Animal Prisons Animal Prisons The first zoos were private collections of wild animals established by kings and other rich people for their own amusement. The keeping of wild animals in private collections dates back to the Ancient Egyptians, approximately 3500 BC. The pharaohs imported many animals to Egypt. Expeditions brought back monkeys, leopards, cheetahs, various birds, large c

Animal Research Paper Animal Research Paper 1. Introduction My animal research paper is on the Northern Pike. The Northern Pike is a fish that is found all around the northern hemisphere in fresh water. 2. Classification Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Subphylum – Vertebrata Class – Actinopterygii Order –Esociformes Family - Esocidae Genus – Esox Species – Lucius

Animal Rights Medical Testing On Animals Essay written by Anonymous Animals have been used in medical research for centuries. Most of the animals used for research are rodents - rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. Some dogs, cats and a variety of goats, ferrets, pigeons, monkeys and rabbits are also used .The struggle against this tyranny is a struggle as important as any of the moral an

Animals In The Work Place Animals in the Workplace I. Thesis: Today I will be discussing a relatively new innovation that businesses have adapted into their work environment; the capability to have animals in the workplace. II. Introduction: A. In some businesses it is not out of the ordinary to be greeted by a dog when you arrive to work, or see a cat sleeping o

Becoming A Veterinarian Becoming a veterinarian is not an easy task to accomplish. It takes many years, a great deal of schooling and many hours put in to becoming a veterinarian. The most important thing to know in becoming a veterinarian, is the job description. Veterinarians have to know how to diagnose and treat disorders of animals and engage in particular functions, such as, rese

Bulldog Or Pug: Do You Know The Difference' When most people think of Bulldogs and Pugs, very often they are thought of as the same breed of dog. Being an avid Pug-lover, many a time I have received gifts from well meaning friends and family, bearing the mug of a Bulldog and not a Pug. I find this quite humorous, because to me the difference between the two breeds is as obviously disti

Choosing A Pet Choosing a pet can be a difficult process. By choosing a pet, one must have the appropriate amount of space, a strong budget, and be able to spend enough time with the pet. A variety of pets have high or low demands for these needs. First of all, space is an important factor on choosing a pet. If one owns a big house with a large amount of land, a dog or a cat would b

Communicaton Between Animals And Humans INTRODUCTION The importance of communication between animals cannot be underestimated. Through communication, animals are able to concentrate on finding food, avoiding their enemies, mating and caring for their young. The study of communication between animals and humans is a never ending fascination and a way to learn more about ourselves.

Comparitive Missy vs. Rambo Our family has many pets, and among them are two dogs. One is a Cocker Spaniel and the other is a Golden Retriever. The Cocker Spaniel is a male, and its name is Rambo. The Golden Retriever is a female, and its name is Missy. There are many differences and similarities between these two dogs, in breed and in the way these two animals respond to their envi

Compare And Contrast On Cats And Dogs Pets are very popular in many households, whether or not wanted by the owner. But out of those pets cats and dogs are the most popular. I am going to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between dogs and cats. The similarities are innumerable, yet this holds true with the differences as well. First, I will describe the similaritie

True Percula Clownfish True Percula Clownfish True Percula Clownfish (Technically referred to as-The Amphiprion Percula) The True Percula Clownfish is a very interesting species, This species has many various qualities varying from the color to the reproductive process and finally to the amazing fact that this fish can actually change it’s sex. These and many other intriguing facts a

Dairy Danger Most Americans are raised to believe in certain ideologies, only to realize later that these beliefs may be half-truths, propaganda, or totally false. The belief that milk and dairy products are beneficial to the human body is an example of this occurrence. Milk and other dairy products are not healthy for human beings, and on the contrary, are actually quite detrimental t

Deal With The Causes Before The Problem! For many families pets are an integral part that makes a household complete. Although they can be seen to be an attractive proposition, there are serious consequences that deserve careful consideration before committing to them. Every year the number of victims of dog attacks are increasing. The recent mauling of twelve-year old, Samuel Johnston,

Dinosaurs Illinois was a very unpredictable area. Its temperatures and species were changing throughout millions of years. If you go back far enough we begin with species that we found in Larson Quarry in Illinois. The species date back to 440 million years ago. Probably during the Ordovician period. The Ordovician period was mostly water and wet. With primitive sea creatures that

Dog Vaccinations The Need For Dog Vaccinations The Need For Dog Vaccinations Thesis: The negligence of dog owners today has led to sickly dogs and costly veterinary visits, where dog vaccinations can decrease the chances of both. I. Introduction: the need A. Lowers cost 1. Healthy dog 2. Less visits B. Stops diseases 1. Between pets 2. Within neighborhoods II. Why Vacci

Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus Carolinensis) Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus Carolinensis) The eastern Grey Squirrel is a medium sized squirrel found in Canada and the Eastern US, plus it is being introduced to Italy, Scotland, South Africa, England and some western US states. Squirrels are more than just annoying pests that ravage your garden, get into your attics, or stuck to botto

Eskimo Science Response Paper: Eskimo Science, Richard Nelson The Eskimo’s in the interior of Alaska, treat animals with much respect. When they kill an animal they have special rules that they follow so that they do not make the animal mad. They believe that the animals know what is going on even after death. The bear is one of the most respected animals to the Eskimos. The E

Everglades The Everglades, A Wetland Needed for Survival Wetlands are a natural part of our earth and nature. They are a supply of fresh water and the home of many different kinds of species. Scientists are just beginning to realize their importance and it is almost too late. The nation has lost 117 million acres of wetlands, which is more than 50% of what we started with and the

Everything You Need To Know About Mollusks Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Mollusks Mollusks: soft, squishy, slimy, and in some cases tasty animals. Mollusks have a soft body that may be protected by a hard shell. Some mollusks have hard outer shells, such as snails, while others have a light internal shell (squids) or no shell at all (octopuses). There are three characteris

Feeding Time Feeding Time Some may think “Is anything so mundane, predictable, and ordinary as feeding horses'” The steward goes out twice a day- maybe three if schedules allow- and dole out the hay, probably some grain, freshen the water, and look to see that the salt block hasn’t melted away in the last round of humidity. Feeding time could be the primary determinant of life: All o

Ferrets Imagine you’re on the brink between wakefulness and dreamland. You’re not sure whether you’re floating in the Milky Way, eating a mars bar or rolling around in you’re waterbed, chewing on you’re pillow. Then you feel something scurry up your leg. Bolting up in bed, you lift the covers and this is staring at you. This is my little toe biter, Teiko. Owning a ferret can be one of th

Force Fetch Force Fetch Force fetch is an inhumane training method used on certain dog breeds. This procedure consists of a painful ear pinch. When applying the ear pinch, the trainer grabs the dog’s ear and squeezes it with a hard object in hand. The hard object aids in applying extreme pressure and makes the dog yelp in agony; then a fetching object is forcefully shoved in its mout

Geckos The new species in Northern California Gecko Spartanikus is a very unique gecko it is able to avoid being seen by predators, and its prey, because of its mutations. Gecko Spartanikus is able to live through severe weather hot, hot summers and fairly cold winters, also because of its other mutation. So the Nor Cal gecko lives in trees along the river, and has recently ventured o

Biotic Organism ID Osprey (Pandion Haliaetus) · The Osprey is usually 21-24” in length. It’s wingspan is usually 4’6”-6’. It has a brown back and white belly. The Osprey’s head is white with a dark line through the eye and on the side of the face. It is found near lakes, rivers and seacoasts. · The osprey was observed on a bird watching trip on September 22, 2001, between the t

Great White Sharks The Great White The official name for the Great White Shark is Carcharodon carcharias. It is in kingdom-animalia, phylum-chordata, subphylum-vertebrata, order-lamniformes, family-lamnidae. The Great White Shark’s body can grow from 4 ft to 23 ft. The female shark tends to be larger than the male. Its skeleton is all cartilage and 63% of the body is muscle. These shark

Green Anacondas My project is on Green Anacondas. The name anaconda comes from the Asian Indian Singhalese language. The Tamil word for anaconda is “antichlor” which means elephant killer. No one really knows why this name was made to represent a South American Snake, unless an anaconda and python are mistaken for the same species. Both snakes are great swimmers. They are the two largest

Hawk Birds in the News Galt, Elk Grove hear plan for hawk habitat Sacramento Bee, p. October 16, 2002 The article explains the vulnerable situation of the Swainson hawk, which are indigenous to the central valley area. As urbanization continues to expand throughout the valley, the hawk's habitat has been slowly chipped away from underneath its wings. Land in Galt and Elk Grove

Hawksbill Turtle Description The Hawksbill Turtle is a very interesting animal. Unlike most sea creatures, it is a cold-blooded reptile. Being cold blooded means its body temperature stays the same on land or sea. It is named for its beak-like mouth. Its head gives it a bird-like appearance. The Hawksbills have two claws on each flipper. It also has thick overlapping scutes on t

Bullfrogs Description: Apparently, there are two different "Pixie" frogs, P. adsperus and P. edulis. One is a "dwarf" and the other is not. There is a lot of conflicting information on the net about these, I don't believe most people actually know there are two pixies and just label what they have with the first latin name that they see attached to pixie. Therefore I'm not sure what ch

Komodo Dragon KOMODO DRAGON The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest living reptile. The Komodo dragons are carnivores and will devour any animal they are capable of dismembering and gulping down. They have great appetites for deer, wild boar, water buffalo, dogs, goats, rats, snakes, birds and once in a great while humans. They hunt by ambush by hiding in the scrub brush alon