The Majestic Mammal

Summary and Critique of Twilight of the Mammoths: Ice Age Extinctions and the Rewilding of America

Although genetics seem to point to elephants being evolved from mammoths, there are quite a few differences to argue; namely their weight, tusks, and their hair. Mammoths weighed nearly twice as much as an elephant at ten tons (22,000 pounds) while the elephant is a mere three tons (6,000 pounds). The main cause in weight difference is the thicker bones in the legs of the mammoths. While both behemoths possess large tusks, the mammoths’ were rounded toward their faces whereas the elephants’ are straight outward. Since mammoths inhabited North America during the Ice Age they produced a dense coat of fur for warmth; elephants have very little hair due to their warm environments.

The article states that sea cows become extinct in 1768 and provides three theories about the main cause of the extinction. However, the professor explains that they don't know the main cause of the extinction of the sea cow and refutes each of the author's theories.

Bison are huge mammals, from hooves to shoulders they can be up to 6ft, they developed a hump as they get to adulthood, they have thick, brown fur that protects them from cold harsh weathers, they have black hooves and horns.

The Iberian Lynx is a member of the Felidae family under the Lynx genus. Its scientific name is Lynx Pardinus. The Iberian lynx is believed to be a descendent of the Issoire Lynx (Lynx issiodorensis), along with the other members of the lynx family (bobcat, Canada Lynx, and Eurasian Lynx). Until recently, the Iberian lynx was thought to be a sub species of the Eurasian Lynx, it is now classified as a separate species.

Mammoth Cave is located in south center Kentucky by the Green River Valley. The Mammoth Cave can be described as a grand, gloomy, and a peculiar place. It is also known as the world’s known cave system and there are more than 400 miles to explore within it. Some may say that not all of the cave has even been discovered. The formation of the cave come in many different color, size, and color. Each area has its own unique design that grabs a lot of people’s attention. There is an area called Frozen Niagara that is a water-like flowstone that makes it feel like you are at the Niagara Falls (Shockley). Mammoth Cave is home to many endangered animals like the Indian and Eastern Pipistrelle Bats. Mammoth Cave was established on July 1, 1941 and it

The Bay area was completely different 20,000 years age compare to now as they was more land but more flatter plains , which plays an important factor in survivals as different inhabitants where in the area as well. the area. The habitant of the past bay area were filled with megafauna, or commonly known as prehistoric mammals such as short-faced bears, saber toothed cats, camels , and even large sloths that lived in the bay. Humans would hunt simple preys such as bisons, camels, deers, and even manthouth if possible due to the flat plains.. The predators that prehistoric people dealt with were short-face bears, one of the worst animals to encounter since this animal is capable to sprint up to 40 miles per hour to chase down its prey. Other

The animal known as the koala bear has some unusual habits. Th first thing to talk about is the koalas life time. “A koala bear can live up to about 15 years of age in the wild, somewhat longer in captivity.” (“Cookson”) Another thing to write about is that they were almost extinct. They became practically extinct for a single population in Gippsland. (“Cookson”) the last thing to talk about is how they keep cool. “They found that although panting and fur licking helped cool he animal. (“Cookson”)

If there was ever an appropriate occasion to apply the phrase “freak of nature” it would have to be in reference to the platypus. The platypus or, ornithorhynchus anatinus, is one of those WTF animals that seemed to be manifested from the imagination of a four year old. With a body like an otter, a bill and feet like a duck, and a tail like a beaver, these animals are either an example of nature’s awesomeness or its sense of humor. Maybe it’s a little bit of both.

In the mystical land where clouds tasted like cotton candy Pangea, in this land there were many animals, but in this story were are only focusing on three, the thunder bird, medicine bear and the tall giraffe. The giraffe isn’t really tall; he is short like the others. Giraffe got the name tall giraffe because he thinks he’s better than everyone else. Medicine bear is the healer of the animal kingdom but he is known for his fluffy fur that is soft and warm like a blanket out of the dryer. he may be smartest bear in the world but he doesn’t belief in himself witch stops him from doing great things. Finally, there is the great thunderbird easily the wisest and largest bird in the world but sadly he isn’t brave at all. As tall giraffe was walking

Not long ago, recently actually, a by-chance discovery was made in permafrost. First mistaken for a deer carcass, half submerged, was the small and fragile body of a 10,000 year old baby woolly rhino. It was estimated that it was about 18 months when it passed away, and then spent the next 9,998 years (and some change) frozen in the Sakha Republic.

Axé is a popular music genre that originated in the 1980’s that is influenced by other popular Brazilian music like Frevo. It combines Calypso, reggae, marcha and other Afro-American genres.

While visibly observing both Fighting Rhino and Blue Horses, one can clearly see that both portraits of the content of the imagery consists of animals, specifically Horses. Blue Horses, depicts three vividly colored blue horses looking down in front of a landscape of rolling red hills, is characterized by its bright primary colors and a portrayal that simplicity, and a profound sense of emotion. While, Fighting Rhino and Horses consists of red, with a few black engraved animals. According to ‘Visiualartscork.com”, “In the deeper part, the animals are mostly black, with far fewer rock engravings and red figures. There are groupings and features of specific animals consisting of the usual horses, bison, aurochs, ibex, reindeer, red deer and musk-oxen.”

“Sidehill Gallagher” feral beast who lives in a hill, or a slur used against Irish in 1930’s New York? Either way, what happends when a Gallagher starts to date the Dean’s daughter? My Uncle John, my father’s older brother, and my Aunt Thellen have been married together for thirty-five coming up on thirty-six years. However, they were not always together and they did not always know one another. When my Uncle first met his wife it was their freshman year of college. They were on a retreat in a state park, it was just a small group over a weekend. They knew who each other was, but other than their first impressions they were strangers. His first impression of her was that she was a very pretty and smart girl. Thel’s first impression of John

The Giant Panda (scientifically known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca) are members of the Ursidae (bear) family. They are a conservation reliant endangered species living in the mountainous regions of South-west China. Due China’s rapidly expanding population more and more of this land is being cleared