Zoology Essay Examples

Certain animals lack lungs and cannot survive in environments with inadequate lung function. Instead, these creatures rely on gills to obtain oxygen from water. It is noteworthy that the amount of oxygen present in water is just 1/20th of that found in the equivalent volume of air. Gills greatly increase the area available for gas…

The respiratory system is responsible for supplying our bodies with oxygen. This is done through respirations. There are two different respirations the external and the internal. The external respiration is the exchange of air between the lungs. This happens when oxygen is inhaled into the sacs of the lungs. Precisely at that time passes into…

The Differences and Similarities of a Dog and Cat Two domestic animals that share many common and different elements are dog and cat. Despite being different species they exhibit many surprising similarities. By examining these characteristics of each animal can become helpful when selecting a pet. Domestic dogs and cats share many common elements. They…

What adaptation do both the Okapi and Giraffe have that enables them to rip/pull food from strong branches? The long, sticky tongue that both the Okapi and Giraffe have allows them to pull shoots and leaves from strong and hardy branches with ease. The animals can also reach their eyes and ear with their tongue…

Over the past thirty years, there have been few effective endeavors to restore endangered species to viable populations. One instance is the black footed ferret, scientifically identified as Mustela nigripes, which was once deemed the most endangered mammal in the United States. This tiny carnivorous creature is similar in size to a mink and primarily…

Over view of the digestive system Two groups of organs compose the digestive system: -The gastrointestinal tract and the acessory igestive organbs the gi tract is a continous tube that extends form the mouth to the anus, the gi tract contains food from the mouth to the anus the gi tract contains food from the…

The cuttlefish, scientifically known as Sepia latimanus, is a fascinating organism that has successfully adapted to the marine environment. Despite being commonly referred to as fish, they actually belong to the mollusc family. They are classified under the order Sepia and the class Cephalopods, which also includes squid, octopuses, and nautiluses. The term “cuttle” is…

            Dogs make great pets because they are so friendly. The title ‘Man’s bestfriend’ perfectly suits dogs. Majority of people around the world have dogs as pets than any other animal in the planet. The qualities of dogs make them wonderful pets which creates a sense of friendliness and ease for the pet owner. Dogs…

Burmese pythons taking over the Everglades Karen Brown COW February 16, 2013 Tiffany Rodriguez Imagine taking a walk in the Florida Everglades. Now imagine that during that walk across a giant snake. In that snakes grip is a full-sized White-tailed you come deer. The two are battling it out, but the snake is clearly winning,…

Siberian Eskimo dogs are thought to hold come from Siberia when there was a land span between Alaska and Siberia. The Siberian Husky has some really unusual features. Some of the features are behavioural and some are physical. Overall the Siberian Husky is a beautiful, trusty and loyal comrade to its maestro and household. Some…