The American Staffordshire Terrier (also known as Pit Bull) is believed to be a man-eating beast. But is this breed all it's made out to be? The Pit Bull started in the Unites States; it has been developed since the early 1800's as a result of crosses between the bulldogs of that time and game terriers. Although the early ancestors of this breed came from England, the development of the American Staffordshire Terrier is the story of a truly American breed. This type of dog was instrumental in the success of farmers and settlers who developed this country. They were used for general farm work, hunting wild pigs, bears, and other large game, guarding the homestead, and general companionship. A number of the early ancestors were also developed for…
It is not a picky eater, and learnt to eat many types of food. It will eat many parts of plants like grains, acorns, wild berries and fruits. It also eats animals which include frogs, clams, mice, rabbits, white grubs and even beetles. They also feed on the eggs of birds such as ducks and chickens.…
The term “road rage” was coined in the USA in the 1980s by a police officer after he pulled over a motorist who shot another driver who cut him off (Sunrise Digest, 1988). Road rage is currently defined as intentionally participating in risky driving behaviors that are known to increase the likelihood of a crash. Previous definitions of road rage did not include intent. This definition change shows that road rage is something that one chooses to do instead of unconsciously doing it. Two forms of road rage have been identified: mild and severe. Mild forms of road rage include obscene gestures and name calling. Severe forms of road rage include threats, physical confrontation, and murder. Certain road conditions, like construction or a detour,…
Ben, who was my cousin, was one of my closest friends. In July, he had just turned 18 and would soon be heading off for college. I would be in 6th grade that same year. Ben was ecstatic for me and he always called me a Temple Tot. Everyone surrounding him would be hysterical because of all of the ridiculous jokes he spoke of. Ben used to tell me all of funny stories from when I was little, especially the story of when I would stop at nothing to pet the kittens in the tree. Ben had touched everyone's lives in some shape or another.…
. Crab eating raccoon- Marshy and jungle environment in Central and South America. The head and body length is 16 to 31 in. Tail length is 8 to 22 in. The height at the shoulder is about 9 in. Weight can range from 4 to 26 lb.…
Why Prohibition went from a good to a bad idea? On December 17, 1917 there were many conflicts including the 18 Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing and transporting and selling of alcoholic beverages in the United States. A lot of people thought that drinking was behind some of America's most serious problems, leading to an increase in the murder rate. In the matter people saw many ways around the overwhelming enforcement of the law.…
Four months ago in the small town of Newtown, Conn. twenty first graders and seven adults were shot dead by a mentally challenged teenager who committed suicide right after. Earlier that day, he also killed his mother. A NRA member, who for some reason had military weapons at her house. The town lost some of their children, but America as a whole grieved. Not too long after, people started pointing fingers. Who’s to blame? The NRA? The mentally challenged? The school system , who did not have an armed police officer onsite? The mother who had guns at home? Video games? The government for not having strict gun laws? It’s a delicate situation and it is very hard to hold someone responsible. But one thing is for sure; when the worst things happen, in order to comprehend the facts, people always need someone to blame.…
Fourteen months after Kitty arrived, my brother Nicholas was born. His nickname is Nickels because he always has coins jingling in his pants pocket. His brown hair had a slight wave to it, and he grew up to be six foot two inches tall. He loved roaming the hills around our house and took our hound dogs with him everywhere.…
There have been many legends and myths surrounding wild men in the woods. However, none of these other creatures compare to Bigfoot. Over time, stories about Bigfoot have entered oral tradition and become part of regional folklore. Since 1904, people have claimed to see this creature. In 1904, sightings began in Oregon where settlers along the Sixes River claimed to have witnessed and every since then, sightings have been reported from every corner of North America. Although there are many sightings being reported, bigfoot has sparked debate and led to many questions regarding the proof of it. Is Bigfoot real, or is it all in my imagination?…
met Nick Carraway. The two became great friends even though they were total opposites of each…
What many people don’t know is that the movement or position of a coyote’s ears is used to express their mood. Of all of the facts I have read over coyotes, these are the ones I found the most interesting.…
A hunter is a provider. This skill that a person learns can save their family, or themselves in a time of need. Providing nourishment, protection, intelligence of the wild is what they are good at. To be a hunter is to be smart, stealthy, patient and merciful. Hunters observe, wait, shoot to kill and provide.…
Cougars have fur that keeps them warm doing the winter,the colors of the fur is usually a tawny ,or a orange-brown .Also can be gray ,sandy brown ,brown ,and tan , reddish-brownish color .Also adults fur is a black and black marks on the side of their muzzle or snout.Some cougars fur blends in with their surrounding.Also the are really quiet and they move the woods like a ghost.…
One of the first artifacts in my life was a stuffed animal named Good Boy. He is a brown and black dog that my family got for me for a birthday or Christmas when I was three or four. He came with me to most places, especially for comfort when I would get shots. He would sleep with me like an animal, which was something that I loved. Good Boy was a silent friend to me that I will never forget.…
This fiction is funny. This piece of satire pokes fun at the bad side of human nature. He wants Petey's girlfriend Polly Espy. So he gave his friend a raccoon coat and told his friend that he would take his friend's girlfriend. However she chooses the man with the raccoon coat as her girlfriend. He had a raccoon coat, But Polly Espy wanted that he put on a raccoon coat. It could have been only raccoon coat she has been able to make enough of him. He was punished for his arrogance and his indifference for others. What an ending. I felt while watching this novel. It will always have his back action that…