The great-horned owl is one of the most mysterious animals of the world. In an excerpt from Mary Oliver’s essay "Owls‚" she discusses her fear as well as her utmost admiration of this most frightening of creatures. Mary Oliver’s use of threatening imagery conveys her deep fear of the power of this frightful creature. By using phrases referring to "it’s razor-tipped toes" and discussing the "heavy‚ crisp‚ breathy snapping of it’s hooked beak‚" Mary Oliver wants the reader to understand just
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nature‚ she reveals how these different viewpoints shape her complex response to nature. Oliver begins this essay by contrasting the horned owls commanding presence compared to that of other species. The saw-whet and Screech owl are described as “delicate.” The saw- whet is even compared to a big soft month. These descriptions set up a stark contrast of the horned owl which is described having‚ “razor tipped toes” and “a heavy hooked beak.”
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The name of the park originated from the Manas River‚ which was named after the serpent God Manasa. The Manas River is a major river that passes through the heart of the national park. Manas was declared a sanctuary on October 01‚ 1928. The Manas Tiger reserve was created in 1973. Before it was claimed a sanctuary it was a forest that used to be called the Manas R.F. and North Kamrup R.F. The forest was used as hunting grounds for the local family of royalty. Then in December of 1985 Manas was declared
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Greek Mythology Mythology was an integral part of the lives of all ancient peoples. The myths of Ancient Greece are the most familiar to us‚ for they are deeply entrenched in the consciousness of Western civilization. The myths were accounts of the lives of the deities whom the Greeks worshipped. The Greeks had many deities‚ including 12 principal ones‚ who lived on Mt. Olympus. The myths are all things to all people a rollicking good yarn‚ expressions of deep psychological insights‚ words of
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border of india.” “In large-heartedness‚ Alexander always looked to set an example to others.“ “2300 years after his death. He appears as a character in epics and fables in various cultures. Sometimes he is referred to as a god and also as a two-horned demon.” “But seen through persian eyes‚ Alexander is far from great.” “But according
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Title: Four Anecdotes from the Life of Wang Xizhi‚ ca. 1310 By: Zhao Mengfu (Chinese‚ 1254–1322) Type: Handscroll‚ ink on paper Size: 9 5/8 x 46 1/8 in. (24.4 x 117 cm) The artist of this calligraphy scroll‚ Zhao Mengfu‚ was highly praised by the Yuan emperor Renzong as unrivaled traditional Chinese polymath (for a lack of a better word). It is said that the emperor admired him for possessing the following seven outstanding qualities: wide learning‚ Song royal ancestry‚ elegant and charismatic
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Recently in the remote rain forests of Tanzania‚ a major herpetological breakthrough was discovered. As a group of field Biologists continued their studies they came across a beautiful and remarkable snake‚ Antheris Matildae (Matildas Horned Viper). What is remarkable about this species is it evolved just about 2.2 million years ago from Atheris Ceratophora (Usambara bush viper)‚ and is just now being discovered. Antheris Matildae is restricted to a very small area of just under 100 square miles
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They all have similar and different characteristics and anatomy but what makes each one able to inhabit the harsh environment of the desert. They all have the ability to withstand the heat of the desert. The horned viper is one of the most venomous and abundant snakes of its range. They are usually under 2 feet in length. The snakes range mostly spans the Sahara desert It prefers drier areas with sand that is finer and looser and goes in rock opening especially at higher with less harsh desert temperatures
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The two advantages of dehorning cattle to farmer is it makes animals easier to handle and it increases farmer’s profit. The first advantage of dehorning cattle is it makes the cattle easier to handle. This is because dehorned cattle exhibit fewer aggressive behaviours. Judge (2015) writes that presence of horn on cattle make them more dangerous as the animal used their horn for both offensive and defensive purpose. In addition‚ dehorned cattle present a lower injury risk for farmer. Judge (2015)
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National Parks and Sanctuaries in India National Parks Depending on the area and terrain National Parks provide ample opportunities to the visitors to have a close encounters with the wilds. But what is so exquisite about the Indian National Parks is the variance that they are equipped with. Whether it comes to the flora‚ avifauna‚ and aquafauna‚ or witnessing various wild forms in their natural surroundings on an elephant or inside a jeep‚ wild ventures in are simply amazing! Some of the best
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