Prompt #3: Compare and/or contrast yourself with one of the main characters in the book. The main character of Laura Hillenbrand’s novel Seabiscuit: An American Legend is a racehorse for which the title is named. Throughout the novel, Seabiscuit proves a very intriguing horse with many endearing and some undesirable traits. I feel that I am quite similar to the racing hero referred to as, the Biscuit.…
Chico is a full blood pit bull but isn’t like everyone expects a pit bull to be like, he isn’t a mean dog. He has a tan coat with some white spots here and there. Chico is a very obedient dog, he was raised well. He lives in the back yard and recently got a neighbor, the family cat whose name was Tigger. Tigger stays in the garage and sometimes comes out for food or water and to mess around and play with Chico.…
The last movie with abnormal behavior that I watched was probably “The Boarder”. I ordered it from Jane Ryan from Grand Island. She wrote the movie to show her real life encounters with an adopted foster child with Reactive Attachment Disorder. I ordered this movie because it also came with a documentary about families who have experiences Reactive Attachment Disorder.…
During my excursion to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, I quickly realized many of the emotional connections that humans and their canine pets share. Prior to visiting with the dogs, I made my way around the cat shelter area. After observing the cats, it became evident that their many of their “cute” behaviors were aimed solely at attracting the attention of potential human companions. For instance, a white cat named Sirocco made a distinctive pawing motion whenever I passed her cage, as if she was beckoning me to come closer and visit with her. Yet, after she had garnered my awareness, the snow colored tabby simply retreated back onto to her cardboard bed to continue her restful afternoon.…
Like all sidekicks. I’m just plain good company. I like attention, in fact I absolutely love to be petted, and even though I may not produce very loud purrs don’t think that I don’ appreciate you. I don’t really like when people pick me up and hold me, but if set down and put me on your lap and I move in every way direction so you can hit all my favorite spots. Though don’t get me wrong just like you, I also like my solitude where I can relax and take a nap or even just look out the window.…
One way that humans use animal behavior to tell someone something is territoriality. Territoriality is a behavior that is meant to signify that this person, place, or thing is “mine.” Humans use this to show people that this certain bag is mine or this is my boyfriend so “Back Off.” Animals use it in a few more unsophisticated ways than we do. Animals become territorial when another enters their space or approaches their mate and offspring.…
Wallace rather think the lobsters do not feel pain the same way as humans to keep his conscious from being conflicted which shows the effectiveness of having a preference-based ethical position. People choose to eat from organic farms that doesn’t aabuse the animals and they only use products that are labeled no animals were harm in this making to feel better about themselves. The media also like to use this method in a negative way to work in their favor like sending troops to another country and saying we need to go there before they attack us knowing the country does not have enough power to even attack the U.S, we choose to believe to keep a clean conscious. The ineffectiveness of having preference-base ethics is the fact that individuals and organizations use it to their advantage, meaning they only look at one side.…
Raheleh safadel Anth 301 Professor 10/15/2015 Social Behavior Social behavior is one of the most important activities among human and non-human primates. Both human and non-human primates live in the social group and there are some bonds between various persons. There are many different social activities between human and non-human primates. These social behaviors are between different members of society.…
The two primates I chose to observe were chimpanzees and orangutans. I had no particular reason for choosing these particular primates except for the fact that they were easier for me to access. I first observed the chimpanzees on April 23rd. I was able to do both a group and focus observation on the chimpanzees. I chose to fill out the quantitative observation form on a focused observation because I wanted to focus on a single chimpanzee performing certain behaviors over a group.…
About two or three years ago, we got a dog. This wasn't a normal dog, he was a rescue dog that we got from the shelter at Klemme. When I first saw him I was super excited because we haven't had a dog like him before. His name is Spots and he is a Cocker Spaniel. As soon as we got him home he was super friendly and really loving but, he needed a bath.…
My Stuffed Dog I have a stuffed dog named Ozzy. He is almost thirteen years old. His back is black and his chest and stomach are brown. Ozzy sits on my bed and reminds me of my dog. My family and some of my friends know about him.…
Peculiar a word I usually used to describe something or someone as strange, abnormal, out of the ordinary. In this particular generation the word peculiar is still being determined between compliment or all out insult. Peculiar is not a over used or even common to use amongst people so when using or hearing it I'm quick to wonder what the person intent was for using the word. When people try to be subtle and completely avoid calling someone strange, "special" or odd ; that’s were the rather intriguing word peculiar comes into play.…
Vanessa Romero Professor Lyons English 101 26 October 2017 Dog people vs Cat people There has been an ongoing amount of debates among people stating whether a dog as a pet is better or a cat as a pet is better. One can tell a lot about a person simply by asking just one question; Are you a cat person or a dog person? People who identify as being a dog person are often described as being out going and joyful. Someone who identifies as a cat person can be mostly usually described as being more artistic and more reserved.…
If cats could talk, they wouldn't! Fun Facts about our feline friends: It is fascinating how pet cats are the smaller version of those amazing big felines like tigers, jaguars, panthers, lions and we are blessed to enjoy their company at home. If you are a cat lover there are so many things you must learn about this beautiful animal. COMMON NAME:…
Dogs are my favorite animal. In fact, I have two, Lola and Barry. They’re both Golden Retrievers, Barry (the boy) is bigger than Lola (the girl). They were both born in the same litter about an hour from where we live. Since they’ve grow up together, they get along well and are both well trained.…