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Existential fear (2008)
There is nothingness everywhere. For infinitive years he was not there in any part of this universe. Don’t know why. Don’t know how. He came into being. Why I was not there for this infinitive years. Why I came into being now. He knew there is infinite importance for his life.
After my deaths I will not be there for infinite years. After that will I again come into existence? Don’t know. In brief I exist. That is a truth that cannot be ignored.
There are no other qualities for brain other than that we know through our brain. If it is like that if brain is making mind then the qualities in brain even though it exists outside must be making itself. Some philosophers consider Physical force and space to be the creator of consciousness. If we know physical force through our mind that force which we know through our mind when somebody pushes us is making our mind. If we do not know physical force through our mind some unknown thing is making our mind. In brief we don't know correctly what inside brain is making our mind. That will not happen in any case. Because what we consider as the creator of consciousness even if it may exist outside is the constituent of consciousness.
What ever we don’t know scientists will tell that it is energy. Energy means work. in human beings language work has only one meaning. Movement in space time. Above told entities are not enough to explain how the consciousness is made. That is why scientists consider consciousness as a mystery and tells that it can’t be explained
there is no answer for the question, what will happen after death. Sometimes it may be asleep for infinitive time. A sleep without awakening afterwards. The question is that why one will not awaken. How can one sleep for infinitive time. Infinity itself is a question. How something which exists will become nonexistent. Why something which is happening on my own brain might not again happen in another planet. Man is always in doubt because there exist several possibilities for him. There is Possibility that he may or might not exist. For infinitive years i may or might not exist. After infinitive i will surely exist. It is told that two parallel line will meet on infinity.
it is not a big deal that time is moving. it is not a big deal if time is moving from past to present. Experience is changing its color otherwise nothing is happening. More important than existing is I know. I know that i exist. Is it true?
Two things are important. First one is I knows. Other thing is I exist. Do I really exist? Or is it like I only know that I exist. I know because I exist. Even if I didn’t exist there is no use. I exist. Whatever i was before my birth That will I be after death.
1993 Suède Sweden Svezia
Escapade en train à Blåhammaren, dans le nord de la Suède, près de la frontier norvégienne.
Il est conseillé de savoir lire une carte et utiliser la boussole, car les sentiers ne sont pas bien marqués et on ne rencontre quasi personne ... le temps peut aussi changer brusquement : en qq minutes on passé de l'été à l'hiver avec de la neige (meme en plein mois de juillet).
Week-end close to the Norwegian border, in the north of Sweden, at Blåhammaren.
It is recommended to be able to read a map and use a compass because the paths are almost nonexistent ... the weather can also change within minutes going from Summer into Winter (with snow mid of July).
Camminata vicina al confine con la Norvegia, a Blåhammaren (2 giorni).
Saper leggere una mappa e utilizzare una bussola è d'obbligo perché i sentieri non si vedono bene. E non c'è molta gente da incontrare ! Subito il meteo può anche cambiare da estate a inverno con neve a metà luglio !
Sidney Woodruff, graduate student, talks about the data they will be recording with Emily Phillips (blue), a ecology graduate student, Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
These are ALL the pictures I took, the good, the bad, and the fuzzy. I'll rotate and whatnot later. :)
Behold: I finally have a garden again! The garden in 2010 was okay - got enough tomatoes and basil to keep me happy, but not much else. The garden in 2011 was nonexistent, except for strawberries: there were NO sunny days until the 2nd week of August that year (not exaggerating). This year, the weather has been perfect since July 1, and I have the best garden I've had in Oregon. Note: all of the tomato plants on the left side of the photo showed up in pots with other plants this year - they were from seeds planted LAST year that never produced!
Shobhit stands on our stateroom balcony, looking at Ketchikan, Alaska.
Shobhit usually has on pants that make his butt look so flat it's nonexistent -- just pant drapes that fall straight down his backside. These pants, though, are actually kind of flattering on him.
Perhaps you've heard the French proverb "Fish discover water last."
. . . For fish, water simply is. It's their environment. It surrounds them. . . . They're unaware of its existence - until it becomes polluted or nonexistent. Then, the immediate and dramatic consequence makes it quickly apparent that quality water is absolutely essential for their well-being. Without it, the fish will die.
In a similar way, we as human beings discover trust last. Trust is an integral part of the fabric of our society. We depend on it. We take it for granted - unless it becomes polluted or destroyed. Then we come to the stark realization that trust may well be as vital to our own well-being as water is to a fish.
Without trust, society closes down and will ultimately self-destruct.
~ The Speed of Trust, Stephen M.R. Covey
Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, record the data from a Western Pond Turtle in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
Sidney Woodruff (red), graduate student, talks about Red Ear Slider for her research with Emily Phillips (blue), a ecology graduate student, Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
On midsummer there is a church rowing event in keeping with old traditions when the river and lakes were more convenient and dependable than the almost nonexistent roads.
Traffic in Panama City sucks. And street signs are nonexistent. Plus, the "red devils" will run you off the road.
This is Latte. He is around 10 years old.
He purrs as loud as a motor boat, the concept of eating TOO much is nonexistent to him, and his favourite activity is eating grass and then regurgitating it a couple of hours later.
Official media coverage of Occupy Chicago has heretofore been nearly nonexistent. Apart from a cameraman dispatched by one of the local stations to record stock footage, I saw at most two other staff photographers. Amateur and freelance videographers and photographers easily outnumbered official journalists, some of whom were protesters themselves, keeping an eye on their peers in the event of confrontations with the gendarmes.
wow i know i have been nonexistent on this website for quite a while. I would like to blame it on the fact that flickr doesn't even look the same and i do not like it one bit. but i actually haven't touched my camera a whole bunch and when i have, i haven't been quite as serious about it as i used to be. hopefully that will change soon. i miss it.
Concept thingy for a nonexistent design firm BECAUSE I'M AWESOME. Featuring the not-so-bad free font Lot, which I found on Smashing Magazine.
Bookmobile supporting Meredosia, Bad Catman, The Flips, and Looming at Black Sheep Cafe in Springfield, IL on January 17, 2014.
Words cannot describe how good it felt to be shooting another show at Black Sheep after so long. It doesn't have the greatest lighting and the photo pit is nonexistent, but I just feel so at home there because that community of people is just incredible. They all support each other so much and it's amazing to be a part of that and to get to photograph it every so often. And then getting to be the guest photographer for Harm House's "Record of the Night" was absolutely awesome. Honestly, when I look back, I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am to the Black Sheep venue and community for everything they've done for me. This was my training ground when I was really getting started, and these are the people who took me in and accepted me without question and without reservation. That, and they put on some kick-ass shows =)
Sidney Woodruff (red), graduate student, talks about Western Pond Turtle that are in her research with Emily Phillips (blue), a ecology graduate student, Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
34. Let me be the first to say that I am by no means super talented when it comes to photoshop at all and to even undertake this cover was an extraordinary test of my nonexistent skill. I'm sure much more experienced and learned photoshoppers out there could have pulled this off in mere minutes, but I have no clue how to work these kinds of magic. I simply played and tweaked layers and filters and adjusted this and messed with that. The end result is nothing I would claim to be all that proud of, but for not knowing what the hell I'm doing with these kinds of effects...it could've looked worse.
The Flips supporting Meredosia, Bad Catman, Bookmobile, and Looming at Black Sheep Cafe in Springfield, IL on January 17, 2014.
Words cannot describe how good it felt to be shooting another show at Black Sheep after so long. It doesn't have the greatest lighting and the photo pit is nonexistent, but I just feel so at home there because that community of people is just incredible. They all support each other so much and it's amazing to be a part of that and to get to photograph it every so often. And then getting to be the guest photographer for Harm House's "Record of the Night" was absolutely awesome. Honestly, when I look back, I can't even begin to describe how thankful I am to the Black Sheep venue and community for everything they've done for me. This was my training ground when I was really getting started, and these are the people who took me in and accepted me without question and without reservation. That, and they put on some kick-ass shows =)
And then we free all the babies that crawled out of their nesting ground tonight! They run to the ocean and we send with them a prayer that more than 1% will actually survive against the odds. This small percentage would be nonexistent were it not for the intervention of this assistance program.
Lensbaby boredom @ work in the bathroom mirror. I was about to leave for the day, and went to the restroom. Figured I'd take a pic or four. Using a Lensbaby without the viewfinder is serious trial and error, since the lens tilts for selective focus, and the depth of field is almost nonexistent.
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The "Midwest" set of photos are all scans of 11x14 glossy fiber prints from my final project for photography this semester. All the photos actively work against the stereotype of the Midwest being flat, boring, and virtually nonexistent to the people who live on the coasts. These homes are grandiose, unique, and call out for attention; they are not something that one would "expect" from the Midwest. These prints offer anonymity in showing only the exteriors of the houses; however, they are intimate in the sense that they beg the viewer to come inside, which is something they will never be able to do. The interior must remain a mystery.
Maine state capitol in Augusta. The only other time I've seen this building was way back in late summer 1996. The dome was green then. Coppery green, like the Statue of Liberty (as is given away in the collage picture of the capitol made of business cards posted here). It was recently repainted black, within the last few years.
It's a fairly straightforward and understated capitol which makes it enjoyable. The city of Augusta...an unusual place. A town of 20,000, there aren't many amenities here, and public transportation is nonexistent. I was incredibly lucky to get uber drivers, according to the one who drove me back to the bus station. Overall, Maine isn't a place to be if you aren't driving yourself around.
My level of expertise in photo editing was nonexistent. I have never worked with photoshop before this course. I used Photoshop CC to edit this photo. The three main tools/edits I used were levels, brightness/contrast, and vibrance. I used levels to lighten up the photo, then the brightness to brighten the image, and vibrance to bring out the colors. I like the changes made to the photo, the brightness makes the flower pop more. I'm not a huge fan of how bright and fave the green in the background looks.
Atlanta Braves baseball from 20 September 2019 (the night they clinched the division crown). The new park (opened in 2018) gets panned a little because it's usually pretty hot in Georgia and a heck of a lot of seats are in direct sun.
It's a relatively generic stadium (in the new mold of generic stadiums), but it's nice. The area outside the stadium (bars/restaurants) is actually a bit more interesting/unique than the stadium itself.
The biggest drawback is that the Atlanta Braves no longer play in Atlanta. (That and parking is almost nonexistent up there in Marietta near the stadium. We were scratching our heads looking for the actual parking lots.)
As for the game...it was a great game. First time in my life I actually got to see a division-clinching game. (They'd clinched a playoff spot a few days before.)
Credit: Kaori Kohyama
Location & Date: Katoku Mountain, May 2024
Description: Environmentalists say that the dune in Katoku, Amami Islands, where the human-made objects are nonexistent to date, is about to be destroyed for the government-led project of building a concrete seawall.
It is claimed that the sea wall will prevent the erosion on the dune when typhoons hit. However, critics of the project consider the plan to be problematic as alternative to nature-based solutions.
Scientists and experts have highlighted that with climate change accelerating, the seawall plan is ignoring and destroying the natural healing process. And that this would increase the risk of this whole village being severely affected by natural disasters.
Climate change has been significantly influencing typhoons, making them more intense and destructive.
In 2014, a mega-sized typhoon number 18 struck the coast of Amami Island in southern Japan.
This CC-BY-licensed footage of climate change was published with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network and The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
A small young Red Ear Slider is measured in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
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· Jobless `Growth': The biggest casualty of the `successful' growth in Gujarat (and least discussed) is.
employment. NSSO data shows growth in employment for the period 1993-94 to 2004-05 was 2.69.
percentage per annum, whereas for 2004-05 to 2009-10 it came down to zero.
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· Human Development Index has placed Gujarat as 11th in its rankings in 2011..
· When it comes to crucial indicators like education and health, Gujarat has witnessed a DECLINE in.
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ranking to 9th and 10th positions respectively in a group of 19 major states..
· Gujarat's ranking in terms of literacy rate deteriorated from the 5th to the 7th (for both 6 years and.
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above, and 6-14 years age group) among 15 major States between 2000 and 2008. In terms of.
proportion of the people who are currently attending any educational institution, Gujarat's rank has.
deteriorated from the 21st to the 26th (6th to 10th among major 15 States) for the age group of 6-14.
years during this period. Gujarat can also `boast' of having a higher gender gap in literacy levels (20 per.
cent) and those currently attending school (13.3 per cent) in the age group of 11 to 14, when compared.
with other States..
· In health, Gujarat ranks 10th in the rate of decline in infant mortality. Moreover it is significantly higher.
among girls than boys. Gujarat doesn't do too well in terms of Life Expectancy : with the average.
longevity being 62.15 years it is in eighth place, below even Bihar's 62.85 years..
· Incidence of under-nutrition in Gujarat for the year 1998-99 was lower than the national average across.
all social groups. Disturbingly, in 2005-2006, under-nutrition in Gujarat worsened in comparison with.
the national average. The level of under-nutrition for the SCs in Gujarat is close to the national average.
and, for the STs, it is higher than the national average. Malnutrition is severe among children (47%).
and women; higher than the all-India average..
· 80% of children below 4 years and 60% of pregnant women are anemic..
· 45% of urban children and 60% of rural children are not immunized..
· In rural areas, 60% of child deliveries do not happen in institutional conditions..
· Rural poverty in Gujarat declined only by 2.5% in the last five years: better than the national average.
but slower than Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu..
· Sex ratio in Gujarat is declining, and Gujarat has joined the states of Haryana and Punjab in this dubious.
`distinction'!.
· In Global Hunger index, Gujarat is part of the bottom 5 states in India..
· In Gujarat, labour rights are virtually nonexistent!.
· In social sector spending as a proportion of public expenditure, Gujarat ranks a lowly 19 among India's.
21 major states..
· 5 million livelihoods have been lost in Gujarat owing to development projects: accounting for 10% of the.
population..
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What of Modi's So-called `Corruption-free Good Governance'??.
Modi tried his level best to block the appointment of a Lokayukta in Gujarat for a very long time. Why?.
Because he was facing allegations of massive corruption and irregularities in at least 17 scams! For instance:.
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· Let's look at the material reasons for Ratan Tata's love for Narendra Modi. The Gujarat government.
allotted 1100 acres of land to Tata Motors Ltd to set up the Nano plant near Sanand at Rs 900 per.
square metre while its market rate was around Rs 10,000 per square metre. Further, Modi gave Ratan.
Tata a soft loan of Rs 9,570 crore at a negligible interest of 0.1 per cent to shift the Nano project to.
Gujarat. Repayment of this `loan' was deferred for 20 years. In all, the Modi Government has offered.
over Rs 30,000 crore in sops to Tata Motors. In other words, for an investment of Rs.220 billion by the.
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The High Line…again. February 8, 2024
Although there is nothing really new in this group of photos, it was still a great day to get out under a clear blue sky and escape from the house for a few hours. Yes it was another trip south on the High Line for the umpteenth time, and yes, another stop for lunch at the Berlin Currywurst stand at Chelsea Market, and then a walk through the West Village to Grace Church at 10th St and Broadway to listen to the daily “Bach at Noon” concert. It was a completely relaxing journey, with occasional stops for a few photos, sort of looking at things with new eyes, and from new angles. Most of the photos came out quite well on this relaxing photo journey.
And with the holiday season over, and the fact that it was the middle of winter, crowds were nonexistent along the High Line. Wonderfull!
Sidney Woodruff (red), graduate student, talks about Western Pond Turtle that are in her research with Emily Phillips (blue), a ecology graduate student, Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
Sidney Woodruff (red), graduate student, talks about Western Pond Turtle that are in her research with Emily Phillips (blue), a ecology graduate student, Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
Wobbly bridge - bright lights. Suddenly, Szymborska:
"So these are the Himalayas.
Mountains racing to the moon.
The moment of their start recorded
on the startling, ripped canvas of the sky.
Holes punched in a desert of clouds.
Thrust into nothing.
Echo—a white mute.
Quiet."
(c) 2013 / T. B. H. von H.
Taken AUG 1, 2009 near Lake Dallas, TX .
• Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge •
Here we are coming down from the arch and approaching Lake Dallas at the west end of the 1.7-mile bridge. Westbound traffic is practically nonexistent here.
-- The rest of the world becomes nonexistent when children get their hands on a balloon. Taken @ Balboa Park in San Diego --
California ~ 2012
© HookPhoto
Guided time exposure of Comet Halley and the Milky Way.
What a shame that the only time I will ever see the fabled periodic Comet Halley happened to be its worst apparition in 2,000 years. Perihelion came with Earth and Comet on opposite sides of the Sun , and closest approach to Earth came with the tail pointed straight away...in other words, nonexistent visually. The best views of Halley came in Mid-March when Earth was off to one side, and then only from southern latitudes. Which is why I went all the way to southern Mexico to get a decent view. From Michoacan , Halley could be photographed along with landscape. How'd I do ?
Sidney Woodruff (red), graduate student, collect a blood sample from a Western Pond Turtle for her research in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
Sidney Woodruff (red), graduate student, talks about Red Ear Slider for her research with Emily Phillips (blue), a ecology graduate student, Natalia Younan (pink), a wildlife and fish coservation major, Raaghav Sexena, animal biology major, and Catelyn Bylsma (grey), evolution, ecology and biodiversity major, in the Arboretum on June 8, 2022.
The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.
Sidney Woodruff (black shirt, sunglasses, short curly hair) , a graduate student, works with a group in the Arboretum on August 8, 2023. The project involves assisting Dr. Brian Todd and Ph.D. Student Sidney Woodruff in a research study evaluating how native species respond to the removal of non-native species and waterway restoration. The research objectives are to investigate the abundance and population demography of the native Western pond turtle (Actineymys marmorata) and population response in growth and demography from the removal of non-native red-eared sliders. Natural populations of the Western pond turtle are found in the UC Davis Arboretum where red-eared sliders occupy the same ecological niche in high densities. Natural populations of Western pond turtles are found in the nearby South Fork of Putah Creek where the presence of non-native turtles is extremely low or nonexistent. This work can highlight the importance of waterway restoration in building a more resilient ecosystem while supporting the recovery and conservation of native species.
Providing this opportunity will allow undergraduate students to be involved in wildlife conservation research under the supervision of a graduate student mentor and PI while also supporting the objectives of this study and the restoration of the UC Davis Arboretum.