Flying squirrel Essays

  • Flying Squirrel Papers

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    Southern Flying squirrel My animal is the southern flying squirrel (glocomys volans) and it is an endothermic vertebrate. This Squirrel is a really cool squirrel because it can fly! Well it can’t actually fly; it can glide from tree to tree trying to find food. The foods that Southern flying squirrels eat are mostly grasshoppers and crickets, because it’s a carnivore. But they also eat nuts and berries too. The flying squirrel eats at a rapid place and likes to store food in its nest to eats

  • The Eastern Chipmunk

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    The Eastern Chipmunk The Eastern chipmunk is a small rodent of the Sciuridae family. This chipmunk is closely related to the red and grey fox, the flying squirrel, and the woodchuck. Its Taxonomic name is Tamias Striatus. The word Tamias, Means collector or keeper and Striatus refers to its bold stripes and coloring. The body of the average Eastern Chipmunk is about 8 to 10 inches long, the weigh about 2 ½ to 4 ounces. The ears are rounded with ears that stick straight up. It has short legs

  • The Dangerous Life of a Squirrel in Autumn

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    had performed the dance before it. Its faded green shows brightly against the decaying browns and violets. I twitch my nose as my interest passes then continue my sprint down the trunk of the tree. The life of a squirrel in autumn precious and dangerous. I am a North American tree squirrel. I am fairly young, only a little over a year old. Considering where I live this is a great accomplishment. I have watched many cousins murdered by screeching hunting birds, bored and pampered house cats, humans

  • Darkest Winter

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    It was his first, a winter so cold that he would joke about dying rather than experiencing it, but this season's winter would change how Takash felt about that. He was a hard working laborer, just like all the other men in the village, working at the field sunrise to sunset. He had a wife, two children; his hut was one of the first to be hit by the sun's ray in the morning, which he liked. But none of that mattered much once the winter rolled around. Food was scarce, even the rich and schoalrs were

  • Eastern Gray Squirrel Research Paper

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    scientific name: Sciurus carolinensis (Wikipedia). B. The common name(s): Eastern gray squirrel, grey squirrel, cat squirrel, or migratory squirrel (Smithsonian). C. The area of residence: North America, New Jersey and Southampton Township for the city. D. The specific biome: The temperate deciduous forest (UCMP Berkeley). II. The Body: A. Background: Eastern gray squirrels normally have narrow, elongated body. Their fur consists of a mixture of dark brown, black

  • Essay On Chipmunks

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    a small cute animal that looks very similar to a squirrel. All chipmunks have stripes on their face and that is one way to tell whether it is a squirrel or a chipmunk. Depending on their species, they can be gray to reddish brown. It can weighanywhere from 28-142 grams and have the height of 4-7 inches. Its tail can be anywhere from 3-5 inches. Many people call chipmunks by names like: Striped squirrel, Hackee, Ground squirrel and chipping squirrel. A female chipmunk is called a doe and the male is

  • The Dead Squirrel

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    The Dead Squirrel “There, son, see that squirrel?  Pop him!” Eric leveled the .22 at the little brown blur of fur on the branch and pulled the trigger.  The butt of the rifle knocked painfully into his shoulder and the barrel went straight up after the shot, but it was still nearly dead-on, and he saw the bark on the tree disintegrate into a little cloud where the squirrel had been.  His father whistled through his teeth. “Nice shot!  Great shot!  I think you got his backside

  • Central American Squirrel Monkey

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    oerstedii The Central American Squirrel Monkey is found primarily in primary and secondary forests and cultivated areas in. They are omnivores, which eat insects and when available they also eat fruit, flowers, and occasionally vertebrates. The major population in located in Panama and Costa Rican border. They hardly ever travel on the ground and are most active during the morning and late afternoon. Cultivated and disturbed areas are especially hospitable to the Squirrel Monkeys because of the large

  • Human and Animal Interactions

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    The continuous shaping of America’s overall social, economical, and political systems correlates with how humans and animals interact. Helen Horowitz, Andrew Isenberg, Bonnie Clause, and Etienne Benson are some of the historians that have connected the treatment, view, and placement of animals in the American society throughout the developing of the country. These historians showcased animals that were used for things such as medical research, the displaying of wealth, as well as monetary gain. Although

  • Induction Motor: What Is A Induction Motor?

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    What is an induction motor? Induction motors by the name, are AC motors in which they rely on the induction that occurs due magnetic field to produce torque in order to generate motion. So there is no force intervention in the starting or while operating the induction motor, as the main purpose of the induction motor is to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy, in order to operate other machines or appliances. The three phase induction motors are easily constructed and easily handled. The

  • In-N-Out Burger Strategy is Working

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    1a. Rich Snyder in his youth was an unlikely business mogul, but from the outset he had a special knack for spotting major trends in society and positioning his business to thrive by meeting the needs of customers. He eventually grew into the job and pursued a much more aggressive expansion than his father would have preferred. However, putting a twenty-four year old in charge of a major enterprise was a risky move. An incredibly local group of managers and a culture embedded into the operating

  • Discuss the differences between Gothic sculpture in Western Europe and Hindu sculpture in India

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    the very act of beholding the image is an act of worship. Gothic design with its flare, when thinking about sculptures it leads you to the grotesque’s gargoyles waterspouts, these were grotesque figures or hybrid beasts that adorn the rooftops or flying buttresses of the Gothic cathedrals, and were said to ward off evil. The one’s adorning Notre Dame , in Paris are astonishing , Whe... ... middle of paper ... ...is similar to a Hindu, viewing a sculpture of a God, Hinduism holds that God is

  • Outsiders in The Flying Machine, The Pedestrian, and I See You Never

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    Outsiders in The Flying Machine, The Pedestrian, and I See You Never The Flying Machine, in this the ousider is the Inventor. He is classed as an outsider because he is seen to be a threat.(outisde accepted behaviour). The Pedestrian, in this the outsider is Mr Leonard Mead he is classed as an outsider because he walks the street on a night, which is seen to be outside the norm of society. I See You Never, in this the outside is Mr Ramirez he is an outsider because he is an immigrant

  • The Workers Strike

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    The miners’ strike of 1984-1985 was one the most acrimonious industrial disputes Britain has ever seen. On March 6th the National Coal Board (NCB) announced its intention to close 20 coal pits resulting in the loss of 20,000 jobs, revealing as well the plan to in the long-term close over 70 pits. A yearlong strike followed which saw a time of Mass walk-outs, poverty and violence as mining communities all over the country fought to maintain their employment. Ultimately the National Union of Mineworkers

  • Naval Aviation

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    enjoying the Mahanian concept of commanding the sea. As new technology and innovations arose in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the military potentials for Naval Aviation were not so evident. Interest grew in 1898 during the inventions of the flying machine and the aircraft from Wilbur and Orville Wright, although naval officials did not recognize the military potentials the airplane possessed. However, in 1912, LT T.G. Ellyson, the first naval aviator, flew an aircraft successfully catapulted

  • A Difficult Trial: Jury undecided

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    here is what I came to believe: The witnesses for the prosecution have very different stories as do some of the witnesses for the defense. Ebenezer Hinkley testified to the fact that the crowd became rowdy and accosted to guards with sticks and other flying objects. He claims he saw Montgomery gets hit before he fired the first shot and said he was approximately 16 feet away from Captain Preston and never heard the man give the order to fire. The were lapses in time between each shot. This seems to be

  • How Does The Setting Of The Five People You Meet In Heaven

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    The Five People You Meet in Heaven was written by the American author, Mitch Albom in 2003. This suspenseful, drama filled, philosophical fiction novella was published by Random House Large Print and is enjoyed by people of all ages. This 322 page book is best known for the heart wrenching story line and the twists and turns that impact not only the story but the characters as well. Detailed scenes, characters and places make the book come to life and transports the reader to a new world. The setting

  • Gregory “Pappy” Boyington

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    You may know Adolf Hitler or President Roosevelt, but do you know Gregory “Pappy” Boyington? He may not be as famous as Hitler but he made a difference in WWII. He was a marine pilot. Gregory R. Boyington was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 1912, to parents of part American Indian ancestry. The partying, "tell it like it is," mocking, Boyington was loved by his assistants and classmates while being hated by some of his superiors. He originally wanted to become a pilot at the age of eight. His

  • Persuasive Essay About Bigfoot

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    Is Bigfoot really a mythical creature roaming the world? Nobody can answer that question, not if our scientist today. Bigfoot is a large, hairy, apelike creature resembling a yeti, there are found in Northwestern America. There is another name that Bigfoot is called and it’s Sasquatch. Some people believe in Bigfoot and try to find it. Others who think it’s a ridiculous idea to be searching for something that no one can find. There are others who are in the middle and others who just don’t care

  • Claire Chennault

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    1890 in Commerce, Texas. In his historic life, he earned 17 medals which includes the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster. From becoming a school teacher to general, he was discharged from service twice due to disagreements with other higher ranking officers and commander of the Flying Tigers. The man even has an air base named after him due to his successful career; Chennault Air Base in Lake Charles. Starting life early with the passing