Sentences with phrase «native habitats of»

Invite students to use the Reptile Alphabet List on the Internet and other library resources to learn about native habitats of some lizards.

Hidden camera traps have offered scientists unprecedented access into the native habitats of endangered species, and they ways they behave.

The island's 500 - year - old Sitka spruce temperate rainforest is also the native habitat of the largest grizzly species in the world — the Kodiak bear, which can grow to an imposing 1,500 pounds.

Starting March 16, fans can vote on the Zoo's website for their favorite among names reflecting the cultural significance of Andean bears to the Quechua and Aymara, the indigenous communities of the Andes region, the native habitat of Andean bears.

The native habitat of the green iguana is on tree branches overlooking a river as the lizard will dive into the water when it is startled or threatened by predators.

Komodo tour package is made to visit komodo national park included of exploring komodo and Rinca island to see the komodo dragon and feel the real adventure in native habitat of Komodo Dragons.

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Under the agreement a perpetual restrictive covenant has been placed on the 121.7 ha which will require the area to be maintained and managed for its value as native vegetation with improvement of its assessed habitat score from 7/10 to 8/10 over a 20 - year period.

Likewise the beaks of Charles Darwin's Galapagos finches — to give perhaps the most famous example of adaptive evolution — possess a variety of shapes and sizes tailor - made to feeding upon an assortment of seeds native to their particular habitats.

In its native habitat the story shows a stern and sophisticated understanding of God's command and of the seriousness of obedience.

The main findings were that Commonwealth environmental water extended the presence of Golden perch larvae through summer, decreased salinity levels in the Lower Lakes and the Coorong improving available habitat for native fish, and exported an estimated 600 000 tonnes of salt from the Basin through the Murray Mouth.

To contribute year round baseflows that support habitat, food sources and increased movement and survival of native fish.

Increase forest cover with native species in degraded areas, improve the climate resiliency of coffee plants as a result of restoring tree cover, and enhance habitat value in the coffee - growing landscape.

The environmental watering at Whirlpool Corner helped support the recruitment of native plants, including river red gums, and habitat for native frogs and waterbirds such as spoonbills.

Specifically, Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat along the length of the River Murray to improve the condition and promote the migration of native fish species; support waterbird habitat and breeding events; and, mobilise and export salts from the River Murray system.

It also contributed to achieving water level and salinity targets in Lakes Alexandrina and Albert (Lower Lakes), achieving salinity and seasonal water level targets in the Coorong, and supporting the establishment of wetland native plants, waterbird habitat, and the recruitment of native fish and frogs.

Over 5,300 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to Hattah Lakes in spring 2015 to provide improved habitat and food resources for native fish and waterbirds, and support the ongoing reestablishment of water dependant vegetation.

Re-establishment of flood - tolerant bank vegetation following the millennium drought will provide habitat for a number of native species and also assist with bank stability during natural floods and heavy rainfall.

improve the diversity and condition of native fish, frog and waterbird populations through maintaining suitable aquatic habitat and providing opportunities for breeding and recruitment.

A total of 367 GL of Commonwealth environmental water was released from Hume Dam to support in - channel, wetland and low elevation floodplain habitat throughout the River Murray for improving the condition, movement and recruitment of native fish — both silver (critically endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) and golden perch were detected spawning in the Mid Murray in response to flow variability; improve riparian and wetland vegetation condition; and contribute to the managed export of salt from the River Murray system.

This will mean that Commonwealth environmental water will be used to protect habitat such as permanent waterholes that support the survival of water dependent populations of native plants and animal life,» he said.

«Scientific monitoring consistently shows that environmental water delivered to the Gwydir is providing food, habitat and breeding opportunities for many of the region's unique native fish, waterbirds, plants and wildlife.

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder David Papps said the partnership was part of ongoing efforts to protect and restore the internationally important Wetland and its complex of wetlands and woodlands, which provide habitat for a range of native flora and fauna including the nationally threatened Regent Parrot and the Southern Bell Frog.

With respect for the natural habitat and Pechanga heritage, design and construction of the top - ranked Journey at Pechanga golf course on nearly 300 acres / 121 hectares of unique, ancestral land, preserved most native oak trees; those removed were moved and transplanted at considerable expense.

Environmental water contributed to in - stream variable base flows in support of native fish condition and movement, native vegetation condition, hydrological connectivity and the maintenance of aquatic habitat conditions.

Commonwealth environmental water helped maintain a mosaic of habitats including native vegetation, stimulated breeding and recruitment of several native fish, frog and turtle species, and resulted in a boom of productivity in the system.

Standards for preservation of native habitat in these areas would be more appropriate.

In 2017 - 18, Commonwealth environmental water will continue to build on the positive responses of vegetation from past environmental watering and natural flows; and provide habitat and recruitment opportunities for waterbirds, native fish, turtles and frogs.

The 2002 IFOAM Basic Standards for Organic Agriculture Production and Processing67 include principles and recommendations on «organic ecosystems» where provisions are made to «maintain a significant portion of farms to facilitate biodiversity and nature conservation», including (among others) wildlife refuge habitats and wildlife corridors that provide linkages and connectivity to native habitat.

(citation needed) Shaded Kona cultivation systems show greater biodiversity than full - sun systems, and those more distant from continuous forest compare rather poorly to undisturbed native forest in terms of habitat value for some bird species.

There is something way more badass about a team named the Lions if they play in a city that is actually part of an actual Lion's native habitat.

A patch of pepperweed can grow into a dense, monoculture stand after only a few seasons, degrading wildlife habitat, and outcompeting native salt marsh vegetation.

Stefanie Covino, Coordinator of the Shaping the Future of Your Community program notes, «Our water resources are increasingly stressed, but conserving and restoring the natural landscape with native plants can offer social, environmental, and economic benefits such as improved air quality, property values, energy savings, and habitat — both locally and downstream.»

Our teacher naturalists work with students to help them develop an appreciation for native plants and animals and their habitats as well as the relationships of these ecological communities to our agricultural practices.

Mass Audubon permanently protects nearly 37,000 acres of land across Massachusetts, providing important opportunities for all people to experience the wonders of nature firsthand while also safeguarding a wide range of habitats and native wildlife species.

During this engaging program students will listen to a guided imagery story while sitting in a natural setting; learn the life cycle of a bird through imaginary play and determine what makes a good home for specific native animals as they explore and compare the resources available in forest and field habitats.

Russell Johnson, an ecologist and member of the northwest suburban chapter of the National Audubon Society, said his organization understands the opponents» concerns about the property but supports the concept of restoring the land to a native prairie habitat.

Throughout the school year and during the summer, students practice science skills through the study of local habitats, learn about Massachusetts» native wildlife, work as a team to plan and execute stewardship projects that benefit their school and the larger Lowell community, and participate in community - based events.

Mass Audubon embraces a vision of a Massachusetts in which people appreciate native plants and animals and their habitats and work together to ensure that they are truly protected.

History of agriculture and land use, sustainable agriculture, native wildlife and habitats, habitat restoration, birding, and bird banding are some of the topics adult audiences enjoy.

Students will learn about the characteristics of native butterfly habitats and the Nature Museum's conservation research initiatives.

In addition to protecting critical habitat for native species, Mass Audubon's land conservation efforts provide many quality - of - life benefits, including clean drinking water, locally grown food, and places to learn about and enjoy nature.

The main goal of this ongoing project is to control invasive plant species that degrade the native habitat.

These native plants enhance the serene tranquility of the park, while providing a welcoming habitat for butterflies, dragonflies and other beneficial insects.

By combining groups of native plants that are uniquely suited to specific habitats, they will reveal their extraordinary ability to control storm water, moderate drought conditions, and serve as food and shelter for native wildlife.

Come March, the first 25 of a planned 500 animals will be flown from enclosures in Abu Dhabi to be released into their native habitat in Chad.

Steve: And have some kind of other, for example, in the Everglades [you have] cattails that move [in] and displace the native plant species and they ruin their habitat.

«This diverse range of habitat provides excellent conditions for native sweat bees,» explains Professor Robert Paxton from the Institute of Biology at MLU, where Paxton and PhD student Patricia Landaverde - González have studied 37 sites on Yucatán.

Dr Ford, from the University's Institute of Marine Sciences, said: «One of the main reasons why invasive species are successful is the escape from predators, parasites and disease in their native habitats.

Now he and Matthew Symonds, at the University of Melbourne, Australia, have compared beak length in 214 bird species with the annual minimum temperature of their native habitats.

To learn just how much jellies breathe in their native habitat, scientists from MBARI are setting off this morning in the Point Lobos, one of the institute's three research vessels.