User:Carlogp20/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title
 * List of birds displaying homosexual behavior
 * Article Evaluation
 * I like this because it offers an interesting and informative overview of the phenomenon of homosexual behavior in animals. It being with a well-known exmaple of two male chinstrap penguins at the Central Park Zoo successfully parenting an egg, highlighting the real-world relevance of this behavior. The reference to researcher Bruce Bagemihl's book, "Biological Exuberance," adds credibility to the information that is presented. Also, emphasizes the diversity of animal sexual behaviors, even within the same species, and the complex motivations behind these behaviors. Bagemihl's work, which documented homosexual behavior in approximately 500 species by 1999, demonstrates the prevalence of this phenomenon in the animal kingdom, encompassing species ranging from primates to gut worms. This would be great article selection because I can see I could have more information, even more visual elements, content quality.
 * Sources: List of birds displaying homosexual behavior
 * Hi Carlos, rather than edit this "List" page, I suggest that you work on the bird section of this page: Homosexual behavior in animals As we discussed in class, Jimmy will be working on the primates part of the same page, and you can review each others' work. -- Prof. W.:
 * Hi Carlos, rather than edit this "List" page, I suggest that you work on the bird section of this page: Homosexual behavior in animals As we discussed in class, Jimmy will be working on the primates part of the same page, and you can review each others' work. -- Prof. W.:

Option 2

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 * List of mammals displaying homosexual behavior :
 * Article Evaluation
 * It discusses the existence of documented evidence of homosexual behavior in various mammal species. It begins by mentioning a case involving giraffes in Kenya known for engaging in male-male sexual behavior more frequently than heterosexual activity. So, its references Bruce Bagemihl's work, highlighting that the observation of same-sex behavior in animals was not officially recognized on a large scale until the 1990s due to potential observer bias and societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals. Bagemihl's research reveals that homosexual behavior, rather than mere sexual activity, has been observed in approximately 500 species as of 1999. This article emphasizes the diversity of animal sexual behaviors and the complexities of understanding the motivations and implications of these behaviors. It also touches upon the controversy surrounding homosexuality in animals, with some social conservatives objecting to the implications it may have regarding human homosexuality.:
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Option 3

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 * Mating :
 * Article Evaluation
 * This article explores mating in animals, addressing different mating strategies such as random mating and assortative mating. It mentions the importance of courtship behaviors in certain species and the practice of artificial insemination in domesticated animals. Additionally, the article touches on the unique mating mechanisms in various groups of arthropods and vertebrates. In plants and fungi, the article explains how mating can involve sexual conjugation, although the methods differ. Vascular plants often achieve mating without physical contact between individuals (e.g.,pollination), while some fungal species have mating types analogous to sexual dimorphism in animals. The article also delves into mating among protists, emphasizing the role of sex pheromones and how mating can be influenced by environmental conditions.:
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