Essays and Research Papers on Zoology

7 pages in length. The writer discusses Nagel's perception of animal consciousness, noting how humanity hesitates to apply any other criteria to animal sentience than what is based upon man's own understanding. The notion of physicalism is also discussed. No bibliography.

8 pages in length. The extent to which man has rendered many of his animal counterparts as endangered is both grand and far-reaching; that he refuses to stop this environmental degradation for the sake of cultural, political and economic reasons speaks to man's inability to coexist with a quickly depleting animal population. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the dolphin, its behavior with humans and its general behavior. Specifics about the mammal are provided and information about feeding, migration and reproduction is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. The variance of acceptability with regard to animal experimentation is both grand and far-reaching; that scientific research is placed toe-to-toe with cosmetic testing speaks to two entirely different categories that, according to researchers, bear absolutely no resemblance to the useful outcome of what science bestows upon society. Moreover, the ...

3 pages in length. George Orwell's Animal Farm sheds light upon the fact that mankind bases all existence around him by his own barometer of truth. Long-standing within the narrow-minded and arrogant view of the human being has been the concept that no other living creature could possibly rise to the same level ...

3 pages in length. The writer takes the perspective of a cat and tries to understand why people would rather watch television than go outside for the fun of bird hunting. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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.

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.

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.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses Nagel's perception of animal consciousness, noting how humanity hesitates to apply any other criteria to animal sentience than what is based upon man's own understanding. The notion of physicalism is also discussed. No bibliography.

8 pages in length. The extent to which man has rendered many of his animal counterparts as endangered is both grand and far-reaching; that he refuses to stop this environmental degradation for the sake of cultural, political and economic reasons speaks to man's inability to coexist with a quickly depleting animal population. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the dolphin, its behavior with humans and its general behavior. Specifics about the mammal are provided and information about feeding, migration and reproduction is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. The variance of acceptability with regard to animal experimentation is both grand and far-reaching; that scientific research is placed toe-to-toe with cosmetic testing speaks to two entirely different categories that, according to researchers, bear absolutely no resemblance to the useful outcome of what science bestows upon society. Moreover, the ...

3 pages in length. George Orwell's Animal Farm sheds light upon the fact that mankind bases all existence around him by his own barometer of truth. Long-standing within the narrow-minded and arrogant view of the human being has been the concept that no other living creature could possibly rise to the same level ...

3 pages in length. The writer takes the perspective of a cat and tries to understand why people would rather watch television than go outside for the fun of bird hunting. Bibliography lists 1 source.

23 pages in length. Of all the voices who have cried out for a more compassionate and humane approach to the relationships between and among the animal kingdom, Peter Singer's is heralded as one of the loudest and most influential in the ongoing debate over human/animal equality. The fundamental basis of Singer's stance ...

An 8 page paper which examines the causes and treatments involved in possession aggression in dogs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at the animal rights movement. An overview is presented. A review of the literature includes journal articles and relevant books. This paper presents a thoughtful philosophical look in a social context. Predictions for the future are made. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.