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Animals Articles
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Nanosensors – Our Plants and Animals Knows it Long Before
Do you know that the invention of Nanotechnology for which we are patting our back actually exists in our world from the beginning? Yes, some of our plants and animals have that special capability of Nanosensors inbuilt in their body to carry out some special functions? The awesome technology which we discovered recently is not new for them. They have been using the Nanosensors since their creation in this world. They have that special ability to detect the minute particle for which we are taking help of Nanosensors.You may be aware that, Nanosensors are one of the great inventions of ...
Read MoreWhat is Whale Island in Washington?
The San Juan Islands, located to the north of Seattle is the Whale Island in Washington. The best season to watch whales is from April through September.A wide variety of Whales, Sea lions, and Seals lure tourists all over the world to watch some of the breathtaking Pacific Northwest marine wildlife.
Read MoreWhat are amphibious fishes? Can they live outside water?
The fishes that can survive without water for a good amount of time are known as amphibious fishes. Convergent evolution plays an important role in these species, as the next generation species receives analogous structures that have similar function but were not present in the last generation.Many fishes are amphibious, which means they can naturally survive out of the water. These fishes have developed limbs or use lateral undulation (that is, wave-like movement patterns that act to propel an animal forward) for terrestrial locomotion. They leave water bodies for many reasons like escaping predators, low oxygen environments etc.Ancient fish had ...
Read MoreWhat are scavengers?
Scavengers are also known as decomposers. They feed on the dead bodies and thus those who are dependent on decaying smelly matter. Some of the popular examples of decomposers are vultures, crows, hyenas, etc. It is a common myth that these scavengers are only carnivorous. They are even herbivores.Scavengers As Animal or BirdScavengers of dead plant material include termites that build nests in grasslands and then collect dead plant material for consumption within their accommodation i.e. the nest.Coprovores: Animals which consume feces, such as dung beetles are known as Coprovores.Detritivores: Animals that collect small particles of a dead animal or a ...
Read MoreWhat are the things one should keep in mind before going on an outing in forests and wildlife sanctuaries?
Earlier people used to go for ‘Nani ka Ghar’ in the vacations but nowadays people love adventure trips. Trekking and going to wildlife sanctuaries via Road trips have now become a fashion. However, there is a guideline you need to follow before embarking on such trips so that any unexpected instance does not spoil your taste.Plan the Trip in An Appropriate Season: It is not advisable to plan trekking in rainy season or monsoons, as one may slip and get injured.Jungle Safari: Jim Corbett or any other Jungle Safari can add a thrilling experience to your journey.Do Not Wear Perfume: ...
Read MoreWhat is the difference between deforestation and afforestation?
Trees are extremely important not only for us but for the whole environment. The two terms: Afforestation and Deforestation, related to trees, are the exact opposites or the antonyms of each other.DeforestationIt refers to the destroying/cutting of trees for the benefit of oneself or others.It is extremely harmful, not only for oneself but for the entire environment.It is also the antonym for reforestation and afforestation.It is highly undesirable and converts a green land into barren.Urbanization, forest fires, industrialization, wood collection, and some mining activities and others are its popular causes.It leads to an increase in carbon dioxide, which further leads ...
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