footprint on the Arctic Fox Michael Mays Biology 102 April 28‚ 2011 I wanted to do my research on an animal that was not all that common. We hear all the time about if we don’t stop doing this or this then there won’t be any more Polar Bears‚ etc. But there are so many other species out there that we never hear about that really might have a bigger impact on humans if they become extinct. So that is why I choose to do my project over Arctic Foxes. Slide MM #2 The Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus)
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Countries began making more and more claims on the Arctic over time. Denmark‚ Canada‚ and Russia have especially become involved. On November 16‚ 2004‚ Denmark ratified UNCLOS. Greenland has land in the Arctic Ocean and is part of Denmark‚ which has led Denmark to make a lot of claims. Since 2004‚ Denmark has claimed over five areas of the Arctic. On December 15‚ 2014 it claimed 900‚000 square miles there. Denmark has also become involved in claims for Hans Island and the Lomonosov Ridge. If Denmark
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The Desert Biome Natashia Granger Bio/101 The Desert The desert is a dry barren area of land; it is in the Southwestern United States or areas of extreme heat and dryness. Deserts characteristically receive less than ten inches of precipitation a year. About one fifth of Earth’s surface is desert. Desert can be hot or cold
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Militarization of the Arctic The fight for the Arctic area among some countries has become more and more serious‚ but this area is not any country’s own property. And the anti-militarization of Arctic has something to do with the interest of every country in the world. On one hand‚ the Arctic plays an indispensable role in regulating global climate. On the other hand‚ the anti-militarization has an important impact on the peace and stability of the world. The arctic‚ like the Antarctic
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PSS - Test 1 - Biomes Are plants important for humans? -food‚ clothing‚ shelter‚ aesthetics‚ health - oxygen; captures energy from the sun - absorption of contaminants from air‚ soil‚ & water -medicines‚ cosmetics - erosion control - web of life Where do plants grow? -natural plant systems -human cultivated systems Natural plant systems -areas where plants grow naturally -ecosystems; many different types occur on Earth -natural systems are beneficial for humans (ecosystem
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framework consists of 15 ecozones. Within these are 194 ecoregions. Arctic Cordillera This ecozone incorporates vast polar ice fields and has some of the most spectacular alpine glacier scenery in the world. Massive ice caps and glaciers mask many of the rugged mountains. Some of Canada’s highest but least-known peaks are found here‚ towering over U-shaped valleys and deep fiords that extend many kilometres inland. This Arctic Cordillera occupies the northeastern fringe of the Northwest Territories
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A biome‚ also known as life zones‚ consists of all plants‚ animals‚ and other organisms‚ as well the physical environment in a particular area. A biome is characterized by its’ plant life‚ climate‚ and location. The climate and physical features determine the boundaries of a biome. A biome is made up of many different ecosystems. The ecosystems tend to have the same pants and animals as neighboring biomes around the boundaries. The major biomes are the tundra‚ taiga‚ tropical rain forest‚ temperate
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old animals because they don’t run as fast. The Bengal tiger is a nocturnal and greatly feared predator. _______________________________________________________________________ Where are they located? Bamboo- The Bambusa tulda can be found in the biome of the Southeast Asian rainforest. It often grows as an undergrowth scattered or in patches in the forest. It does very well in a moist environment with a lot of rainfall. Durian- The durian is thought to be one of Southeast Asia’s most ancient and
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grass-covered region with scattered shrubs‚ bushes‚ and isolated trees‚ which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. A savanna is one type of grassland biome. The temperatures of savannas differ according to its season. During the dry season the temperatures are either very hot or cold. In the wet season the temperature is usually warm. If the savanna biome were to receive a little less rain it would become a desert. If it got a little more it would become temperate grassland. Savannas
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be the Coy-wolf - a new four-legged hybrid cross between the Western Coyote and the Eastern wolf. With adaptive instincts from the early generations of the Western Coyote and the large skeletal and frame size of the Eastern Wolf‚ the Coy-wolf is a very new and dangerous species. Rather than preying on smaller animals like a coyote would do‚ the coy-wolf has the ability to target animals like deer‚ young moose‚ and other mid sized animals. With the ability to learn
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