In her landmark book, she documented a litany of evils observed after DDT
and other organochlorine insecticides were sprayed on landscapes, rivers,
and lawns: dead birds
and paralyzed birds, pigeons
dropping from the sky, bird nests without eggs
and eggs that did not hatch, dead fish
and fish swimming in circles, cancers in
humans,
and a buildup of DDT in the fat of
animals and people.
The «Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out
human interaction; is responsive, biddable
and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to aggression towards
other dogs or
animals; is appropriately submissive; is well balanced
and optimistic; enjoys handling; presents good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence of
other dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect with handler during high arousal; can be handled safely even in times of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount of confinement;
drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social with people of all types; is responsive
and good natured; is never aggressive towards
humans.