Mammal

When great whites are young, they feed on fish and rays. However, when they grow older their main prey are mammals, including seals and small whales. Great whites have not suddenly started craving human. There are many survivors of attacks that would tell you so. Similarly, the domestic cat’s diet has not changed due to us feeding them. Cats still need a high…

Imagine being poked and prodded. Then being injected with an unknown substance that makes you feel different. And this same process goes on and on for multiple different injections. On top of the many injections your receiving your also food and water deprived. You are also placed in a physical restraint for prolonged periods of time that often leads to multiple injuries. Eventually you’re scared of everything, if it moves you scream, if it comes close to you, you scream. But guess what, you…

The Asian Leopard Cat is a small wildcat that can be found in several regions of East and South Asia. There are more than 10 different subspecies of this cat depending on where they live. Most of these subspecies are threatened by loss of hunting areas and natural habitat. Description These cats are the most distant relative of the Leopard and are of similar size to the cats that you find in most homes. The male cats are bigger than the female cats and they weigh in around 5.2 to 8.4 lb. They…

Primate parenting differs from parenting of other mammals in a number of different ways. For example, primate mothers care for thier offspring that few others seem to. Since they give birth to fewer offspring at a more spread out rate, they care very much about their young. They take the time to provide for, protect, and teach their young in order for them to live the best life possible. There are 6 different types of residence patterns exhibited by primates. The first is one male, multi…

The ethics of animal research Zhongyu li University of Missouri - Columbia I still remember the first time I watched the old French movie called ‘The Plague’ with my mom. I was only thirteen at that time but the movie still impressed me till now. In this movie, Pairs is persecuted by an unexpected plague. Hospital was crowed by sick people while there were no efficiency treatments for patients. Mice are bigger than 6 inch and fulfil the sewers of the city. The heroine found a cat was eaten by…

Animal behavior can be traced to their physical environment habitat and their interactions with other organisms. Throughout the Hitopadesha, in numerous tale stories natural creatures were presented as characters that tried to contrary to their natural perverse behavior. Since animals do not have a developed mind as human beings, animals lack moral compass and are not able to determine what actions are acceptable in various situations. In the Hitopadesha, several animals asserted they have…

Australian Red Kangaroo The Animal Kingdom consists of many different types of animals, but a very unique one is the Kangaroo. This animal is known as a marsupial, who happens to carries their offspring, otherwise known as a joey, in a "skin" pouch on the front of their bodies. Using their large powerful legs, kangaroos hop from place to place. These herbivores, depending on the type can live up to 20 years. Kangaroos originate from Australia, however, they can be found virtually any place on…

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi had a good point; people can tell a great deal about one another by the way these people treat other living things. Countries participate in experimentation on animals to benefit the people. One hundred fifteen million animals are abused in labs every year. These animals are forced to live in confined areas given food that does not provide proper…

After a long milestone of revolution, humans have forgotten the existence of other species. One of the most revolutionized species that is being ignored is sharks. By being the dominate predator of the ocean, sharks are often portrayed negatively. In result, humans have adopted the belief of God-given rights to seek, to hunt and to slaughter these fishes primarily for personal desires. Humans, the dominate animal of the land, proudly boast of their skill when they have captured another dominate…

Paleontological Site and is one of the more significant paleontological finds in recent years at Badlands National Park (Benton 2003) The site is better known as the Big Pig Dig, or, simply, the Pig Dig, named for Archaeotherium, a large pig- like mammal uncovered there. In May 2010, a seven year girl named Kylie found a fossil near the visitor center at Badlands National Park. It turned out to be an exceptionally rare and well-preserved saber tooth cat fossil. A survey of the area led to the…