Mammals of Africa

Killer Whales, their name alone makes a bold statement, and it is no surprise that people flock to areas that showcase these majestic animals. Spectators watch in awe as these animals put on a show with their trainers. Venues, such as Sea World, take claim to the idea that these shows support education, research and conservation of killer whales12. Alternatively, many state that the use of killer whales for our entertainment is not only dangerous to people, but that it violates the five freedoms…

Manners and Etiquette There are so many different types of manners and etiquettes in this world. Both manners and etiquette have its similarities and differences. So what is etiquette, etiquette is defined as good behaviour which differentiate us humans from animals. Manners on the other hand refers to etiquette as a code of social behaviour. Manners and etiquette goes hand in hand but they are not the same. Etiquette can also be known as a set of rules, and manners are an expression of our…

Animal Imagery’s Significance in Life of Pi Have you ever been on a boat with 4 animals? You should have if you ever got on a ferry for travelling because humans are animals as well. Therefore, Pi not only tells that animals just mean themselves, but also each of them has their humanity side, so there are a lot of animal imageries in this book, Like of Pi. In Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, animals are used to symbolize the characters to show humans and animals are equal, Pi has two sides, and also…

I have gone to the zoo four times and I have enjoyed being there. I like to see how the animals live. My favorite animal is the giraffe. I love them. I think they are fascinating. I like to see them but I have never had a pet because I think that they need much care. My son often tells me he wants to have a dog. I hope some day I can give one to him and that he will take care of his pet himself. In my family, everyone likes to see animals. We visit the zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, or watch TV…

Paul Farmer once proclaimed, “The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” This quote is deeper than what is observed on the surface. This quote means that no matter race, gender, and yes species, that everyone is created equal. Just because they are animals and they do not have the voice to speak their mind, people have the power to stand for them. The lives of these beautiful wonders are no less than the value of human lives. Zoo’s first got their…

others. This was a wakeup call for many trainers. They wanted SeaWorld to do something, Dawn was a loving person that they lost because of Tilikum becoming aggressive in the conditions that captivity provided him. The trainers work alongside these mammals everyday. “Those are not your whales. Ya know, you love them, and you think, I'm the one that touches them, feeds them, keeps them alive, gives them the care that they need. They're NOT your whales. They own them!” (Cowperthwaite). They form…

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…

What do you think of the relationship between human and animals? Does human have the right to treat animals as our resources? Is it morally permissible for us to eat them? Many people believe that animals are important resources for human, such as being our food, using for scientific experiments and working for us. We obtain various benefits from animals, but it brings a lot of suffering to them. For example, the demand of meat is increasing, more and more animals are living in a poor…

Animals certainly have not had it easy when it comes to living alongside humans. Some of our favorite species today were abused and killed for their hides and bones to make work easier, and everyday life more luxurious. To kill another being in order make one’s life simpler seems like a ludicrous act to make, but it was normal in the 19th century. As the need of an animal’s body increased, their number’s became sparse due to the mass killing. People started to realize that without the animals…

Have you ever wondered why cats dislike rodents so much?The stories "Cat and Rat-Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" and “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies” explain why cats and rodents dislike each other. This essay will be talking about the similarities and differences between the two stories. First this essay will compare the stories "Cat and Rat-Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" and “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies”. In both of the stories "Cat and Rat-Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" and “How Cats and…