare in danger of disappearing forever, just as the passenger pigeon did.When the last member ... Read More

A Look a the Future of DNA Science in the Human Species (1441 words, 2 pages)

Since the beginning of human existence, humans have thrived through millions of years on earth, taking advantage of its great resources that were available freely for their personal use and survival. Toward the end of the 20th centry, these humans realized that they were utilizing large amounts of resources once ... Read More

An Analysis of Myopia in Penguins (1020 words, 6 pages)

Myopic little men in tuxedos, or highly efficient landwater animals? Recent research indicates there's more to penguins than meets the eye. If you've every wondered what it would be like to be able to see as clearly under water as you can on land, just ask the nearest penguin.Most aquatic ... Read More

An Evaluation of the Relative Importance Values of the Tree Species Found (1668 words, 4 pages)

Wes Gale5th HourEvaluation of Relative Importance Values of the Tree Species Found in Three Different Habitats at Weldon Springs Wildlife Area by Calculating Importance ValuesIntroductionWhile on our field trip we hoped to evaluate three different forest habitats by calculating individual tree species importance values. We were at Weldon Springs Wildlife ... Read More

A Look at the Species of Little Known Leaf-Cutting Ants (3913 words, 5 pages)

Leaf-cutting AntsOne of the most little known species of ants in North America is the leaf-cutter ant. This is mainly because it lives in tropical environments and it is not aggressive to animals or humans if not disturbed. The leaf cutting ant is a social insect. Alone the ant is ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Living in Space and the Energy Concept for the Human Species (975 words, 2 pages)

Living In Space EnergySpace is filled with radiant energy and beyond earth s atmosphere this energy flow more steadily and more intensely from the sun than that which penetrates to the surface of the Earth. So an abundant and essential source of energy that would be used in space for ... Read More

A Description of Allograft a Tissue Graft Between Donor and Recipient of the Same Species (575 words, 3 pages)

AllograftA tissue graft between donor and recipient of the same species, but where they could react antigenically.AntibodyA protein that is produced in the body in response to invasion by a foreign agent and that reacts specifically with it.AntigenA substance not normally present in the body which, when introduced into it, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Movie Planet of the Apes and the Monkey Species (752 words, 1 pages)

The setting of the movie compared to the setting in the book makes Planet of the Apes one of the greatest satires. In the movie, the setting takes place on earth in the future where apes deny and are afraid of the past, whereas the setting in the book is ... Read More

An Overview of the Alligator Animal Species of Reptiles (785 words, 2 pages)

This paper will discuss alligators. It will cover kinds of alligators, their habitat, their food and hunting, breeding, the value of their meat and skin, and the dangers of an alligator. There are two kinds of alligators.The first kind of alligator there is, is the Alligator Mississippiensis or the American ... Read More

A Research on Penguins Which See Well Under Water and on Land (1032 words, 2 pages)

A Description of the Ocean as Very Important to Humans and Other Living Species (1036 words, 2 pages)

The Ocean The ocean areas that are the habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife-are often the most vulnerable. The Ocean is really important to humans and other living species. There are advantages that the ocean offers and there are many dangers that may affect the ocean. Some examples of ... Read More

The Cheetah Is an Endangered Species (376 words, 1 pages)

The Cheetah or Acinonyx Jubatus is an endangered species. They were once found throughout Africa and Asia, but are now only scattered throughout Eastern Africa and a small region of Southwestern Africa. Cheetahs are threatened by increasing loss of habitat, decline in prey, and increased poaching for fur trade. The ... Read More

An Essay on the Endangered Species and the Cause of Their Extinction (678 words, 1 pages)

ENDANGERED SPECIESDescription of this essay ENDANGERED SPECIES Endangered species are living things whose population is so reduced that they are threatened with extinction. Thousands of species are included in this category. The International ENDANGERED SPECIESEndangered species are living things whose population is so reduced that they are threatened with extinction. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Genetic Engineering of the Human Species Outlook During the Nineties (1113 words, 2 pages)

Genetic EngineeringThe engineering of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is entirely new, yet genetics, as a field of science, has fascinated mankind for over 2,000 years. Man has always tried to bend nature around his will through selective breeding and other forms of practical genetics. Today, scientists have a greater understanding of ... Read More

An Essay on the Effects of the Introduction of Foreign Species on an Ecosystem (652 words, 1 pages)

The effects of foreign species introduction on an ecosystem The effects of foreign species introduction into an ecosystem are very profound. From small microorganisms to species of large mammals, many foreign species introductions occur every day. New implications of their introduction are found just as often. When a foreign species ... Read More

A Report on the Endangered Species: The Hippopotamus (656 words, 3 pages)

Jason WapiennikMr. Trippeer, BiologyJanuary 6th, 1997 The Hippopotamus Endangered Species ReportThe ban on elephant ivory trading has slowed down the poaching of elephants, butnow poachers are getting their ivory from another creature, the hippopotamus. Forthe poacher, the hippo is an easy target. They stay together for long hours in muddywater ... Read More

A Study of the Vision of Penguins (910 words, 2 pages)

Penguins VisionRecent research indicates there's more to penguins than meets the eye. If you've every wondered what it would be like tobe able to see as clearly under water as you can onland, just ask the nearest penguin. Most aquaticanimals are short-sighted on land. Mostterrestrial animals (and that includes us) ... Read More

A Research Report on Octopuses in General, Focusing on a Particular Species of Octopus (1445 words, 2 pages)

life of octopus dofleiniThis is a research report on octopuses in general, however will focus in on a particular species of octopus, the North Pacific Giant or octopus dofleini , which is a bottom dwelling octopus that lives on coasts of the pacific ocean, from California to north Japan. This ... Read More

A Description of Genetic Engineering as an Altering of Genes in a Particular Species (384 words, 1 pages)

Genetic EngineeringBioengineering, or genetic engineering is an altering ofgenes in a particular species for a particular outcome.It involves taking genes from their normal location in oneorganism and either transferring them elsewhere or puttingthem back into the original organism in different combinations.Most biomolecules exist in low concentrations and as complex, mixedpopulations ... Read More

An Essay on the Endangered Species (662 words, 1 pages)

ENDANGERED SPECIESEndangered species are living things whose population is so reduced that they are threatened with extinction. Thousands of species are included in this category. The International Union for the Conservation of nature and Natural Resources publishes a list of threatened mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and (many people dont consider ... Read More

A Report on the Endangered Species on Our Planet (2725 words, 3 pages)

Endangered Speciesarth is a strange and wonderful place. Its neighboring planets are virtually lifeless, but earth s atmosphere makes it an oasis in space. It is rich in habitats that are living places for an incredible variety of plants and animals. All over the planets, millions of animals from thousands ... Read More

An Analysis of the Value of Water for the Human Species (694 words, 1 pages)

Water is a resource that "we" cannot live without and must be protected at all costs. "We" refers to all things living - not only humans, and this makes it a global issue. The value of water, like any other natural resource, encompasses several dimensions ecological, socio-cultural and economic. This ... Read More

An Essay on People or Penguins by William F. Baxter (668 words, 1 pages)

Essay Summary People or Penguins In the essay People or Penguins author William F. Baxter held the view that environmental issues should be human-centered and cost beneficial. In other words, his observations are that our affect on the environment is irrelevant except as it affects human interest. He also feels ... Read More

An Analysis of the Pan Paniscus Bonobo Species of Chimpanzee in Zaire River Basin (1141 words, 2 pages)

BONOBO Pan paniscus Description The bonobo is a species of chimpanzee. It is the least known of the great apes because it lives only in aremote rainforest region on central Africa, and compared to other apes, it was only recently discovered. The bonobo isalso commonly referred to as the pygmy ... Read More

The Characteristics of the Giant Panda, a Chinese Bear Species (1573 words, 2 pages)

Pandas For centuries, the giant panda has been considered to be very special and was kept in captivity as the pet of ancient Chinese emperors. Since its introduction to the western world in 1869 by a French missionary who shipped back a pelt to the Museum of Natural History in ... Read More

An Introduction to Marx’s Notion of Man as a ‘Species Being’ and Alienation (2399 words, 5 pages)

Marxs Notion of Man as a Species Being and AlienationMarxs notion of man as a Species being and his idea of Alienation.The notion of man as a species-being for Marx meant the recognition of mans human essence as a member of a species. A species which takes part in a ... Read More

A Look at the Endangerment of the Roseate Tern Species (837 words, 2 pages)

Like many other species the Roseate Tern is also endangered. These creatures are some of the worlds most beautiful animals and are slowly being killed by man and nature. The Roseate Tern somewhat resembles a sea gull with a slender body and short reddish legs. They have pointed wings and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theory of Natural Selection in Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin (2173 words, 3 pages)

Analysis of Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species Analysis of Charles Darwin's Origin of the SpeciesCharles Darwin in his book, On the Origin of Species, presents us with a theory of natural selection. This theory is his attempt at an explanation on how the world and its species came to ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013