Moose are mammals that are the largest of all the deer species. Males have huge antlers, which can spread 6 feet from end to end. Moose have long faces and muzzles that dangle over their chins. A moose's bell sways beneath the throat. Moose are so tall that they prefer to browse in higher grasses and shrubs.
Though lowering their heads to ground level can be difficult. In winter they eat shrubs and pine cones. They also scrape snow with their large hooves to clear areas for browsing. When the ice melts, moose are often seen in lakes, rivers, or wetlands, feeding on plants both at and below the surface. Moose are at home in the water and are good swimmers. They have been seen paddling several miles at a time. They can also stay under water for 30 seconds or more. They can run up to 35 miles an hour over short distances, and trot at 20 miles an hour. Ashleigh
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Bobcats are mammals that live in forests, swamps, and deserts. Bobcats, are sometimes called wildcats. Bobcats eat deer, rabbits, birds, mice, squirrels, and other animals. Bobcats have long legs, large paws, and big ears. Bobcats are twice as big as housecats.
Most bobcats are brown or brownish red with a white belly and short, black-tipped tail. The cat is named for its tail, which happens to be cut, or bobbed. Baby bobcats will remain with their mother for 9 to 12 months. During this time they will learn to hunt before setting out on their own. Ashleigh Dolphins are mammals that eat a lot of different foods. Some of them eat fish, while others eat squid. They live in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Dolphins mating seasons are throughout the year. Though in some areas dolphins do it in the fall and spring.
It usually takes 9-17 mouths until birth, depending on the species. Dolphins jump out of the water to avoid predators. They also do it to catch there breaths. I like Dolphins. Ashleigh Cats are mammals that do not like mice. Cats eat lots of food including dry cat food, wet cat food, mice, and lot's more. They often eat their pray such as chicken. Cats will mate throughout the year as the breeding season is running as early as February and as late as December, although the average season is from March, to September. Cats have several needs that require humans.
Aside from needing food and water, cats also need litter boxes, scratching items, toys, and safe snuggly sleeping spots. There are many kinds of cats. There are: tigers, lions, leopards, cheetahs, bobcats, and panthers. I like cats. I like dogs too. Ashleigh Ducks are birds that can swim in water and walk on land. Most wild ducks eat underwater plants. Some ducks will eat small fish and insects. They also eat grain and seeds. Ducks are freshwater birds.
They like places where the food is easy to get. Ducks make nests which help protect them from dangerous predators. Ducks spend most of their time in warm water. Ducks live in different countries, depending on the species. I think ducks are cute. Ashleigh Squirrels are mammals that climb trees. Squirrels are only five inches long from nose to tail. Others reach sizes to those who are only familiar with common tree squirrels. The Indian giant squirrel is three feet long. Like other rodents, squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing.
Tree squirrels are seen gracefully scampering and leaping from branch to branch. Other species are ground squirrels that live in burrows where they hibernate during the winter. Ground squirrels eat nuts, leaves, roots, seeds, and other plants. They also catch and eat small animals, such as insects and caterpillars. These small mammals must always be aware of predators. Sometimes groups of ground squirrels work together to warn each other of approaching danger with a whistling call. Ashleigh Chimps Apes and any other species of Monkey are mammals. Bonobos, chimps gorillas, and orangutans do not have tails. Monkeys do. Monkeys live in South, America, southern Asia and Africa. Monkeys most often live in rain forests, such as the Amazon.
Monkeys mainly live in trees. Monkeys hang upside down on vines, and branches. So do chimps. Chimps use rocks to crake nuts open. They also use twigs to get ants in ant holes. Ashleigh Bears are meat eating mammals. Black bears are found in every part of North America. Polar bears live on the north pole. Brown bears live in North America, Asia, and Europe. Brown bears are one of the largest bear species. Brown bears are even larger than black bears.
Its fur is from dark to reddish brown to cream toned. Black bears are one of the more common species in North America. They live in many different habitats, and are not picky about what they eat. Their smell gives them much information about the foods they are going to eat. Polar bears live in the Arctic territories of North America and Eurasia. Their habitat includes both land and sea ice. Often polar bears live on ice and drift from one area to another. Polar bears eat fish, and seals. Ashleigh Lions are mammals that live in Africa. Lions eat meat which means they are predators. Male lions have manes, girls do not. When baby boys are born they need to grow to get their manes. The dad lions don't hunt much, the moms do most of the hunting.
Lions eat large animals like zebras, and wildebeest. They also eat smaller animals. At 3 to 4 years old, males and females are ready to mate. She will give birth to her young babies away from others and hide the cubs for the first six weeks of their lives. So don't try to take their cubs, or you will become their lunch. Ashleigh Jackals are part of the wolf family. Jackals are very similar to wolfs. Their ears are alike, their tails are alike, even their pups are alike except for their color. Jackals live in open savannas, deserts, and grasslands. Most jackals are found in Africa and Asia.
There are four species of jackals: the golden jackal, the side-striped jackal, the black-backed jackal and the Ethiopian wolf jackal. Jackals can change their diet depending on available food. They mostly eat insects, berries, and small mammals like rodents, but will sometimes form a pack to hunt larger prey. They are mistaken for eating mostly carrion, which is actually only a small portion of their diet. Ashleigh |
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