Tag: animals
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One Shell of a Story!
Introduction The turtle has roamed the Earth since the Upper Triassic Period. For reference, here is the history of the Earth, according to the fossil record: A turtle’s shell is its most distinguishable feature. It is actually a modified ribcage, not an exoskeleton or mere protective covering. Hence, you cannot ‘take it off’. Turtles are…
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Daily Dose of Inspiration 4/25
“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” – Francis of Assisi Extra: Three years ago today, I met my precious one, Cliff the Cat. Hence, today is the Cliffiversary (self-named). He is such a blessing. He makes my world every moment. He really is a therapy cat, and I wish everyone could…
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Endangered Species
There are new species being discovered every day. There are also many now-existing species disappearing every day. Tree frogs, Monarch butterflies, bees, tigers, elephants, and many others. Species can become endangered for several reasons: habitat loss, poaching, illegal hunting, pollution, and climate change. Most factors that play into a species becoming endangered are due to…
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A Philosophy on Animals Continued
Animals: they’re all around us. In our homes, around the city, in wildlands. Yet we are often oblivious to them; we see birds on our drive around town, squirrels in our backyard, and farm animals. Animals are part of our lives, and we are a part of theirs. We coexist (or try to). This coexistence…
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A Philosophy On Animals
Rats, tigers, hamsters, alley cats, penguins, whales, elephants, sloths. What do they have in common? They are all, at the most basic level, other forms of life we share this world with. They remind us that we are not alone in life’s perils, and that there is a bigger picture. A bigger picture beyond tomorrow’s…
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