Although often referred to as a " debunker ", Randi dislikes the term's connotations and prefers to describe himself as an " investigator ".

" Although animals in cartoons often behave with " semi-human awareness ", Groening said on the DVD audio commentary for the episode " Two Dozen and One Greyhounds " that he prefers animals in cartoons to behave exactly the way they do in real life.

Although Manheim is quite open about his feelings for Kit, she makes it clear that it is Sammy she prefers, especially in bed.

Although a firmly established rock drummer and praised as " Rock's first superstar drummer ", he prefers being called a jazz drummer.

Although they sometimes also venture into more open and arid areas such as malpaís ( old lava flows with resurgent vegetation ), the species prefers copses of palm trees and shrubs ( Álamo Tavío 1975 ) such as the aulaga Launaea arborescens, the saltwort Salsola vermiculata and the boxthorn Lycium intricatum ( BirdLife International 2004 ).

Although Graffin is not religious, he prefers to identify as a naturalist rather than as an atheist.

Although found in many types of woodland, the Pied Currawong prefers to breed in mature forests.

Although it is capable of digging its own burrow, it prefers to occupy disused holes dug by a Warthog or an Aardvark or to lie in dense vegetation, making it even more difficult to observe.

Although Meshuggah does not record concept albums, the band prefers strong conceptual underpinnings in the background.

Although it sometimes occurs with the African Crake, that species normally prefers moister and shorter grassland habitats than does the Corn Crake.

Although this is a fairly common occurrence, there are no hard and fast rules about such practices and each president is free to choose the counselors he prefers.

Although more adapatable in habitat than the Sharp-shinned Hawk, studies have indicated that the species still more often than not prefers sizeable tracts of woodland for breeding and migrating to fragmented, developed areas.

Although Kaliko is a kinder Nome King than the previous one, he proves to be a politician who " prefers to deal with the strong.

Although many collectors still collect coils in this format, a larger number of these collectors prefers the PNC5 format.

Although he prefers to be a sweeper and central defender, he also played as a defensive midfield for some time while being at A. C. Milan.

Although the employer's breach must be serious enough to entitle the employee to resign without notice, the employee is entitled to give notice if he prefers, so could enjoy the benefit of wages during the notice period.

Although he is, like his brothers, an extremely capable ninja, Don prefers studying mechanics rather than practicing ninjitsu.

Although it is a " kingfisher ", it prefers drier habitats in more traditional woodland and can be far from water.

Although skilled in the use of most conventional weapons, she prefers to use knives and swords.

Although Dream Theater has since invited him to play reunion shows, Moore has said he prefers to move forward as opposed to looking back.

Although Coop can be a clever robotic fighter, he prefers the gung-ho approach of smashing now and asking questions later, especially if something gets in the way of what he wants.

Although he prefers high-stakes cash games, he has as of 2009 won over $ 2, 500, 000 in live poker tournaments.

Although he prefers to work in black and white, and does many freelance illustrations in graphite, Samura has painted some color promotional pieces and book covers in acrylics for the collected volumes of Blade of the Immortal, such as the cover for the chapter # 111: Shortcut # 5 ( of 5 )'.

Although his patch of tribal land provided a vital shelter territory for the Earthrealm warriors at the time of Shao Kahn's invasion, it seems Nightwolf prefers solitary work to companionship.

Although forests are classified primarily by trees, the concept of a forest ecosystem includes additional species ( such as smaller plants, fungi, bacteria, and animals ) as well as physical and chemical processes such as energy flow and nutrient cycling.

Although some believe that the word ' louvre ' may refer to the structure's status as the largest in late 12th century Paris ( from the French L ' Œuvre, masterpiece ) – or to its location in a forest ( from the French rouvre, oak ) – one finds in the authoritative Larousse that it derives from an association with wolf hunting den ( via Latin: lupus, lower Empire: lupara ).

Although there are some forest parks within the city limits, the area surrounding Leipzig is relatively unforested.

Although the first arrivals were hunters and gatherers, early evidence shows that people managed the forest environment to provide food.

Although there is evidence to the contrary ( Leonowens, 1870 ), many scholars believe the great city and temples remained largely cloaked by the forest until the late 19th century, when French archaeologists began a long restoration process.

Although the largest concentration of trees is now found on the West Coast of the South Island, the biggest trees tend to be in mixed podocarp forest near Taupo ( e. g., Pureora, Waihaha, and Whirinaki Forests ).

Although in decline during the 20th century, half of the municipal industry is still based around forest industry.

Although there are numerous jeep trails and forest roads out of Wenatchee to the south and west, most are too rugged to be passable by most vehicles.

Although the kauri is among the most ancient trees in the world, it has developed a unique niche in the forest.

Although it shares the temperate climate found in Southern Ontario, its proximity to Lake Ontario moderates winter temperatures and it also benefits from a sheltering effect of the Niagara Escarpment, allowing the most northerly tracts of Carolinian forest to thrive on the Escarpment that runs through western sections of city.

Although most of the district is covered by forest and is rather sparsely inhabited, the area has had a long industrial history: it was, in fact, the very abundance of timber in the area which made steel-working possible here long before Ruhr coal became readily available.

Although the initial purchase of Simla had contained only the house and of forest surrounding it, Beebe soon realized that this was insufficient for the research he wished to conduct, and purchased another neighboring estate known as St. Pat's which contained an additional.

Although goat herding is singled out as an important cause of environmental degradation, a more important cause of forest destruction was the practice in some places of granting ownership rights to those who clear felled forests and brought the land into permanent cultivation.

Although a few remnants of ancient forest remain, the National Park area is still heavily influenced by the former forestry industry.

Although Buffleheads do use man-made nest boxes, they still need the forest habitat to thrive.

Although the fairy-bluebirds are highly visible in sunlight they are much less visible in the shade of the forest.

Although fishing cats are widely distributed through a variety of habitat types including both evergreen and tropical dry forest, their occurrence tends to be highly localized.

Although the true story of the kidnapping and death of Ben Barka is still a mystery, many people believe he is buried either under the mosque or in the nearby forest of La Garenne.

Although this potentially serious threat did not fully materialize, the 555th fought numerous other forest fires while there.

Although maquis is by definition natural, its appearance in many places is due to destruction of forest cover, mainly by frequent burning that prevents young trees from maturing.

Although the species will continue to live in yards, parks and on roadsides all over China, the M. glyptostroboides forest ecosystem could disappear when its mature trees die.

Although this bird's original habitat was probably coniferous forest, especially the eastern subspecies has adapted well to the changes brought about by increased human population in its range.

Although every other MEP has agreed that the new route should be located through an industrial wasteland, Alan ( naturally ) insists that it should instead be built straight through a tract of unspoiled forest.

Although the Broad-winged Hawk's numbers are relatively stable, populations are declining in some parts of its breeding range because of forest fragmentation.