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Finding Balance in Contentious Issues

It is Scientists' jobs to manage populations of threatened species, or pest species, and prevent certain species becoming pests or becoming threatened.  Yet often their suggestions can become highly debated in the public and political sphere. Your assignment will be to write a letter to the relevant policy maker on one of the following questions.   Click on the link to view the assignment and the required readings.  A sample letter is also available, or you can use your own. Brumbies: Should they be culled out of the NSW Snowy Mountains ? Deer: Should they continue to be protected in Tasmania? Foxes: Should we continue to pour millions of dollars into keeping Tasmania fox free? Cats: Should they be confined 24/7? H ow on Earth do I get started? 1. Start by reading (or listening) thoroughly to one of the resources. 2. Take notes from this resource.  It might help to draw up sections in your book about each topic required (ie scientific facts, experts, other views...

Limiting Factors: Swift Parrots

What are the limiting factors influencing Swift Parrots? Have a scan through these sites and consider the questions below: BirdLife Australia Swift Parrot Profile > Swift Parrot Fact file Learn a little bit about Swift Parrots here  >  ABC Catalyst short video Learn a little bit more about Swift Parrots > Australian National University video First Dog on the Moon is very funny and excellent. Read his cartoon about Swifties here > FDOTM cartoon Q1. What are the density dependent factors that might be limiting the Swift Parrot population? A density dependent factor is one that limits how members of a population live, due to the number of members within that population Q2. What are the density independent factors that might be limiting Swift Parrot population? A density independent limiting factor   is one that limits how members of a population live – but is caused by a factor outside of population numbers alone   Q3. What are some of the action...

Ecosystem Dynamics

Ecosystem Inputs These are the critical factors required for an ecosystem to function Internal Ecosystem Dynamics This is the way living organisms interact within an ecosystem.   The way these factors interplay will directly impact how species survive within an ecosystem Ecosystem Outputs These are the ‘services’ a functioning ecosystem provides. 1. Energy: usually from the sun and utilised by producers 2. Nutrients: usually from the soil, decomposition or from other ecosystems 3. Water: From rainfall, creeks, runoff, lakes etc. 4. Atmosphere: The balance of oxygen and CO2 in the air is vital for survival of almost all living organisms 5. Biodiversity: This means the range of organisms interacting in an ecosystem. Generally, the greater the biodiversity, the more likely an ecosystem is to thrive and be resilient to change. 1 . Predator-Prey relationships: The transferal of energy around the food web 2. Decomposition: The recycling of nut...

Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Hello! Welcome to the ETE blog.  Save this URL in your book-marks - we will use the blog frequently to access course materials.  Posts are put up chronologically, so newest information will be at the top of the page & scroll down for old content. Activity 1: Ecosystems: A General Overview Watch one or both of the videos.  Take notes in your book. I know Crash Course is a bit 2016.  I'm sorry.  Crash Course Ecosystems (video) Activity 2: Abiotic & Biotic Factors  Watch this, and take notes in your book. Bozeman Science: Abiotic & Biotic Factors Activity 3: Upping the Observation of Abiotic Factors Taroona Rainfall Data BOM Taroona Daily Max Temp BOM Explore the aerial, consider which abiotic factors this informs: Activity 4: Biodiversity: A General Overview CSIRO What is Biodiversity & Why is it Importan t (video) Bozeman Science (video) Atlas of Living Australia (website) Explore species and distribution across Australia)

Check Your Vagina for Cancer

Vulva Cancer is a malignant tumor in the vulva The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system, which includes the labia, vaginal opening, opening of the urethra and the clitoris.patients with vulvar cancer are usually menopausal women however, it is possible outbreak in women who are infertile. the symptoms symptoms of vulvar cancer can be known with considerable ease. If there are lumps in vagina,and there is thickening of the skin,most likely the woman is suffering from vulvar cancer.Other symptoms, pain when urinating, and pain during intercourse. To attain first you should check your vagina, while looking mirror and looking this Link for video : How To Check Your Vagina and Vulva : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr30jIFfHe8&feature Video Female Genitalia Examination : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxwrKkwBKD8&feature good luck

How Can I Last Longer in Bed

Finally! Unlock This Secret to Enjoy Long-Lasting Satisfying Sex! Are you embarrassed by your inability to last long enough in bed? Apakah Anda malu dengan ketidakmampuan untuk bertahan cukup lama di tempat tidur? If you are anything like most guys reading this, premature ejaculation affects you every so often, making you feel less of a man because you are not giving maximum pleasure to your female partner. But the truth is, premature ejaculation does not signal a premature end to your sex life. There are many techniques and strategies that will keep your early ejaculation triggers at bay, increase your sexual endurance and help you last longer in bed. But first, let's take a look at the effects of ejaculating too early and what many guys attempt to do. Stop, start, stop, and start again... Well, this is a common technique that many guys use in their feeble attempts to last longer. What happens is that when a guy comes close to ejaculating, he will suddenly stop ALL movement to red...

Premature Ejaculation Control

How to Dramatically Improve Your Lasting Power (Secrets Exposed!) There is a whole gamut of products that promise to help you acquire superior control over your ejaculation. Sprays, creams, pills... these are just a handful of quick fixes that many guys use in their attempts to last longer in bed and enjoy better sex. But really, do they really enjoy better sex? Truth be told, many of such products actually dull the sensations you feel during intercourse, making the whole sexual experience somewhat less pleasurable than you hope for. But what if there is a better way to control premature ejaculation, one that permanently cures your early ejaculation problem? Forget about the "band-aid" cures. You are far better off spending a little time and effort to learn how to achieve complete control over your ejaculation - permanently. You can achieve this by understanding how your ejaculatory reflex functions and how to completely control your ejaculation triggers. You tackle this at t...