One Giant Leap

“So elusive that, until recently, barely any westerner had seen one in the wild, red pandas are probably the most beautiful animal still pending on most mammal-watchers’ checklists” says Dirk Cross, the CEO of the Red Panda Network. The red panda is famously known as the the firefox because of its beautiful red coat. Its cousin is the giant panda, and it is often referred to as the ‘lesser panda’ because of the size comparison between the two. The red panda is an animal that people know a lot of…

Giant Pandas in the wild have been torchered by humans, but still they are friendly and majestic animals. They are unique animals but are endangered for many reasons that we can prevent. One reason is they were being tracked down and killed for their fur (WWF). Also, they are being split apart from each other, fragmentation. Next, people have been taking nature from the pandas selfishly (Smithsonian). To save this species many people are now working together to stop Giant Pandas from going…

Animals are born with natural instincts that kick in at a very young age. If an animal is raised in a zoo it may not know what to do when released into the wild. These animals may not be able to survive. So which is best for the animals, the wild or the zoo? Honestly, I believe animals should live in the wild. When an animal is born in captivity their natural instincts may not kick in. These animals are raised without the fear of predators, the instinct to hunt, or even to be on their own. Once…

area. Not only the will the animals be cool, the bus ride would allow you the opportunity to see some of Atlanta’s gorgeous sites. The sanctuary opened as a non-profit. It is a rehabilitation center for animals that were not in the proper condition. One reason to go to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary is because they have animals of many kinds of animals. The most famous exhibits was the BLT. BLT stands for bear, lion, and tiger. The lion’s name was Leo, the bear’s name was Baloo, and the tiger’s…

community of microbes living inside these animals’ guts is optimized to digest meat. This is despite the fact that giant pandas have been eating bamboo for at least 7 million years, and that the plant has been the bears’ sole food source for at least 2 million years. The findings, published Tuesday in the journal mBio, may not bode well for the endangered species. Only about 1,600 giant pandas remain in the forests of northern and central China. “The peculiar characteristics of its gut…

when you eat something sweet for the first time in a long time? Well red pandas do too, they love the taste of aspartame which is used in most fake sugars. The red panda is a very unique animal and zoos all over the world are proud to show them off as one of their most prized possessions. Although the red panda’s natural habitat is endangered their species is still thriving. The red panda is very unique in the way of their family. Their name references that they are a close relative to the…

Zoos and Aquariums are often perceived as amazing places to learn about animals in a fun and exciting environment. However, in reality zoos and aquariums are not as fun nor as exciting as they are thought to be. These wild and majestic animals are taken away from their natural environment, and placed in cages for the entertainment of others. Wild animals in captivity is wrong because it is inhumane, it shortens animal’s lifespan, and animals don’t have enough space. Firstly, wild animals in…

Element A: Presentation and Justification of the Problem The Problem On July 1, 2010, the Greenville Zoo introduced a voting kiosk for a program called Quarters for Conservation, allowing guests to vote on different wildlife projects they were passionate about and wanted to support. However two years ago, the Zoo Administrator, Jeff Bullock, had to discontinue the use of the kiosk due to issues and replace it with a simpler, wooden, rectangular box. He is not satisfied with the new design and…

Old Man in Overalls or Leaf Clad Giant; Who Grows Our Food? The one picture I could find in the Grocery Outlet produce section was of the farmers hands gesturing to a basket full of harvested vegetables; lettuce, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, peppers onions and more. In the background is a huge field, devoid of any other farmers or farm workers. The farmer is depicted as the character you think of when you think of the word “farmer.” Red flannel, jean overalls, wedding ring visible, and I bet if…

lines profiting for the player, until they nod off and must be awoken. The player can utilize bux to begin disco parties, which stir every one of the creatures and make them move and raising twofold cash for the disco's time allotment. It's the creature protecting that will challenge players. They'll take to a five-by-five lattice and reveal tiles one by one to discover new creatures. They just get ten flips, unless they get more by spending bux or watching a feature notice.…