...Animal Behavior and Human Behavior Mary A. Warren Rene Christopher Bio-365 Grand Canyon University Abstract Over time there has been much curiosity concerning animal behavior and the search to indentify the connection with our animal friends and the human-being. Fifty years ago, a young Englishwoman walking through a rainforest reserve came across a dark figure hunched over a termite nest. She stops to observe a big male chimpanzee actually making a tool to retrieve his food from the termite nest, just as we humans use a spoon or fork. This chimpanzee picks up a twig and strips the leaves from it and bends it to fit inside the little hole (Jane Goodall, 2010). Jane Goodall had witnessed one of the most important scientific observations ever in this chimpanzee. From a child she had always been told that humans and only humans used and made tools. She was amazed with what she had just witnessed with her own eyes, therefore doubting some information she had been told as a child. (Jane Goodall, 2010). This was the beginning of research on the human-chimpanzee relationship. There has also been a lot of research done concerning the elephant. Forty years of research has revealed the elephant also exhibit human like behavior. They communicate within their herds displaying many of the humanistic traits, expressing emotions such as flirting, anger and even some of the same parenting skills displayed in humans (Choi, 2011). The observation of the elephants from a distance, showed...
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...Thirteen Hundred Rats by T. Coraghessan Boyle is a short story about a widower, who keeps rats as pets. The main character of the book Gerard Loomis has never had any pet but the tragic event in his life, the death of his wife, urges him to have a pet and he chooses comfort in rats. In this story, it is quite symbolic that after the death of his wife, he chooses rats as his pets because the author develops the metaphor that in a way, evokes the comparison between Gerard’s wife, who has just died, and rats, who have become a sort of her substitutes, because Gerard decided to keep them as his new companions. In this sense, it is particularly interesting that Gerard, who has never had pets, chooses the snake first, which may be another metaphoric reference to his wife, but he ultimately failed to keep snake as a pet and preferred rats....
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...homeowner’s house and the homeowner doesn’t know how to fix it on their own then they may need to hire someone else to do the work that needs to be done, which can be very costly sometimes. Mostly all bills related to renting and owning a home are the same; such as the electric bill, heating costs, possibly a water bill and so on. There are some exceptions though, like insurance premiums and how much the rent payment is versus how much the mortgage payment is. Renter’s insurance in most cases is cheaper than homeowner’s insurance. Where does the Renter’s rent payments go? When people pay rent each month the payment can go for different things; whether that be for the apartment the Renter is occupying or another apartment within the apartment complex. Homeowner’s payments go to the bank financing their home. The payments for a home are usually split in different wayx; such as some of the payment each month goes towards the principle of the loan and another portion goes to the interest that comes along with financing through a bank. When renting the payments are normally never ending until moving out of the apartment. There is no interest that needs to be paid when renting either. Mortgage payments are normally made over many years due to the financing amount is usually a large amount of money. Most apartments don’t allow pets. If the apartment complex does allow pets the landlord or main company usually has limitations on how many pets one renter can...
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...Dogs versus Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? Vicki Fournier COM/155 November 13, 2011 Genevieve Fraser Dogs vs. Cats: Which Makes a Better Pet? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Some people say they are dog people, some people say they are cat people, and some people say they are both. Beyond the pros and cons, the decision to what makes a better pet often comes down to a person’s lifestyle, expectations, or in certain circumstances a person’s needs. Remember “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” (Hungerford, 1878) Both dogs and cats are common domesticated pets. Dogs have been domesticated for 14,000 years and cats for 7,000 (Cats vs Dogs, n.d.). It appears in my research that most people that were asked this question “which makes a better pet, a dog or a cat” replied with the answer “dogs,” but if dogs are the better pet then why is it that there are 96.3 million homes that own cats and only 77.5 million homes that own dogs. The scientists at Oxford University released a study that claims dogs are smarter than cats and The London Daily Telegraph has reported dogs have been named as more social animals and therefore have bigger brains than the “alone loving cat” (Gatton Star, 2010, p.11). Here is something to think about: have you ever heard of a cat running full speed into a glass door? Sure a dog is a “man’s best friend” and is always there by your side, he can catch a ball in his mouth, and he knows exactly...
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...Activity Tracker 5 Temperature gage 6 Tone Trainer 6 Marketing Plan –Sam 7 Implementation Plan 13 Financial Plan – Julia 15 Conclusion 16 References 17 Appendices 17 Executive Summary – Andrea Any animal lover wants the best for their pet. Having the secure feeling of knowing where their pet is at all times not only helps the owner but also puts the safety of the pet first. GPawS is an online business focusing on just that. GPawS provides a customizable collar for pet owners who want to keep their pet as safe as possible. The features that the customer has to mix and match with are: a temperature gage, an activity tracker, tone trainer, Location GPS and custom tag. The mission, vision and goals of GPawS all flow together. The mission is to form to the customer needs, not the other way around. The mission is as follows; “We exist to bring comfort and safety to all animal lovers, providing a product with the technology to meet our customer’s needs.” Having the customer’s heart in mind the vision of GPawS is to seamlessly promote the safety of all animals with the benefits of customization to meet the needs of all animal lovers in the market place. Following the vision are the core values such as; safety of pets, strong relationships with our customers, forward looking and have a fun and...
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...Choosing the Right Pet for My Child ENG121 Composition I 6 August 2010 Choosing the Right Pet for My Child Choosing a pet can be a very challenging and difficult process. There are many things to consider before you can really choose the perfect pet. Pet type would be my first consideration. Other things to think about include how frequently the animal will have to visit the vet, whether there is a family member or friends that have pet allergies, and whether you want an animal that is a house pet, or if you want a pet that will stay in a cage or outside. Pet types to be considered are dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and small animals like gerbils and hamsters. The most popular pet types are dogs and cats. In any case, choosing a pet should never be taken lightly. When considering a pet type, safety should be a major factor in that decision making process. A dog or a cat would be a perfect pet for my family. Either could easily fit my family’s life-style. Dogs have always been considered man’s best friend. Cats on the other hand are very playful; they are not demanding, they are affectionate and they can be your best friend too. Family interaction with a pet is very important. Dogs have to be walked daily. Many people love to walk their dog. It gives the owner the opportunity to exercise and enjoy it. Cats do not have to be walked. They are self sustaining. That is great for the very busy owner. Dogs come in different sizes. A dog’s size can range...
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...People love pets. For many, this love starts at an early age, either growing up with a pet or knowing someone that has one. As we get older, many of us want pets so that we may continue that relationship. However, as children, we are not aware of the responsibility that comes with pet ownership and some individuals find they no longer can provide for or want the pet. It is vital, not only for the individual but also the pet that we all be responsible pet owners. The path to becoming a responsible pet owner does not begin with purchasing a pet. It starts with a self-assessment on one’s life. Most of us have an idea of the type of pet that we want already be it a dog, a cat, or a bird, but before someone can even reach that stage, the prospective pet owner needs to look inward. Let’s say Joe wants a dog; specifically a Labrador. As a future pet owner, how much time does Joe have to care for a dog if he works 50 hours per week, golfs on the weekends and lives alone? What if Joe lives in a 400 square foot apartment in New York City? In Joe’s case, it might not be the best for him or the prospective pet if he plans on maintaining his current lifestyle. Future pet owners need to examine all aspects of their personal life, including their living environment. A prospective pet not only needs the proper amount of space and attention, but also may require hours of training, regular exercise, or have particular needs. Following the self-assessment, pet selection is the next...
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...Some people think that distant learning is the perfect alternative to traditional education. Due to advancements in technology nowadays we have a possibility to choose between learning via the internet and attending schools. According to some experts, distance learning has effectively facilitated academic education and society should refuse from the traditional school attendance. However not everybody agree with it. In my opinion, we should to learn in the traditional form of education. First of all, it is vitally important that schooling makes students more self-disciplined and sociable. Studying in school provide students with numerous opportunities to interact with tutors as well as their peers, which tend to increase their interpersonal and social skills. Secondly, extra-curricular activities, such as various hiking, sport competitions, offered by traditional schooling, not only teach students how to compete and compromise, but also improve their mental and physical health. On the contrary, there are people who believe that distant learning is much better than traditional education. They insist that distance learning helps the disabled to receive education at home. Nevertheless, let us consider this issue from another angle. I am sure that the impacts of distance learning are generally detrimental, because using Internet can reduce our vision, students have low physical activity, which can lead to serious diseases. Taking into consideration all mentioned above, I think...
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...My Talking Angela Cheats, Tips & Hack for Diamonds & Coins My Talking Angela is a free app game aimed at children created by Outfit7 Limited that allows your child to create a virtual pet kitten, which is aptly named Angela. Specifications You can my My Talking Angela on both iOS and Android, although each different Operating System has different requirements needed to run the game. If you are going to play the game through Apple iOS, you will need iOS 6.0 or later. This game is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, and is 88.3 MB. The current version of this game is at 1.2, so it’s still a relatively new game out on the market. You can get the game in English but it also comes in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Ko, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. If you want to play My Talking Angela on Android, then you will need Android version 4.0.3 or later and it takes 65 MB of room. This game is currently on version 1.2.1 and is rated for everyone, although it’s aimed at kids. Whether you are going with iOS or Android, there are quite a few in-app purchases you can make, which can add up to a lot of money if you don’t have access to that restricted from your children. In-App Purchases While on the subject of in-app purchases, it might be a very good idea to disable in-app purchases on this game. There are a lot of subtle persuasions within the game to try and get you to purchase extra items, such as diamonds, and some of this persuasion...
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...Hamsters are usually domesticated rodents taken in as house pets. There are five main types of hamster but those five divide up into many categories. IN order for your hamster to be happy, you have to know his or her behavior and their nightly routine is. A very important thing a hamster needs to have is a cage or some place to live in. Also, hamsters need food and nutrients like any other animal. Playing with your hamster may be a great way to get to know your pet better. If you are planning, just got, or already have a hamster these tips will make your hamster happy and healthy. Dwarf hamster, teddy bear hamster, and golden hamster are all common names for a hamster. The type of hamster that you see in the pet store are usually a syrian hamster, roborovski dwarf hamster, the Campbell’s dwarf hamster, the Chinese dwarf hamster, or the Winter White dwarf hamster. the largest species of hamster is the Syrian hamster. This type of hamster is commonly called the golden hamster. You can find a syrian hamster in many different colors and fur types. Russian dwarf hamsters refer to the Roborovski, and Winter White dwarf hamsters. Hamsters came from Syria, Mongolia and China. In the late 1930s the species of hamsters...
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...Omega Paw Incorporated Lucas Robertson Comm 1006 Austin Davey Executive Summary Omega Paw Inc. is facing a decision of how to grow their company in the future. Their president and inventor of their keynote product, the “Self Cleaning litter box”, Michael Ebert, knows that with the company’s success in the last year there is room for expansion. The company reached sales of $1 million last year by selling its products to pet stores across North America through manufacturer representatives, and now has a marketing budget of $100,000, which Mr. Ebert wants to use to grow the company. The current method of distribution has worked well for them, but Mr. Ebert wonders whether the company should expand its distribution into other markets. He knows that the company could revisit its old methods, a T.V. campaign in the U.S. and selling the products directly to its customers via mail order. The company would run a trial in the U.S. for two weeks and monitor the customer response, costing roughly $20,000. The cost comes from the producing of a T.V. commercial, a 1-800 number, and two companies to take the calls and collect the money. The company could also simply continue selling to pet stores through manufacturer representatives, and try to grow the number of distributors they have, which is currently over 60. They would achieve this growth by investing in advertisements in trade magazines for $3-4,000 per issue. The...
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...Analysis ENG 125 I chose to reflect upon John Updike's piece titled Dog's Death. This poem conjures up the image of a beloved pet that is passing away and the loss that one might feel during this sad time. Although the general tone of this poem is very somber and melancholy, most will be able to relate to feeling this way during the loss of a beloved pet or loved one. That is what drew me into this piece. Throughout my life I have experienced the loss of many pets, seldom does a pet out live the owner. But the loss of my first cat was very tragic to me. Perhaps it was because I had to beg my parents for her for so many years or maybe because she would sit on my text books while I did my homework, but this poem brought back those feelings of love and attachment to a good pet. As our text stated, the tone of this poem was “designed to fire up feelings”. (Clugston, 2010) The formalist approach of literary criticism is the type where the critic looks at the structure, imagery, tone, and other tools. This is done to see how these things work together to give the reader the full experience of the piece. The formalist approach is the most widely used of literary criticisms. In using the formalist approach when reviewing John Updike's poem, Dog's Death, you can see that the grammar and tone the author uses makes you feel emotionally attached to the pain the pet and family are going through. “.. to bite my hand and died. I stroked her warm fur and my wife called in a voice imperious...
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...from breeders and puppy mills they fail to remember all of the animals suffering on the streets and in animal shelters. As people continue to not place an I.D. tag or a microchip on their pet, they are contributing to the homeless animal population. When people don’t spay or neuter their pet, the animal homelessness population rises. As people fail to consider the needs of an animal when they’re purchasing one, the risk of abandoning them increases. Animal homelessness is a continuous problem in the United States and needs to be solved. Though animals are suffering on the streets and in animal shelters, people continue to buy their pets from breeders and puppy mills. “Nationally, only 20% of the dogs and cats in homes are adopted from animal shelters” (One At A Time). As more U.S. citizens choose breeder-bred animals, the demand for breeders and puppy mills increase. Animals in puppy mills suffer from cruelty and health problems such as blindness, deafness, heart disease, and kidney diseases. As more animals are bred, the greater the animal homelessness rate grows. As breeders and puppy mills continue to breed more animals, they make it harder for a homeless animal to find a home. When a person fails to place an I.D. tag on their pet, or a microchip, it makes it easier for runaway pets to get lost and end...
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...having a pet means constant cleaning, getting up in the middle of the night to answer the call of nature, feeding, and interrupting your activities to acknowledge them in their need for attention, but most of all, a burden, and an agonizing chore. For others, having a pet elicits feelings of unbridled joy, endless love and affection, and above all else, never having to be alone. For those select individuals, it includes labeling them as a member of the family without whom your family feels incomplete. Such a distinction speaks of pure love, devotion, and a deep bond, but the questions must be asked: how beneficial is the relationship between animals and people? How similar are animals in comparison to other people? Should pet owners dress their pets similarly to how they dress? How would someone handle their pet's welfare in the event of their death? If these questions were put to pet owners, there would likely be a myriad of responses given, but all of them would probably agree on one thing: having an animal for a companion would enhance the quality of living for both the human owner and their loving quadruped companion. How Beneficial is The Relationship Between Animals and People? Ask anyone who owns a dog or a cat, and they would tell you many times over about the benefits of having their furry friend(s) around the house. Some would even go on to argue that most of the time, these creatures are almost human. Author Kathleen Kete asserts that children, like pets, demand...
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...Career fields today are hard to choose from. One may want to be a doctor while another will want to be a Veterinary Technician. As a Veterinary Technician one will take a person’s animal into their own hands. The animal could be sick, and the Technician will have to nurse it back to health. Without this profession people would have no way of diagnosing their animals and potentially saving their lives. Even the vaccinations potentially save one’s life. When going into the Veterinary Technician profession, it is important to know about the education, daily work, rewards, drawbacks, and the issues of spaying or neutering an animal. In order to become a Veterinary Technician there is some education required. During the college years of a major...
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