Saber-Toothed Cat

 

David Singapogu

Challenge A Week 10

10-21-20

 

            The magnificent Saber-Toothed Cat is a fascinating extinct animal.  It called the saber- toothed cat because of its long sharp knife-shaped canine teeth. Not surprisingly they are used for tearing large chunks of flesh off of their prey. Scientists say that the saber- toothed cat most likely lived in packs. One of the reasons is because of the injuries found in the bones of few that would have killed them unless they had any support from other animals. One of the other things that we know about the saber- toothed cat is that it would most likely have been a ambush hunter as opposed to a chaser. The saber- toothed cat would have crept slowly and silently across the empty grasslands of North America and then suddenly pounce on the unsuspecting bison. Surprisingly, the saber- toothed cat had a build more similar to a bear than to any modern day cat. The saber- toothed cat was clearly a no nonsense cat and a huge nightmare for animals susceptible for becoming a saber- toothed cat’s lunch at any given moment.

            But how did this invincible cat full of muscle and such a strong build die of in a decade? Surprisingly, it isn’t that crazy! The saber- toothed cat lived in a time where the global climate was very cold. This did not affect the saber- toothed cat’s life dramatically, however, it did the other animals living in its era. This resulted in a huge shift in the environment when the earth started to get cold. Most of the animals that were prey to the saber- toothed cat became extinct. No food results in weakness, and weakness tragically often results in a slow and painful death. This resulted in limited food for the saber- toothed cat eventually there was not enough for these species and they sadly left the face of the earth. Diligent Scientists are still learning about the saber- toothed cat. Perhaps there are other secrets of this beast just waiting to be uncovered.

 

Pickrell, John. “The Baddest Cat of All.” Science News, vol. 195, no. 6, Mar. 2019, pp. 20–24. EBSCOhost, scsl.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=discus&url=http://search.ebscohost.com.scsl. idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=c9h&AN=135313166&site=eds-live.

 

Churchman, Deborah. “Saber-Toothed Cat.” Ranger Rick, vol. 30, no. 2, Feb. 1996, p. 33. EBSCOhost, scsl.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=discus&url=http://search.ebscohost.com.scsl. idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=9602131491&site=eds-live.

 

“Saber-Toothed Cat (Saber-Toothed Tiger).” Encyclopedia of Animals, Aug. 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, scsl.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=discus&url=http://search.ebscohost.com.scsl.idm. oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=prh&AN=20071860&site=eds-live.

 

"Saber-toothed cat." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2020. school-eb-com.scsl.idm.oclc.org/levels/middle/article/saber-toothed-cat/396002. Accessed 23 Oct. 2020.

 

 

King Cobra

 

Challenge A

 

Week 9

 

David Singapogu

 

 

            The King Cobra is a fascinating reptile! It is one of the most legendary deadly animals because of its appalling lethal venom. At first glance, it seems like a regular snake. And like most animals, its first instinct is to run away at all costs. However, if it sees that it cannot escape or it is provoked, it will widen it ribs in it upper body to try to appear bigger. If the enemy still does not back off, it will start to lunge at it. Then it will bite if not left. It is clearly not a good idea to play with this snake!

Lets’ talk about the king cobras’ legendary venom. King cobras have long needle-like fangs. In those fangs dwell one of the most deadly toxins in the world the venom is able to kill a human in 15 minutes! Its venom has been scientifically tested is proved to be more deadly than the black mamba’s venom. Some of the symptoms of this venom are dizziness, fainting, and blurry vision. Sadly most people die before they can get medical care. These animals mean business!

"King cobra." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2012. library-eb-com.proxy.andersonlibrary.org/levels/referencecenter/article/king-cobra/599498. Accessed 6 Oct. 2020.

 

Klum, Mattias. “King Cobras.” National Geographic, vol. 200, no. 5, Nov. 2001, p. 100. EBSCOhost, proxy.andersonlibrary.org:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=sch&AN=5496063&site=ehost-live.

 

“King Cobra.” Encyclopedia of Animals, Aug. 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, proxy.andersonlibrary.org:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=sch&AN=20073438&site=ehost-live.

 

 

 

 

Snake Head Fish

 

David Singapogu

9-16-2020

Science Week 6

 

The Snake Head is an astonishing invasive animal! Here are some of the snake head’s features. The snake head can actually breathe out of water! It is able to do this using its suprabranchial organ. The snake head has sharp dagger-like teeth on its protruding jaw. Baby snake heads can travel across land. Snake heads actually play the very top role in the marine food chain. They are very aggressive animals and can grow up to 3 ft. long! After mating the female lays from about 40,000 to 50,000 eggs in one year. The snake head is an awe-striking animal!

            Even though the snake head has many interesting features, you would not want them raiding your pond! They are a very invasive species of animal! Invasive species of animals will eventually dominate a body of water. However, the snake head is one of the most aggressive fish ever! The most terrifying thing about the snake head is that by the time you find one, there are probably hundreds already out there! As you can see you definitely do not want to find one in your local lake! However the good news is that they are a very tasty variety of fish and are one of my Dad’s favorite Indian dishes! They have even invaded the State of Georgia! Although they have an outstanding makeup, they are not the coolest fish environmentally.

 

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Snakehead.” Encyclopædia Britannica,Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 10 Oct. 2019, www.britannica.com/animal/snakehead-fish.

“Meet the Land-Walking, Air-Breathing Snakehead Fish.” National Geographic, 1 Nov. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/n/northern-snakehead.

What Are Snakeheads?, www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-snakeheads?qt-news_science_products=0.

LTW Magician's Nephew

 

David Singapogu

10-21-2020

LTW Essay 3

 

Have you ever wanted to do something although you knew that the consequences could be fatal? Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world for three reasons: It revealed Uncle Andrew

David Singapogu

10-21-2020

LTW Essay 3

 

Have you ever wanted to do something although you knew that the consequences could be fatal? Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world for three reasons: It revealed Uncle Andrew’s lies, it made the book more interesting, and it turned into a good adventure.

 

The first reason Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world is that it revealed Uncle Andrew’s lies. It showed that uncle Andrew’s theory about the rings was wrong, taught him a lesson, and proved that he was not a magician.

 

The second reason that Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world is that it made the book more interesting. The story would have been more boring if Digory and Polly had stayed in the first world. Digory wouldn’t have become the professor and helped the Pevensies in the next book. Other Narnia stories would not have happened.

 

The third reason Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world is that it turned into a fun adventure. Polly and Digory could experience a different environment. Digory’s mom would have died. Polly and Digory would not have known about this strange world.

 

Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world because it revealed Uncle Andrews lies, it made the book more interesting, and it turned into a good adventure.

’s lies, it made the book more interesting, and it turned into a good adventure.

 

The first reason Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world is that it revealed Uncle Andrew’s lies. It showed that uncle Andrew’s theory about the rings was wrong, taught him a lesson, and proved that he was not a magician.

 

The second reason that Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world is that it made the book more interesting. The story would have been more boring if Digory and Polly had stayed in the first world. Digory wouldn’t have become the professor and helped the Pevensies in the next book. Other Narnia stories would not have happened.

 

The third reason Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world is that it turned into a fun adventure. Polly and Digory could experience a different environment. Digory’s mom would have died. Polly and Digory would not have known about this strange world.

 

Digory and Polly should have gone through the pool and into the other world because it revealed Uncle Andrews lies, it made the book more interesting, and it turned into a good adventure.

Horseshoe Crab

 

David Singapogu

Sept 4, 2020

 

 

            The Horseshoe Crab is a fascinating invertebrate. Here are some of the Horseshoe Crab’s facts. First things first, the Horseshoe Crab is not a crab. It is more closely related to spiders and scorpions. However, instead of having Eight legs like a spider, or six like a scorpion, the Horseshoe Crab has an astonishing twelve legs! The first pair of legs are for eating only, the others are for walking as well as eating. At first sight, the Horseshoe Crab looks pretty appalling, on its back is a thick looking shell, and most frighteningly, on its back, it has a half foot long fake stinger used to scare of predators. The Horseshoe Crab dines at night and eats mainly worms, clams, and has sometimes been found eating algae. After mating, the female Horseshoe Crab goes to the beach to lay eggs. It can lay thousands upon thousands of eggs, however, only few of these will survive the harsh winter.

 

            The Horseshoe Crab is a well-known animal, but its medical purposes are scarcely known. People, and most animals have iron-based blood, and when iron oxidizes, it turns red, which is why our blood is red. However, the Horseshoe Crab has copper- based blood, and when copper oxidizes, it turns a blue color, and hence the Horseshoe Crab’s blood is blue! The Horseshoe Crab does not have an immune system, so instead its blood clots…VERY FAST! When doctors discovered this, they took advantage of it by using Horseshoe Crab blood to test vaccines for bacteria. This has prevented some very nasty accidents from occurring. Doctors have also found out that the Horseshoe Crab’s blood may have some cancer-treating capabilities. Because of its medical purposes, Horseshoe Crab blood is practically liquid gold, and can be $15,000 for one pint. The Horseshoe Crab is an amazing specimen of God’s amazing Glory

 

 

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “Horseshoe Crab.” Encyclopedia Britannica,

            Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 15 Oct 2018, www.britannica.com/animal/horseshoe-crab

 

“Horseshoe Crab” National Wildlife Federation, www.nwf.org/Educational-Recources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertabrates/ Horseshoe-Crab.

Glass Frog

9-30-2020

 

David Singapogu

 

Week 8 Challenge A Science Paper

 

 

            The Glass Frog is truly an astonishing amphibian. You may be asking, “why is it called the ‘glass’ frog?” Simple, the name comes from its transparent skin, which is surprisingly see-through. However, not all varieties of this frog are see-through, most of them are only transparent on their undersides. Fascinatingly, you can see their heart, internal organs, and more. During mating season, the female will lay eggs on a leaf above a stream, and then the male will fertilize them. After that, the male will guard them until it is about time to hatch. Then after the tadpoles hatch, they fall of the leaf and into the stream. As you can quit plainly see, the glass frog is strange because of its transparent skin.

 

            Glass frogs live in the rainforests of central and south America. Strangely, it is not known how old glass frogs live. In fact, not much in general is known about the glass frog. The tadpoles hide under rocks as they mature. Once they are grown adults they come out of their hiding places. This process can take anywhere from a few weeks to two or three months. There is no distinction that the glass frog is strange, disgusting, fascinating, and bafflingly beautiful in its own way.

Marvelous Spatuletail Hummingbird

 

David Singapogu

9-24-2020

Week 7

 

Th Marvelous Spatuletail Hummingbird is truly a fascinating bird. Pay utmost attention because the Marvellous Spatuletail hummingbird has some amazing features! The most iconic of the marvelous spatuletail hummingbird’s features is the spatuletail. However, only the males have this beautiful extra. The marvelous spatuletail hummingbird only live in northern Peru. Thankfully, the American and Peruvian governments have teamed up and reserved many acres of land just for the conservation of this beautiful bird along with some other animals (mainly various species of hummingbirds) They have turned those acres into a resort where tourists can go just to see the birds in the area! Also, the marvelous spatuletail hummingbird has a beautiful metallic blue-green plumage (which is basically the feathers on its upper body) as you can see, the marvelous spatuletail hummingbird is one of the most beautiful birds created by God!

One of the most iconic things about this bird is its mating dance. The male finds a female and the finds a branch of a tree near it her and starts jumping over it from side to side twice per second. After mating, the female will lay eggs. Astonishingly, each egg is slightly smaller than an M&M! They will hatch in 15 to 18 days. The average lifespan of the marvelous spatuletail hummingbird is about 3 to 5 years. When the chicks are first born, they do not yet have the ability to swallow food, so the mother with push the food down their throats, all the way into their stomachs using her long beak. Sadly, since this is a hard to research animal, not much is known about it so more fascinating facts will hopefully come in the near future. The marvelous spatuletail hummingbird is an amazing animal.

 

Walker, Matt. “Earth News – A Marvellous Hummingbird Display.” BBC, BBC, 3 Nov. 2009, news.bbc.co.us/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_833800/8338728.stm.

“Marvellous Spatuletails – Hummingbirds.” Marvellous Spatuletails – Hummingbirds, Beauty of Birds, 2011, www.beautyofbrids.com/marvellousspatuletails.

Snake Head Fish

 

David Singapogu

9-16-2020

Science Week 6

 

The Snake Head is an astonishing invasive animal! Here are some of the snake head’s features. The snake head can actually breathe out of water! It is able to do this using its suprabranchial organ. The snake head has sharp dagger-like teeth on its protruding jaw. Baby snake heads can travel across land. Snake heads actually play the very top role in the marine food chain. They are very aggressive animals and can grow up to 3 ft. long! After mating the female lays from about 40,000 to 50,000 eggs in one year. The snake head is an awe-striking animal!

            Even though the snake head has many interesting features, you would not want them raiding your pond! They are a very invasive species of animal! Invasive species of animals will eventually dominate a body of water. However, the snake head is one of the most aggressive fish ever! The most terrifying thing about the snake head is that by the time you find one, there are probably hundreds already out there! As you can see you definitely do not want to find one in your local lake! However the good news is that they are a very tasty variety of fish and are one of my Dad’s favorite Indian dishes! They have even invaded the State of Georgia! Although they have an outstanding makeup, they are not the coolest fish environmentally.

 

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Snakehead.” Encyclopædia Britannica,Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 10 Oct. 2019, www.britannica.com/animal/snakehead-fish.

“Meet the Land-Walking, Air-Breathing Snakehead Fish.” National Geographic, 1 Nov. 2019, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/n/northern-snakehead.

What Are Snakeheads?, www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-snakeheads?qt-news_science_products=0.

Rafflesia flower

 

Minerals

 

Neptune

 

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

 

David Singapogu

August 25, 2020

Essay One

 

Aslan should have taken the place of Edmund for three reasons: The Narnians would not have won the Battle without him, taking the place of Edmund showed Aslan’s love, and if Edmund had died, he would not have resurrected as Aslan did.

 

The first reason Aslan should not have taken the place of Edmund is that the Narnians would not have won the Battle without him. The second reason Aslan should have taken the place of Edmund is that taking the place of Edmund showed Aslan’s love. The third reason Aslan should have taken the place of Edmund is that Edmund would not have resurrected as Aslan did.

 

Aslan should have taken the place of Edmund because the Narnians would not have won the Battle without him, taking the place of Edmund showed Aslan’s love if Edmund had died, he would not have resurrected as Aslan did.

Carry on Mr. Bowditch

 

LTW

 

Book 2

 

David Singapogu

 

9-25-2020

 

 

            Nat should have become a navigator for three reasons: Nat helped people, taught people, and he was honored by people.

 

            The first reason Nat should have become a Navigator is that he helped people. He helped the sailing community. He solved problems in Moore’s that saved people’s lives. Captain Prince would have died without Nat as his Navigator.

 

            The second reason Nat should have become a Navigator is that he taught people. He had great skill. he was a good teacher. Lem would not have become a good man without Nat.

 

 

            The third reason Nat should have become a Navigator is that he was honorable. He was recognized at Harvard. God had called him to. He became prestigious eventually.

 

 

            Nat should have become a navigator because he helped people, taught people, and was honored by people