To where have all the black-footed ferrets disappeared? The black-footed ferrets have been endangered since 1967 in the southwestern corner of North Dakota due to loss of habitat and a depletion of their prime food source. First of all, the prairie dogs and the other animals that lived in their homes were the ferrets prime source of food. Secondly, the ferrets, like many other animals, used the prairie dogs’ burrows as homes.
Bald eagles are known as the symbol of America, but they are also a symbol of adventure. In Yellowstone there are currently eighteen active nest. Female bald eagles are larger than their male counterparts, and they both have dark feathers and white heads. Juvenile bald eagles often have lighter colored feathers. Bald eagles nest is tall trees located near a water source, and during the spring and summer months they hunt waterfowl and fish.
The Choco Indian rolled the dart tip on the Golden Poison Dart Frog 's back. Then he inserted the dart into the blowgun, ready for his dinner. The poison of the Poison Dart Frog has been used by the Choco Indians since ancient times. The Choco Indians would use the Golden Poison Frog 's poison by exposing the frog to heat. They then would lace their darts and arrows with this toxin.
Flatwood Salamanders do not adapt very well to their environment, which is why they are endangered. One adaptation that the salamander has made would be that it uses crayfish burrows to live in. They also have adapted to use camouflage by making themselves grey and black, so that they can hide in shadows, and dark places. They have also learned to breed in isolated ponds without and predatory fish, so that they and their babies do not get eaten. Another adaptation that they have made would be that their eggs only hatch when wetlands
Sloths are very strange animals with their sluggish behaviors, yet they are very interesting at the same time. Sloths belong to the mammalian order Xenarthra, which also includes armadillos and anteaters. There are two different kinds of sloths, the two-toed and the three-toed sloth. There are four species of three-toed sloths and two species of two-toed sloths. Two of these species of sloth can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, the brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni).
Bull frogs are mostly seen across the North American continent. The live in freshwater habitats like ponds, swamps, and lakes. Bull frogs prefer warm climates then cold climates. Bull frogs are carnivorous animals, also the bull frog has a that is meat-based. The bull frog hunt mostly insects like larvae, eggs, spiders and ever small fish.
Introductory The Tasmanian Devil is an endangered, native Australian animal which can only be found in the state of Tasmania. Although the Tasmanian devil only grows to the size of a small dog, their vicious temperament is what gave them their name of the 'Devil '. They are predominantly black with one or two white stripes on their neck and lower back. They have large sharp teeth, which enable them to tear meat from the carcasses of other animals.
River otters have beautiful coats and thus they have been hunted by many people. They mainly eat fish, but they eat many other easily accessible things, like shellfish, crustaceans, mollusks, oysters, birds, rodents, and frogs. Their population is hard to tally, but has been estimated to be over 100,000 based on harvest reports. River otters may be found in all states and territories of the U.S. and Canada. They will only settle into an area amidst concealing structures, generally consisting of foliage or rock piles.
Chipmunks Chipmunks are related to the squirrel and are actually part of the squirrel family. Alternating light and dark stripes along their cheeks and backs help them hide from predators such as hawks, weasels, coyotes, etc. Chipmunks are small mammals and hibernate in their dens or “burrows” during the winter like bears but they do not use fat to keep themselves alive. They like to live alone in their dens and they are good at climbing trees and are great swimmers. One chipmunk can gather up to 165 acorns in one day which means that within just two days, that chipmunk would have enough food to last them the whole winter even though they typically more food than they need; safety precautions, am I right?!
Situated on the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza is the most distinguished and largest Mayan site in Mexico. The prehistoric Mayan ruin of the city is a popular spot for tourists from around the world. The meaning behind Chichen Itza is “at the mouth of the well of the Itza”. Chichen Itza had a fundamental role in helping researchers gain more knowledge of Mayan people and history which makes the city a significant location. Chichen Itza, recently categorized as one of new Seven Wonders of the World, is a magnificent ancient city with many architectural structures which makes it one of the most famous attractions in the world.
The ecology of sloths When people hear “sloth” they usually think of a lazy mammal that does barely anything and isn’t that interesting, but they are wrong. Sloths are very interesting, they have many interactions with lots of different organisms. Sloths are arboreal{tree dwelling} mammals that live in the rainforest canopies of central and south America. A sloth’s diet consists of plants, when they are ready to defecate they go to the forest floor dig a hole and go, this sends the nutrients back into the ecosystem and makes an area for sloth moths to lay their eggs.. Sloth are very interesting mammals that are a big part of the arboreal mammals in some areas of central and south American rainforests.
Introduction Predation is a biological interaction between two organisms of different species in a community in which one acts as a predator and captures and feeds on the other, the prey. Predator-prey relationships keep animal populations in balance. When prey populations increase more food is available for predators, and they increase in number as well. An increase in predators triggers a decrease in prey populations. As prey populations decrease predator populations soon follow as their food supply diminishes.
ey Everyone, I apologise for the lateness of my post. I have been battling and losing the battle against bronchitis to the point where I was pretty much useless for almost a week. That being said, here is my post for this week's discussion. Which biodiversity hotspot did you choose to write about? (Give the name)
The House Mouse is an invasive mammal that has a multitude of habitats within Florida. The scientific name is Mus musculus. The House Mouse is established statewide. Habitats usually surround populated areas. The search for food makes family homes and stores a common place for the House Mouse to live.
One of them is that they release a big amount of hair. They are very destructive and very scratchy animals. I don't know if this is a bad thing but they are very curious, that's when the phrase ‘'Curiosity killed the cat'' because most of the time cats are very curious in dangerous things. They play with cables and things that look like toys and most of the time, destroy them.
