Impalas are known as the big macs of the savannah because everything eats them. They also have a black M pattern on their butts that looks like the golden arches. Impalas are incredible jumpers, they can jump as far as 33 ft (10 m) and as high as 10ft (3 m).
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Ringtails
An adorable and curious ring-tailed cat in a barn in Arizona. Despite their name, ring-tailed cats are not related to cats. They are part of the racoon (procyonidae) family. Ringtails are the state mammal of Arizona.
The Great Egret
Egrets are members of the heron family. They stand motionless in the water waiting for their prey to come near, then they strike quickly and swallow their prey whole. Today egrets are known as one of the great conservation success stories. During the late 1800s, their population was nearly wiped out due to plume huntingContinueContinue reading “The Great Egret”
Do you know this animal??
A Short-beaked echidna. Echidnas are truly UNIQUE creatures; they have spines, pouches, beaks, electroreceptors, no teeth, a long sticky tongue, and are monotremes; egg-laying mammals. The platypus is the only other egg-laying mammal. Fun facts: Echidnas can swim.Echidnas have the slowest metabolism of any mammal and can live up to 45 years in the wild.ContinueContinue reading “Do you know this animal??”
The Massive Martial Eagle
The martial eagle is the largest and most powerful eagle in Africa. It has a wingspan of 6 ft 4 in (2.6 meters). It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. They are shot on sight and poisoned by farmers because they are seen as a threat to livestock. Although the eagles doContinueContinue reading “The Massive Martial Eagle”
The Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana
A black spiny-tailed iguana basking in the mexican sun. These are the world’s fastest lizards, with a max speed of 34.6 km/h or 21.7mph. As more of their natural habitat is destroyed, the iguana populations continue to decline. Although black spiny-tailed iguanas are not considered endangered, there are several other iguana species that are endangered. Such asContinueContinue reading “The Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana”
The Great Gerenuk
Gerenuks are considered near threatened by the IUCN. Meaning that their population is decreasing. Their biggest threat is the loss and fragmentation of their habitat. Gerenuks are also known as giraffe gazelles. In order to reach certain foods gerenuks stand on their hind legs and stretch out their necks.
Great Horned Owl
A family of great horned owls nesting in a dead tree. They are monogamous birds that share in parenting duties. They are very protective of their young and have been known to attack humans that come too close to their nest. Owls can turn their heads up to 260 degrees in either direction to compensateContinueContinue reading “Great Horned Owl”
Black-and-White ruffed Lemurs
The black-and-white ruffed lemur is Critically endangered! Deforestation/habitat destruction for agricultural use is their primary threat. They are also hunted for bushmeat. Like all lemurs the black and white ruffed lemur is native in Madagascar. Madagascar has lost more than 90% of its original forest. Forest loss is primarily due to the increase in theContinueContinue reading “Black-and-White ruffed Lemurs”
Alligator Snapping Turtle
The prehistoric looking alligator snapping turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles. They are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list. Habitat destruction and game hunting are the main reasons for their decline. Alligator snapping turtles are not aggressive predators They use their worm-like tongue to lure fish to their mouth. Then snap theirContinueContinue reading “Alligator Snapping Turtle”
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