In my assignment I am an Ecologist studying Penguins mating in the Arctic
This week you are exploring the characteristics of our species and the role we play in our ecosystem. Two terms commonly used to describe an organisms place in the environment is their habitat and their niche. A habitat is defined as an area inhabited by particular species. A niche is defined as the role (job) activities and resources used by an organism. For example a polar bears habitat is the arctic whereas its niche is to swim eat fish walruses and seals and to take care of polar bear cubs. Have you ever considered the characteristics of your niche or thought about what might happen if you were forced to switch to another niche? This Assignment will give you the opportunity to compare and contrast the niche that you live in with an assigned niche (described below).
Your essay should include: