Sentences with phrase «reptile than bird»

Not exact matches

Why is it that the human race and there vanity thinks that we are any better than the bugs, birds, reptiles, vegitation?

Ecological research already carried out in these national parks and surrounding coffee plantations has shown the presence of more than 300 species of birds, (including endemic species, threatened forest specialists and birds of prey e.g. Black Hawk - Eagle Spizaetus tyrannus), 31 mammals species (some of them are endangered species such as the ocelot, cacomistle and Mexican porcupine), 26 reptile species, and 326 tree and bush species.

Various birth control methods have been used in more than 600 species, the program reports, in mammals and in some birds, reptiles and fish.

Anatomy confirms what behavior reveals: Octopuses and cuttlefish have larger brains, relative to body weight, than most fish and reptiles, larger on average than any animals save birds and mammals.

Poinar suggested in the journal American Entomologist that the origins of this deadly disease, which today can infect animals ranging from humans and other mammals to birds and reptiles, may have begun in an insect such as the biting midge more than 100 million years ago.

«Africa is the last place on Earth with a wide range of large mammals, yet today there are more African plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and large mammals threatened than ever before by a range of both human - induced and natural causes.»

Collectively, the sequences showed the purported hadrosaur collagen was more closely related to T. rex and birds than to modern reptiles.

Mammals (and birds, who are also «warm - blooded») tend to grow much faster than «cold - blooded» vertebrates, like fish and reptiles.

Earth is in the midst of its sixth mass extinction: Somewhere between 30 and 159 species disappear every day, thanks largely to humans, and more than 300 types of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have vanished since 1500.

Reptiles depend on external sources of heat, and have a metabolic rate much slower than that of birds or mammals.

That's just a snapshot of the astonishing diversity found in the group of fishes called teleosts, or ray - finned fish, which today have 30,000 species — more than all living mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians combined.

Birds and mammals have brains that are up to 10 times larger, relative to body size, than those of reptiles and other animals.

Recently, for example, researchers studied the bone joints of dinosaurs and those of modern - day birds and reptiles and concluded that some dinosaurs must have sported much thicker - than - expected pads of cartilage in their joints.

How does one know that such evidence points to a common origin, rather than separate but convergent evolution of sleep in reptiles, birds and mammals?

If dinosaurs (or, as some evolutionists assert, reptiles) evolved into birds, thousands of types of animals should have been more birdlike than dinosaurs and yet more dinosaur - like than birds.

Birds require 20 times more oxygen than reptiles and boast fixed thigh bones to enable the proper lung function (that fixed positioning can help to stop birds» lungs from collapsBirds require 20 times more oxygen than reptiles and boast fixed thigh bones to enable the proper lung function (that fixed positioning can help to stop birds» lungs from collapsbirds» lungs from collapsing).

By studying the microscopic structure of the eggs, Dr. Varricchio and I were able to determine that the animal buried its eggs in a vegetation mound or nested in a humid environment - more like some reptiles than most open - nesting modern birds.

Our dogs, cats, birds and even reptiles seem to have a bigger curiosity about our human foods and household plants more than anything else.

Demonstrate SC administration of medication large animal, small animal, one bird species, one reptile species, one small mammal other than dog or cat, one other species of your choice

Your reptiles, birds, small mammals, or fish may be a bit more unique and unusual than your neighbors» cats and dogs, and we have an entire team dedicated to giving them the highest standard of exotic veterinary care!

Birds, rodents, hooved species, and reptiles, then as now, were relatively seldom received, and were often transferred to zoos, wildlife rehabilitators, and 4 — H programs, rather than being held in public shelters.

We consider exotic pets to be pets other than cats and dogs such as: reptiles, birds, and small mammals (rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, etc).

A microchip is no bigger than a grain of rice, and veterinarians can implant the chips into all kinds of pets — from reptiles and birds to cats and dogs.

Our animal control officers provide hands - on service to the city's more than 1.5 million residents and ACCT Philly's facility in North Philadelphia handles more than 32,000 animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually.

With more than 3,000 new product launches, Global Pet Expo will showcase the latest products available for all types of pets including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small animals and horses.

We know that your dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and reptiles are more than just pets, and you expect the same level of concerned care for them as you do for the rest of your family.

At Global Pet Expo, more than 1,000 companies from around the world showcase the latest and greatest products available for all types of pets including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small animals and horses.

We see almost everything: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles / amphibians (except snakes), if you do not see your type of pet here, call to check but more than likely we will see.

Under the direction of the Chief Veterinary Officer, the Associate Veterinarian provides excellent clinical care for a diverse collection of more than 250 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.

Issues affecting exotic pets, such as reptiles and birds, can make looking after these non-traditional pets more challenging than simply caring for a dog or cat.

The company offers more than 1,500 products for dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles and fish, each dedicated to the health and well - being of household pets.

Minor animal species include pets other than dogs and cats such as ornamental aquarium and garden pond fish, birds, reptiles and small mammals.

But really, keeping exotic animals such as reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and even small animals, birds, and fish, can be just as complex (if not more so) than keeping more popular pets.

It's estimated feral cats eat 75 million native animals a night — more than 20 billion mammals, reptiles, birds and even insects every year.

More than 900 companies flock to Global to showcase their wares for every type of animal, from cats and dogs to small pets to birds, reptiles, and horses.

More than 12 million U.S. homes have small animals, which includes birds, small mammals and reptiles, according to the American Pet Products Association's 2017 - 2018 survey of pet owners.

If we take a step back and look at this in terms of evolutionary biology, birds and mammals depend more on learning and less on instinct than other animal groups, such as insects, reptiles or fish.

This is more generous than anyone else and includes food for every pet — birds, small animals, fish and reptiles, as well as dogs and cats.

The inclusion of «large reptiles» and «long - lived birds» suggests that the prohibitions in this model ordinance are far less about breeding conditions than they are about the sale of these types of animals at all.

Naturalists, adventurers, photographers and scientists visit to explore an astonishing diversity of flora, fauna and wildlife with more than 140 species of mammals, over 300 species of birds, 100 amphibians and reptiles, and more than 10,000 species of insects discovered so far.

Lounge next to the waters of the Pacific on one of the three private beaches, observe one of the more than 200 different species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that roam the reserve, tour the property on horseback or relax with an in - villa massage in one of the three main villas or nine casitas.

More than 850 species of birds, 209 mammal species, 220 species of reptiles, and 163 species of amphibians have been identified.

Belize Zoo takes care of more than 150 animals and more than 45 different species including the 5 native wildcat species (jaguar being the biggest), baird's tapir, monkeys, exotic birds, hawks, eagles and reptiles (including crocs and snakes).

The Sunday Craft Market, featuring local arts and crafts, as well as activities such as pony rides for the kids, is another option for visitors, as is a trip to Africa's largest bird park, the World of Birds, which is home to more than 400 species of birds and other animals, including monkeys, wallabies and reptBirds, which is home to more than 400 species of birds and other animals, including monkeys, wallabies and reptbirds and other animals, including monkeys, wallabies and reptiles.

There are a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, insects and marine life that live in the Curu Wildlife Reserve as well three different species of monkeys, over 50 different types of mammals and more than 200 species of birds.

The park protects more than 400 species of birds (20 are endemic), 116 of amphibians and reptiles, and 139 of mammals — representing 10 percent of the mammals in the Americas — on only 0.000101777 percent of the landmass.

Big cats, primates, colorful reptiles, and exotic birds can all be seen beneath the forest canopy, familiar enough with humans that guides can bring visitors for a closer look than you could get on a safari.

Located 170 km southeast of Darwin, Kakadu National Park is one of the world's most magnificent natural reserves, boasting 280 bird species, 77 mammals, 50 species of freshwater fish, 132 reptiles and more than 50,000 years of Indigenous history and culture.

It has more than 2100 meters of timber boardwalks and pathways leading you on a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna.

Namibia's Etosha National Park, designated as a game reserve in 1907, is one of Africa's major wildlife sanctuaries.2 It centers around a huge, parched depression of silver - white minerals — the Great White Place or Place of Dry Water for which the park is named.3 This ancient, evaporated lake deposit of salt minerals fills with water only after heavy rains.4 The park harbors more than 100 types of mammals, including rare and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros, black - faced impala, tssesebe, and gemsbok.2 Etosha is also home to more than 300 species of birds and more than 100 species of reptiles.4