Head and tentacles of a banana slug Banana slugs are often bright yellow (giving rise to the banana sobriquet) although they may also be greenish‚ brown‚ tan‚ or white. The species Ariolimax columbianus sometimes has black spots that are so extensive that the animal looks almost entirely black. Individual slugs will change colors with alterations in food consumption‚ light exposure‚ and moisture levels. Color may also indicate whether a slug is healthy or injured or what age it is.[4] The Pacific
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Captain Ahab’s great white whale brings him destruction in the famous “Moby Dick”‚ but actual whales glide graceful and effortless through the ocean almost all of time. After the white whale in “Moby Dick”‚ there is perhaps no whale more well known among enthusiasts and scientists alike than Migaloo the white humpback whale. Migaloo the white humpback whale has been spotted this week off the coast of New Zealand as he makes his annual migration to warmer waters. Migaloo the white humpback whale is
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Blackfish Rhetorical Analysis One fish‚ two fish‚ red fish‚ Blackfish. Blackfish is a documentary created by Gabriela Cowperthwaite to expose Seaworld and to show people what really happened with attacks on trainers such as the one Dawn Brancheau and the mistreatment of animals through many series of interviews of ex-trainers‚ experts on orcas‚ orca hunters‚ and eye witnesses of gruesome experiences. She accompanied her interviews with an array of video clips to back up her interviewer’s testimonies
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The Odontodactylus scyllarus‚ also know as “Peacock Mantis Shrimp” is known as one of the more vibrant mantis shrimps when it comes to outer appearance. This specie of mantis shrimp can fluctuate from three to eighteen centimeters. It is no doubt that these creatures are a beauty to see. Their whole body type in general resembles a lobster‚ their legs are brilliantly orange and they have spots that are leopard-like on the front of their carapace. Their body consists of bright red‚ green‚ orange and
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Stunning Seahorses Not all seahorses are fish... Ha‚ha get it? Well actually no seahorse is a fish‚ they’re mammals because they give birth to live young. Enough of these bad jokes and keep reading to learn more about the seahorse! Seahorses are very interesting in the way them move and look. When a seahorse swims it looks like they are on a carousel. Their heads are up and backs curved straight back like a horse’s back. These little mind tricking animals‚ they look like a scaly fish but they don’t
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Blackfish is a documentary that tells the story and event Tilikum. After the release of the movie there has been big argument between the maker of Blackfish and Sea World about what really happen during the events the event where Tilikum took the life of some trainers. Blackfish argues that sea World captivity of the orcas can lead them to have physical‚ metal health problems and that the trainer are not safe in wild working with the killer whales. You have many accounts from past trainers or employees
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There is not much farming in the Faroe Islands‚ an isle in the North Atlantic‚ about halfway from Norway‚ Iceland‚ and Scotland. Aside from the sheep roam the islands and a few native vegetables‚ the Faroese have always had to rely on the ocean as a source of their food. In particular‚ the Pilot Whale‚ which they kill in a hunt known as the grindadráp‚ or grind. The word “grind” which rhymes with the word wind‚ is actually Faroese for Pilot Whale‚ and may refer to the activity of whale slaughter
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Tilapia • Introduction • Natural distribution & biology • Where are they in Australia? • How did they get here? • What are their impacts? • What is I&I NSW doing? • How can you help? • References Introduction Tilapia are listed in the top 100 of the world’s worst introduced species. They are listed as noxious in NSW and possession and sale of live tilapia is prohibited with penalties of up to $11‚000. Tilapia is the common name given for fish from the genera Oreochromis‚ Sarotherodon‚ Serranochromis
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10 Sights to See in Nova Scotia‚ Canada The eastern province of Nova Scotia sits in the Atlantic Ocean‚ offering beautiful sights‚ wildlife and nature to enjoy. Halifax‚ the capital‚ offers cultural and historical sights that you can enjoy as well! 1. Bay of Fundy If you do one thing in Nova Scotia‚ go to the Bay of Fundy! Nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick‚ this bay is home to endangered whales‚ dinosaur fossils and unique geology. It has even been named one of the Seven Wonders of
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Endangered Marine Species Topic: Marine mammal extinction and endangered species. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the causes‚ protection programs and possibilities for future protection for endangered species. Thesis: Endangered marine animals are in need of protection and awareness; many people need to understand the origins of endangerment‚ what animals are being affected and what is already being done to help our marine life. Introduction I. Have you ever thought about how important
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