The Study of Non-Human Primates
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This 3 page paper focuses on the importance of studying non-human primates and what can be learned from a trip to the zoo. The difference between studying animals in captivity and in their natural environment is touched on. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA104Zoo.wps

The Survival Strategies of Cats
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the survival strategies of cats. Cats, as well as other animals today, have developed different strategies for survival which include those needed for survival in the wild and the ultimate competition with natural space with man, and those needed for survival in domestic situations. In addition, strategies for cat and animal survival have also been developed by humans to help retain species threatened by the expansion of man’s urban life. The types of cats range from the larger game cats such as tigers and lions still in the wild and those cats which rely on humans for their existence in reserve, zoo and domestic environments. Depending on the environment, cats have adapted physically and in their behavior in order to further their survival. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TJscats1.rtf

The Therapeutic Value Of Pets
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5 pages in length. Social theory has long attributed animals to being a life-altering component to otherwise traditional approaches. It has been acknowledged for some time now that they possess an inherent quality that encourages people to express their most suppressed emotions when they would not do so with any other human being. Animals are cornerstones of strength during the most difficult times in life, offering silent support with no strings attached. Indeed, as much as an individual might nurture a therapy animal, the animal provides just as much emotional nurturing in return. At-risk youth and the elderly, two separate populations that often feel the rest of world has given up on them, take solace in the company of animals. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCPetsTher.rtf

The Treatment Of Animals
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3 pages in length. Man's ethical egoism has caused him significant problems throughout his relatively short reign on planet Earth; with very few exceptions, everything humanity has done, is doing or will do to progress as a species will come at the cost of other entities. This blatant disregard for living in harmony with the flora and fauna around him – which existed long before he ever did – is one of the most shameful of all human characteristics, particularly where animal treatment is concerned. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCAnimTret.rtf

The Use of Ivory in Spanish Culture
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This 6 page paper traces the history of use of Ivory in Spain. The way in which it is used as well as trading practices are considered. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA013Ivy.rtf

The World Wildlife Fund: A Case Study
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of information from a case study on ivory sales and elephant extinction. This paper provides a situational audit, defines a problem statement, identifies alternatives, outlines the critical issues, provides an overall analysis and offers recommendations.
Filename: MHWildF_.wps

Thoroughbred Race Horses
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A 5 page paper which examines the history and breeding practices involved with thoroughbred race horses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhorses.rtf

Tigers / Endangered Species Or Prolific Predator
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A 5 page paper that considers the two differing perspectives on tigers that have been argued during the call to place them on the endangered species list. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Tigers.doc

TUTORIAL: THE CAT’S PURR AS A HEALING TOOL
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This 10-page paper is a tutorial examining a particular aspect of animal physiology and why it occurs. In this paper we examined why cats purr and hypothesized that purring helped healing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTanaphy.rtf