Did you know that two animals from different species, or sometimes even the same, can develop special relationships between them? We have proof of this from the wild and domesticated animals of our world. Crabs give anemones a ride on their back across the ocean floor so that they can get food from the hermit crab fare and get sanctuary from starfish and other animals that could pose as an attacker, so in exchange for the ride, the crab gets protection from predators while going to get food. The crab and the Anemone both get a benefit from this relationship which makes them continue to have this deal. Even though they are different species, they work together to survive. Another example of a strange relationship is a giraffe and an ostrich. The giraffe cleans the ostrich and the ostrich provides warmth for the giraffe while they sleep. I think a dog that just had puppies might …show more content…
even take care of an orphaned litter of kittens. I think the dog would take care of kittens because of information from the two passages, "Animal Roles and Relationships" and "Unusual Animal Friendships." One bit of information that helps me believe this is when the first passage explains how lions "babysit" each other's cubs.
The passage stated," Lionesses also have strong parental instincts. Not only do they care for their own cubs, but they will take care of each other's cubs as well," This lets me know That the female lions have a functional relationship from caring for each other's offspring, just like a dog mother would do for a litter of kittens. The second passage also shows another way to prove that a dog would take care of kittens by stating," The handler began feeding Torque (dog) and Shrek (owl) in the same room and allowed Torque to sniff the owl and lick his feathers. Within no time the two became devoted companions, watching television and taking walks together." The passage then explains that the dog, Torque, is very protective of Shrek the owl, just like the dog would be protective of the kittens if she raised
them. Another way to prove a dog that just had puppies would feed a litter of kittens are proved by a statement in the first passage. This statement, which claims most wolves in the pack are supposed to find food and make sure everyone in the pack is safe. When female wolves have a litter of pups, they are cared for especially well. Other members of the pack bring her food so she does not have to leave her young. When the pups can walk, the mother and puppies join in the pack and begin their normal jobs again. The passage explains that the female wolf is well fed where she does not have to abandon her young to find food. I also know the mom of the puppies will care for kittens from an affirmation in the second passage. This proclamation is about a dog and an orangutan. The dog, Roscoe, and the orangutan, Suryia, eat, sleep and play together. Suryia also shares her food with Roscoe just like a dam would do with a litter of kittens. In conclusion, I believe a dog would take care of a litter of kittens based on the information from the two passages provided. The dog would care for them like the lions, the dog and the owl. A female dog would also feed the kittens like the wolves, the orangutan and dog. The information from the two passages, "Animal Roles and Relationships" and "Unusual Animal Friendships" proved that a female dog that just had a litter of puppies would care for and feed an orphaned litter of kittens.
Harms, William. "Professor Finds That Nonhuman Primates Have Evolutionary Reason to Bond with Their Offspring." Professor Finds That Nonhuman Primates Have Evolutionary Reason to Bond with Their Offspring. The University of Chicago Chronicle, 12 July 2001. Web. 24 Mar. 2014.
...nd cooperating with each other while hunting, but there’s even more, like having mostly monogamous relationships yet still sharing food and providing parental care for everyone (Schleidt/Shalter, 2003), not unlike a Full House-esque blended family. Contrary to popular belief, this is where we get our similar mannerisms, not the other way around; we learned from dogs. Think about that the next time you try to get Fido to roll over or sit.
Word count includes Annotated Bibliography. Throughout the world, there are many different countries that contain diverse cultures, religions, and lifestyles. There are however certain aspects within these countries and cultures that act as a common ground between one another. One dominant aspect is the existence of dogs within these cultures.
When Spring rain starts, land crabs know that the signal for mating season. Land crabs mate in underground burrows. Millions of female crabs hurry toward the ocean to drop off their fertilized eggs in the water and return to the swamp. Mullet and other fish eat the little crabs that hatch from the eggs. The baby crabs that survive the first few weeks of their lives, will join the adults in nearby forests. Unfortunately, crossing a road is part of the journey to the ocean. Therefore, many drivers find that their tires have been punctured and many crabs have been run over. The crabmeat is toxic to people, but animals seem to love it. Especially the endangered Cuban crocodile. Cuba's land crab population doesn't seem to be in danger. Officials
In the book, A Lion Called Christian by Anthony Bourke and John Rendall, we see the dynamic between them and Christian as more a friendship then ownership. Their purchase of the lion Christian leads them to see animals in a different light. Through their experiences with him they realize the level of intelligence he has and how he closely resembles a distinct persona and is an intelligent non-human being with which Ace and John have a relationship, rather than Christian simply being their pet. Throughout the novel we see how Christian is presented in this way and find out why this is significant in their lives and also the audience reading the book.
Humans and animals have attributes similar to one another, wide qualities of emotions, moving from one emotion to another. They have a different communication method and understanding, but they have an evolved understanding over time, like developing deaf communities between human and animals, using hand gestures, whistling, and identifying objects. Sadly, scientists are...
According to newwiretoday.com, the Boiling Crab started its business since 2004 in Garden Grove, CA. Refer to the Boiling Crab website, the owner has the passion to share the experience of fun with friends or family and taste of Cajun seafood boil culture on the West Coast with others. Therefore, people in CA coming from various locations, especially Asia love to eat the spicy food as the foundation, so The Boiling Crab is very successful to open in many areas of CA. At present, there are twelve locations of The Boiling Crab in CA and two locations of To-go in Brookhurst and K-town. Moreover, the owner plans to expand into some locations, such as Rosemead, EL carmine, Burbank, and Sacramento K. Moreover, The Boiling Crab still has locations
Throughout history we see humans bonding to all species of animals. At first they believe animals were used to hunt alongside their human but now they are mostly for companionship. In H Is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, a woman finds her way through the torments of grief by bonding with a Goshawk.
The location is one of the most critical factors to analyze thoroughly because it helps predict whether the sales of the choosing location will be good or not? Although the Boiling Crab is in the growth stage, it still has to focus on new locations that the owner plan to extend to these areas. As I mentioned in the introduction, the owner plans to open the Boiling Crab in four new locations soon.
The purpose of my Alaskan King Crab essay is to acknowledge readers about the different types of king crabs and their backgrounds. King crabs pop up a lot in out country and everyone should be informed of their personal details. These crabs are commonly described by their physical appearance, ecosystem, and history. If king crabs are continually being fished throughout the years then they will start to decrease in population because of the amounts being taken.
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Through the ages people have kept numerous species of animals as pets, with pet species seeming to vary from one geographic location to another. Many cultures have chosen to be surrounded by everything from domesticated dogs and cats to exotic insects and reptiles making pet ownership an integral part of society. From the greatest fictional writings to the most memorable children’s books, authors have written about pets with a more than common occurrence. What explains the drive which is so ingrained in the human psyche to gravitate towards pet ownership? Studies suggest that owning a pet can have many beneficial effects on a person’s well-being and development from childhood through seniority because pets can provide companionship and promote
After the child encounters the dog they being to play with one another. The passage notes; “the dog became more enthusiastic with each moment of the interview, until with his gleeful caperings he threatened to overturn the child. Whereupon the child lifted his hand and struck the dog a blow upon the head.” (Crane) With this we see the first act against the dog. The dog does not turn violent or try to run away. Instead he summits and begs for forgiveness. He rolls onto his back and gives the child a look of prayer. The relationship roles here become clear the child can play god with this dog. Knowing how the dog reacts to this is showing how the dog’s character is to please his master. They play for a while longer, until the child loose interest in the dog’s antics. He began to head home, when he notices the dog is following him. He decides to get a stick and hit him with it. The dog still summits to this act and continues to tag along. When they finally reach ...
The animals jostle for their seat at the table too, as they know the best chance of getting a bite is sitting below me; I am the messiest. In my life I have had 31 pets. I have a distinct memory of each pet in my life. Each pet has impacted all of our lives and has brought our family closer together. At the age of four, I stood on top the jungle gym, in tears, as our family took turns giving speeches about Haley; the first pet I ever lost. At the age of eight, I gripped my moms hand as the vet came to our house to put down my parents first shared dog Chestnut. Even after my parents became divorced at the age of eleven, events like these continued to bring our family closer together. When I was 17, on Christmas my dad and mom sat together in tears, when Angel looked as if she experiencing her last breath. When I was 14 years old and I sat hugging my dad, as my deceased grandmother’s cat passed away. Once again, even years after the divorce my mom made sure my dad’s cat received a proper burial. She not only buried Lilac in our pet cemetery, but she dug the hole herself. You see our animals look at everyone in our family as family. They do not view my dad as a stranger. When he is over for dinner they greet him with the sloppiest of wet kisses. This I know will never
First, we shall discuss the similarities these two creatures share. One of the most obvious similarities between these two animals is that they both have hair and are domesticated animals kept as pets. They require love and affection from their owner, and return that love and affection if owners show it towards them. Another thing is