New York Wildlife Memo- Random

Animals indigenous to New York State

How's this for a Random topic.  This weeks post actually came about when a friend of mines forwarded me a CNN article on a new species of frog found in the Bronx. I think we all forget sometimes that NY aka "Gotham City" being such a busy place is part of a bigger picture: the state of New York and the United States of America.  So naturally there are animals that are indigenous to this city we have inhabited. And the best part is they don't all reside in a ZOO..some if not most you can typically you can see driving along a park or mountain road; even in your back yard. Below i have listed a few examples that if you haven't seen perhaps now that you know they cohabitant with us- you will keep a look out when strolling around central park in the middle of the night(jogging). Or taking a swim in the beautiful and toxic Hudson River. Perhaps even the next time your hang out in the NYC woods or local Forrest. Smile- take note and enjoy this slice of random information curticy of by invitation only.  

See Examples Below:
Moose- In New York, most moose are located in the northeastern part of the state in the Adirondack Mountains and the Taconic Highlands along the Massachusetts and Vermont borders

White-tailed Deer - (Odocoileus virginianus) is New York's most popular game animal and is found throughout the state.

Black Bear- The black bear is New York's second largest land mammal.  As recently as the mid-1990s, black bears occupied three relatively distinct ranges: Adirondack, Catskill, and Allegheny.

River Otter- As recent as the early 1990s, the river otter was only found in the eastern half of New York State, while the western regions were devoid of otter except for the occasional individual that happened to be passing through.

Indiana Bat- In New York, approximately 13,000 Indiana bats are known to exist in 8 of the 120 sites searched to date. Surveys conducted since the early 1980s suggest they are doing fine in this state and may in fact be increasing.

See full site:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/263.html 

RANDOMNESS- Types of Personality Disorders

Today's blog is about Personality Disorders...

Do you have a family member or  friend you might have secretly diagnosed as crazy?  That person could be suffering from a personality disorder. A personality is a vital tool in the communication process.  Having a disorder can negatively affect communication with others professionally or personally.  According to Wikipedia "personality is defined as the particular combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual. These psychological patterns begin at development."


Isabel Briggs developed an instrument to measure personality types; the different types are determined by testing. If you've taken anything past general psych you know or have done a Myers Briggs assessment.  The test is comprised of 16 different personality types distinguished in 4 groups called personality types.  The types are indicators of how the respondents react in personal and profession life.  

Now as we understand it persons who have personality disorders are defined as individuals who have great difficulty dealing with other people. They tend to be inflexible, rigid, and unable to respond to the changes and demands of life. Although they feel that their behavior patterns are “normal” or “right,” people with personality disorders tend to have a narrow view of the world and find it difficult to participate in social activities. (The Mental Health of America)

There are so many personality disorder types MHA only defines a few.  These few fall into 3 clusters:  

§  Cluster A: Odd or eccentric behavior

• Schizoid Personality Disorder. Introverted, withdrawn, solitary, emotionally cold, and distant. Example: a person suffering from schizoid personality is more of a daydreamer than a practical action taker.
  
  
  
  
  
• Paranoid Personality Disorder.  Untrusting, unforgiving, and prone to angry or aggressive outbursts without justification because they perceive others as unfaithful, disloyal, condescending or deceitful.  Example: jealous, guarded, secretive, and scheming, and may appear to be emotionally “cold” or excessively serious. ROCKWELL 80's: CLASSIC  
  
  
• Schizotypal Personality Disorder. A pattern of peculiarities; they have odd or eccentric manners of speaking or dressing. Strange, outlandish or paranoid beliefs and thoughts are common. Have difficulties forming relationships and experience extreme anxiety in social situations. They may react inappropriately or not react at all during a conversation or they may talk to themselves. Example: person display signs of “magical thinking” by saying they can see into the future or read other people’s minds.
  

§  Cluster B: Dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior

• Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

§  Cluster C: Anxious fearful behavior

• Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. 
  I'm sure we all know someone who may fall into one or many of these categories.  Im certain I've even dated a few or perhaps there is one or two that attends the family picnic every year. Hope you enjoy some more random information. 
   More descriptions found at the link below 

http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/personality-disorders