—We examined vegetation characteristics around nest sites of the Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) and Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) for three summers in the northernand mixed-hardwood forests of northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to test the hypothesis that nests with greater concealment are less vulnerable to depredation. Because these two ground-nesting passerines diffe...

The diet and feeding methods of kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) on Stewart Island, southern New Zealand, were studied by examining sign left by the birds. Most feeding sign was found on herbs, ferns, and shrubs, especially on new and developing growth such as leaves, bark, fruits and seeds, as well as the subterranean portions. The species on which most kakapo sign was found were Lycopodium ramul...

Hyperlipidaemia is a disorder characterised by elevated levels of lipid in blood and frequently regarded as one the main risk factors for atherosclerotic illnesses, including coronary heart disease. The associated include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, fatty food intake, excessive alcoholism smoking. Since hyperlipidaemia has few or no significant clinical signs, panel profile analysis constitut...

A commercially available pyrotechnic igniter was used according to the EN 14034 and ASTM E1226a Standards study explosiveness of dispersed dusts. Its composition consists 1.2 g zirconium (40% wt.), barium peroxide (30% wt.) nitrate wt.). The energy released during combustion that amount is 5 kJ. article investigates influence aging in on its initiation parameters. In study, igniters different y...