Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artidactyla Family: Camelidae Genus: Vicugna Species: Vicugna pacos Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos) Studied by: Rebecca Littleton Introduction When I moved into my new home in November 2011, I noticed a creature across the street from my house watching me. I assumed that it was a … Continue reading
The American crow: Corvus Brachyrhychos Studied by: Sarah Gleaves Introduction: I have often passed by the American crow without so much of a single glance in the Birds direction. After researching the Crow and observing it first hand I have … Continue reading
Larus Smithsonianus/Argentatus* Introduction: The American Herring Gull is the stereotypical seagull. By that I mean that it is the creature that people usually imagine when they hear the word “seagull.” With their white plumage, grey wings, and yellow … Continue reading
Elephas Maximus Asian elephants are intelligent animals with complex family structures. They are matriarchal, mourn their dead, band together against common enemies, adopt orphans, communicate over long distances, and have incredible memories. In our culture they represent the majesty and … Continue reading
While living on a farm, I’ve come to frequently interact with barn swallows. Because of this I decided Barn Swallows would be the perfect animal for me to observe. Through the course of several weeks I have observed and researched the behavior of barn swallow’s directly. As well as researched the cultural and historical influence. Continue reading
Semibalanus Balanoids Introduction: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Crustacea, Genus: Balanus Barnacles are unlike any other crustacean because they are sessile. They are permanently attached to objects such as docks, boats, rocks, or turtle shells. Standing on their heads for most … Continue reading
I selected the chicken for my animal of interest because the chicken is a domesticated animal, meaning they have a co-dependent relationship with humans. This has a major impact on the way chickens live their lives and I thought I … Continue reading
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota Studied by: Anne de Marcken, spring 2012 “Cliff Swallow in Flight.” Don DeBold. Flickr. April 28, 2009. I wanted to study an animal that shares my urban habitat. I wanted to challenge the notion that nature is somewhere … Continue reading
Neofelis Nebulosa Wikipedia Page Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Neofelis Species: Nebulosa Region: Southeast Asia (detailed areas found under Natural History) INTRODUCTION The animal I have chosen is the clouded leopard, or neofelis nebulosa. … Continue reading
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Bovidae, Caprinae, Ovis, Aries Domestic sheep are found all over the world, wherever their are humans. Originally they are from Mesopotamia. I have been observing two, Rosa and Leda that their home on the Eastside of … Continue reading
Dromaius Novaehollandiae -studied April-May 2012 Introduction When deciding which animal I would like to observe for this program, I initially thought of availability: How far am I willing to travel? What animal is going to be a reliable subject for nine … Continue reading
Kingdom: Animilia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammilia Order: Rodentia Family: Muridae Subfamily: Murinae Genus: Rattus Species: Rattus Norvegicus Origin: Although rattus norvegicus translates to “Norwegian rat”, it is a misnomer. They are believed to have originated from central China. … Continue reading
also referred to as GPO Enteroctopus dofieini Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopda Order: Octopda Family: Octopodidae Genus: Enteroctopus Species E. dofieni Photo by Wihopa Win Introduction For seven weeks I will be visiting the Point Defiance zoo and … Continue reading
Canis Lupus Animalia Chordata Mammalia Canis Lupus Place of Origin: North America, Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa Wolves currently have moved North, living mostly in Canada and Northern Europe. There are still pockets in other countries such as India, Spain … Continue reading
Ardea herodias a study by Lauren Steury Observed at Heron Sanctuary on Dickenson st NW Olympia, WA in their natural habitat. They are home to North America especially the Pacific Northwest. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae … Continue reading
Little Brown Bat Myotis Lucifugus Observation Site: Wild Original Geographic Site: North America Intro: Bats have been around for over 50 million years!!!!!!! They aren’t so different from us humans although they’re much older. They are warm-blooded mammals that give … Continue reading
Place of observation: Small pond and Capital Lake Geographic site: North America, Europe, South Africa, Asia Anas Platyrhychnos Introduction: Mallard ducks are amongst the most common and abundant ducks, found in North America, Europe, and numerous other places around the … Continue reading
Canis Lupus Familiarus Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Canis Domestic animal Observed in Urban back yard. Global Pet. Introduction: My work this quarter was centered on Ranger; a black and gray Miniature Schnauzer. … Continue reading
Canis lupus familiaris Introduction: I am a cat person through and through. However, for this project I decided to walk on the other side of the road, and I met just the dogs to help me. Throughout this project I … Continue reading
Aurelia Aurita Observed April-May by Jessy Leff at Point Defiance Zoo Kingdom-Animalia Phylum- Cnidaria Class-Scyphozoa Order- Semaeostomeae Family- Ulmaridae Genus- Aurelia Species- Aurelia Aurita Country of Orgin- Eastern Atlantic coast of Northern Europe and the western … Continue reading
Oreamnos Americanus studied by Dalton Short April-May 2012 Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Genus: Oreamnos Species: O. americanus Introduction This animal was almost … Continue reading
Procyon Lotor As observed and studied on the Evergreen State College … Continue reading
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Colpates auratus (cafer) Animalia Chordata Vertebrata Aves Piciformes Picidae Picinae Colaptes auratus – named by Linnaeus in 1758 Colpates auratus cafer – named by Gmelin in 1788 Introduction In West Seattle, we have a plethora of interesting birds, many … Continue reading
Procyon lotor “For in them there is a note of wild laughter and tall tales… and of joyous, anarchic liberty which, in the long run, may turn out to be more American than any eagle’s pomp” – From Raccoons … Continue reading
Vulpes Vulpes Origin Eurasia – intercontinential Place of observation Northwest Trek – Eatonville Specs Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: damn right! – Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Vulpes I’ve always been fond of this animal. I find their appearance, … Continue reading
Over the course of 10 weeks I have observed Jamer, a male Red Ruffed Lemur in a troop of three living in the Woodland Park Zoo Lemur Habitat. Interlaced with my observation I have conducted visual and informational research on Red Ruffed … Continue reading
Canis Lupus Introduction: I chose this animal because of my affinity for dogs. Wolves can be independent, but usually live with a pack-family. Red Wolves hunt mostly alone or in pairs, although they’ll team up to take down bigger prey. … Continue reading
Enhydra Lutris “Also, on a completely subjective note, otters are ridiculously adorable.” – from reflections on 4/13/2012 Introduction One of my fondest memories from my childhood is going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my great-grandmother and watching the sea … Continue reading
Cyanocitta stelleri … Continue reading
Panthera tigris sumatrea Observations at Point Defiance Zoo by Keiko Introduction: [1][2] [3] Sumatran tigers are a subspecies of tiger. There are 6 living subspecies of tigers: Sumatran, Bengal, Siberian, Indochinese, Malayan, and South Chinese. There are less than … Continue reading
Panthera tigris sumatrae Observed at Point Defiance Zoo Introduction The Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is one of nine subspecies of tiger (Panthera tigris) and is only found in the wild on the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. Out … Continue reading
Mescocricetus Auratus studied by: Krystle Arrowsmith Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Genus: Mesocricetus Species: M. auratus Place of Observation: Domestic Original Geographic Site: Syria Introduction: I have always had hamsters growing up and I … Continue reading
Tamias townsendii studied by Ruth Hayes, April-May 2012 Introduction Townsend’s chipmunks live in our back yard. So far we’ve observed two of them. We believe they are a mated pair. They seem to have built a nest in a large … Continue reading
Cathartes Aura Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Incertae sedis Family: Cathartidae Genus: Cathartes Observed in the wild by Jack Tierney. Main observation spot was at Cooper Point & 20th Ave. NW (Here). Native to all North and … Continue reading
Photograph of a Western Gray Squirrel, contributed by the user Fish Demon of Wikipedia. Introduction Sciurus Griseus Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Mammalia Order – Rodentia Family – Sciuridae Genus – Sciurus Conservation Status : Least Concern Place of Observation : … Continue reading