Animal Survival - Results Tables

The study of animal survival often involves the meticulous recording of data, which is typically presented in the form of results tables for clarity and analysis. One such table categorises items into 'Crucial' or 'Desirable' for the survival of an animal, allowing researchers to differentiate between what is essential for life and what can enhance the quality of life but is not absolutely necessary for survival. The simplicity of this table format aids in quickly identifying the items that play a vital role in the survival process.

Additional tables are used to track the consumption of resources over time. For instance, a table recording the amount of birdseed consumed from a bird feeder provides insights into feeding patterns by listing the food eaten in centimetres each week. Another table monitors the performance of a solar still by detailing the amount of water purified over a series of hours, including both the volume in millilitres and the appearance of the collected water. These tables are instrumental in understanding the behavioural and physiological needs of animals, as well as the efficiency of survival tools such as solar stills.