Other examples include: 1  Some mating dances, commonly carried out by birds, are examples of fixed action patterns. 2  In these cases, the sign stimulus is typically the presence of the opposite sex. 3  Kelp gull chicks are stimulated by a red spot on the mother's beak to peck at the spot, which induces regurgitation.
Norwegian's 13-ship fleet sails all over the world, with 2015 itineraries lasting anywhere from one to 45 days. The cruise line's most popular routes include Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean, with home ports in U.S. cities like Honolulu, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Seattle.
The Navy ship count could hit 274 ships in FY 2015 (using the original Battle Force ship count rules). 13 Due to topline budget pressures, the Navy is proposing to decommission one aircraft carrier and 10 frigates, though Congress has yet to finalize whether or not the Navy will be able to retire these ships. 14 Should sequestration occur in FY 2016 and following years, the Battle Force ship count will continue to decrease, potentially falling as low as 255 by FY 2020. 15