Essays Tagged: "elephants"

Woolly Mammoth

osaur that has been identified. Due to the fact that the Woolly Mammoth so closelyresembles today's elephants, care for them would most probably require most of the samefactors to keep it alive. Since ... imal in any extreme temperatures.Large enclosures would not be needed as they would be for a normal elephantsince the Woolly Mammoth is only three meters high. The huge tusks would allow it toscavenge ...

(2 pages) 74 0 3.4 Mar/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

The Hippopotamus: Endangered Species Report

potamus: Endangered Species ReportThe ban on elephant ivory trading has slowed down the poaching of elephants, butnow poachers are getting their ivory from another creature, the hippopotamus. Forthe p ...

(2 pages) 94 1 4.1 Jan/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

Driving in India, the 12 rules of the Indian road code.

following Order of Precedence must be accorded at all times. In descending order give way to: cows, elephants, heavy trucks, buses, official cars, camels, light trucks, buffalo, jeeps, ox-carts, priva ...

(2 pages) 62 0 3.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Mythic Heros. A personal essay on the thoughts of Sinbad the sailor

ir eggs were often mistaken for buildings)) still lived, cannibals, giants, and even herds of angry elephants. On each and everyone one of his famed voyages, he was shipwrecked, alone, and faced with ...

(2 pages) 33 0 3.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

The Person Behind The Mask

s ring. Imagine their grimace, funny walks and pranks on each other. The tight- rope walker and the elephants were amusing, but they weren't the highlight. He was certain; He would be a clown when he ...

(3 pages) 43 0 3.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

Evolution of Land Animals. How has life come to be what it is now? Learn Darwin's view on evolution. Learn about various animals and proof evolution exists.

it, originated from a single gene. The evolution of land animals is still studied today, including elephants, giraffes, and horses. Which are giving us greater clues to how existence started. Let us ... rf horse.It is believed that 50-60 million years ago, mammals were thought to be the size of a pig. Elephants are thought to have come from those "pigs." Interestingly, it is believed that manatees, d ...

(6 pages) 240 6 3.7 Sep/2002

Subjects: Science Essays

Diary

here it was a big green longhaired thing its eyes were as golden as the moon, its ears as big as an elephants, and its nose as wide as a moose's. As it slithered towards me on its fifth teen tentacles ...

(2 pages) 39 0 2.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Earthquakes

e sea"(25). The Hindu believed that "the earth was a platform that rested on the back of eightgreat elephants. When one of the elephants grew weary, it lowered and shook its head causing theground abo ...

(6 pages) 96 0 5.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Science Essays

Genral writting on media issue: michael jackson

n filled placed where they could play and stay all provided by the pop star. Ranging from real life elephants to wonderful rollercoaster rides. Jackson excelled in making a better life for children in ...

(3 pages) 43 0 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies > Performers & Composers

Force vs Diplomacy.

"When two elephants fight it is the grass that suffers." (African Proverb). When two nations are at war, the e ...

(6 pages) 59 1 5.0 Aug/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

How far can we rely on the knowledge available to us through perception?

ired, sick, suffering from dehydration or on drugs. The internet is full of illusions starting from elephants with 9 feet and ending at white and grey being the same colour. Also, one eye would be in ...

(2 pages) 35 0 3.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Sensation & Perception

History of Tourism.

mproved the pace walking did not hinder the distance one could travel. Camels, donkeys bullocks and elephants were also used whilst travelling, when using animals as transport it made the trip both ex ...

(2 pages) 37 0 3.9 Jan/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers

My Favourite Place. Perfect for a year 8 assignment in Australia, a memorable time.

and pay the man.A couple of days pass and it starts to rain, but that doesn't ruin riding the elephants, up a steep muddy hill across a small stream and back down the steep slippery hill. You cl ...

(1 pages) 17 1 3.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Descriptive Essays

Zanj, Ghana, And Ethiopia

making combs. One of the other large exports these people have is Ivory. The Zanj would kill large elephants just for their Ivory tusks. Unfortunately they used no other part of the elephant. Conveni ... just for their Ivory tusks. Unfortunately they used no other part of the elephant. Conveniently the elephants reproduced at a rapid enough rates so they could have large amounts of shipment. One of th ...

(2 pages) 1781 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Africa

ing in a hot air balloon, looking down at tens of thousands of animals stampeding through the land. Elephants, zebras, lions, buffalo?s and lots more. Africa has almost every animal know in the world. ... ful.A launch trip up stream to the falls was one of the greatest experiences that I had on my trip. Elephants, giraffes, buffalos, crocodiles and countless antelope, birds and even storks are few of t ...

(4 pages) 1222 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Trapping

it nearby. When the animal steps on the branches it falls in the trap. The pitfall is used to catch elephants and other animals that cannot jump high.These gut wrenching traps cause severe distress, f ...

(2 pages) 1393 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Trapping

it nearby. When the animal steps on the branches it falls in the trap. The pitfall is used to catch elephants and other animals that cannot jump high.These gut wrenching traps cause severe distress, f ...

(2 pages) 1256 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Mitosis And Meiosis Of Eukaryotic Organisms

The cell is the basic unit of all life. All living things-- tigers, trees, elephants, and men-- are made up of cells. A cell is alive-- as alive as you are. It breathes, takes ...

(4 pages) 49 1 4.3 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Shooting an Elephant

was told that he needed to go and do something about it. So he grabs a rifle (not made for shooting elephants) and heads out. His intention was to shoot the rifle and scare the elephant away with the ... just not acceptable.So, he shoots the elephant. Not knowing where or how to do it, he aims for the elephants brain thinking this will kill him the fastest. Three bullets later, and the elephant is st ...

(2 pages) 53 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Endangered Species

rs if the pollution rate keeps on like this. By that time, there would be no more tigers, leopards, elephants or bears lounging on the grassland. What left are those skyscrapers touching the cloud. ...

(4 pages) 27 0 1.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science