"Interview with Sloth Canopy Researcher"

Amanda L. (United States of America)
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  1. biologist
    a scientist who studies living organisms
    I am a biologist studying the behavior and ecology of two- and three-toed sloths.
  2. ecology
    the environment as it relates to living organisms
    I am a biologist studying the behavior and ecology of two- and three-toed sloths.
  3. sloth
    a slow-moving arboreal mammal of South and Central America
    I am a biologist studying the behavior and ecology of two- and three-toed sloths.
  4. track
    observe or plot the moving path of something
    We use radio-collars to track sloth movements in the algae that (exist) inside the hairs of sloths, something that normally does not occur in any other mammals.
  5. algae
    primitive chlorophyll-containing aquatic organisms
    We use radio-collars to track sloth movements in the algae that (exist) inside the hairs of sloths, something that normally does not occur in any other mammals.
  6. occur
    be found to exist
    We use radio-collars to track sloth movements in the algae that (exist) inside the hairs of sloths, something that normally does not occur in any other mammals.
  7. mammal
    a warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin covered with hair
    We use radio-collars to track sloth movements in the algae that (exist) inside the hairs of sloths, something that normally does not occur in any other mammals.
  8. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    I am looking to see if maybe there is some benefit for the sloth to have algae.
  9. tilt
    incline or bend from a vertical position
    We have to walk through the forest all day with our heads tilted up, looking for dark spots with hair.
  10. inspire
    serve as the inciting cause of
    What inspired you to first study science?
  11. fascinated
    having your attention fixated as though witchcraft
    Ever since I was little, I was always fascinated with National Geographic magazine.
  12. issue
    one of a series published periodically
    I used to imagine I was one of the scientists in each issue, exploring unknown lands or catching wild animals.
  13. explore
    examine minutely
    I used to imagine I was one of the scientists in each issue, exploring unknown lands or catching wild animals.
  14. unknown
    not known before
    I used to imagine I was one of the scientists in each issue, exploring unknown lands or catching wild animals.
  15. typical
    conforming to a standard or kind
    What do you do in a typical day?
  16. binoculars
    an optical instrument for simultaneous use by both eyes
    I usually hike with someone else, and we use binoculars to look for the animals.
  17. gear
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
    When we find a sloth, I use my tree climbing gear to go up and catch it.
  18. advice
    a proposal for an appropriate course of action
    What advice would you give to someone interested in becoming a biologist?
Created on Fri Oct 02 10:45:04 EDT 2020 (updated Tue Oct 06 18:59:05 EDT 2020)

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