Essays Tagged: "Prey"

Tigers

mers. Northern Tigers undertake long migrations. These migrations occur when epidemics wipe out the prey populations. This type of migrations happens often. Temperatures down to -45 degrees Celsius ar ... hunt alone. When they hunt they can leap 5 to 6 or jump as far as 10 meters. Tigers do not usually prey on people, but some do become man eaters. If a Tiger becomes a man eater it is because of a wou ...

(4 pages) 69 0 4.4 Mar/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

Role of Falstaff in Henry IV, Part One

duce contempt . . . a thief, a glutton, a coward, and a boaster, always ready to cheat the weak and prey upon the poor; to terrify the timorous and insult the defenceless . . . his wit is not of the s ...

(4 pages) 52 0 3.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Forensic Psychiatry In the Criminal Justice System

inanceB. Assessment and Treatment1. Recidivism and Dangerousness2. Victim DamageC. Children Falling Prey1. Offender's Have little Interest In Adults2. Sadism During Rape3. Cooperation of Mental Health ... sey, University of Queens, Offender Pattern Analysis)Do to the dominance factor children often fall prey to the sex offender,...'sex with children was the most highly related to victim damage...compar ...

(4 pages) 369 1 4.5 Feb/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

this essay compares the skeletal system between a tiger and an ant

muscle.The skeleton of the tiger is designed for efficient movement and speed to catch and kill the prey. Tiger's legs are designed to be longer giving them a long step length. Their legs are also des ... hirty teeth, fifteen on both sides of the jaw. Tigers use their sharp canine teeth to grab and kill prey, their scissor like molars to slice flesh, and small incisors to scrape the meat off theThe ske ...

(3 pages) 53 0 4.2 May/2002

Subjects: Science Essays

Spawn.

The spawn knelt in the shadows of the corner. His iridescent eyes searching the dark for his prey. A prey he knew very well, almost too well.From the end of the stone corridor the spawn's ear p ...

(2 pages) 25 0 3.0 Nov/1997

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

"The High Waymen" (inspired by tale of two cities, by Dickens )

the horses. Their hooves hit the dirt road, broadcasting a message for nearly a mile of the nearing prey. The sound alerting all the nearby predators to keep a good watch, to be ready, for the prize w ...

(4 pages) 43 1 2.3 Mar/1997

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

All about Piranha

iranha's teeth are triangular and flat with needle-sharp points for piercing into the tough skin on prey. The sharp teeth can cut through bone, and are as long as ½ inch!Length: Average 8in. bu ... ey attach is by swimming directly into a shoal of fish. Small fish are swallowed whole, while large prey have chunks ripped out of them.Piranhas have a "advanced" sense of smell, which help them to lo ...

(1 pages) 49 1 3.9 Jun/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

The classification of Ophidia Serpentes. A classification essay on snakes. The essay mostly places them into 2 categories, venomous and nonvenomous

ral different categories by; location, coloring, size, method of birth, and the way they kill their prey to name a few. Snakes have long been thought to be the living ancestors of the dinosaurs. The s ... them, venomous snakes have a pair of large hollow fangs that are used to inject potent poison into prey. Non-Venomous snakes differ in that they have no fangs and use other means to kill their prey.S ...

(2 pages) 121 0 4.6 Jul/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

Grey Wolves

he can also beone the most vicious and blood-thirsty of all animals. Often,they simply kill as much prey as is possible, regardless ofhunger and appetite. This is done by 'hamstringing' their prey.Thi ... They have 42teeth that are backed up by incredibly strong jaw muscles. Theyusually can track their prey with their keen sense of smellthat, if downwind, can detect prey at up to around 300 yards.An i ...

(9 pages) 63 0 4.7 Mar/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology

Cosmopolitan--Continuing the Burden of Women The essay assignment was to take a piece of Today's culture and show what its effect is on American society either negetively or positively.

ating advice for women who are searching for men and it tells us what to do once we have caught our prey. It is considered by many to be the know-all to pleasing and keeping our men, maintaining our b ...

(7 pages) 158 1 4.6 Sep/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

One page analysis on one Assyrian scuplture. (from 1076-612 B.C. The Assyrian Empire)

hown resting so that it has plenty of strength and power in reserve when it is needed to attack its prey.The stern look on the bulls face emphasizes the power and determination of the winged human hea ...

(1 pages) 36 0 3.7 Oct/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

The Predator movie review

Predator, a hunter of prey, in the movie the predator is an alien hunter that travels the universe in search of interestin ... ovie the predator is an alien hunter that travels the universe in search of interesting and unusual prey. Now on Earth Arnold Schwarzenegger and a couple other men form an elite commando unit yak thei ...

(2 pages) 43 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Reflective Essay

fact that it was delicious, the best burrito I have ever tasted. Like a vulture, I was devouring my prey so that no one else could have a portion of my sacred burrito.Staring at the dull off-white wal ...

(5 pages) 164 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Report On Phylum Cnidaria... describes many of Cnidarians bodily systems (excretory, digestive etc...)

Cnidaria ReportDigestive System:Cnidarians have tentacles, which help them to capture their prey efficiently by making use of paralyzing coiled stingers called nematocysts. These nematocysts a ... the cnidocytes from which their name is derived. The tentacles are then used to draw the cnidarians prey into their mouths. Next, enzymes located within the gastrovacular cavity are used to break up t ...

(1 pages) 30 0 3.4 Dec/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

Carnivorous Plants. Individual descriptions of the main species of Carnivorous Plants and how they feed.

by carnivorous plants. The first is called an active trap, which actually moves for it to catch its prey; an example of this type of trap is the Venus Flytrap. The passive trap does not move but catch ... example of this type of trap is the Venus Flytrap. The passive trap does not move but catches it's prey by luring the insect onto the plant, or into the trap, an example of this type is the Pitcher p ...

(5 pages) 66 1 4.3 Mar/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Plant Biology

How the young generation, helped Bill Clinton win his elections.

re.)"The other thing we have to do is to take seriously the role in this problem of...older man who prey on underage women...There are consequences to decisions and...one way or the other, people alwa ...

(5 pages) 75 2 2.5 May/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Politicians

"The Crucible" - Character analysis on Abigail and how her character influences events in the story with quotes and excerpts to back up the information.

oves.Throughout the play, the people of Salem are consumed by paranoia and fear. Abigail is able to prey on that fear, as well as every other humanly weakness, and with her cunning, she is able to ben ... n and create conflict after conflict. Genius though they are in many ways, her rapacious methods of preying on the weaknesses of others are those of a true villain.

(3 pages) 49 0 2.5 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Winter of Our Discontent" by John Steinbeck.

hows the present world with its massive companies and new ways as predatory and the old ways as its prey. Apparently, if the old does not soon adapt then it will soon succumb and be overtaken by the n ...

(3 pages) 25 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Hackers versus Business and Financial Institution Computers: Who will win the battle?

to catch a hacker before he or she (yes, women are hackers too) is finished wreaking havoc on their prey. Software companies and large corporations spend billions of dollars defending themselves and o ...

(10 pages) 225 2 4.5 Jul/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics

Character Analysis of "The Chrysanthemums".

er husband in a very isolated part of the country. Yearning for a more fulfilling life, Elisa falls prey to momentary attractions and ends up being crushed for her efforts. Through her actions and the ...

(4 pages) 211 1 3.7 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck