Prey Research Papers Samples For Students

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR), the ecosystem under study, is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas i.e. the Shiwalik range and falls within Nainital and Pauri Garhwal districts of the state of Uttarakhand. Corbett National Park (CNP), 520.82 km2, and 301.18 km2 of adjoining Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary along with 466.32 sq.km of buffer zone together forms 1288.32 km2 of the tiger reserve (Barthari 12). CTR lies between 290 25’ N to 290 40’ N latitudes and 78 05’E to 790 5’E longitudes (see Fig. 1).
Figure 1: Location map of Corbett Tiger Reserve.

CLIMATE

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Explain how energy moves through Florida Everglades’s ecosystem. Start with producers, move up to Keystone Predators, and complete the energy flow by including the decomposers.
Energy flows in an ecosystem in one direction, the food chain. It is also referred to as the calorific flow (Odum, 1988). This is mainly because in any ecosystem there is a prey and a predator. The energy will move from the prey to the predator. As much as energy moves from prey to predator, there is also movement of energy within the prey itself. When an animal ingests food, it is broken down ...

Introduction

The cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land animal with a widely quoted speed of 71 miles per hour or 32ms-1 however time trials under controlled circumstances show that the top speed is somewhere around 29ms-1 or 64 miles per hour (Sharpp, 1997). The Cheetah is uniquely adapted for speed and very few other land mammals can boast of such physiological specializations. Cheetah is a member of the group Felidae and they are unique in many ways. To start with, the African cheetah is the only species in the genus Acinonyx. Out of the 37 species in the cat family, cheetah ...

Abstract

The present paper is a review of the various causes of violence among teenagers and possible ways to eliminate it from the society. Various books and journals have been studied to collect data from last few years regarding the reported deaths, drug abuse cases, violence cases, etc. among teenagers. Further, towards the end some worthwhile recommendations to curb the issue have also been proposed.

Introduction

Life is a cycle of birth and death, marked by several stages of development from infancy, childhood, teenage, adulthood and old age. These stages are marked by their own peculiar characters of physical, social, emotional, ...

Scientists, the world over, have a common belief that over 90% of earth’s species have become extinct over the last three billion years that the planet has supported life . It is estimated that there have been at least five mass extinctions spread over millions of years at a time. The latest known mass extinction was towards the end of the Cretaceous period. It is most likely so well known because, the event which occurred over 65 million years ago, caused the end of the dinosaurs. Although in terms of the scale it was smaller than the previous four, ...

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Ghost stories and narratives can take many different forms and change according to history, location and culture. What is considered scary in one culture could be dismissed as a fantastic tale or a comical narrative by another. The cultural values and everyday narratives of the people in a certain location determine what is scary and what is not. The West and the East have different cultural values and beliefs. They differ not only in simple matters such as greeting a stranger but also in the principles that govern their conduct in life and business. These differences are also evident ...

Ghost stories and narratives can take many different forms and change according to the history, location and culture of a place. What is considered scary in one culture could be dismissed as a fantastic tale or a comical narrative by another culture. The cultural values and every day narratives of the people in a certain physical location determines what is scary and what is not. The west and the east have different cultural values and beliefs. they differ not only in simple matters such as greeting a stranger but also the principles that govern their conduct in life and ...

Horseshoe crabs are very interesting creatures that are predominantly present on sandy beaches. They are famous for not having any predators except for humans who use them as bait for fishing. Horseshoe crabs belong to the genus Limulus and are of the species Polyphemus. They are usually found in muddy or shallow waters and would come on shore for mating/breeding. The body of the horseshoe crab is made of a hard shell called a carapace. The horseshoe crab has book gills for respiration that help it breathe underwater as well, and they also help them to swim. They also ...

Infant care and production in tamarins

Infant care and production in Tamarins: An Introduction
Parenting patterns vary extensively both amongst human and primates. Cooperative care is rather unusual in the primates, however; it is found mainly in tamarins (Saguinus oedipus), the small monkeys. This report delves into infant care and production in tamarins, in a social system, explaining the methods they maintain their relationships in a cooperative care.

When offered an option for caretaking of mother or the father, infants generally prefer the father, who offer more care. Hence, in biparental and cooperative breeding groups, the infants do not create a major fondness to the mother or ...

INTRODUCTION

All across the globe there are amazing ecosystems that contain millions of differing plants, animals, and insects. These creatures and life forms both great and small, each and everyone are ideally adapted for the environments that they call home. One such rich ecosystem is the Sonora Desert. This locale is a vast desert that stretches across multiple states in the southwestern areas of the United States. Of all of the many reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals that call the desert home, there is one creature more than any that remains entirely misunderstood; Aphonopelma chalcodes, also known as the Arizona Blond ...

Biology

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Historical impact of human activities on water pollution (estimated) (European Commission, 2010; British Geological Survey, 2013)
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this research is evaluation of various anthropogenic activities and their impact on water pollution and contamination throughout the recent centuries, as well as estimation of the possible future trends within this process.

Introduction

It is scientifically proved throughout numerous researches that agricultural and industrial activities have a negative impact on condition of groundwater all around the world. Current trends demonstrate that, although the paradigm of global development and technologies may change over ...

Abstract

According to research by federal scientists, the number of a major elk herd that migrates from Yellowstone National Park has decreased by 10 percent from 2011. At present, there are about 4100 elks in number of elks in the herd. The population of the herd was at the peak in the year 1992. Drop in population is due to predator attacks, Extreme winter seasons and hunters. The major effect in the reduction of elk population is due to the wolves, which are re-introduced in 1995-96. At the end of 2011, the wolf population was counted to be of 11 packs ...

A Dehumanizing Global Trend

Human Trafficking is the act of recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of person by improper means such as force, abduction, fraud, or coercion for an improper purpose including forced labor or sexual exploitation (UNODC, para 4). Many people think that this degrading act occurs only in underdeveloped nations but even countries like the United States and Canada are not safe from this brutal crime against humanity. Trafficking of humans for the purpose of their exploitation for commercial use is a growing concern for nations all over the world and more must be done both at the local and national ...

Dante’s Inferno presents an allegorical biography of Dante’s effort to conquer sins and enjoy God’s love. The author of this compelling book presents the idea of Hell by explaining nine different circles. The levels descend towards the depth of the hell the (9th level), the circle inhabited by the devil himself. Each circle is a reserve for particular sinners. Furthermore, different punishments are administered at each level. The nature and extent of the sins committed define the magnitude of the recommended punishment. The higher the severity of the sin the lower the circle in which one ...

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Abstract

The importance of social media effects on families and communities has been determined by the research findings based on the investigation of existing literature. The principal objective of the study is to examine the influence of social media on our everyday life. Besides, another investigative goal is to identify possible consequences that social media may bring. Therefore, this study implies the utilization of both secondary research and primary research approaches. The expected ...

Did Human Bipedalism Evolve from a Knuckle-walking Ape Ancestor
Did Human Bipedalism Evolve from a Knuckle-walking Ape Ancestor

Introduction

The narratives of human evolution are one of the oft-told scientific stories whenever the topic of the origin of man crops up. However, this topic is also one of the thorniest and most highly contentious. There are major disagreements in the manner in which man first came to be, and every interpretation of almost every new find on the matter will be sure to find opposition among scholars on the field (Harcourt-Smith & Aiello, 2004). While there are numerous causes of disputes ...

Do we need that Endangered Species Act?

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was an innovative measure for the future of nature and continues to protect the diversity of the animal and plant kingdom of the United States. This law is important to the survival of all living things because every living organism depends on the life of another living thing to survive, including humans. Aquatic species in Florida are essential for the health of the environment in which it lives. For example, because all creatures and plants depend on each other for survival, when one species is allowed to become extinct, all other species in ...

Cyberbullying in North America

Cyberbullying is one of the challenges that comes with the wide adoption of information communication technologies in the world. Cyberbullying involves the online posting of rumors about another person with the aim of achieving disdain in other people's minds, or it might go to the degree of expressly recognizing casualties and distributing materials seriously criticizing and demeaning them (Pedersen, 2016). The perpetrators of cyber bullying mostly perform the act again and again intentionally (Zheng, 2010, p. 76). From the subjective view, cyberbullying leads to retraction in society, degradation of the mental state of the victim, poor performance in school ...

Abstract

Addiction is multicultural meaning that it could occur to anyone regardless of their race, social standings or culture. There are many addictions in the world today, but the most common are gambling addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, shopping addiction and video games addiction. These addictions have become troublesome in the community in that most people in the society have had a family membesr fall prey to the addiction. The addiction has caused a lot of consequences to the victims and the society. For the victims or addicts it has landed them in prison, made them homeless and ended up ...

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Book: The count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo is a novel written by Alexandre Dumas and was first published in the year 1844. The plot of the story was expanded by Dumas in collaboration with ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. Along with the ‘Three Musketeers’, this novel is one of the most anthologized works of Dumas, and as critics opine the novel has become a permanent fixture of Western literature.
Dumas was a French novelist and dramatist, and during his lifetime he produced a number of literary outputs like dramas, novels, memoirs, travelogues and historical studies. Mostly self-educated, Dumas actively ...

Serial killer in modern classification is a killer that during each episode has committed more than three murders without an obvious motive. Although, according to the classification of FBI the determination of serial murder is different and begins from two or more kills that may be committed by one or more killers. Typically between episodes of murders there is a so-called period of cooling emotions and psychological satisfaction of killer. It is believed that most serial killers are antisocial psychological disorders treated with indifference to the suffering of others and contempt for the public morals, but very rarely suffer from distinct ...

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Drug abuse (also known as ‘Substance Abuse’) is rampant in various parts of the world. It poses unique challenges to a society that is preoccupied with the business of living. It not only affects the quality of life of an individual, but also has a bearing on the social fabric of the community at large. The dependence on drugs shows a deep-seated weakness of the human mind for mood enhancers. One feels transported to a different plane initially. However, dependence sets in with repeated and prolonged use. The western hemisphere shows similar traits in this regard. Europe in general and ...

The Chameleon has one of the unique eyes among the reptiles. This makes it one of the highly visual- oriented reptiles. The eye of the chameleon has a 360-degree arc view. The eyes are unique in that they allow the animal to see in more than one direction at any given time without the chameleon turning its head (Kirmse and Schaeffel 320). A chameleon’s eyes can move independently of each other which allows the animal to focus on one object while scanning the surrounding environment simultaneously. The eyes have separated nodal and center points which allow them to have a ...

The Florida Panther is one of many different species of panthers in the United States. While all are fairly similar, each species has adapted specifically for the terrain and hunting in that particular area. The evolution of the Florida Panther is a tale of an animal that is well equipped to handle its natural environment, but not the interference of humans that has put it on the Endangered Species List.
The taxonomy of the Florida Panther is as follows; “Kingdom- Animalia, Phylum- Chordata, Subphylum- Vertebrata, Class- Mammalia, Order- Carnivora, Family- Felidae, Subfamily- Felinae, Genus- Puma, Species- concolor, and Subspecies- ...

Introduction

Unlike what is suggested by its name, the long-finned pilot whale, known by the scientific name: Globicephala melas, is not really a whale but belongs to the family of dolphins. It is classified under the order Cetacea (cetaceans, whales), the suborder Odontoceti (suborder of toothed whales) and the family Delphinidea (dolphins). This species is classified under “Data Deficient (DD)” and on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list (Dolphin Fund, 2011). This species is mostly threatened by the activities of man but other threats such as diseases and ingestion of heavy metals exist. Usually, the long-finned ...

Socializing is the current world is equated to a necessity. Even before the advent of social media, people still needed to socialize and as Postman (while underscoring the important role of communication in socialization) points out, human beings used various means of communication including smoke (7). The role that socializing plays with regard to the development of an individual’s personality, self-percept and image cannot be understated. The advent of the social media has seen many people register on the various social network sites. Social sites like Facebook, twitter, and many other sites which are slowly gaining popularity have found a ...

Identity theft is something that occurs when a person uses another’s personal identity information, as his or her own. This personal information may include one’s name, credit card details, personal bank accounts etc. Using this information, the person who accesses this information can commit fraud and other illegal activity. Today identity theft is a very big problem throughout the world. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 9 million Americans experience identity thefts each year. The criminals have plenty of opportunities to use the stolen identity and benefit. For instance the stolen identity may be used to obtain a ...

Introduction

In the recent past, many scientists have provided evidence on how global warming that result from greenhouse gases may adversely affect the arctic regions (including tundra biome). These scientists argue that the excess abundant of greenhouse gases will cause global warming of the earth's climate in the near future. This global rise in temperature is more likely to damage the Antarctic and Arctic biome that than all other biome. This is because global warming is expected to shorten arctic tundra's winters and melt snow that covers permafrost. As a result of this, there will be flooding in many coastal areas. ...

Episodes of aggressive reprisal by casualties of bullying have initiated an augmented alertness of the predicament of bullying within the preceding few years. Whilst bullying is frequently disregarded, a huge number of youths especially scholars testify of having been bullied through school. Therefore, Bullying is a grave menace that might have harmful psychosomatic consequences on individuals for example inferior self-worth, despair, and even suicide. Thus, Bullying impediment schemes are a community-wide attempt based on institutions as schools intended to convey significance that bullying will not be acknowledged in school and any other place. Ingenious and executed programs can generate an enhanced ambience ...