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The Jungle Books can be regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children. But they also constitute a complex literary work of art...

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In many ways, the height of European imperialism was also one of the high points in the story of natural history. The spread of colonialism also brought brand new cultures and ecosystems under the eye of Western science and documentation, spurring the growth of the modern field of ecology. It was during this time, after all, that Darwin and Wallace discovered natural selection. But often it wasn't scientific discoveries that cemented distant lands in the mind of the public. Instead, that job fell to literature.

One of the most well known writers about both imperialism and nature was Rudyard Kipling. Kipling, best known for his saga The Jungle Book, was something of an outsider to the British Empire. He was born in Bombay, India, not Britain. He developed a deep fondness for his bungalow home and recalled attending a boarding school back in England with horror. But even though his mind seemed to always inhabit the colonies, rather than Britain proper, Kipling seemed strongly subscribed to the idea of the Pax Brittania. Like the era of uncomfortable peace that Roman domination brought to it's outlying countries, Britain's colonialism was a stabilizing and progressive force in the world to Kipling. And although his works ranged from reification to satire (his poem The White Man's Burden, draws a particularly large amount of debate as to where his ideas fall), most everyone agrees he was generally pro-imperialism. His reputation in India is, understandably, complicated.

However, whatever his reputation, Kipling's works allow us to better understand how Victorians viewed the natural world. His stories reveal a belief in mankind's right to rule the natural world, but slightly tempered with worries about both human rights and conservation. The animals are anthropomorphized and live in shifting alliances with humans. Sometimes we are benefactors and masters, sometimes we are hunters and demons. A deeper look into his works would require an essay of it's own, but would be quite interesting, as I believe that many of the attitudes of imperialism come out directly through his nature writing.

Unfortunately, I am not well versed enough in Kipling's works and history to provide this essay. However, all of Kipling's works have passed into public domain and can be found, read, and downloaded at Project Gutenberg. Adaptations, such Disney movies, are harder to come by, but I am happy to say that the entirety of Chuck Jones' animated adaptation of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (narrated by none other than Orson Welles) can be found on YouTube. I plan to attend to this task myself and I believe that at least a few of my readers would find this as interesting as I do.

Sources: BBC, Wikipedia, VictorianWeb.

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In many ways, the height of European imperialism was also one of the high points in the story of natural history. The spread of colonialism also brought brand new cultures and ecosystems under the eye of Western science and documentation, spurring the growth of the modern field of ecology.

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Bear Grylls has served with the British Special forces, climbed Everest and explored the Arctic. In this exciting series, he shows us how to survive the toughest and most visited environments on the planet by putting himself in the position of a stranded tourist. He parachutes into rainforests, abseils into deserts and lakes, and onto the highest, most inhospitable peaks in America. Using his specialist survival techniques to find his way out of these wildernesses, he climbs sheer cliffs, navigates white water and icy crevasses, encounters snakes, spiders and predators, and forages for food - from maggots and raw fish to roots and berries.

Man vs. Wild host, author and seasoned adventurer Bear Grylls began a lifetime of exploration at an early age. Bear grew up on the Isle of Wight, and as a young boy would go mountain climbing with his father. He served three years with the Special Air Service, a special forces unit of the British army. During his service, he broke his back in three places in a parachuting accident over Southern Africa.

Despite the accident and severity of his injury, Bear went on in 1998 to become, at age 23, one of the youngest ever climbers to summit Mount Everest. He wrote about his experience in the book, The Kid Who Climbed Everest.

Not content to slow down, Bear achieved another first when he and his Everest climbing group circumnavigated the United Kingdom on jet skis. He also led the first unassisted crossing of the frozen North Atlantic Ocean in an open rigid inflatable boat. His book about this adventure, Facing the Frozen Ocean, was shortlisted as the U.K.'s "Sports Book of the Year." Bear was awarded a commission in the Royal Navy in honor of leading this record-breaking expedition.

In June 2005, Bear broke a world record by hosting a dinner party at a table suspended below a hot air balloon at 24,500 feet. On May 15, 2007, Bear set another world record when he became the first person to fly over Mount Everest by powered paraglider.

He has authored 15 books, including the international best-selling autobiography: Mud, Sweat & Tears.

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Bear Grylls has served with the British Special forces, climbed Everest and explored the Arctic. In this exciting series, he shows us how to survive the toughest and most visited environments on the planet by putting himself in the position of a stranded tourist.

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President Barack Obama Special | Running Wild With Bear Grylls S2E9

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Bear takes the Commander-in-chief on an adventure in the Alaskan Wilderness and pretty much validates that he is a great leader and good father but not quite a cook. In Running Wild With Bear Grylls, famed adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls will take celebrities into the wilderness for a journey of a lifetime.

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Man & His Environment - Emmanuel Lubezki Cinematography - The Revenant

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A tribute to one of my favorite cinematographers! Enjoy :)

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Pocahontas | Colors of the Wind | Disney Sing-Along

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Animals have been traditionally considered sacred in Hindu culture, The symbolic significance of animals in India are as vehicles of god or deities themselves. Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva,Tiger the vehicle of " Maa Durga", mouse is also considered as one of the holy animals in India, It is vahana (mount/vehicle) of the Lord Shri Ganesh. The Karni Mata Temple is very popular as the temple of rats in Rajasthan. Indian Eagle Garuda and peacock are considered as the sacred bird of Hindu. Not only animals are worship as sacred in India, Holy rivers, Sacred trees, land and birds are also worship in Indian culture. Street show of animals like monkey, bear and snakes used by the tribe people for living hood. Still in the rural parts of the country,buffalo, goat and chicken's are sacrificed to deities by the various tribes. The animals are sacrificed as part of an old annual tribal custom or tradition in India and some time there are incident of killing of wild animals by the villagers too. To describe the Significance of animals in Indian culture "Sacred Animals of India" book has been published. The book "Sacred Animals of India" authored by Dr. Nanditha Krishna and released by Maneka Gandhi the animal rights activist.

Cow: The cow is holiest animal in India and their slaughter is banned throughout India. Cow is one of the most worshiped animal in India, she treated as the gods in the shape of animal. Cow the "Sacred Animals of India" is even more than a mother in the sense that it fulfills all the needs of her children. The cow in India is believed as a gift of the gods to the peoples.

Monkey: Monkey is believed as the form of God Hanuman or Bajrang Bali, the god of power and strength. Many Indian temple's like Durga Temple Varanasi and famous Monkey Temple Galta, Jaipur is the home for thousand's of monkey's. The biggest monkey is known as Langur or Hanuman Langur, is the most sacred in India. There is a famous Ubud Monkey Forest and temple complex in Ubud, Bali which is one of the most tourist attraction in Bali and Swayambhunath in Nepal.

Snake: The worship of serpent deities is present in several old cultures, In the Hindu religion's the Lord Shiva wear the Nag snake "Indian Cobra" as an ornament around his neck. Indian Cobra is the most sacred snake in India. Nag Panchami, the festival of snakes, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes and serpent deities. It is an important festival in India, peoples offer puja, Milk and worship the snake.

Elephant: The elephant is vehicle of Indra and "The elephant-headed God" Shri Ganesh, deity of success and education is worship by the Indian peoples. The elephant in India is part of Hindu ethos and culture. It was used as an instrument of war and also as a log carrier in the woods. The Great Indian elephant is decorated and worshiped in Kerala, Many major temples own elephants others hire or are donated elephants during the festival seasons.

Tiger: The Royal Bengal Tiger "National Symbols of India" is one of the sacred animal in India. The National animal of India Tiger and Great Lion are the vehicle of Hindu deity " Maa Durga". The Bengal tiger is Worshiped by the tribes and by the sundervan people as well.

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LIFE OF PI is helping WWF save the tigers

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Join LIFE OF PI to help WWF double the number of tigers in the wild by 2022. Learn more: http://worldwildlife.org/pages/what-story-will-we-tell-about-tigers © 2012 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Michael Jackson - Earth Song (Official Video)

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There are a lot of wonders in the world and among them are wildlife species, such as bears, mountain goats, wolves, elk, and deer. Most people think that there is an abundance of wildlife species in the world, but the truth is, their numbers are dwindling and if nothing is done about it, these species might become endangered and extinct. Animals become endangered all the time and people are not aware about it. Thankfully, more and more preservation programs have been established to ensure that these animals are protected, bred, and well-taken care of. These preservation programs motivate and increase the awareness of the public regarding the proper management of natural resources.

What Is Wildlife Conservation?

Wildlife conservation is the attempt to protect endangered animal and plant species, along with their natural habitat. The main objective of this practice is to make sure that their habitats will be preserved so that the future generations of both wildlife and human can enjoy it. Additionally, wildlife conservation aims to raise awareness regarding the importance of wildlife and wilderness.

Today, there are now government bureaus and organizations that help promote different wildlife conservation areas. The government also aims to implement certain policies that are specifically created to protect the animals.

It is essential to take actions to protect wildlife from extinction. By doing so, we do not only ensure their survival, but also the diversity of the ecosystem. As a result, it will help improve the ecological health of the earth. Listed below are some of the reasons why wildlife protection is essential.

Promote Biodiversity

Biodiversity is essential for a healthy and functional ecosystem. If wildlife is extracted from its natural habitat, the delicate balance of the ecosystem will be disturbed which will then lead to disastrous results. For instance, there is a wide diversity of species living in a tropical rain forest. If any species should become extinct, the food chain will be disrupted affecting all the species. For this reason, promoting biodiversity is one of the main reasons why we should protect wildlife.

Beneficial For Humans

One can learn a lot from animals which can benefit the human race. For instance, a lot of medicines have been derived from the chemicals produced by animals. These medicines are then used to help cure various health conditions, such as heart diseases, disorders, and other illnesses. In fact, based on the statistics provided by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 25% of the medicinal prescriptions given every year contain chemicals from animals. For instance, there are scientists who are studying venom from the pit viper to cure the symptoms of Melanoma, and the venom from a tarantula can help fight neurological disorders.

Wildlife protection is essential because if the animal is gone, it will be impossible to study and learn from them. Unfortunately, a lot of wildlife has disappeared from earth due to human activities, such as the Bali tiger, Mexican grizzly bear, and the Japanese wolf.

Conservation Of Natural Habitat

When we conserve and protect the natural habitat of wildlife species, we enrich our planet. To do so, we must keep the animals in their natural place. Conservation of natural habitats will also be beneficial for humans since it helps keep the essential watersheds intact and ensuring clean, fresh water.

Today, there are now wildlife preservation programs wherein they allow the animals to roam freely in their natural habitat. Some of these programs also allow the animals to interact with humans. This is beneficial since it educates the people and raises awareness regarding the importance of protecting these wildlife species.

These are just some of the reasons why everyone should work together to protect the different species of wildlife. Thankfully, there are now national parks that provide the best natural habitats for various species.

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The author, Kris Lim, is a wildlife conservationist. She writes about the importance of protecting wildlife species to help inform her readers. Some of her written works have also been used by natural and wildlife safari park websites, such as http://yellowstonebearworld.com/

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3 Reasons Why You Should Protect Wildlife

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Follow 4.6avg.rating 580 votes. There are a lot of wonders in the world and among them are wildlife species, such as bears, mountain goats, wolves, elk, and deer. Most people think that there is an abundance of wildlife species in the world, but the truth is, their numbers are dwindling and if nothing is done [...]

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Saving nature is at the very heart of what we do as WWF. For 60 years, we have made it our mission to find solutions that save the marvelous array of life on our planet by applying the best science available and working closely with local communities.

But our work is far from done. Humans are behind the current rate of species extinction, which is at least 100-1,000 times higher than nature intended. We've seen an average decline of 69% in species populations since 1970, according to WWF's Living Planet Report 2022.

And the impacts will reach far beyond the potential cultural loss of iconic species like tigers, rhinos, and whales.

The good news is we've also seen what's working. WWF has been part of successful wildlife recovery stories ranging from southern Africa's black rhino to black bucks in the Himalayas. And this, in turn, is helping to protect rich and varied ecosystems while ensuring people continue to benefit from nature.

This much is clear: we cannot afford to fail in our mission to save a living planet.
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Wildlife Conservation | Initiatives | WWF

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Saving nature is at the very heart of what we do as WWF. For 60 years, we have made it our mission to find solutions that save the marvelous array of life on our planet by applying the best science available and working closely with local communities.

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We scale projects protecting critical eco-regions around the world and connecting often isolated islands of habitat to restore threatened wildlife populations.

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Through collaborative partnerships, we support innovative projects that protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction, while restoring balance to threatened ecosystems and communities. Our work is divided into six main program areas - Wildlands Conservation, Oceans Conservation, Climate Change, Indigenous Rights, Transforming California, and Innovative Solutions.

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We scale projects protecting critical eco-regions around the world and connecting often isolated islands of habitat to restore threatened wildlife populations. Support Wildlands Through collaborative partnerships, we support innovative projects that protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction, while restoring balance to threatened ecosystems and communities.