Tag: predation

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)- Part III (Eating habits – reproduction – utilization)- Video

This video was filmed during December 2014 in the Sea World, San Diego, California, USA. Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel) Eating habits and food preferences Walruses have a diverse diet and feed on many marine organisms such as shrimp, crabs, sea cucumbers, various mollusks and other benthic invertebrates (e.g. worms, …

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Reef stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa (introduction, distribution, feeding habits, reproduction, commercial value)- video

This video was taken during June 2012 at the Sea World, California, USA Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Introduction: The stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa which belongs to the family Synanceiidae is a fish species, which is widely known as the reef stonefish, rockfish or “dornorn”. The average length of most stonefish …

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White whale, Delphinapterus leucas (Reproduction, threat and conservation status) – Video

This video was taken at the Sea World, California, USA Life history and reproduction Males reach sexual maturity between four and seven years, while females mature at between six and nine years. The white whales can live more than 50 years. Female belugas typically give birth to one calf every three years. Gestation lasts 12 …

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Hand sorting of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus – Video

Credit for the video: El-Sadig Hagar (Sudan)   Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This video shows a hand grading process of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus.  We notice the ability of fish to move (walk) using its pectoral fins. This particular video was taken during the sorting of African catfish to be used in a predation study …

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