Does the beak size of Probosciger aterrimus affect its foraging success? Introduction: Probosciger aterrimus, also known as the palm cockatoo, goliath cockatoo, and great black cockatoo, is a large black parrot of the Cacatuide family (White et al. 2011). The cockatoo Probosciger aterrimus is often found in New Guinea, Aru Islands and Cape York Peninsula. A bird’s beak not only allows it to eat, but also to groom and feed its offspring. Proboscigar aterrimus has a long, pointed and curved black
reservations are only helping a small part of the widespread habitat ruination. “Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered species is to protect the special places where they live. Wildlife must have places to find food, shelter and raise their young. Logging, oil and gas drilling, over-grazing and development all result habitat destruction. Endangered species habitat should be protected and these impacts minimized. By protecting
"What's wrong with Charlie?" Claire asked as she held out her tiny hands with a motionless gold fish in her palm. "I was just playing with Charlie yesterday, but today he won't play." Claire's parents failed to realize that when their child begged them to buy her a pet, that she knew nothing of how to take care of a simple gold fish. She didn't understand that fish are not pets to be held or caressed like you would a kitten. This situation occurs more often than most people think. Whether it is
Colombia Colombia, republic in South America, situated in the northwestern part of the continent, and bounded on the north by Panama and the Caribbean Sea, on the east by Venezuela and Brazil, on the south by Peru and Ecuador, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is the only country of South America with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The total land area of the country is 1,141,748 sq km (440,831 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Bogotá. IILAND AND