Zoology/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the ecology, behavior and basic biology of various animal species, particularly cats and Florida native animals. I generally cannot answer questions regarding the physiology of animals. I -do not- know about duck husbandry.
Experience in the area
Eight years as a Docent in the Central Florida Zoo, Education Animal Keeper internship at the Central Florida Zoo, research assistant with the University of Central Florida Beach Mouse Project.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
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Recent Answers from Meryl Green
2010-11-06 Species Interactions with the painted turtle.:
You might try the following, if you haven't already: For amensalism you might look for a species in the turtle's habitat that would release a toxin harmful to the turtle. It seems competition is pretty
2010-09-15 future job as an ecologist or zoologist:
If you're not sure about what you'd like to do, I would recommend a biology major. This gives you a background in the basics (basic ecology, evolution, genetics, etc.) you need for any biology field,
2010-08-22 what kind of snake??:
I think there's a good reason you couldn't find it among the snakes :). I believe this is actually one of the three kinds of "glass snake" or glass lizard in North Carolina. It's sometimes called 'snake'
2010-08-03 Animal communities:
That depends on what you mean by community. A community could be the animals, plants, and other organisms that live and interact in a particular place. In this case there are no animals that don't live
2010-07-15 snake ID:
It looks like it could be a Plains Black-headed Snake (Tantilla nigriceps). Here are some more pictures and information: http://www.utep.edu/leb/chih/theland/animals/reptiles/tantillanigri.htm http://www
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