Deep explanation on Penguins Evolution, how and why the behave like they do, their way of living in the extreme condition of the artic, the physics involving their movement and the different paths penguin species took and relate each other on evolution, specifying for each species their pros and con compared to others. Penguins Penguins are animals that are together with other 2,000 species in the Phylum of Chordata. The phylum chordate is categorized for presenting four characteristics that differentiate them from the rest of animals of the kingdom. These exclusive features are: presence of notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, postanal tail and a pharynx with gill clefts. From this exact characteristic, all animals that have them are then divided
In a recent BBC News article, Ivan Noble discusses the possibility that ancient penguins may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries behind the complicated molecular clock of evolution. Although a seemingly unlikely animal to research, prehistoric penguin remains in the Antarctic often have been the basis for study, research, as well as debate in the modern science world. Because the prehistoric relatives of the cute and cuddly modern day birds have colonies that are “characterized by high densities and high mortality”, large deposits of the subfossil bones “have been serially preserved in the cold Antarctic environment” (Lambert & Ritchie), making the animals prime candidates for
Mammals are amniotes as well and share a common ancestor with the reptiles. However they represent a
The characteristics that contribute to the diversity and abundance of arthropods is the ability to adapt because of their rough, exterior skeleton and joint appendages.
One of the main argument that opponents have is that rehabilitated penguins have low survival rates. Post-release life expectancy and long-term survival rates are very low. Brain Sharp analysed reports from 1969 to 1994 on rehabilitated oiled Guillemot birds, and they found “post- release life expectancy was 9.6 days and long-term recovery rates were 10-20 % of those of non-oiled birds” (1996). Moreover, a German biologist named Silvia Gaus also made claims after Deepwater horizon oil spill, she said that it is more humane to euthanize the birds because it is more damaging than beneficial for birds (Spiegel Online, 2010). The efforts to clean the birds would not bring any significant change and the birds will eventually die because of internal
William Baxter was a lawyer known for his widely criticized and reviewed book People of Penguins: The Case for Optimal Pollution. Although the book was intended for economically and legality inclined people, the book is popularly used in philosophical discussions; specifically those focused on animal rights (Wikipedia). In his book he asserts that humans are the only beings that are morally significant. Baxter states that “human beings should be regarded as an end not as a means,” which is consistent with Kantian philosophy (Baxter 381). Furthermore, Baxter declares that since other animals do not have a position that corresponds to how humanity act and think, they do not have the same moral standing as humanity(383).
One of the most important adaptation Emperor Penguin have is the avia pulmonary and air sacs (Ponganis PJ, 2015).
Penguins are very interesting birds, and the have a long history behind them that is more than 60 million years old. They are believed to be descendants of early birds that roamed the Earth. It is believed that the penguins are derived from a type of bird that is able to fly. Yet they needed to be able to adapt to the waters if they were going to be able to survive. As a result their wings changed over time to what we call flippers. They were no longer able to fly but they didn’t need to. Instead they were able to feed from the water and they were also able to walk upright on
Stories come in many different shapes, sizes, and genres. Even genres that sound similar can contain quite a few differences that make them unique. This is the case with Gothic Literature and Southern Gothic Literature. Even though both styles are referred to as Gothic, they each have different elements that set them apart from one another. They also have elements that they share, however both go about expanding on these elements in diverse ways. One way to recognize the differences is comparing stories that represent the two sides. For Gothic Literature I’ve read “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe and for Southern Gothic Literature I’ve read “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner. Even though both stories are classified under the umbrella of Gothic Literature, they each have distinct differences in their style. They may share some
My second wish is to write a country song that can help families that have been affected by natural disasters. I think that it would be great to have a country song that every single penny made on it went to the las vegas shooting ang hurricane families that have been affected and lost loved ones. What is going on right not with the natural disasters and the shootings and the terrorist attacks. It think that if i wrote a song that got sung by a willing singer it would be beneficial that the money wrnt to them. I hope this wish would help families.
There are many ways in which increased levels of greenhouse gasses can affect marine life adapted to colder and warmer water, and many ways marine life can adapt to the effects of climate change whether that be beneficial in the case of phytoplankton or detrimental in the case of Adelie penguins loosing numbers in the south pole.
The Penguin Atlas of Food was written by Erik Millstone and Tim Lang. It was published by the Penguin Group in New York City, New York, United States of America. It was published in 2003. There are 128 pages in this book. This book shows who eats what, where, and why they eat those foods across the globe.
There are 17 different types of penguins. I’m going to be talking about the about the Adelie, Gentoo, and Emperor penguins. The Adelie can grow up to 28 inches, they can weigh up to 12 pounds, and has an average lifespan of 20 years. The Adelie has black feathers that cover its head, throat, back, and tail, they also have black and white plumage and a small ring of white feathers surrounding each eye. These birds have been observed for stealing rocks from their neighbors nests, the rocks are used for nests. The birds are very cautious and protective of their chicks. Their scientific name is Pygoscelis adeliae and their family name is Spheniscidae, their colonies an average of half a million, the world population of the Adelie is 5 million and
The other week I made some plans with friends for the weekend. The only problem was that I was scheduled to work on that day. This wasn’t a big deal, as I could simply text my coworkers and ask one of them to take my shift. As I received one excuse after another, I became more desperate until finally someone replied with an “Ugggghhhhh”. This told me that although they didn’t want to take my shift, they probably could seeing as they didn’t give me any reason that they were busy. So how did I convince them? I suddenly changed my approach. Here is the actual, word-for-word text that I sent them. “By the way you're a great person and I'm glad I get to work with you and we're best friends.” Why did I say that? Did I just happen to remember how much I enjoy that person and feel the need to tell them? No. I was trying to get something that I wanted, which was them covering my shift. Now, I may have exaggerated in this example, but this is a very real behavior that we all have used.
“Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder marked by severely impaired thinking, emotions, and behaviors” (Gulli, 2002). In 1908, a Swiss doctor named Eugen Bleuler first viewed and described the individualities of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia comes from a pair of Greek words meaning “split mind”. If a person with Schizophrenia is left untreated they will begin to become a total recluse and will not be able to fulfill certain needs, such as personal hygiene (Gulli, 2002). According to the powerpoint used in class, schizophrenia has a prevalence rate of anywhere from 0.3%-0.7%.
Looking at John Lahr’s recent biography, he frames the history of Williams’s life based on textual readings of his plays. The notion that Williams’s plays were heavily autobiographical is now a generally accepted interpretation used to connect the disparate nature of his texts. As many contemporary scholars do, Lahr reads Menagerie as biographical portraits of his mother and sister when they lived in St. Louis, Streetcar drawing from his experience in New Orleans and his tempestuous relationship with Pancho Rodriguez, Cat referencing Williams’s uneasy relationship with his father, and Suddenly Last Summer documenting both his experiences with therapy and his sister’s lobotomy: “Throughout his life, Williams, who was the most