Mammal

There are many animals that are territorial and they have certain advantages for doing so. In the article Group territoriality and the benefits of sociality in the African lion, Panthera leo by Anna Mosser the reason lions live in prides of various sizes and have territories of varying sizes were researched. The authors wanted to know what factors lead the African lions to living in prides and what benefits there are. Yet about one third of the females will disperse to start new prides. Also…

Dillon Haynes Mrs. Mable Literature 04 May 2017 The Improper Use of Animals 94% of drugs that pass animal tests fail in human clinical trials. According to neurologist Aysha Akhtar, over 100 stroke drugs that were effective when tested on animals have failed in humans. Animals are poor models for human beings because of their cellular differences and can cause major problems. Based on research and evidence, testing on animals is cruel and should be brought to the attention of everyone. Thomas…

Have you ever seen those cute little Whales doing tricks at places like seaworld? Has it ever crossed your mind that these whale could be hurting in that show bizz life? The thing is these creatures are way to smart, large, and very complex to be put in a small environment. The injuries that some people know of are from the trainers, but some don't even hear about the animal's injuries. Orcas should not be in captivity because they get injured, don't have enough room to swim, and don't live as…

Remember, there are no partial sacrifices. It either is...or it isn’t. Which reminds me of a story. There was a chicken and a pig walking past a church one day, and they noticed posted on the outside bulletin board, "Helping the Poor." This is a true story by the way. So they walked away when the chicken suddenly suggested, "Brother pig, why don’t we give all those poor people a nice breakfast of ham and eggs?" The pig thought a moment and said, "Hey, that’s all right for you to say because…

Have you ever thought of owning an exotic animal as a pet? If so did you know exotic animals are legal in the United States, but only in a few states, also you must have a federal license to own an exotic animal? Most people are scared of exotic animals because they think they are so-called “dangerous.” “Only 3.25 people a year are killed by captive exotic animals on an average scale. “Traffic accidents kill 125 people a day”, can you believe that they are not that dangerous compared to car…

There have been multiple trials of humans testing that have failed, which have caused many people to be opposed to animal testing. The opposing side of animal testing believes; animal research does not have to be the only technique available to develop medicines and cosmetic products for the society. Researchers are trying to find alternative ways to obtain new knowledge and research to help better the human society. Kelly James-Enger, the author, of “Beyond Animal Testing,” states,…

An innocent animal is being tested right now to find a cure for sickness, or being cut up for a learning experience. Animal testing should be banned because enough animals are being tested even after the numbers have dropped, animals are not toys, and there is another way to get answers and not danger as many animals. Enough animals are being tested even after the numbers have dropped. Scientists need to choose the best decision, the that will hurt the least number of animals. According to…

It is not what people say that defines them, rather it is what people do. Proclaimed sayings and words can only do so much to show a point of view. Ultimately, in society, the importance lies in how a person does something––not about the reasonings and the declarations. Inward principles do not impact other people nearly as much as outward practices. Hence, the importance of prioritizing the doing of one thing over the other. Currently, the treatment of animals by humans is unjust. As a species,…

Yes, a fertilized egg is a person. Everyone was a fertilized egg at some point. We all start there, and it if we were not to kill the egg , the egg could get somewhere too. Some people argue that it is not a person until it is in human form or until it has a heartbeat, so what about all them people that are in comas are they not “human” ? And also how could we define “human”? I believe that a human is someone with reason, a heart, oxygen and movement. A fertilized egg has movement and oxygen.…

The Water Buffalo was introduced to the northern part of Australia in the 1800s. They are herbivores that prefer to live in the wetlands, which have an easy access to food and water. They weighed up to 450-1200 kilograms. These buffalos were introduced to Australia because it was a good source of meat and milk at the time. The early settlements were unsuccessful to farm them and were then abandoned in the 1850s. The buffalo were then set free. The buffalos have impacted its habitat, other…