Spreading the Message of Conservation
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A Comparison of the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos A 5 page comparison of two zoos. Cautions that many zoos stand as much in testament to economics as they do to ecology. Contends that some zoos manage to accomplish a very important purpose far beyond economic profit, however. Of the thousands of zoos which exist throughout the United States, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Dallas Zoo stand out as among the best. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Animal Rights Question Analyzed Under Eudaimonism
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A 4 page paper on how animal rights are viewed under the eudaimonism ideal of self-realization. The paper presents Charles Norton's views on eudaimonism and outlines a process for the coming together of the bioscience and activist communities (cited example) in regards to animal testing. Other points of discussion include technological advancements that preclude much of animal testing, and a discussion of how government regulation undermines this process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Argument For Animal Conservation
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This 8 page paper argues in favor of animal conservation practices but also shows the other point of view. Conservation methods are discussed as well but the paper focuses on the justification of conservation. Hunting, as well as animal rights activism is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog
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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 implement a hypothetical interview with a man named Kleiman, who has a special fondness for this breed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Chimpanzee: Ecology And History
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5 pages in length. When one considers the chimpanzee, the first thing that comes to mind for many is the effort put forth by wildlife observer Jane Goodall. The extent to which Goodall studied wild chimpanzees has provided both the scientific and lay communities with a significantly better understanding of their ecology, as well as a clearer picture of their historical evolution as a species. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCchimp.rtf

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AND GENDER/INCOME
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This 6 page paper discusses and examines the correlation between age, income, gender and activism. Emphasis is placed on the animal rights movement and is compared to the abortion activist movement. Bibliographpy lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBanrgts.rtf

The Dwindling Number Of Sea Otters On America's West Coast
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5 pages in length. The dwindling population of America's West Coast sea otters has dipped drastically throughout the recent past; due to a combination of polluted waters and reduced food supply, the once-plentiful marine mammal has had to fight for its very existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Equality Of Animals
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A philosophical critique of any given argument must rest on the merits as well as the faults of the presentation of the argument. An argument is only as solid as the logic it is formed on. This 5 page paper asserts that the argument presented in the article, All Animals Are Equal by Peter Singer is not valid inasmuch as he does not present sufficient cause or a logical order to his argument. No additional sources are listed. Endnotes are included.
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The Ethics of Animal Testing
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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 the ethics of this process through applicable social theories. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MHethics.wps

The Evolution of Lungs / From Fish to Mammal
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A 7 page paper outlining the evolution of the lung from the primitive lungfishes to mankind. Bibliography lists six sources.
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The Evolution of Mammallian Ear Bone Structure
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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 Evolution Of The Striped Skunk
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3 pages in length. The Mephitis mephitis – also known as the striped skunk – shares a vast and colorful history with its other Mustelidae family members, all of which have historically been classified as weasels. This classification comes from the distinction of an absent upper fourth premolar carnassial notch and upper second molar, in addition to expanded scent glands. Interestingly, the evolution of these characteristics is suspected to be more a response to convergence rather than ancestral; in short, the skunk's evolution is thought to be derived from a blending of several traits instead of what existed in their ancient predecessors. As such, identifying the precise evolution of the striped skunk is not a cut-and-dried objective for scientists, inasmuch as it shares some characteristics with otters and badgers, as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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