Essays and Research Papers on Zoology

This 10 page paper provides an overview of biodiversity and pays special attention to endemic species diversity. Why certain birds and mammals are found in particular parts of the world is discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

THis 7-page paper discusses the impact of deer (specifically, the white-tailed deer) on forest regeneration and growth. The paper discusses how misguided efforts of bringing back this species of deer from near extinction to its robust population of today is having a bad effect on U.S. forests. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses physical description, habitat, diet, and endangered status as they relate to Merriam's Shrew. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages in length. Considered the most adaptable animals in the world, arthropods are as diverse as the environment in which they live. That they exist on land, under the sea or in the air speaks to their unprecedented compatibility with the earth's many and varied topography. Representing an entire three-quarters of ...

This 10 page paper discusses the unique wildlife of Madagascar and reveals the many conservation efforts to protect this wildlife. Furthermore, this paper outlines the forces which impede such efforts and why conservation in Madagascar is so important. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10-page paper is a tutorial examining a particular aspect of animal physiology and why it occurs. In this paper we examined why cats purr and hypothesized that purring helped healing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

8 pages in length. Animals and sports have had a long-standing love/hate relationship: For man, the benefits are more times than not skewed in his favor for conquest; for the animal, the spectacle known as entertainment is nothing more than an attempt at fighting for his life. For the Roman gladiators, animal slaughter ...

This 10 page report discusses the perspectives of utilitarianism, the thinking of the ancient philosopher Aristotle, and that of the 18th century German philosopher, Immanuel Kant are considered and applied to some of the many issues associated with attitudes about the “rights” of animals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the fragile position of the Giant Panda today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

11 pages in length. Examining the Bush Administration's approach toward international trade of endangered species gives one a significantly better understanding of how mankind's selfishness has created a perilous situation for the animals. Changes in climate, destruction of habitat and loss of food source have all occurred at the hands of man, a ...

A 2 1/2 page paper which provides an overview of the Florida panther. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that considers the ethical issue of animal testing. It is through animal testing that scientists have developed vaccines and other medications that have relieved incredible suffering and saved millions of human lives. On the other hand, if we look at animals as sentient beings, can we really say it is ethical ...

3 pages in length. The writer discusses identification, habitat, population and endangered status as they relate to the western burrowing owl. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing social construction in non-human animals and its significance in animal liberation discourse. Research within the past several decades has led to many studies which have concluded that animals, and especially primates, have social constructions and social learning behaviors which are similar to that of humans. Through the study ...

A 3 page paper which looks at the organization known as the National Wildlife Federation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the survival strategies of cats. Cats, as well as other animals today, have developed different strategies for survival which include those needed for survival in the wild and the ultimate competition with natural space with man, and those needed for survival in domestic situations. In addition, strategies for ...

This 8 page paper argues in favor of animal conservation practices but also shows the other point of view. Conservation methods are discussed as well but the paper focuses on the justification of conservation. Hunting, as well as animal rights activism is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. People who notice their dogs limping on only one back leg, having a swaying or hopping walk, tiring after basic activity, experiencing pain or discomfort when getting up, exhibiting the inability to effectively climb stairs and having overall stiffness after an immobile period, need to schedule a veterinary screening to ...

A 10 page paper which examines the methods conservation officers are employing (different techniques, equipment, etc.) to stop poachers in the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the career of a vet, what the job entails, qualifications and licensing, working conditions and salary. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Sight is one of the primary senses that far too many people take for granted; being able to see is as automatic as being able to breathe. However, some people do not have the "luxury" of vision, inasmuch as they were born blind or have since lost their sight. ...

3 pages in length. The Mephitis mephitis – also known as the striped skunk – shares a vast and colorful history with its other Mustelidae family members, all of which have historically been classified as weasels. This classification comes from the distinction of an absent upper fourth premolar carnassial notch and upper second ...

11 pages in length. Animals provide a significant supply of goods for human beings, not the least of which supports man's entertainment needs. However, in spite of all the various ways animals serve mankind, there has historically been little thought given to their own right to existence, having always been considered little more ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses cobreeding, incest breeding and polygynandry as they relate to the acorn woodpecker. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses 2 pros (disease is cured and human torture is avoided) and 3 cons (animals feel pain, tests are often duplicated for no reason and they costs taxpayers a lot of money. Bibliography lists 5 sources.