Pelicans are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They have a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water before swallowing.
Pelicans don't just eat fish. In 2006, Londoners were shocked when a pigeon was swallowed whole by a great white pelican at St. James's Park. Attacks like that aren’t unusual, although pelicans usually eat fish, they also prey on, amphibians, turtles, and other birds. If it can fit down their throats, it’s fair game. Most pelicans don't dive bomb their prey; they scoop it up while treading along on the water’s surface. To increase their chances of success, the birds occasionally form hunting parties, gathering in a U-shape and beating their wings on the water to corral fish into a tight cluster. Pelicans are found on many of the world's coastlines and also along lakes and rivers. They are social birds and typically travel in flocks, often strung out in a line. They also breed in groups called colonies, which typically gather on islands. Pelicans are threatened by chemical pesticides, such as DDT, which damaged the eggs of pelicans and many other species. Ashleigh
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Pink River Dolphin is a specie of dolphin that is found in the fresh water of Amazon river. It is the largest among all the river dolphin species and have certain unique adaptations which makes them different from the other river dolphin species.
Not all of the Pink river dolphins are pink. Mostly the young ones are grey and they get pink as they age. The adult male are more pinker than the females.This color is due to the blood vessels beneath their thin skins.Their scar tissue is pink in color and they fight a lot with each other thus they develop a pink color over time. The pink color also matches the red mud that occurs when the river flows in heavy rains.Some pink river dolphins are pink underneath and grey on the like other dolphins which are dark colored on the back and light colored underneath. This helps them in hiding from predators. When compared to the sea dolphins, amazon river dolphins are little smaller. Their average length ranges from 6 to 8 feet. An adult male can reach up to 8.2 feet (2.5 meters). Their average weight is between 185 and 355 pounds. An adult male can reach up to 508 pounds (185 kilograms). Ashleigh P.S. This was suggested by my Aunt. The record of steaks eaten in one sitting is THREE 72 ounce steaks. This seems insane but is no joke as competitive eater Molly Schulyer earned $5000 for winning the 15 pound challenge!
The U.S is well known for its love of beef and this is proceeded further when you see how much they eat. It’s estimated that each American consumes about 50 pounds of beef a year on average. Despite this, that number is just the 4th highest in the world as Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina have a much lower population than the staggering 300,000,000 that the US has. The A5 kobe strip steak, is a single steak can cost upwards of $700 and for good reason, this steak is insanely tasty and is the most expensive steak ever! The cows that produce this meat are bred solely for the purpose of perfect marbling (the way fat is around the muscle), this fat can sound quite daunting but it’s not the usual saturated fat, this fat is healthier for you. Steak has a lot of good nutrients to offer your body if it’s consumed as part of a healthy diet & lifestyle. It’s packed full of protein and iron which are great for pregnant women or anyone looking to increase their muscle mass. Ashleigh The Chicken is a descendant of the Red Jungle fowl hybrid. The Gray Jungle fowl were in fact domesticated before the Red Jungle fowl. The idea to domesticate Jungle fowl originated in the northern parts of India. One can keep a raw chicken frozen for a time span of about 2 years. Though this kind of storage is possible and does not change the taste or flavor, it is advisable not to consume chicken stored for such a prolonged time period.
About 900 calories of chicken per serving, that contain about 50 grams fat, 200 milligrams of cholesterol, carbohydrates, oils, and proteins. More than half the entrees ordered in fast food chains, hotels, motels, and restaurants are versions of fried chicken. Did fried chicken originate in the United States? The answer is "yes and no". Fried chicken we eat originated in the United States, but the concept of frying this meat originated in Europe in the Middle Ages. Ashleigh So obviously adult bald eagles aren't really bald, either—their heads have bright white plumage that contrasts with their dark body feathers, giving them a "bald" look. But young bald eagles have mostly brown heads. In fact, for the first four or five years of their lives, they move through a complicated series of different plumage patterns; in their second year, for instance, they have white bellies.
Bald eagles eat a lot of fish—but they don't always catch them themselves. They've perfected the art of stealing fish from other birds such as ospreys, chasing them down until they drop their prey. Bald eagles will also snack on gulls, ducks, rabbits, crabs, amphibians, and more. They'll like to search in dumpsters and feed on waste from fish processing plants. Trash and carrion aside, they're pretty romantic animals. Bald eagles tend to pair up for life, and they share parenting duties: The male and the female take turns incubating the eggs, and they both feed their young. Ashleigh |
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