Chambers of Commerce

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Greetings! This being my first blog on researching U.S. Chambers of Commerce, I hope to follow up with more information and cumulative data regarding my findings along the way. My research is identifying technology trends utilized within the Chambers Of Commerce offices across the U.S. In particular, I’m interested in the marketing and communication efforts… Continue reading Chambers of Commerce

UV-B rays influence poison dart frog perch height

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Sunlight has two different types of ultraviolet rays, UV-A and UV-B. It isn’t a surprise that ultraviolet rays (in large amounts) harm not only humans, but also a tiny frog found in the Neotropics. Scientists at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica have researched the strawberry dart frog, Oophaga pumilio, and the influence UV… Continue reading UV-B rays influence poison dart frog perch height

Ramphastos ambiguus

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There are different types of toucans that can be found in Costa Rica. The species that this blog will discuss is Ramphastos ambiguus. There are two colloquial names for Ramphastos ambiguus: the black mandible toucan and the yellow throated toucan. This species inhabits humid forests in the Neotropics. Photo Credit:  Hectonichus – Bronx Zoo Ramphastos ambiguus… Continue reading Ramphastos ambiguus