What would happen to the ocean without sharks? Sharks make their homes in ecosystems around the world, including shallow mangrove habitats, tropical coral reefs, frigid Arctic waters and the vastness of the open ocean. “If the sharks disappear, the little fish explode in population, because nothing’s eating them,” Daly-Engel told Live Science. Why do we […]
What killed the woolly rhino?
What killed the woolly rhino? Genetic analysis of the remnants of 14 woolly rhinos shows that a warming climate, not hunting, probably killed them off 14,000 years ago. Genetic mutations suggest that the rhinos were so adapted to living in cold conditions that they could not survive when the climate rapidly warmed. Did humans hunt […]
How does extinction of one species affect other species?
How does extinction of one species affect other species? The loss of a predator can result in what is called a trophic cascade, which is an ecological phenomenon triggered by a predator’s extinction that can also impact populations of prey, which can cause dramatic ecosystem and food web changes. How does extinction of a species […]
What household chores do you do to help your family members?
What household chores do you do to help your family members? Here is a list of some basic house chores that children can help you with: Setting Shoe Stand. This one is pretty simple. Grocery Shopping. Children can help you while for grocery shopping. Tidy-Up Their Room. Clean Table After Meal. Setting Book Stand. Fold […]
What is the wife of my uncle called?
What is the wife of my uncle called? The wife of your uncle-(the brother of your mother or father) is your aunt-in law and is only related to you by affinity and shares no DNA with you whatsoever. Who would be my great aunt? A great-aunt/grandaunt (sometimes written grand-aunt) is the sister of one’s grandparent. […]
Do koalas stay with their family?
Do koalas stay with their family? Koalas live in complex social groups. Contrary to popular opinion, they are not migratory animals, but highly territorial. In stable breeding groups, individual members of Koala society maintain their own “home range” areas. The home range of each animal fits together like a jigsaw. How long do koalas stay […]
Are ostriches plucked alive?
Are ostriches plucked alive? Ostrich feathers are acquired in one of two ways: Plucking while the bird is alive, or taken from the bird post-mortem, after the bird has been slaughtered for its skin (to create exotic bags and shoes) and meat (ostrich is a popular delicacy in Africa). Are ostriches killed to make feather […]
Are camels supposed to be ridden?
Are camels supposed to be ridden? Riding horses, donkeys, mules, camels, or any other animals is cruel. Animals are being dragged around and forced to bear the weight of humans, carriages, and tourists’ luggage. You may see signs at tourist destinations asserting high animal-welfare standards, but they’re false and exist to placate tourists. What countries […]
When using the microlensing technique a planet is detected due to?
When using the microlensing technique a planet is detected due to? Penny D Sackett (2010), Scholarpedia, 5(1):3991. A microlensing exoplanet is a planet orbiting a star other than our own Sun that is detectable due to the effects that the gravitational field of its planetary system has on the passing light of a distant background […]
Are Fox friendly to humans?
Are Fox friendly to humans? Foxes can be friendly and are not a threat to humans. However, foxes are wild animals, they are unpredictable and will always revert to their wild nature in a situation where they feel threatened. Even if a fox appears to be friendly, you should not approach it up close. Can […]