Andrea Torres-Cortes

Hello! I'm interested in animal science and I'll be using this platform to learn more about it!🦉🦤🦚🐤 #UCanimals

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@k8zar8te I also really enjoyed learning about penguins and the other animals that our peers researched!

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@k8zar8te I also learned a lot from ChatGPT! I had no idea it could be used for a variety of tasks.

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@KaitlynMer04 I certainly could've benefited from creating a schedule. Perhaps I'll try doing this in the future!

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@shawnllee After researching problems that hummingbirds face, I can definitely say that humans are the problem.

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@BahaarA27 I definitely also learned a lot from peer review! I love the images you included in your post btw!

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A fact that will stick with me is that hummingbirds can get stuck on spiderwebs which can lead to their deaths. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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I learned that, when writing an article, it's important to engage the audience. One way to do this is by using personification to describe the protagonist. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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I was shocked to learn about all the animals that show signs of grieving like monkeys and crows. Quote from TIME article: “They form relationships [...] which means that at some point they must experience the end of them.” (55) #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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Leks?! Apparently hummingbirds partake in communal breeding groups called leks in order to find the perfect mating partner! #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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Before WRIT 60, I hadn't used twitter (X) before. Now I know how to navigate and use X for educational purposes! #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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@cailinlc I can't imagine how difficult it was to try and find a counterargument for your problem. I can't think of a single benefit from puppy mills.

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@JayParidhi Cool! Hummingbirds are also keystone species!

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@avascrows I've always believed scarecrows to be a great tactic. I especially love the image you chose for this post!

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While hummingbird mortality disrupts pollination, others argue that it simply keeps a predator-prey balance. #UCanimals https://t.co/Wvx2Fv3Jbn

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While pesticides have killed hummingbirds, some may argue that pesticides benefit plants more than hummingbirds. Here's an article explaining this counterargument: https://t.co/7yNbxfr74O #UCanimals

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Window collisions are one of the leading causes for hummingbird mortality. One of the few ways that you could make your window safe is by placing decals on the windows! #UCanimals https://t.co/n00MI0ufQg

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Hummingbird mortality can decrease if only we find an alternative for pesticides. Here's a link with more information about substitutes! #UCanimals https://t.co/VP4LqF6RPH

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A simple solution that will help reduce hummingbird mortality is properly cleaning bird feeders. #UCanimals https://t.co/GXnLseGYnk

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This image contains information about how you can help protect pollinators, such as hummingbirds, in your community! #UCanimals

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Want to learn how to properly clean your hummingbird feeder to possibly save a hummingbirds' life? Check this out! #UCanimals