Treasure hunting

about 10,000 to 12,000 years ago the first paleo, people began to arrive in the Great Lakes basin from Asia. The word Paleo derives from the Greek word “palaios,” which means ancient. It is hypothesized that these “Paleo” Native Americans were hunting big game that traveled in herds, like caribou, bison, and mammoths. When they crossed the Bering Land Bridge, they dispersed throughout the North American continent. It is theorized that the Paleo-Indians like their processors, they were…

Being hunted by another human. After falling off a yacht into the ocean and ending up stranded on an island with a human hunter, Rainsford has to try and survive three days while being chased down by an evil murderer called General Zaroff. After hunting all his life, Rainsford won’t ever hunt again because of his emotional and physical experience’s on Ship-Trap Island. If Rainsford stays on Ship-Trap Island, he will not have to search for food or find shelter. Rainsford knows there is food on…

General Zaroff states "the world is made up of two classes- the hunters and the huntees." suggesting that only two types of humans roam the Earth, people with passive or aggressive personality’s. This is a global simplification of human behavior. From beginning to end Zaroff did have a considerably positive influence on Rainsford In spite of which Rainsford endured Zaroff’s agonizing wrath. This endeavor changes Rainsford’s nature but is it for the better. Primarily, Rainsford and Zaroff are…

Have you ever shot a deer or have been hunting? Well I have, my first deer was a huge 9 pointer. It was the best moment of my life. Thanks to my dad, I have a great adventure to tell. Hope you have a little fawn while reading my story. We started our great adventure in the car heading up into the woods of Iron Mountain. I would hunting with my 45 yr old uncle Jim and His son Jeremiah. We told every single person in that car I was up for gold. My family arrived to Iron Mtn and we unpacked our…

The Lion King was set in the African savannah, where the food chains were vast. The king of the “pride lands” was Mufassa. He was the head lion of the pride of mostly female lionesses. Mufassa’s brother, Scar was greedy and selfish. The pack lived on pride rock, a habitat that provided shelter and way for the exponential growth of the population of lions. At the beginning of the movie, Sarabi bore a child for Mufasa and named him Simba. Simba was next in line in the hierarchy of ancestor lions.…

Violations of hunting laws and regulations concerning wildlife management, local or international wildlife conservation schemes constitute wildlife crimes that are typically punishable. In rural areas of the United States, the key motives for poaching are poverty. Wildlife biologists and conservationists consider poaching to have a detrimental effect on biodiversity both within and outside protected areas as wildlife populations decline, species are depleted locally, and the functionality of…

General Zaroff. The conflicts are both physical and mental. Not only does General Zaroff physically hunt Rainsford in the jungle, but Zaroff also argues that hunting humans for sport is not considered murder. These conflicts are used to build suspense throughout the story. The most suspenseful parts of the story are when General Zaroff is hunting Rainsford in the jungle, and through this the author creates a feeling of apprehension in the reader. The audience first feels premonition when…

Bonobo Habitat Threatened by Human Activity and Forest Loss - As human populations grow and spread, clearing patches of forest along the way, the habitat of one of mankind's closest living relatives is shrinking - avoids areas of high human activity and forest fragmentation and that as little as 28 percent of the bonobo's range remains suitable for living. - human activities reduce the amount of effective bonobo habitat and will help us identify where to propose future protected areas for this…

volunteer as tribute!” When Primrose gets picked in the reaping, Katniss volunteers for her little sister. I found this very brave and heartwarming. The fact that she sacrificed herself for Primrose is beautiful. Hunting, in District 12, is illegal. However, Katniss risks her life by hunting for food, so that her family has something to eat or to sell. Again, the importance of family is portrayed through Katniss’ actions. The idea of fighting, suffering and death, as entertainment disgusts…

Francis Marion: The Swamp Fox Parker Topham Mountain View High School The American Revolution was a time when great heroes were born. Heroes like George Washington, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams. Another hero, although a little less well known, but still very important, was Francis Marion. Marion’s heroic acts that helped turn the tides of the war include: disrupting enemy supply trains, distracting the British troops, and inspiring the local rebels. Francis Marion was a plantation owner in…