Leopard Seal

Hydrurga leptonyx, also known as leopard seal, are incredible creatures that possess traits of survival and adaptability. Their widespread residency throughout the Antarctic and some parts north of that area combined with their diversified eating habits, places them as a marine mammal with high potential to survive environmental changes. This essay connects an understanding of the population and foraging ecology of Hydrurga leptonyx with their future existence in relation to the threat of climate change. Currently, leopard seals are stated as of least concern in the Red List category, however the daunting effects of climate change may shockingly expedite a shift of additional concern for these species (Hückstädt, 2015). Leopard seals have a…

flipped the letter over to open it but first noticed the Royal Seal imprinted in black ink on the back of the letter. “What the,” I softly whispered to myself. Slowly, not to rip the seal I opened the envelope to find a beautifully written letter. It was written in cursive a fancy kind of writing. The letter was written on terra-cotta paper. It was very expensive paper. Whoever sent this is rich I reminded myself. The paper had diamond black ink on it and was made out to my father.…

think that hunting is bad for environment. Harvesting of seals is a controversial issue from a long time. Seal hunt is considered to be inhumane by many environmentalists as well as people, but the question is that, is the seal hunt necessary? There are many people who oppose seal hunt and many…

Nationwide, there is an educational reform effort underway that holds the power to change how we as Americans perceive literacy forever. This movement addresses implementation of true cultural pluralism in the classroom. In doing so the seal of biliteracy seeks to remediate loss of language and culture of non-English speakers assimilating to American culture and the English language as well as to provide to all students the opportunity to cultivate both linguistic and cultural knowledge other…

Leadership changes depending on the groups that you are involved in. In traditional military chain of commands, the orders come from top down and that is the way things go because that is the most efficient way to do military business. Colonel Mark Strong writes that “Establishing and maintaining effective leadership and its inherent authority in small units is also one of the most difficult and under-appreciated leadership challenges for both the leader and the led”(Strong 1). However, it is…

“American Sniper” by Chris Kyle is a riveting autobiography about the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. The book tells the life story of a Naval SEAL, known as Chris Kyle, who was sent on four tours of duty and had at least 160 confirmed kills. While the book is action-packed and heart wrenching there is most certainly a deeper meaning to it. The speakers credibility, purpose, and the subject are all revealed in the book can be found by doing a a small amount of research and textual…

a call that the decision was reversed and he would be allowed to enlist. While at the recruitment center he was asked if he was interested in Special Forces he jumped on the opportunity and signed with the Navy Seals. Chris Kyle traveled to San Diego, California to participate in boot camp in 1999. He went basic training with relative ease, he told his father “basic training is easier than the ranch work I’ve been doing.” He didn’t feel as though he was challenged enough and welcomed the…

consisting of four Navy Special Warfare Operators (SEALS) in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan in late June, 2005. Lt. Michael Murphy, Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny Dietz, Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew Axelson, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell were the four team members assigned to this mission, with Murph being the ranking officer, and Luttrell assigned as team lead. What transpired in less than 24 hours was the largest death toll to Naval Special Warfare Soldiers since…

Forces – commonly known as SEALs – are expertly trained to deliver highly specialized, intensely challenging warfare capabilities that are beyond the means of standard military forces; including: direct action warfare, special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, and foreign internal defense. Navy Seals achieve the impossible, in many ways by; critical thinking, sheer willpower and absolute dedication to their training, their missions, and their fellow Special Operations team members. Everything…

SEALs do things that most people find unthinkable on a daily basis. They persevered through every by believing that nobody goes it alone, and no man will be left behind. Service A Navy Seal at War followed this theme in my opinion. Throughout the book Marcus and numerous other SEALs fearlessly stayed together as a team. The paragraphs following are examples of how a few servicemen saved not only their teammates, but American lives as well by working as a team, and never leaving a man to go it…