In the top row where our teeth are usually located, giraffes have a bony ridge instead. This helps for biting off food. If it weren’t for giraffes’ long necks, most African animals would have to fight over ground-level food. A giraffe’s body structures and movement is very different from that of other animals. A giraffe can weigh anywhere from 1,200 – 4,000 pounds during adulthood.
Also harvested and burned to be used in _______ _ Plants C. Plant Functions a) Plants in the Savanna regions are highly specialized to grow in this region during long periods of drought b) They have long tap roots that can reach the deep water table, thick bark to resist forest fires, trunks that can store water, and leaves that _______ off during the winter to conserve water. c) Some plants have sharp thorns, or a __________ taste to discourage animals from feeding on them. D. Animals of the Savanna 1. Aardwolf (__________________________) a) Long, furry hyena that has long front legs and short front legs b) Carnivore but also an __________________. c) Feeds mostly on Harvester termites, Insect Larvae, and eggs of ground nesting birds d) Has a rancid odor to that of a __________.
Although cheetahs are good at catching prey, they don’t always get to keep it. Lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, and even a brown hyena can drive a cheetah from its kill. A cheetahs behavior may be unique to people. Male cheetahs live in small groups, females live alone. When a cheetahs mating season comes a male will come out of their group and mate.
They have special teeth which allow them to get grass low to the gound and then grind it up. They can go long periods of time without water because they have the ability to get moisture from plants. Kangaroos do not hunt for food at all. There are perceived as a pest to farmers for doing damage to their fences and eating their crops. Because of this there are several thousand that are legally shot each year.
Balsam Woolly Adelgid (BWA) (Adelges piceae) The balsam woolly adelgid can be found in quite a few places in North America. It originated from Europe and Asia and spread to Minnesota around the 1900’s – 1920’s. This very tiny insect was dispersed by wind, birds, deer, and humans, and continues to move (north) at a rate of 30 kilometers per year. It is mainly found in northeastern Minnesota in forests with hemlock and balsam trees and even in home landscaping, as well. The BWA population is rather big, it consists of 100 to 200 adelgid per square inch of bark in northeastern Minnesota.
Wild red ruffed lemurs are found in Madagascar on the continent of Africa (Red-ruffed Lemur). This species has a restricted range, primarily inhabiting the remaining primary forests of the Masoala Peninsula and the region immediately north of the Bay of Antongil in north-eastern Madagascar (Red Ruffed Lemur). The habitats this species generally reside in are in tropical rainforests and are labeled as an endangered species (Red-ruffed Lemur). They have been seen just east of the Antainambalana River, which divides their range from that of the black and white ruffed lemurs (Red Ruffed Lemur Habitat and Conservation Facts | Duke Lemur Center). In the wild, red ruffed lemurs are limited to the seasonal eastern rainforests of Madagascar and are not
Burmese Pythons are dark-colored snakes with many brown blotches bordered in black down the back. The perceived attractiveness of their skin pattern contributes to their popularity with both reptile keepers and the leather industry. The pattern is similar in colour, but different in actual pattern from the African Rock Python (Python sebae), sometimes resulting in confusion of the two species outside of their natural habitats. The African Rock Python can generally be distinguished by its tighter pattern of markings, compared to the Burmese Python, which has bolder patterns, similar to those seen on a giraffe. [6] In the wild, Burmese pythons grow to 3.7 metres (12 ft) on average,[3][4] while specimens of more than 4 metres (13 ft) are uncommon.
The kangaroo is one of Australia’s most darling animals, and most species are endemic to Australia. Kangaroos live in Australia and nearby islands in the Soouth Pacific. There are over 60 different species of kangaroo and their close relatives, with all kangaroos belonging to the 9 family Macropodoidea..Species of kangaroo’s vary in their size. territory and habitats ,Most species of kangaroo’s stay in one place unless there is a drought and at that time they are able to travel more then 100 miles as they search for food and water. When the baby kangaroo is born it is called A JOEY.
In the wild, they typically live for 10-15 years and they may reach 20 years in captivity. The Amur leopard is the northernmost of all leopard subspecies. Its historic range extended throughout northeastern (“Manchurian”) China, the southern part of Primorsky Krai in Russia and the Korean Peninsula. This range shrank dramatically during the 20th century, due primarily to habitat loss due to human activity and hunting. Photo courtesy: Art G. / Flickr Photo courtesy: Art G. / Flickr There are various reasons the Amur leopard population is shrinking, but all can be tied back to man.
The tarantula can get up to the size of a plate. Most people think that a tarantula’s color is brown and dull, but some in fact very brightly colored. They are typically red, orange, or yellow. Tarantula’s life span differs between a male and a female. The male’s average life span is around ten years, while the female on the other hand can live up to 25 years.