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I recently saw pictures of a Hurricane Katrina animal rescue. I saw houses that were destroyed, and next to the house, would be a dog, tied to a steak.... It made me SICK. Thinking of it now brings up so much anger in me. What kind of depraved person would do that. It was not as though there were seconds left, and they were going to be beamed out by Scottie in immediately. There was a long, slow evacuation process, and they left those animals to slowly die. If your house is burning down, you try to save your animals. I will say though, that you save your children first. But you bring an animal into your house and under your protection, you better care for it. ____________________ I once had to do a report on the Psychology of Slavery for an African American Lit class. One thing I noticed through my reading was that slaves verbally lost their human status. They were often called animals. I decided to do an extensive survey about this, but the only group we verbally do such a thing to today is actual animals. We call one “pet” so we know to love them. The other we call “animal” so we can distinguish not to care about them and believe we have a right to torture and kill them. After the animal is killed, we call it “meat” so we never have to make any mental correlation. My search was to find where we draw the line as we have done this to groups of people over and over again throughout history. I am just saying the same mental process people used to go through the African American Holocaust is the same mental process we use to make animal slaughtering ok today. It is something we click on and off, and the words we use to describe a being have a lot do to with it. I had many categories in my survey, which I gave to the students in all my classes. One section was “Animals.” I had questions such as: “Would you eat a cow?”, “IF you were starving, would you kill a cow to eat?” … eat a dog, starving, kill a dog, kill your OWN dog I even went on to compare animals to people. I found that many people, in a hypothetical world, would kill a human stranger before killing their own dog... and yet, would eat a dog if they needed food. Familiarity and how much we are willing to know about an animal has a great deal to do with things. ___________________ Another tool we use is how to condone such behavior is understanding. Understanding does not mean language, but culture. If we had not yet discovered the other hemisphere (I’m in the U.S.) and we set on a voyage to France. We would not be able to understand the language, but the culture would be similar enough to our own that we would consider them *like us* aka, civilized society. If we went to a place where people lived of the land, half naked or naked, in small tribes (and we had not been exposed to this before) we would label them as *not like us,* uncivilized and animal like. This is historically accurate, so you know it is true. We grow up with dogs. We can tell they understand us; culturally, we have come to understand when they are happy and sad; we have come to know they feel pain, and we feel for that pain. We know no such things of cows. If human culture had made different choices in history and randomly decided to have cows or pigs living in their homes, and decided to eat dogs/wolves, then we would be giving our pet pigs presents on Christmas and have cats and dogs in factory farming without every questioning. ________________________ I am sorry I got so very very off track, I have just put a lot of thought into the value we place on life and its relationship to language and culture. To answer your question, I believe life is important, and no living creature deserves to suffer needlessly. Yes, an antelope is going to suffer when a lioness or what have you kills it, but that death needed to happen. However, as a human, I suppose I do consider human life more important. If I was in a hypothetical situation where someone was going to kill me or kill my cat, I would choose my cat (sorry Simone!) But if it was kill me or kill my nephew, I would choose me. The optimal situation is of course that I save me, my cat and my nephew, but that’s not what hypotheticals are all about. If the situation was torture however, I would have a difficult time condoning the torture of another at all. What all this means on the grand scheme of things? I have no friggen clue. You wanted discussion, so I rambled my behind off like I have never rambled my behind off before. Just email me if you want me to take this long rant off your question. :) EDIT: Yes, I believe animals have the same interests in continuing to exist that I do. I believe they don't want to be tortured, and they don't want to die. (Who would?) I believe they protect their young; I believe they mourn; I believe they fear; I believe they suffer, and I believe they want.

4. What exactly do zoologists and animal psychologists do, and what are the qualifications to become one?

1) ZOOLOGIST Zoologists are life scientists who study animals, observing them in the laboratory and in their natural habitat. They study the origin and development of species as well as their habits, behaviors and interactions. Zoologists, who also research the development of animal diseases, sometimes known as animal scientists or animal biologists because zoology is the branch of biology that deals with the animal kingdom. Zoology is a wide field offering many career opportunities for research, especially because there still is a great deal to learn about it. A career in zoology offers an opportunity to make a difference to the planet’s ecology through conservation work. Most zoologists are employed by colleges and universities, where they engage in research and teach students. In general, all zoology specializations involve work with animals, either in the wild or in a lab. Some zoologists study the entire organism while other zoologists study only parts of an organism. Also, zoology is not merely an observational pastime for natural history buffs; it involves analytical research and experimental laboratory components, just as all other biological sciences do. As with other disciplines, zoologists work outdoors in the field and in laboratories using a wide variety of scientific equipment. Some zoologists conduct field research in remote areas and harsh climates, which can involve strenuous physical activity and primitive living conditions. ANIMAL BEHAVIORIST Animal behaviorism is the scientific study of animal behavior and involves investigating everything animals do. Animals studied include single-celled organisms, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Animal behaviorists investigate the relationship of animals to their physical environment as well as to other organisms. Studied topics include how animals find and defend resources, avoid predators, choose mates and reproduce and care for their young. People who study animal behavior are concerned with understanding the causes, functions, development and evolution of animal behavior. Animal behaviorists will study the behavior functions, including the behavior’s immediate effects on animals and its adaptive value in helping the animal to survive or reproduce successfully in a particular environment. Animal behaviorists also will study the development of behavior to see the ways in which behavior changes during the lifetime of an animal and how those changes are affected both by genes and by experience. 2) ZOOLOGIST Education/Training Students planning careers as field biologists need strong mathematical skills and should like working with computers. Perseverance, curiosity and the ability to concentrate on details and work independently are essential. In addition to basic biological knowledge, interested students should seek opportunities to demonstrate they can work well with a wide variety of people. Good oral and written communication skills are critical, as many scientists work as part of a team, write research papers or proposals and have contact with clients or customers with nonscience backgrounds. Experience through internships, undergraduate research or co-op programs is valued highly by employers and graduate schools. Although there are career opportunities for zoologists with only a bachelor’s degree, many professional field biologists hold either a master’s degree or a Ph.D. For this reason, individuals interested in careers in zoology should give careful consideration to graduate study and should research the different jobs available at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels as part of choosing a major of study. ANIMAL BEHAVIORIST Education/Training Most scientists involved directly in animal behavior work in one of four broad fields: ethology (the scientific study of animal behavior considered as a branch of zoology), comparative psychology, behavioral ecology or anthropology. These disciplines overlap greatly in their goals, interests and methods. Historically, psychologists and ethologists primarily have been concerned with the regulation and functions of animal behavior, whereas behavioral ecologists have focused on how animal behavioral patterns relate to social and environmental conditions. Ethologists and behavioral ecologists typically are trained in departments of biology, zoology, ecology and evolution, entomology, wildlife or other animal sciences. Most comparative psychologists are trained in psychology departments. Some jobs in animal behavior require only a B.A. or B.S. degree. However, most careers in animal behavior require advanced degrees, such as an M.A. or M.S., or, more likely, a Ph.D. or D.V.M.

5. How is plant life related to animal life? And Did animal life evolve from plant life?

Animal life did not evolve from plant life. Both plant life and animal life evolved on parallel paths from common ancestors. That is why you see the overlap in structures that you mentioned. At one time there were only single celled life forms. At that point it would have been difficult to call them either plants or animals. From there several different lines evolved specializing in different ways which eventualy lead to all the plants and animals we know today. Some biologists have even said there are not clear distinctions between plants and animals, but that plants are really nothing but very slow moving animals.

6. animal right activists make it hard for companies in Ireland to advertise positions. How do I find these jobs?

Just go on the dole, will you...

7. What is a good animal charity or organization to support?

Make sure that whatever place you donate to is a no-kill facility. Otherwise most of your money will be going towards the shots that they use to put animals down. A great organization is the ASPCA like others have stated. You can see their show on animal planet. The ASPCA has sever animal officers with full police capabilities, they have a no-kill shelter, and a team of vets that treat animals brought in by the officers. Local humane societies are usually kill facilities. My towns shelter kills animals, and so does the Connecticut Humane Society. The best of luck to you and great job doing your part to help animals!

8. How does animal cruelty affect education?

Not quite sure how to answer those questions.... Well about the religious one...in some religions dogs were regarded as dirty so they were not treated so well..(I believe this is more true now in the Middle East section, maybe some Asian countries) In Asia, they eat dogs. And in some Asian countries they worship cows. Over here in the US we love our dogs like children and don't think twice about eating cows. We regard eating dogs as cruel, and the Asians think eating cows is cruel. Animal cruelty needs to be taken more seriously. I have spent much time watching Animal cops on Animal Planet, and they talk about how animal cruelty may soon be a felony rather than a misdeamoner. Animal abuse is often a starting place for people that later on abuse other people, then kill, and even turn into serial killers. It varies in the US as well. Depending on your lifestyle/culture/way of life, some people feel keeping your dog outside is cruel, where as farmers and people out in the country don't see anything wrong with it, as the dog is a worker on the farm, or is used to hunt and is kept outside, usually in acceptable living areas, but not always of course. I may have gotten a little off topic, but those were some hard questions! Good luck on the report!

9. Where are some animal shelters in Orange County where a 12 year old can volunteer?

The people at Orange County animal shelters, Humane Society, ASPCA, dog rescue associations and other animal-focused groups are going to have more information than people on Yahoo Answers, so give each a call yourself. You can find them in the Yellow pages and via Google searches.

10. How to use animal prints in a bedroom?

some good ideas here http://teensthemes.com/safari/wild-safari-bedroom-decorating-ideas.html

11. What animal will eat a dead person in a suburban neighborhood?

It could be any kind of animal even insects. Any animal that eats meat could have done this even your pet dog and cat.

12. What are some non profit animal focused organizations?

Ok I have to let you know one fact-there are NO charitable organizations/non profits where 100% of the donations go to the actual cause. I look for a range of 80-99%, some people are comfortable going as low as 75% but not me. They may have some events where 100% of what they raise in donations goes to the cause but those are usually underwrtitten by a large donor. Unfortunately they have expenses too-salaries/insurance/overhead/office supplies-you know the same stuff for profit companies use. Check your yellow pages or online for a local chapter of what i consider are the best options below: American Council for the Blind-Guide Dogs PAWS PETA Humane Society Check on any charity through the better business bureau. Their website is below too. I hope this helps you

13. What animal holds a special place in your heart?

I have had some type of animal in my life all my life. But there two that will never be replaced and will always hold a special place in my heart. One is my Lab that I have now. He was a gift to me from my brother who past away. Three months before he died he got me my Lab so I would not ne alone in case he died. From day one that puppy became my saving grace. Even at 7 weeks he read and seemed to understand people's feelings perfectly. He always seemed to know what I needed, and never left my side. At the same time I sustained a permanent injury that would change my life. After my brother died and I was injured I sank into a deep depression and did not want to get up any more. I would not have if it was not for my puppy. Every morning he was a top of me by 7:30 a.m and would make sure I got up. He kept my spirits up and gave the unconditional love I needed. Even now he is my best friend and is constantly at my side to make me laugh when I want to cry, to keep me going when I want to stop and to always be there in the most loving and loyal way. When I was 4 years old I got my first horse. A big sorrel Quarter Horse. He was not only my champion show horse but he became my best friend for the next 16 years. He helped me through all the difficult teen years and through a lot of family problems. He was like a big dog, he would follow me every where and would hang out by my side when I would sleep out in the fields. That horse was my only friend over those years, since I was showing thoughout the states and even when he retired from the show ring he would come along just for support. At 32 years old I thought it would be best for him if I retired him to special retirement farm. But what I did not know was the horse was living for me. To this day I can still hear his cries as I left him at the farm. He stopped eating and died 2 weeks later. It broke my heart but I will never forget the friendship and love he gave to me through those hard years.

14. How can I go about starting my own Animal Shelter in my county?

Get a grant from the city maybe

15. What animal products are in which types of makeup?

http://www.geari.org/ingredients.html ^There's alot of animal ingredients used for makeup in there as well as alternatives to those ingredients. You can also google it to find more sites that would contain the information that you are looking for. :)

16. What animal is best use to build an ecosystem?

You will need plants to provide oxygen into the ecosystem and food for the animal. You will want an herbivore that eats slowly. Get a small animal (like aphids, which feed on plant fluid). Try getting a couple of large plants and many aphids, as well as some earthworms. If the plants are legumes, then everything should go well.

17. What animal experiences the most daylight hours each year?

Swallows are near the top as they fly thousands of miles twice each year to raise young in summer both NTH STH, but i would think it is Artic Tern that flys between The Soviet Union Polar regions in the Artic to South Australia, Tasmania The Antartic coast. The Artic Terns enjoy hunting $ feeding in 18 to 24hr days.

18. How many of each animal does Aaron have to purchase to spend 100$ and get exactly 100 animals?

All you need to do is make two equations: 15x + y + 0.25z = 100 x + y + z = 100 with x = the amount of dogs, y = the amount of cats and z = the amount of mice. Each with a minimum of 1.

19. What is the strongest animal in a 1 on 1 fight?

elephant, nobody is gonna beat the elephant one on one

20. What is animal imagery referring to a book?

It's a long time since I read the book, and I can't find my copy, but I'm sure that animal imagery would be using animals to describe people, like that old fox, Robespierre.,. so that Robespierre is seen as being as cunning as a fox. Hope this helps.