Soap-anointing behaviour in the ring-tailed coati (Nasua nasua) on a Brazilia...Aline Ferro
To follow a free-ranging group of ring-tailed coatis (Nasua nasua), we went to Ilha do Campeche (an island in the State of Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil), where we observed them rubbing cleansing products over their bodies.
In order to describe the anointing behavior of the coatis on that island, we conducted five experimental sessions to induce the animals to spontaneously anoint themselves. The anointing sessions were prompted by offering pieces of ash soap to the animals.
The animals mostly performed self-anointing behavior, and sometimes anointed each other by expressing the allo-anointing behavior. The body parts mostly rubbed with pieces of soap was the genital area, and then the tail.
We propose that the soap-anointing behavior of the ring-tailed coatis may deter ectoparasites and alleviate itch when applying foaming soap over their fur.
It has been known in the literature that a close-related species, the white-nosed coati (Nasua narica) inhabiting the Barro Colorado Island in Panama, rubs the fur with resin. However, we have reported the first occurrence of soap-anointing behavior in the ring-tailed coatis (Nasua nasua) in the literature.
In conclusion, we believe the human-coati coexistence on Ilha do Campeche might have facilitated the innovation in the coatis' behavior there. Moreover, the ring-tailed coati species does not occur naturally on the island; it was introduced approximately 10 years ago. Likely, the soap-anointing behavior is being transmitted across generations over the years.
We, the human, always want to know about the origin of our modern shapes and our evolution. Here I tried to show some information about that through authentic sources from internet,articles and books. Hope it'll help you. Thanks!
Soap-anointing behaviour in the ring-tailed coati (Nasua nasua) on a Brazilia...Aline Ferro
To follow a free-ranging group of ring-tailed coatis (Nasua nasua), we went to Ilha do Campeche (an island in the State of Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil), where we observed them rubbing cleansing products over their bodies.
In order to describe the anointing behavior of the coatis on that island, we conducted five experimental sessions to induce the animals to spontaneously anoint themselves. The anointing sessions were prompted by offering pieces of ash soap to the animals.
The animals mostly performed self-anointing behavior, and sometimes anointed each other by expressing the allo-anointing behavior. The body parts mostly rubbed with pieces of soap was the genital area, and then the tail.
We propose that the soap-anointing behavior of the ring-tailed coatis may deter ectoparasites and alleviate itch when applying foaming soap over their fur.
It has been known in the literature that a close-related species, the white-nosed coati (Nasua narica) inhabiting the Barro Colorado Island in Panama, rubs the fur with resin. However, we have reported the first occurrence of soap-anointing behavior in the ring-tailed coatis (Nasua nasua) in the literature.
In conclusion, we believe the human-coati coexistence on Ilha do Campeche might have facilitated the innovation in the coatis' behavior there. Moreover, the ring-tailed coati species does not occur naturally on the island; it was introduced approximately 10 years ago. Likely, the soap-anointing behavior is being transmitted across generations over the years.
We, the human, always want to know about the origin of our modern shapes and our evolution. Here I tried to show some information about that through authentic sources from internet,articles and books. Hope it'll help you. Thanks!
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
National Museum Of Natural History Smithsonian Student's Sheet
1. Student’s Sheet
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
SMITHSONIAN
RESEARCH
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is dedicated to inspiring
curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled
research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs.
At the center of the Museum's activities are its expertly documented collections: more
than 125 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts including 30 million
insects, 4½ million plants, 7 million fish, and 2 million cultural artifacts.
The main building on the National Mall welcomes millions of visitors each year, and with
a growing network of interactive websites, the Museum is transforming itself into a hub
for national and international electronic education.
PRE –VIEWING
Group Work
Work in groups of three to discuss the following questions:
1. What are museums?
2. What kind of museums have you visited up to now?
3. What professionals work in a museum?
4. What do they generally do there?
5. What can you see in a national history museum?
WHILE - VIEWING
FIRST VIEWING
Activity 1
Watch the video with the sound off and, in trios, talk about the scenes and try to guess
what the people are doing.
Activity 2
Watch the video again with the sound off. You are going to receive the video script in
the form of slips, each containing a section of the content that is shown in the video.
After watching each segment of the video, select the corresponding slip. At the end, you
will have the video script in its entirety and in the correct order.
2. Each day at the museum we explore new frontiers of science.
I use genetic tools to study how new bird species arise in nature.
The research I am doing now is looking at a group of trees from the Amazon and trying
to make sense of how the species might be related.
My researches are mammals; for example, with colleagues from the National Museum
of Mexico, we examine this deer and were able to prove their relationship to several
species.
I’m using modern genetic methods to look at the evolutionary history of plants –
questions such as which species gave rise to the lima bean, although perhaps that’s not
something that everyone would be excited about.
These and other projects may seem highly specialized. Yet, this research broadens our
scientific knowledge. At the same time, we use our expertise for practical problems.
Well, birds like to hang out at airports and they often get in the way of airplanes when
they take off and land. Often they get sucked into the engine. Sometimes they strike the
windshield. We match up feathers, we match up beaks and talons… we have about
650,000 specimens here that we can use as a reference to make the identification, so
that airport managers and pilots can learn to avoid the species that they are hitting.
Another research program looks at unusually high death rates among dolphins. These
coastal bottlenose dolphins… they all live within three miles of the coast. We are using
their living room as our recreation area and it’s our impact on them that concerns us.
We actually go out and study the animals in the field and then bring back remains of
animals that wash ashore or are caught in fishing nets. It’s by examining the animals
themselves that we gain an idea about what they do in their day-to-day lives out in the
wild.
For most of us, research is both a passion and a privilege. This museum is a scientific
institution and research is what we do.
SECOND VIEWING
Watch the video with the sound on and check the correct order.
3. POST-VIEWING
Activity 1
Match each paragraph of the video script to the corresponding statement which
represents the main idea of the paragraph:
VIDEO SCRIPT WITH KEY:
Each day at the museum we explore new frontiers of science.
I use genetic tools to study how new bird species arise in nature.
The research I am doing now is looking at a group of trees from the Amazon and trying
to make sense of how the species might be related.
My researches are mammals; for example, with colleagues from the National Museum
of Mexico, we examine this deer and were able to prove their relationship to several
species.
I’m using modern genetic methods to look at the evolutionary history of plants –
questions such as which species gave rise to the lima bean, although perhaps that’s
not something that everyone would be excited about.
These and other projects may seem highly specialized. Yet, this research broadens our
scientific knowledge. At the same time, we use our expertise for practical problems.
Well, birds like to hang out at airports and they often get in the way of airplanes when
they take off and land. Often they get sucked into the engine. Sometimes they strike
the windshield. We match up feathers, we match up beaks and talons… we have about
650,000 specimens here that we can use as a reference to make the identification, so
that airport managers and pilots can learn to avoid the species that they are hitting.
Another research program looks at unusually high death rates among dolphins. These
coastal bottlenose dolphins… they all live within three miles of the coast. We are using
their living room as our recreation area and it’s our impact on them that concerns us.
We actually go out and study the animals in the field and then bring back remains of
animals that wash ashore or are caught in fishing nets. It’s by examining the animals
themselves that we gain an idea about what they do in their day-to-day lives out in the
wild.
For most of us, research is both a passion and a privilege. This museum is a scientific
institution and research is what we do.
4. STATEMENTS:
A
Modern aviation uses species studies to help prevent fatal encounters between
man-made machines and habit-directed nature.
B
This paragraph refers to the development of flora - even that aspect of it which
involves our dietary interests.
C
This paragraph discusses the investigation of collegial competition in the forests of
Central America.
D
This reference mentions researching the origin of avian species.
E
This paragraph alludes to the connection between various animal species.
F
This statement refers specifically to the pragmatic application of science to events
in human history.
G
This paragraph mentions the examination of the relationship of several species of
South American flora.
H
Three dimensions of this research help us understand the habits and life-style of a
certain sea-bound swimmer
Activity 2
Group Work
Work in groups of three to suggest what subject you would like the museum crew
to research.