Thor’s hero shrew (Scutisorex thori) is a species of shrew native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It and its sister species‚ the hero shrew (Scutisorex somereni)‚ are the only mammal species known to have interlocking vertebrae. Thor’s hero shrew has a smaller skull and fewer lower vertebrae – eight instead of ten or eleven – than its sister species. The vertebrae have fewer bony offshoots and the animal’s ribs are flatter and more robust. Like the hero shrew‚ it has an extremely strong back
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alone. This extinct animals list feature mammals‚ birds‚ reptiles as well as amphibians. Now let us have a detailed look at some of the prominent extinctions in last 100 years‚ and the causes behind these extinctions. May be going through the list will help us in realizing how wThe long list of extinct animals in the world features more than 50 animal species that have become extinct from the planet in last 100 years alone. This extinct animals list feature mammals‚ birds‚ reptiles as well as amphibians
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classes of vertebrates‚ the students should be able to: II. Learning Content III. Learning Procedure IV. Evaluation On a one whole sheet of pad paper‚ copy and answer the following: A. Fill in the table below. (15pts.) Fishes Birds Amphibians Reptiles Mammals V. Assignment A. In a short bond paper‚ write a twoparagraphed essay about chordates. Margin all the sides with red ink (1 inch in all the sides). Handwritten and cite references. (20pts.) Criteria: Content -10pts. Clarity - 5pts. Neatness - 5pts
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with that trait or analogy - not due to common ancestor but common due to convergent evoution. Improvement suggestions: the behavioural homology of crocodiles and birds may be flawed. Also the analogy between fish and mammals could be wrong as the post-anal tail of quadrupedal mammals and fish is a common trait. Homology and Analogy Essay Animal Form and Function Homology and Analogy Many species share similarities in their structural apperance and behaviour but this can be due to different reasons
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the Pangolin from that of many parts of Africa and Asia. Interestingly enough‚ this scaly mammal for its size‚ has the largest tongue of any mammal and as well the stickiest saliva. These adaptations give the Pangolin a better opportunity to catch prey such as ants and termites. They in turn walk on their hind legs and use their front claws for digging and the smashing of prey. Although sad‚ this little mammal has been sought after by many human poachers greatly affecting their population and sustainability
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31 July 2013 Do Animals Really Have Emotions? Animal emotion is a difficult and controversial subject. Scientific research is confirming what humans intuitively know: that animals have feelings and able to experience diverse types of emotions. Skeptics believe there are no possible ways animals can have emotions. They refuse the idea animals experience happiness or any other type of emotions as anthropomorphism; which occurs when humans project their own characteristics or behaviors to animals
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relative to their eyes‚ than the pupils of the big cats.[74] Indeed‚ at low light levels a cat’s pupils will expand to cover most of the exposed surface of its eyes.[75] However‚ domestic cats have rather poor color vision and (like most non-primate mammals) have only two types of cones‚ optimized for sensitivity to blue and yellowish green; they have limited ability to distinguish between red and green.[76] A 1993 paper found a response to mid-wavelengths from a system other than the rods which might
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Myrmecophaga tridactyla as the scientific name is a Mammal. This Carnivores edentate animal can live up to 14 years in the wild‚ Head and body‚ 6 to 49 in; tail‚ 7 to 35 in and weighing 40 to 140 lbs. While being Edentate‚ the Giant Anteater has their long tongues that are more than sufficient to lap up the 35‚000 ants and termites they swallow each whole day. Raccoons The Raccoon also known as‚ Procyon lotor‚ lives in Rio de Janeiro‚ Brazil. This Mammal is an Omnivores‚ Group name is Nursery. The average
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this earth has the ability to sense and to survive; and in their own unique way‚ they communicate with the world around them. Mammals‚ overall‚ are able to communicate using vocal signals‚ body gestures‚ and chemical signals; more precisely‚ within the great depths of the seas‚ there are mammals that are able to use other ways to communicate such as sonar and song. Mammals such as the Orca‚ Bottle-Nosed Dolphins as well as many other species of dolphins‚ and different types of Whales are able to use
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because of stress from captivity? Or was he just playing? When chimpanzees‚ alligators‚ pythons and pit bulls have been involved in attacks against humans‚ they have generally been euthanized quickly‚ without much debate. But whales and other large mammals in captivity are different‚ experts say‚ because they are truly wild‚ and they live under the watchful care of professional trainers‚ who can explain their behavior in context. Tilly‚ more than most‚ has been hard to defend. His record is hardly
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