Sentences with phrase «choice of habitat»

The idea that Bunostegos would be an outlier in terms of its posture matches well with the idea that it was somewhat of an outlier in its choice of habitat.

Not exact matches

There are a couple of choices for those concerned with migratory and resident bird habitat preservation.

For the acreage under our care and control, this policy reflects the choice of Mass Audubon's Board of Directors and the majority of our members that these areas remain available first and foremost as wildlife habitat and areas for passive recreation.

The Veeries» choice to nest in non-native shrubs wasn't bad for them after all — instead, they were just taking advantage of a new suitable habitat.

It is therefore important that we prevent the accumulation of plastic and microplastic debris in marine habitats through better waste - handling practices and smarter choices in the materials we use.»

This led me to work on a diversity of topics, from life - history theory and optimal resource allocation to the evolution of mate choice and mating systems, population genetics and phylogeography, habitat and niche modeling, and the evolution of dispersal, kin structures and social systems.

Implications of habitat choice for protected polymorphisms.

We also know that mattresses and pillows are a prime habitat for dust mites due to the presence of dead skin cells - their food of choice.

It uses factsheets, a multiple choice quiz and a variety of activity ideas to help pupils learn about different species of dolphins, their habitats, our responsibility as citizens and how dolphins and their environment might be protected.

Whether because a cat has abruptly lost her owner, a feral cat can not safely remain in his current habitat, or a myriad of other reasons, shelter admission will still be the right choice.

Some of these programs mimic foraging choices similar to that found in an animal's natural habitat, including hiding food, or hanging fruit from a tree.

We use the sanctuary as the last choice location to place those Calvert County cats which can not be adopted and can not be returned to their original colony site, usually because of ongoing consturctions and destruction of their habitat or other local activites which are dangerous to the cats.

Fine - scale habitat selection was determined using discrete choice modelling of cat movements.

If you want to check out the Corcovado National Park, having an excursion guide is your best choice as the Corcovado is also the habitat of Costa Rica's most deadly snake, the very aggressive Fer - de-lance.

Specifically, it is located in Tsitsikamma, which is part of the Western Cape Province and is known for its stunning greenery and the prolific animal life that has made this their habitat of choice.

Home also to the ecologically rich natural marine habitat of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park, this region has forged its reputation through its synergy with the sea, and visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fishing, diving, boating and sailing.

The choices made by retailers and manufacturers of palm oil have a direct impact on the habitat of endangered species such as the orang - utan, Sumatran tiger and Asian elephant.»

Our environmental choices are aesthetic choices, we can live without all of the endangered species and habitats on the planet but I (and many others) recognize the intrinsic and inalienable value of those species and habitats and will fight for their preservation.

New study on European butterflies looks at the effects of global warming on habitat choice.

However, given the scarcity and fragility of high elevation habitat, we need to question if these limited mountain ecosystems should even be considered at all as a choice for this type of intrusive development.

OK, so maybe the festive teeth and beady eyes and wrinkled hairless skin aren't exactly cuddly — they're like the exact opposite of a kitten — but they are exquisitely designed to live in the habitat of their choice, tunnels beneath the hot African desert.