Terrestrial II Week 6
Forest and Grassland Ecosystems
Complete all four of these sections.
Goes with Tuesday\’s Lecture
Goes with Thursday\’s Lecture
Supplements Recitation
Supplements Laboratory
Content in all four sections can appear on an exam
Journal #2 is due Tuesday Nov. 5, 5:00 p.m.
The next digital post assignment is due Sunday, Nov. 10, by 11:58 p.m.
Exam #2 is Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., LInC 100.
The material below is not on an exam, but may be of interest
High Desert
We\’re already passing the term\’s half-way mark, and I don\’t know about you, but this is the point where I start setting up rewards if I get things done well and on time. One of the best rewards can be setting up a new place to visit, and if you haven\’t spent much time east of the Cascades in Oregon, you are in for a treat! It could be a trip to the High Desert Museum just south of Bend when you are skiing nearby, or a camping trip in the spring. Hope to see you out there!
Lesley
Cultural and ecological exhibits make the High Desert Museum a highly-rated educational (and entertaining) destination.
Behind-the-Scenes
We have two favorite reptiles: peacock day geckos. Both were wild-caught from islands where they are invasive species. One is learning to be hand-fed.
Like many vertebrates, these geckos take a lot of care. This little cutie arrived malnourished (you can see his spine protruding in this photo shot before the video) and eats three different types of live animals and four types of fruits in tight rotation. He also gets regular misting, a heat lamp, and his own habitat since the two geckos don\’t get along (of course!). If all goes well, they can live 10+ years with us.
Recommended Books
If you can\’t get to the High Desert, this coffee table book brings it to you.
The variety of reptiles in North America is breathtaking.
