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
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
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
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 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
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