The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) is a widespread but interesting species. For one thing, instead of croaking like a frog, this animal makes squeaking or chirping sounds, especially if it is handled. It also isn’t especially afraid of man, which…
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When most people think of flowers and plants, they think of a sunny stroll in the garden, smelling flowers and basking in the noon sun. Yet beauty resides under the cover of darkness, in the form of nocturnal plants. The…
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Most living things (insects included) are diurnal creatures—being active during the day and disappearing as soon as dusk sets in. Others, however, are the exact opposite, including insects that are nocturnal; those to be found sleeping or remaining inactive during…
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Natural selection is the process by which all species evolve to adapt to changing conditions in their environment. Over many generations, desirable traits are built upon by the reproduction of natural hybrids which have proven their ability to withstand new…
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There are many pink wild flowers gracing the countryside of England. This is a guide to some of the more commonly found species that can be seen around the meadows, hedgerows, roadsides and woodlands. Common names are given, with scientific…
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There are many species that live alone, who show signs of agitation around others who invade their territory and who only come together in order to reproduce (1), this way of life is a successful survival strategy for a large…
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Adaptive Traits of thePolar Bear(Ursus maritimus) 3/14/08 Throughout life’s long history evolution has been demonstrated over and over again. Competition for resources and geographic and climatic changes have lead to natural selection, which since the beginning of time has molded…
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The debate over stem cell research is largely centered on human embryonic stem cells. These are cells taken from the inner mass of a blastocyst, usually in the first five to seven days following fertilization. These cells are called pluripotent…
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Sturgeon is typically found in large rivers and estuaries near the Pacific Ocean. Some species of sturgeon can grow to be very large, up to 1400 lbs. and 20 feet in length. Normally, they have cylindrical bodies covered in scutes,…
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Coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, are a type of salmon native to Western North America as well as North Eastern Russia and Northern Japan. An anadromous fish, Coho salmon are born in freshwater streams and then migrate to…
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