If you’re walking over the Kansas prairie and see thousands of little holes and wonder what they are, you’ve probably stumbled upon a prairie dog town. Prairie dogs are actually not dogs at all, but are members of the rodent family. Their name comes from the French words petit chien, which mean little dog. These small rodents are yellowish brown in color, with darker ears and an off-white belly. Their head is round, with very short ears that are usually covered up by fur. To detect the movement of predators easily, their eyes are on the sides of their head. They have a 12-17 in. body without the tail. Prairie dog tails are about 3 in. long and very bushy. They are 1-3 lbs. and can live up to five years in the wild. When prairie dogs
Dog has been “man’s best friend” for ages. Around Franklin County, almost everyone owns a dog. Since many owners are farmers, people in the Franklin County area need a dog who will be loyal, can herd livestock if need be, and is obedient to its master. The best breed of dog that fits this description is the Blue Heeler, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog. Though these dogs are better suited for the rural areas, many people in the city own them as well. Sprightly yet independent, the Australian Cattle Dogs are great companions for single people and families alike. Blue Heelers are the all-around best breed of dog in Franklin County.
Pit bulls, the most dangerous dog to ever live. People like to train Pit Bulls to fight other dogs until they are either hurt or dead. The owners that train the dogs are usually the ones that make the dog turn out to be vicious and dangerous. “Each year, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized, approximately 40% of whom are Pit Bulls”(Moore). Pit Bulls don’t know better to understand which is right from wrong since they’re being raised up to fight and protect. Pit Bulls aren’t good family dogs due to the power of their strength and that they could attack at any moment.
Basset Hounds are known for their sad-looking faces and great sense of smell, which is second only to the bloodhound. Many people also know them for their floppy ears, their short legs, and their sometimes stubborn nature, but here are eight facts you may not know about Basset Hounds.
The Longnose Gar and Mudpuppy are both native species that can be found in Ohio. The Gar gets its name from the long nose that is very similar looking to a beak of a bird. The Gar in the lab is brownish grey with black spots, but in the wild they do have a range of colors. Their size is often a wide range as well. Some Longnose Gars can grow to be up to 6ft, but it is common for them to be between 3 and 4 feet long (Groves ). The gar in this lab is about a foot long, so smaller than those in the wild. The other animal in the tank is the mudpuppy. Mudpuppies are common all over the northeast United States. They are also called the waterdog which is because they are the only salamander that makes noise (National geographic: Mudpuppy). They mainly stay at the bottom of the lakes and body of water where they feed. Both the mudpuppy and the Longnose gar’s conservation status are common.
In the novel the prairie is a metaphor for internal conflict. Cather brilliantly demonstrates the prairie as a representation for internal conflict being portrayed by a setting (Kelley, Sean). It symbolizes loneliness and depression. When Jim, one of the main characters, was young, the prairie was uncultivated and there were not as many settlers; it was a lonely place. Being isolated from society with little or no human contact could drive anyone insane. Despair, bad luck, greed, and self-absorbtion make one lose hope also, but it is mostly the lack, or the underuse of, imagination (Kelley, Sean). The prairie was a desolate strip of land that continued as far as could be seen. In the beginning of the novel, Jim Burden states about the land:
Josh Boylan, Crawford County Coon Club President states, “Raccoons are one of the smartest animals”. As a veteran coon hunter, he has encountered numerous amounts of raccoon. Not only does he say that raccoons are one of the smartest, he also states they are one of the meanest animals that he has encountered in close quarters, “They will attack anything, they may get there ass kicked in some of the battles, but they will give it hell.”
Little House on the Prairie was first challenged in 1993 by parents of students at Lafourche Parish elementary schools in Thibodaux, Louisiana. They were requesting the novel be removed on the grounds of it being "offensive to Indians." Parents recited excerpts from the book supporting their objections as follows: "naked wild men", "terrible men", and "glittering black eyes". A phrase repeated several times the Ingalls neighbor, Mrs. Scott, was also cited, "The only good Indian is a dead Indian." Further, another quote was given to the school board from when Ma and the girls were alone in the cabin since Pa was gone hunting. Two men from the Osage tribe visited the cabin in which Laura describes them as, "Those Indians were dirty and scowling and mean. They acted as if the house belonged to them." Wilder then goes on to describe how the Indians went through their cupboards and began to take food and tobacco and fur that was to be traded for plows and seeds until the Indian's companion stopped him. The school board denied the request and the book was retained. In 1994, the book was banned from elementary schools in Sturgis, South Dakota again on the grounds that "it contains statements that are considered derogatory to Native Americans." The objection presented to the Sturgis School Board were mainly cited in the Lafourche Parish challenge, and Sturgis evidenced significantly greater public support for the ban.
With Cujo, King hasn’t wasted any time in introducing the characters. Within the first few pages, we meet a man named Vic Trenton whose ad agency is in danger of failing. His wife, Donna, who is in the middle of an extra-marital affair and wants to end it. Their son, Tad, is afraid of a monster in his closet. The Cambers are introduced – their marriage is filled with fear, violence and plain simple trouble. Joe Camber is a violent man, and you just can’t help but to feel sorry for his wife and son. The son – Brett, sleepwalks and owns a huge St. Bernard, Cujo. One starts to get the idea that the story’s heading for a major depressing plot, but things seem to get better. Donna ends the relationship with her lover, Steve Kemp,
The video “Dogs and More Dogs” presents one of the most perplexing questions in evolutionary biology: how did the diversity of dogs evolve from a relatively homogeneous population of wolves. Anthropological data suggests that dogs came into existence some fifteen thousand years ago. In terms of the history of earth and the majority of the organisms that inhibit it, dogs are still very young. It is thus very remarkable that one species (wolves), which must have looked somewhat alike, could have given rise to the huge differences we see between the Chihuahua and the Golden Retriever.
White-tailed deer, also known as the whitetail, is native to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as Peru and Bolivia. What are the things called antlers and what are they made of? Deer antlers are made of bone. They grow from pedicles, bony bumps found on the heads of all deer, and they drop off after the mating season ends.
She also had brown, blonde, and white markings on her feet, which made her look like she was wearing striped socks. On her chest, she had white markings. This little adorable fluffy puppy was now ours. Car doors closed, seats buckled, and the new puppy sat on our laps. During the car ride we tried to come up with names for her. We were pretty sure we wanted to call her Trinity for multiple reasons. First off we adopted her near the Trinity River and she has mainly three colors of fur. Halfway through she got car sick, which made us drive even faster. When we arrived home we let her in the backyard. Millie and Baxter, my other two dogs, were going crazy in the window when they saw her. After she got more adapted to the surroundings we let out our other two dogs. They were crazy, running around and barking. They ran from fence to fence, along the zipline, and all around the pool. The sounds of our laughter ring through the air. After, we went inside and let our close friend meet the puppy before he left for Virginia. We played with her all afternoon and she ran all around the backyard. She ended up getting so tired from playing with us and Millie that she ended up taking a long nap. Later that night we tried to come up with other names for her. We came up with: Penny, after the copper colored fur she has, Chelsea, after the soccer team, Pippy, and
Two miles in, I stop at my destination to enjoy the view of Ted Grinter’s Sunflower Field and Farm. The asphalt road seems barren and quiet. The only sound for miles is a tractor roaring in the distance, the hum of the creatures and the wind. Grinter Farms is also important because it invites people to a taste of the exquisite Kansas lifestyle. Hard-working farms and brilliant golden flowers spread across all of Kansas.
Miniature Schnauzers have a very square-shaped build, measuring tall and weighing for females and for males. They have a double coat, with wiry exterior fur and a soft undercoat. In show trim, the coat is kept short on the
From our loving pets that welcome us home every day, to the birds chirping in the morning, to the exotic animals we admire; animal safety and animal rights is a priority that gathers attention across the world. Being up close and personal with animals is a coveted experience that zoos try to bring to everyday life. While it is breathtaking to see these glorious animals it can possibly bring danger to their lives and call into question someone’s morals. The Denver Zoo claims that they rescue endangered or suffering animals from hostile environments and bring them into a safe, nurturing facility where they cater to the animals’ needs. With the demands of the people it is truly amazing that the Denver Zoo can properly care
peregrines range across the treeless regions of Alaska and Canada. They are also found in