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Abbott, Alison. “More than a Cosmetic Change.” Nature, vol. 144, no. 6, 2005. ProQuest, doi: 438.7065. Accessed 29 Oct. 2016. This article focuses on the changes that are being made to minimize the use of animals in toxicology testing. The main problem scientist are facing is the replication of the physical tests. They are not…

Zoos have been around for a very long time, does that make them an old tradition or something wrong that is past its time and is no longer welcome in our more modern civilized society? There are many advocates that want to keep zoos around and others that say zoos are inhumane and wish to…

Though all looks great to humans, it is a very different story from the other side of the bars. The following will uncover the plight animals in captivity experience. It is well known that animals are taken, viciously, from their natural habitat and that they are held in zoos against their will. We as humans…

The MonkeyThis historical and Chinese novel Journey to the West, which is also known as the Monkey, is the most popular book in East Asia. Originally written by Wu Ch’eng-en in the sixteenth century, which consisted of one hundred chapters but was traditionally cut-down to various lengths to suit different audiences. Then was translated into…

The animal rights movement began in the 1970’s, around the same timeas the environmentalist movement. It was basically the first outspokenargument against the widely held belief that humans are superior to animalsand therefore possess the right to treat them inhumanely. One of the mainarguments of the animal rights activists is against the use of animals…

The ongoing debate concerning the adequacy of living conditions for animals in zoos is currently taking place. However, I have a different viewpoint and argue that zoos actually provide beneficial habitats for animals. In addition to helping conserve endangered species and preventing their extinction, they also educate visitors about various aspects of zoo-dwelling animals. Moreover,…

The BBC’s ‘Natural World’ made me particularly aware of the complexity of our planet. How every creature is a vital part of its habitat is remarkable: how animals and humans share such a large percentage of DNA yet appear and act so differently is extraordinary. It is possible to see evidence of evolution in these…

The poems ‘The Tiger’ and ‘The Lamb’ by William Blake focus on animals, but they employ distinct techniques in terms of structure, style, and language to achieve different effects. In ‘The Tiger’, Blake utilizes the animal as a metaphor to convey his prevailing fears. Similar to the inherent human instinct to fear and harm creatures…

Concern with idea, rather than character or plot, is not new in the American theatre, nor is the relationship between traditional symbol and naturalistic dialogue, situation and setting, however, never forced, as it so often is in, say, a Williams play. Rather, symbolism is part of the very fabric of the American play – a…

The majestic Blacktip Shark may be found in all waters around the globe. Its allure enchants everyone. The magnificent grandeur and deadly power of aquatic species are shown by the Blacktip Shark’s sleek body, stunning black-tipped fins, and incredible swimming abilities. This article describes the anatomy, ecology, and conservation efforts of the shark in order…