The production of the proteins that provide these colors and scents is the direct result of the (1) behavior learned from parent plants (2) presence of specific genes (3) the genetic makeup of the surrounding vegetation (4) inability of plants to move as animals do.
Brooks Koepka announced that he'll be on the sidelines for the next 8-to-12 weeks as he tries to recover from a torn tendon in his left wrist. Koepka ended 2017 by finishing dead-last in the 18-man Hero World Challenge field and then Doug Ferguson broke the news on his wrist injury. The big hitter returned to action with a solo 34th (of 34) at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, but will now opt for rest.
Iditarod Trail Committee monitors the dogs' health. On May 18, 2007, the Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors announced that they had suspended Ramy Brooks for abusing his sled dogs. The suspension was for the 2008 and 2009 races, to be followed by three years probation. Brooks has now retired from dog racing.