As Martin Buber once said, “an animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language”. As the years go by, numerous animals are becoming extinct by man’s lack of compassion. They used to roam freely, without fear, in the wild, although; with rising population, the wilderness is no longer their home. Therefore, the animals are forced to share their land with uncompassionate humans. One example is the Borneo Pygmy Elephant found in Southeast Asia. Their thriving population has diminished to less than 1,500 in the past years. An analysis of the endangered Borneo Pygmy Elephant shows their characteristics and habitat, what is threatening them, and how they can be saved.…
In the first passage, “Elephants Can Lend a Helping Trunk,” by Virginia Morell, Virginia used information to inform you about what scientists are finding out about elephants. Some of the information she provided was, “The study ‘adds to the growing body of evidence that elephants show some impressive cognitive abilities.’” This excerpt can help relate to the author's purpose of wanting to inform you about these elephants and tell you about their newly-found intelligence. Another quote that can relate to the author's purpose is, “That shows the elephants understood why the partner was needed he adds.” This piece of evidence also shows that the author wants to teach you about the elephants emotions and habits towards others in distress. Lastly, the passage states, “To find out if the…
Elephants are intelligent, gifted, and exquisite mammals that can figure out tasks by themselves or cooperatively. In the article “Elephants Can Lend a Helping Trunk”, the passage “Elephants Know When They Need a Helping Trunk in a Cooperative Task”, and the video “Elephants Show Cooperation”, the sources all argue that elephants are very shrewd animals that are capable of completing tasks. All of the sources say that elephants are considered to be cooperative, clever, prudent, and more.…
After reading about manatees and elephants,I realize that they have many similarities. But you can still identify them through their differences.…
Use of elephants as war animals has been dated back to as early as 331 BC by the Persians. King Darius the 111 of Persia was the first to use elephants in the battle of Guagamela, against Alexander the Great of Mecedon. Kind Darius' army consisted of 15 well trained Indian elephants which was used to frighten the opposition. War elephants were used in elephantry which involves a parade of elephants with military troops mounted on top. These elephants were used to charge at the enemy, separate their forces and inculcate a sense of fear in them. The many different attributes possessed by elephants made them useful in battles. Firstly Male elephants were used in the battlefield due to their aggressive nature. Female elephants were used for other purposes such as transportation and carrying of heavy loads. The massive…
I agree with Medhurt’s Interpretive Perspective it makes the most sense to me. I agree with his allegory and the significance the elephant represents in the story. Though both Sparks and Medhurst share this view. I feel because advertising is geared towards the immediate instinctive reactions. The elephant does not want to be “big†or unacceptable and would…
Answer: African elephant’s ears also serve as a form of communication by using them for signaling, and for regulating body temperature.…
Answer: The African elephant uses its ears as signaling organs. Ears are also used to regulate body temperature and are used as a protective feature in the African elephant to ward off potential threats.…
30 Elephants Ltd. is a Toronto based organization that believes in the importance of teaching the youth of today different cultures. They support and promote diversity; learning that the word “different” is not a bad word. Organizing small groups and taking them to various cities and countries they explore the language, customs, foods, clothing, and people of these countries and/or cities, as well as national landmarks.…
The Elephant is the emotional side and Rider is the cognitive side, and in most circumstances, during a disagreement, the Elephant tends to overpower the Rider. One example is skipping the gym. In otherwise the Elephant is responsible when somebody fails to change because emotions suppress the ability to intelligently reason. No doubt, the Elephant is capable of immense strengths such as someone getting things done while on the other hand, the Rider ruminates in situations like decision-making. Thus, changing behavior, with ease requires appealing to both the Elephant for energy and Rider for a sense of…
I decided to take a chance on Sara Gruen’s novel Water for Elephants, after reading the rave reviews of the book posted on several social media sites by friends and acquaintances. The truth is, it is summer and I am desperate for a distraction away from my recent obsession with Grey’s Anatomy reruns fueled by Netflix’s instant queue. So I purchased the book and slowly began retreating from my computer screen that stole 42 minutes of my day as I sat captivated by Dr. Owen Hunt’s passionate kissing. Moreover, my favorite animals are elephants, so from the title I was intrigued.…
Mother elephants devote much of their time to child care, nursing their babies up to eight years.…
Do elephants cry? Of course they do, because they care about each other. A mother elephant will shield her calf from vicious predators and the hot sun, guiding it underneath herself. If there’s an obstacle in their path, a mother will carry her child over it, when a dust storm hits, she will personally bathe her precious baby. Just like humans, elephants create deep emotional bonds between their families and herds. Except, humans are a little better at expressing their feelings. We care for our loved ones in many ways, but most everyone has different ways of showing it.…
An African elephant’s large ears also serve many purposes. The ears’ large surface area helps radiate excess heat under the harsh African sun. The ears are also often used to communicate visually. Flapping their ears can signify either aggression or joy. And finally, elephants’ ears, used in conjunction with the soles of their feet and their trunk, aid in the ability to hear sounds over long distances. On average, an elephant can hear another elephant’s call at 4 km (2.5 mi.) away. Under ideal conditions, their range of hearing can be increased to 10 km (6.2…
Male elephants live with their mothers until they are about eight to sixteen years old. The older a male becomes, the more independent he becomes from his mother and the herd. He will do this by straying away from the herd for progressively longer periods, and will often join other bachelors in…