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
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
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
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
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