Essays on Animals

In the vast landscape of Yellowstone National Park, a wide variety of animals and plants make up the ecosystem. In an environment such as this, for years the course of nature ebbs and flows as the parks rivers do, changing and evolving with time. The predators eat the pray, the trees grow and the rivers furrow their course across the valleys. Each species balanced by the wise hand of nature. In Yellowstone National Park the previously native wolves had been…...

A highly debated concept in today's age is the idea of global warming. This has been scientifically proven multiple times but yet it continues to be denied and hundreds turn a blind eye to the destruction of our one and only home, Earth. The film created a powerful statement depicting hundreds of unforgettable images that show the many species have not just been damaged but destroyed because many of those animals will never be seen again. It showed extinct species…...

The reason I am choosing the Arctic Wolf because I love wolves and I would hate them to go extinct. They are unique animal especially just listening to that beautiful spine-tingling howl, which they use to communicate. I also, like how they are territorial and could hear up to six miles away. Wolves are very much family oriented, they have a good system of leadership, and they are beautiful animals and very powerful. They are designed as perfectly as you…...

“There’s been an accident at the Florida park and a trainer was killed and he still has her.” Is what one head director of SeaWorld announced to all of his staff one day. Dawn was one of the three people that the infamous Tilikum (Tilly) had killed. Tilly was just one whale that was being held captive at SeaWorld for about 39 years. While some arguments state that SeaWorld should be kept open because they actually save more animals then…...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word farm? Probably the image of cows grazing the grass fields, chickens running around in spacious coops and pigs playing in the mud. However, this imprinted illustration of a typical farm does not exist in the modern farming industry. Truth is most of these animals will never see the light and day in their whole life. A majority of these animals are incarcerated in small cages until they finally meet their…...

Did you know that 99% of meat, dairy, and egg products in the US come from factory farms (Smith)? That means that only 1% of animal products come from humane farms. Factory farming, or intensive animal farming, is a process to get animal products and is designed to maximise production and minimize costs at the same time. Almost all of the meat that Americans eat comes from these places. Although factory farms are said to take up less space, they…...

There exists an unfortunate truth in which the lives of animals who cohabit the earth with us is filled of pain and fear. Since the beginning of time, humans and animals have co-existed with one another. Humans evolving from hunter-gatherer groups into agricultural settlements lived among animals that played important roles in these ever changing societies. Humans turned creatures who merely co-existed among humans into companion creatures and then into agricultural commodities through breeding, artificial selection and taming techniques. As…...

As the cruel realities of the dairy industry continue to come to light, people concerned about the welfare of animals are faced with a moral dilemma. Having to negotiate their existing and beloved dietary choices with their newfound knowledge about the gross mistreatment of animals can be distressing. Fortunately, for those who believe we ought to extend moral consideration to animals, but just love cheese too darn much to give it up, dairy companies have cleverly started to adopt “certified…...

Cloning may seem like a fantasy, something only seen in science fiction movies. However, cloning has already been done multiple times. According to Brown, “ In the 14 years between 1952 and 1966, the structure of DNA was elucidated, the genetic code cracked, and the processes of transcription and translation described” (4). While humans have not been cloned many animals have. Most clones that have been produced are livestock animals like cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. However, other mammals like…...

As I sat in my social theories class earlier this week, I listened to my professor introduce a theorist I was already familiar with, Karl Marx. Although I did find Marx intriguing when I first learned about him in a previous class, I did not find this particular lecture on early capitalism very engaging. That is until my professor began to explain a concept regarding the division of labor that sounded oddly similar to another subject I have been studying.…...

Cities are built for people. They are filled with tall buildings and large structures that create lots of indoor space. This means there is not as much outdoor space for animals to roam. But that does not mean that there are no animals in the city.Small animals like mice and pigeons easily adapt to city life. They make their homes in walls and on roofs where they are mostly out of people’s way. Rabbits and squirrels make homes in city…...

It was a normal Thursday afternoon. She had just gotten back from school when her mother sat her down on the couch, a serious look on her face. She gave her daughter the devastating news that their dog had run away and was nowhere to be found. Her heart dropped. Immediately, sadness and shock washed over her. Weeks, even months went by, but still no sign of her best friend and loyal companion. Her family never found out what happened…...

Sixty-eight percent of Americans have a pet. While this is not the case for everybody, many would say they consider pets as companions and would even say they are part of their family. They see them as more than just an animal. Others put animals at a lower level than us humans and may feel they are only useful for food and production. The article, A Change Of Hearts About Animals by Jeremy Rifkin reveals studies have shown animals be…...

On September 5, 2003, a well-known animal activist and author named Jeremy Rifkin wrote an article titled “A Change of Heart about Animals” published in the Los Angeles Times. In Rifkin's article, he explains the emotions and tools that animals possess by using examples of extraordinary animals like Koko and the anatomy of animal brains versus ours. I agree with Rifkin with the idea regarding animals and them being closer in resemblance to humans than most people are aware. We…...

For a long time, we as humans have been trying to figure out if animals actually use language and communication skills with other species of their kind. We already know that animals communicate in many ways. However, it is very complicated to explain if animals use language. Sometimes we forget that there is a difference between language and communicating. For instance, dogs tend to bark at other dogs when they are near each other. The dogs are communicating, but they…...

The sea is filled with many mysterious creatures that serve a purpose for the environment, their own species or others. Today I will be examining two strange organisms, phoronids and nautilus, and comparing how they have adapted to the life in the sea.Phoronids, or horseshoe worms, are part of the phylum Phoronida which is one of the smallest and least familiar phyla with only twelve or so living species. Phoronids are long and worm-shaped with a mouth surrounded with a…...

Biotic invasions take place when a non-native species is introduced to an ecosystem through varying means of transportation. Invasive species can be dispersed by many natural and anthropogenic causes such as animals or vehicles; the greatest cause of dispersal is due to human activity whether it be intentional or accidental. Once established in a site, even the smallest satellite population of an invasive species can competitively spread and displace native species while effectively altering important ecological functions and services within…...

In our world today, we have many types of animal species that impact us in a variety of ways. These impacts can end up turning negative or positive. Recently, our ecosystem has been impacted and influenced by invasive species throughout the whole world. Invasive species are newly introduced animals or plants in an ecosystem that were introduced accidentally or on purpose. Invasive species can disrupt native species in an ecosystem and can kill off the native plants and animals which…...

Martin Torres-Leguizamon Jennifer Matteson ENGL-1A 01 November, 2018 Ishmael: Man’s Utopia; World’s Dystopia Ever since the start of the agricultural revolution, man had one goal: to have civilization that greatly surpassed that of their animal ancestors. They used to be grouped as just one community of life, but as labels grew more and more common, the want of being “better” came along during this time. These new human cultures saw the civilizations of animals as barbaric, for it reminded them…...

What will be discussed is how the Native Americans gained economically through iron technology to help improve production and the ability to have more access to European goods. The European fur trade gave the Native Americans gains through population growth, growth of the economy, and gave the Native Americans problems with starvation due to lack of resources. The European Fur Trade had positive effects on the Indian society due to competition in order to get their resources. The trade also…...

As technology advances and researchers gather more information for studies, we learn that many things we consume is not good for us. Before I became educated on the circumstances that animals endure just for us to eat, I always enjoyed meat. It never affected me until I seen a couple documentaries on what farm owners feed the animals and how they treat them. I conducted my own research and found that it indeed is true that animals are abused and…...

Transportation Engineering is one of the smaller known types of engineering but in fact it affects anyone who has a vehicle and moves form point a to point be. The actual definition of this is the movement of passengers and goods form one place to another with that comes the implication that humans are in control of these areas. Humans have a huge effect on the surrounding environment whether that be with buildings, water purification, running pipes, just waste in…...

“When Animals Mourn” by Barbara J. King, a retired professor of biological anthropology, gives you an insight into the speculated grief of animals. She focuses on the resemblance of human emotion and cognition to that of an animal. Similarly, “A Man and His Cat” by Tim Kreider, a professional essayist, writes his story about the 19 years he had with his cat, and the humanoid qualities that it can have. He even goes as far as to compare owning a…...

Morality seems to be all that separates us from the unfeeling universe, which is filled with morally horific natural laws such as 'survival of the fittest.' Or, at least, such 'callous' impartiality seems unjust to our modern societies. Behind the screens of prosperity and enlightentment we have the luxory of moral scrutiny -- a luxory that should be fully explored and developed as our only wall against the apparent moral abyss of the rest of the universe. With enough investigation,…...

The United States of America is among the approximate 25% of the 28 nation members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that actively use animals in military medical training¹. These much disputed trainings are called ‘live tissue trauma training ’(LTTT) or combat medic training. During these trainings, realistic trauma is enacted on anesthetized animals in order to emulate the types of injuries sustained on a modern warzone, and military medical personnel practice and apply life saving techniques to prepare…...

Have you ever seen a canine in uniform? Law enforcement agencies have used dogs for many years and consider them a part of their teams and as family. Not only do these K9’s help police officers, but they also help soldiers and firefighters. According to a study done in Lansing, Michigan, a single K9 team could complete building searches seven times faster than a search team of four officers (Steinrock, 2013). Canines involved in these forces have been able to…...

Bread, cheese, and ham—these three items are potential basic ingredients for a sandwich. Each comes from the domestication of animals and plants. Bread comes from grain, cheese comes from either cows or goats, and ham comes from pigs. As a common lunch item, one may take for granted the ability to go to the refrigerator and pull out these items for a sandwich. However, in ancient times, while pork was not as hard to get, the nomadic people had to…...

Humans have owned animals, especially cats and dogs, for thousands of years. At first, these animals served as practical tools; cats hunted rodents in the home, while dogs herded farm animals. However, in the last hundred years, these animals have become less like tools and more like companions. Companion animals, or any domesticated animal kept as a pet, have become important parts of the traditional family. In recent studies, the benefits of owning a pet have been proven for a…...

Animals are found everywhere in nature and are vital to the survival of man. In George Orwell’s Animal Farm, animals serve as the driving force behind the storyline. The novel starts with Old Major, an old pig, foretelling a revolution in the near future of the farm. The animals begin constructing a new philosophy and soon enough, defeat the farmer, Mr. Jones, and take control of the farm. Snowball and Napoleon serve as the main pigs in charge, but often…...

There are many animals in need of homes and our assistance by bringing animals off the street and the ASPCA in Independence Mo appreciates all the help they receive. They reassure that all the donations go straight to the animals. While the ASPCA does a lot, to ensure the wellbeing for animals and gathers donations to make sure they are well cared for. Also valuing the life of animals. American society is for the avoidance of inhumanity to all living…...

If eating animals means causing animals’ pain and suffering, is it ethical to eat them? Take a position and defend it. Raising animals for meat is a common practice in most communities, although there is increasing concern among animal rights advocates. The environment in which animals are raised in inhumane and the practice of killing animals to get meat has become a subject of significant concern among the animal rights cohorts. Some people argue there is nothing wrong with killing…...

Most people focus on what is going on in their own lives or in other people's lives if they know them well. What about what animals go through in their daily lives? Animals see humans as powerful giants that rule over them. Some people, once in a while, give what one thinks is a light push with our foot, but to the animals, is a strong kick. The cases get worse and worse as people get more used to controlling…...

When I was younger, I loved going to the circus. Seeing the animals was my favorite part. I want to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus in the fourth grade. I was even called up to perform a magic trick. Being up close, I noticed that the animals seemed agitated by how their trainers were treating them. Watching these animals, I realized I did not like the circus. These animals are physically abused, mentally abused, and are jeopardizing not…...

INTRODUCTION Evolution by means of natural selection is an astounding systematic process discovered by Charles Darwin. Charles Darwin founded his theory of evolution by natural selection by observing finches in the Galapagos Islands, this is a well-known fact. His theory is commonly found to be broken down into four statements that everyone can understand. According to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, each generation produces more individuals that are more apt to survive. The physical appearances vary among the new generations…...

Microarray technology has enabled us to study thousands of genes simultaneously and this has become beneficial to understand the infectious process of pathogens, diagnostics, and host-pathogen interactions. Using microarray technology, studies were done to understand pathogenesis, the host-pathogen interaction. Bovine species were the ones most frequently used that focused on normal physiology, pregnancy, lactation, and parturition. The response of bovine tissues to various pathogens using bovine microarray found that 182 differentially expressed (DE) genes were identified between normal and Bovine…...

It's no secret that we have too many animals to take care of. Our solution to this: shelters. The problem with shelters is that you can only house so many animals at once, feeding it, walking it, providing it a place to eat, playing with it, ect. The rest of the abandoned dogs just roam the streets, multiplying and creating feral children that have never had contact with humans. This means that they can never be socialized to live with…...

The following sample essay on "Trash in the ocean": is a story about the pollution of the oceans and how it affects living things. Trash, especially plastics, can be found across the world’s oceans because of its buoyancy and resilience (Erikson et al.). Because plastic releases toxins into the environment, researchers have stressed that if they are found in the ocean, it should be treated as hazardous waste. The accumulation of plastic pollution can also be found in bays, gulfs,…...

The following sample essay on "Climate Change And Its Impact ": talks about climate change and its living things. Environmental Change and its Demise influence on Us The unstoppable force of life's most grounded shortcoming, Environmental Change. Gradually bringing earth down yet she attempts to retaliate. The main thing she can depend on to support her is us. However, we are doing everything despite what might be expected. Devastating the trees, adding more synthetic substances to the ozone harming substances.…...

The following sample essay on "How Climate Change Effects Living Things?": tells about affecting the natural environments of many animals around the world. Climate change is likely to be one of the greatest causes of species extinctions this century. It is affecting the natural environments of many animals around the world. Sea levels continue to rise, record-breaking humidity and temperature levels, changes in wind, precipitation, the length of seasons as well as extreme weather events like droughts and floods. Our…...

Marine mammals play a key role in maintaining the functioning and productivity of our aquatic ecosystems, and their importance takes shape in many different ways. The polyphyletic group is diverse in size, diet, behavior, habitat range, and many other ways, making it difficult to make sweeping assumptions about the group. Our understanding of these species is far from complete due to complex deep diving patterns, exploited populations, and other anthropogenic and biological factors that serve as limitations to our knowledge.…...