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A generalist and a specialist, they may seem like complete opposites but are they? A generalist can survive in a myriad of conditions oppose to a specialist, they can only thrive when certain requirements are reached. Although a generalist appears to be entirely different from a specialist they still both have similarities. This can be shown by the comparison of a Crab Spider and an Elephant.     A Crab Spider and an Elephant have a lot of  sharp distinctions between each

The Gentle Giants Though there are many different types of elephant across the world, they are most commonly classified as either African or Asian elephants then from there are broken down into different genuses. Growing ten to twelve feet in height and weighing up to eleven tons, the biggest of all the elephants and the largest land-mammal is my personal favorite, the African bush elephant. These massive animals are found walking the plains and grasslands in southern and central Africa, always

Trump’s lift on the ban of endangered elephant trophy imports into the U.S. is just another prime example of how politics and money take precedence over precious life and the environment. Fortunately, the new policy that Trump is considering is on-hold. According to Tanya Sernerib, Center for Biological Diversity Attorney, “we are in the midst of a poaching crisis. Elephant populations across Africa are declining”, she said in an interview with WCCO CBS Minnesota in November 2017. It was reported

the past decades, this idealistic view of a higher education has been distorted due to several factors, issues, trends, and conflicts that have impacted the cost, purpose, and definition of what education really provides students. The documentary Ivory Tower, produced by CNN, addresses several of

Elephant tokens, with their exotic type, have never ceased to fascinate researchers in Early American coins. This article will bring to the attention of researchers an overlooked source that may hold the key to the origin of the Carolina elephant tokens, and to discuss a possible explanation for their existence. We will begin with a review of the previous research and highlight the findings of particular importance. Hyman Montagu seems to have been the first to record that the London elephant tokens

Lion populations have been decreasing rapidly since the early 1990s throughout Africa. A study has shown that they are likely to decline by half again in the next twenty years unless major conservation efforts starts to occur for the lions. 47 of the 67 African lion populations were estimated in this study which is an estimated total of 8,221 lions. Of those lions we have found declines in West and Central African populations. East African countries has a steady population decline of lions but they

Such as the African elephant have larger ears shaped like the continent of Africa itself. The ears of the African elephant help radiate the heat from the sun. But the lucky Asian elephant doesn’t have to worry about heat because they live in shady jungle areas. Another interesting characteristic about the elephant is that their feet are spongy pads to take the strain off the leg, so they aren’t constantly breaking bones in their legs. Also, the feet of the elephant make it almost impossible for you

“Does the cost of post-secondary institutions worth as a lifetime investment?” Filmmaker and documentarian Andrew Rossi has restated the hot-button issue nowadays through his movie, Ivory Tower. After watching his documentary, I have learnt about the realistic possibilities of becoming debtors of students after colleges. Consequently, a large range of students has stood up to demonstrate this idea. He offered the remarkable experience of Cooper Union as a case in point. The fact that the tuition

Some people believe that animals have feelings just like humans . Yes, this may sound a little weird, but it’s true and every day there are animals dying from big game hunting That's why big game hunting is unethical and endangering the well being of animal species. Big game hunting is cause A major population damage . One of them is one of the most beloved animals in the world the Elephant. Every year, tens of thousands of elephants are being killed for trophies . Their population in

The Honorable Doug Collins U.S House of Representatives 1504 Longworth House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515-1009 Dear Representative Collins: H.R. 2494- Global Anti-Poaching Act interests me since I am a strong animal activist. California Representative Edward Royce introduced this bill earlier this year with hopes of getting it approved. The purpose of this bill is to support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of partner countries to counter wildlife trafficking, and