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Introduction: The Tulsa Zoo is the only zoo located in Tulsa (there is an aquarium located in Jenks). It is located by Mohawk Park, in the northern area of Tulsa. The Zoo has many exhibits: Africa, Asia, Children’s Zoo, Chimpanzee Connection, Conservation Center, Life in the Cold, Life in the Desert, Life in the Forest, Life in the Water, Mary K. Chapman Rhino Reserve, Oceans and Islands, and The Rainforest. A new exhibit called the Lost Kingdom is scheduled to be opened in 2017. “Lost Kingdom…

The intention of misusing or mistreating certain assets has become very common in people. Various beings have different purposes rather than being maltreated and neglected. As far as mishandling beings goes, animals are usually the victims. One of the many reasons for animals becoming extinct is the mistreatment by humans, such as trappers abusing animals of the wildlife for fashion-needs. Thousands of animals are harmed every day so that their fur can be used to produce furry coats. Animal…

I guess my earliest memories of life would have to be kindergarten. Wow five years old was so long ago, seems so distant from life today. I was a very brave girl. Adventure was never far away and expression came naturally, school was not a challenge. Being with my peers was rewarding enough but excelling amongst them gave me a self-pride that was glorifying and intoxicating, today was my peak. I was the only student to earn a golden star. I had answered every single question correctly…

Once the bump of the railroad tracks bounces me out of my leather seat, I know I am close to seeing the familiar smile of two of the most important people in my life. With the final turn, I prepare myself for a day of being pampered. This mundane drive occurred thousands of times, yet each and every time I drive up the rock-wall lined driveway that my grandmother has tirelessly spent puzzling together, I am filled with the recognizable joy. Opening the door release the fumes of bacon and eggs…

Megan Hoffman The truth and importance of Gray Wolves Even under protective laws, Gray Wolves are still being killed! Although people tend to look down on wolves in general, it does not mean it's for good reason or acceptable. There is more to any creature then meets the eye, and for Wolves it is especially so. Gray Wolves are of a greater benefit then what we give them credit for and are often mistreated or otherwise viewed as something unwanted, unneeded, and ill-received. The Gray Wolf…

Description of area: Larchwood Lake can be found in central New York, outside of Laurens New York. Buried in the woods, Larchwood Lake was a Boy Scout camp in the early 1960’s. Around 1988 the Boy Scouts sold the land to residents creating the Larchwood Lake Homeowners Association. The lake was manually increased to twice its size. Today the lake has a long almost swan like shape. According to The Biological Field Station Larchwood Lake is “near pristine.” The lake is not that deep, it has a…

Urban sprawl is an inattentive issue that continues to harm the future of the world, unless the problem is addressed. The concept of urban sprawl is the “uncontrolled spread of urban development into neighboring regions” (“Urban Sprawl”). Across the globe, there has been urban sprawl in major cities, without consideration of future consequences. As society focal point is on celebrities and fashion, the focus on the destruction of the environment is not being acknowledged. The sprawl leaves…

The Truth About Jessalyn Santana Everything you know about Jessalyn’s death is wrong. I don’t care if you read all the newspapers or was her best friend, you are wrong. No one knows the truth, except me, and my parents of course. Who am I? I’m Haley Santana, Jessalyn’s little sister. As you already know, Jess was one of the most popular girls at Rose Creek High, you can imagine how fun it is living in her shadow. She was about 5'4" and had silky chestnut brown hair with light blue eyes that…

Imagine yourself stuck in a cramped, dark room for four months straight. Now imagine leaving your home where you grew up your whole life and not knowing if you would ever return. This is what every settler endured when they embarked on this treacherous journey. The people that sailed on this journey were only the beginning of what was to become one of the most powerful countries on earth. Jamestown, Virginia became the first successful British colony in the new world because of the…

Hunting has existed since before recorded history. It has been a key part of shared culture throughout the world since the first animals went in search of food. President Theodore Roosevelt is often considered a great hunting icon, having founded the Boone and Crockett Club, one of the most prominent organizations behind creating the rules and regulations of hunting, in 1887. There was once a time when the most common interaction between man and animal was the hunt, whereas now animals have a…