Animal Lab
Rewrite the following pdf lab, “Annotated Lab,” based on the annotations made in said file.
The “Annotated Lab” file is based on the “Animal Lab Guidelines.”
If more information is needed to improve the “Annotated Lab” portion of the Results, it can be obtained in the Excel file “Animal Data.”
For the discussion section, please answer the following questions.
There’s an example of another lab to draw inspiration “Sample Lab.’
Do you expect the bird diversity and abundance to be the same across plots? Of the species that you recorded, were they the same across all the polygons? If not, why do you believe they differed? Were certain species found in areas associated with different kinds of plants (e.g., native vs. non-native)?
Discuss the difference between native vs. non-native bird species. (Research the life history of the observed species.) Why do you believe you observed the species that you observed?
Do you expect the pollinator diversity and abundance to be the same across plots? Of the species that you recorded, were they the same across all the polygons? If not, why do you believe they differed? Did you notice any difference in the number or type of pollinators present around flowering native plants vs. non native plants?
What other animals did you find across all the plots? Again, explain any patterns you observe across all polygons.
How does the observed list of animals you observed compare to the animals that were historically found at the site? How does it compare to species found in recent years by past students? Are there any key species missing? If so, what plants or other features might attract those species back to the site? Are there any new species? Why might they be here now? Is there a change across the years we have been studying this site? You can also look at iNaturalist observations over the years, to see if there is any change. If there is change, why might that be?
Do you think Stone Canyon Creek could be used as a “stepping stone” for larger fauna that have large home ranges that have been disturbed due to urbanization? Which species and why?
