Academic papers on Animal Rights & Zoology

The Evolution of Mammallian Ear Bone Structure
A 7 page outline of the characteristics mammals have in common with their predecessors the reptiles and the features which distinguish them. Bibliography lists five sources.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog
A 5 page discussion of the breed of dog known as the Bernese Mountain dog. This dog is a fairly large dog which requires some special knowledge, as is often the case with any pure bred dog. In illustrating some of the facts regarding this breed, we...
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Evolution / Plant & Animal
A 5 page overview of the evolution of plants and animals. Compares and contrasts the evolutionary paths of the first plant and the first animal and traces those paths back to the primordial soup from which that very first organism emerged. Discusses...
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Mesozoic Evolution of Mammals
A 7 page overview of the differing morphological characteristics which arose during the Mesozoic Era and separated the mammals from their predecessors the reptiles. Discusses differences in the inner ear, the jaw, and the brain and provides possible...
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Mammalian Reproductive Systems/ Phylogenetic & Ontogenetic Development
An 8 page paper discussing the concept of ontogeny in relation to the human reproductive system. Dispells the belief propagated in the ninetenth century that the embryonic stages of development are an exact mirror of the evolutionary history of...
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Insects As Intelligent Animals With The Ability to Learn
A 10 page paper describing the intelligence and learning capabilities of insects. Emphasis is put on social insects. Studies are described that support the statements of an insect's abilities. The main insect in focus is the ant as it is the most...
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Retrospective & Perspective Memory In Rats
A 10 page examination of the phenomena of memory and how it is evidenced in rats. Emphasizes the role experimental design can have on the results and conclusions of an experiment. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
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Gorillas Learning Sign Language / Is it Feasible?
A 6 page paper on the possibility that gorillas can learn sign language for communicating. Koko the gorilla is the main subject behind the theory that gorillas can learn to sign. While other primates have been studied the main subject of concern is...
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Self-Recognition in Chimpanzees and Gorillas
A 10 page comparative paper that discusses the differences relative to self-recognition in chimpanzee and gorilla population. Gallup, Povinelli and Patterson, as well as many other prominent researchers, have recognized a marked difference in the...
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Animal Communication / Human Behavior
A 10 page discussion of animal communication and its relevance to human communication & behavior. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Ethics of Animal Testing
This 11 page paper considers the application of theories on ethics to the social controversies surrounding animal testing. This paper defines the state of man and the rationale for supporting animal testing, while also defining the arguments about...
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Killer Whales
7 pages in length. The writer offers a comprehensive overview of the killer whale, including habitat, activity cycle, reproductive characteristics, unique adaptations and behaviors, social structure and threats to survival. Bibliography lists 5...
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Desmond Morris/The Naked Ape
A 5 page analysis of the ground-breaking study by Desmond Morris. In this book, Morris, a zoologist, approaches the study of human behavior as he might analyze any other species. It's an intriguing perspective that has gained a wide acceptance among...
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Orca Whales: An Overview of the Natural History of Killer Whales
A 5 page discussion of killer whale migratory and predation patterns. Identifies three separate cultures of killer whales: resident, transient and pelagic. Discusses the behavioral and phylogenetic differences in each. Bibliography lists 5...
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The Siberian Tiger: Classification
5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Siberian tiger's scientific classification, including kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species name. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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