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Date: December 16, 2013 By: Editor Eunice E.OMONZEJIE, Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria Download PDF Version Abstract In African human societies, animals as part of the physical environment play an important role in the conceptualization of spirituality and belief systems.  The manner in which they are depicted in narrative fiction often reflects the attitude of a people about animals embedded…

Date: December 11, 2013 By: Editor Blossom N. Fondo, The Higher Teachers’ Training College, The University of Maroua, Cameroon Abstract The extinction of many animal species and the threat of further extinction of even more is one of the main hazards that the natural environment is facing today. From the massive destruction of the natural habitats of these…

Date: December 11, 2013 By: Editor Tom Leskiw, Independent Researcher and columnist, USA Today’s ornithologists and birders take pride in a variety of references—field guides, published scientific papers, unpublished field notes—that accurately delineate the geographic range of a particular species. Especially in the case of non-migratory species, the limits of their range are well understood. However, in some cases, little thought…

Date: December 10, 2013 Author: Editor Alexis Reichert,  University of Ottawa, Canada Introduction The concept of sacrifice, in all its different expressions and interpretations is central to Indian traditions. Many scholars of religion believe that theories of sacrifice are at the heart of theories of religion itself, as it demonstrates human efforts to connect with, or construct some…

Date: December 10, 2013 By: Editor Rudrashis Datta, Raiganj B. Ed. College, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. Abstract The horse has occupied a pride of place among the animals in most civilizations since ancient times, more so in the Vedic age where it was not only used as a military asset but also as a powerful symbol that concerned…