Dire Wolf

The case of the Capitoline wolf Capitoline Wolf Until recently, this bronze statue was considered to be one of the most iconic pieces of the archaic period, created in 5th century BC. This bronze statue is modeled after the ancient legend of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. Roman history tells a story of two young children who were sent away to die, but luckily were saved by a she-wolf who raised them until they could care for themselves. The wolf is positioned in a threatening/…

Animals are a very important factor contributing to the well-being of human lives and this has been the case for decades in history. There have been many situations where animals help humans with their emotions and guide them through life. Take for instance seeing eye dogs that help those who are blind get around and can sense their emotions. There is a similar situation in the book, End of Summer by John Lowry Lamb, between the protagonist Nick and a cat named The Ghost. As we delve into the…

In “Gerald’s Game,” the central character Jessie Burlingame (Carla Gugino), and her husband Gerald (Bruce Greenwood) arrived at a remote lake house in Alabama for a romantic getaway. They encountered a stray dog on their way to the lakehouse. Afterwards, Jessie calls out to the stray dog whom she saw earlier and fed him raw meat. When re-entering the house, she leaves the front door open. In an attempt to save their strained marriage, and rekindle their sex life, Gerald suggests that he should…

TIBETAN TERRIER ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Tibetan terrier is a native of the “Lost Valley” of Tibet where it is considered a prized companion and luck bringer to those fortunate enough to possess them. The breed has been raised in Buddhist monasteries for over 2000 years and is considered the “Holy Dog of Tibet”. The lamas kept the dogs as watchdogs, companions and good luck charms. The dogs also did some herding and retrieved objects that fell down the mountain. The Tibetan terrier is not…

Everyone, single, couple, or family should have their very own pet dog because it carries with it not only health benefits but also has many other benefits that are sometimes often overlooked by humans. There are many positive reasons for owning a dog when one is single and needs a friend, as a pet for a family, or even a service dog which helps individuals and even up to large groups of people. Everyone should own a dog for a great multitude of reasons. Owning a dog has many benefits…

IRISH TERRIER ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Irish terrier is one of the older terrier breeds. Its solid red coat and long, sleek body distinguish it from other terriers. Earlier Irish terriers were black and tan, grey and brindle with the solid reds appearing at the end of the 19th century. In 1879 Champions Erin and Kilney Boy appeared at a show in Glasgow and are considered the mother and father of the breed. During that era the Irish terrier was one of the most popular breeds both in England and…

Love Between A Dog and His Owner In the book, The Call of the Wild, John London has many themes. One of the themes is love. Specifically, love between a dog and his owner. This is mainly shown through Buck’s love for John Thornton. There has been a test done in Japan three years ago giving proof that dogs can love. The test showed that “dogs and humans were engaging in cross-species gaze-meditated bonding using the same oxytocin system.” Oxytocin is a hormone that works as a neurotransmitter in…

Mother of the Pack In Justin Torres’ We the Animals, Ma is a major character that frequently gets dominated and oppressed from either her husband, Paps or the boys. Like a wolf pack, the boys are extremely high maintenance, constantly craving attention and following their father, the alpha male. Inevitably, Ma gets left behind and trampled on. The males of the family’s abuse deteriorate Ma into the shell of a woman, frequently unstable and manipulated. Throughout the novel, Ma’s role as a…

girls are sent to a school, St. Lucy’s Home for Girls, where nuns will teach the group of girls how to be human. They would be taught human traits, the human culture, and human habits in an attempt to eradicate any wolf culture in them. Out of the first three stages of the shift from wolf to human, the third stage shows a massive amount of character development in the girls. In the first two stages, the group of girls are just beginning to figure out what they have to do. In Stage 1, the girls…

Animal Sounds Vocabulary in Chinese 作者：Lilian Keyword: animal sounds vocabulary in Chinese; list of animal sounds in Chinese Description: Here are the list of the Chinese animal sounds vocabulary. Let’s learn together it together! If you are an English-speaking kindergarten or primary school teacher who is searching for the right animal sounds in Chinese, then this is the right place to be! Since Chinese pronunciations are very different from other languages, Chinese people have different ways…