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hi everyone i found out that camels can survive 1 week with out a bump on there back and if they have 1 bump they can survive 11 months and if they have 2 bumps they can survive 4 years 2 months and 1 day and camels can survive for a very very long time with out water food or grass i thought that , that was amazing because they can survive so long they keep all of the water that they drink in the bumps on there backs i thought that it was impossible for camels to survive so long and human adults can only survive 1 week no mater what ........... lol
ReplyDeleteARTIC ARTIC FOXs eat the food that polar bears leave behind.as there are fewer bears ,the foxes are finding it harder to find a source of food.artic foxes are also being killed by red wolves,which have moved north as it gets warmer.In 2003 a European programme called SEFALO was set up to monitor foxes,provide food for them and cull red foxes.Numbersrose in some areas as a result.
ReplyDeleteWWF is one of the leading groups involved in polar bears conservation.It researces how polar bears are being affected,and works with goverments and industries to reduce the impact of climate change.It also tries to prevent illegal poaching and trade polar bears
ReplyDeleteBengal tiger.In 1900,there were more than 50,000 bengal tigers but now there are only 2,500 in the rainforests and grass lands of Asia.they were killed by hunters,and many died as the forests were cut down.The Indian goverment has set up 66 protected areas,wher tigers habitats are conserved.Guards patrol here to deter illegal poaching.These measures may save the tiger from extinction.
ReplyDeletefact the kodiak bear is the worlds largest meat-eating land mammel weighing up to 780kg. true
ReplyDeleteHi I found out that the most extreme Arctic land which is the closest to the North Pole is called the High Arctic Zone .That polar desert helps very little animal or plant life which is less than 5 percent of the land area is covered with vegetation.It's a very short,dry growing season. There's dry air and also poor soils.
ReplyDeleteI found out that Antarctica is the coldest and the windiest on Earth because it's largest tempeture was-89oC. Plus it's the driest place on Earth. Some animals leave Antarctica during it's coldest months, from June until August.
ReplyDeleteI found out that rainforests are very dense, warm
ReplyDeleteand have wet forests.Some animals hide to escape from predators by concealing themselves in burrows,hiding under rocks or leaves, hiding in tree hollows, or in other niches where they are hard to find.
I read that the biggest desert is in northern Africa. The desert is called the Sahara Desert. It covers roughly 3,500,000 square miles. The driest deserts are the Atacama desert of northern Chile, South America, and the Lut Desert in eastern Iran.
ReplyDeleteWOLVERINE Ferocious woverines are cosidered near threatened because of hunting.However,because popualations are healthier in the icy norhen religions,they are a protected species,and people are still allowed to trap wolverines in alaska,Environmental groups are trying to convince the authorities to make wolverines an endangered species,so they will be protected by law.
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ReplyDeleteHi again. Now I know something else.
ReplyDeleteMany animals spend the summer months in the Arctic but leave as the weather turns frigid and food becomes scarce these animals return again next summer, repeating this pattern year after year.This behavior is called migrating.WOW
All of the Antarctic animals have adapted to life in extremely cold conditions. Some, like the whales, seals, and birds, have an insulating layer of fat to protect them from the cold. Others, like many fish and insects, have special chemicals in their blood.
ReplyDeleteThe speed of a rattlesnake's strike is three
ReplyDeletemetres per second.Rattlesnakes use a side winding movement to cross loose,hot sand.Like all snakes the rattlesnake can push the end of its windpipe[trachea]out of its mouth.If it could not do this it would choke when it swallowed something large.
Arctic Animals:
ReplyDeleteAnimals that live in the Arctic are adapted to extreme conditions. Many animals who overwinter in the Arctic have a coat that thickens and changes color to white during the winter as camouflage in the snow (blending into the background is called cryptic coloration).
Fin whales were traditionally hunted for their meat,oil and balleen [whalebone].By the 1970s,they had almost died out.The international whaling commision introduced laws to protect the Fin whale in 1976,since then they have expreienced a remarkable recovery.The popualation is now estimated at around 120,000
ReplyDeletePeregrin falcons-which breed in the Artic-nearly died out in the 1970s because ofv the use of a pestercide called DDT,which poisoned the insects eaten by falcons.They were saved by captive breeding programmes,and are now off the danger list,although the effacts of climate change on their Artic popualations are being watched carefully.
ReplyDeletePoison Dart Frog
ReplyDeleteThese tiny amphibians are highly toxic-so much so that South American rianforest tribes would tip their hunting spears with the poison.There are many tpyes of Poison Dart Frog,by a fungal disease.Conservation programmes focus on capuaring and treating frogs that have the disease,to stop it spreading.
Jamacian boa
ReplyDeleteAs rainforests are destroyed on the Caribbean island of Jamaica,boas have been forced into more inhabited areas.People also kill them because they think the snakes are poisonious.The Durell Wildlife Conservation Trust operates one of the most sucsessful captive-breeding programmes.Huntreds of captive-bred snakes have now been realesed into the wild,and it is likely that this species will be saved from becoming more endangered.
The three-toed sloth is the most endangered of the sloths.When logging companies started chopping down the trees in the Brazilian rainforest the sloths couldn t flee like faster creatures,so they died.WWF is trying to save three-toed sloths by moving them to new parts of the rainforests.
ReplyDeleteWhile many macaws are already extinct,the hyacinth macaw is making a comeback from its threatened status.Working with its Brazilians authorities,WWF has helped the number of wild hyacinth macaws nearly double in the past 30 years.There are now around 6,500.
ReplyDeleteThe anaconda is the biggest snake in the world. Also known as the Water Boa, this giant, semi-aquatic meat-eater lives in swampy areas of tropical (warm) South America. It spends a lot of time in shallow water, hidden from unsuspecting prey. Anacondas are related to boa constrictors. They give birth to live young; 20 to 40 baby snakes are born at one time.
ReplyDeleteThe Emperor Penguin lives in colonies on pack ice in Antarctica. It is kept warm in the harsh environment by a thick layer of blubber (fat) and by insulating down (feathers).
ReplyDeleteFeathers: Penguins have shiny, waterproof feathers that help keep their skin dry. They have more feathers than most other birds - about 70 feathers per square inch. Each year, penguins molt, losing their old feathers and growing new ones.
The Octopus: The word octopus means "eight feet." Octopuses are solitary, eight-armed animals that live on the ocean floor. There are over 100 different species of octopuses. The Giant Octopus is the biggest octopus. This huge mollusk is up to 23 ft (7 m) from arm tip to arm tip, weighing up to 400 pounds (182 kg). The smallest is the Californian octopus, which is only 3/8 inch (1 cm) long.
ReplyDeleteProtection: Octopuses live in dens, spaces under rocks, crevices on the sea floor, or holes they dig under large rocks. Octopuses pile rocks to block the front of their den. The den protects them from predators (like moray eels) and provides a place to lay eggs and care for them (a mother octopus doesn't eat during the entire 1 to 2 months she is caring for her eggs). In order to escape predators, octopuses can squirt black ink into the water, allowing the octopus to escape. Another defense that octopuses have is changing their skin color to blend into the background, camouflaging themselves.
ReplyDeleteApes (also called hominoids) are a superfamily of primates (a type of mammal) that include gibbons, siamangs, gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and people. No apes have tails. Most have long arms and broad chests. All apes but gorillas and humans are very good at climbing trees. Most apes are omnivores (eating both plants and animals). All apes but humans are endangered due to a loss of habitat.
ReplyDeleteBlack Widow Spiders are extremely poisonous arachnids (not insects). Their venom is 15 times as poisonous as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake. These venomous spiders are found in warm and temperate climates all around the world. They live in dark places, in drain pipes, under logs and rocks, etc. in North America from Florida and California to southern Canada. Their bite rarely kills humans.
ReplyDeleteThe female will sometimes eat the smaller male after mating. She will lay 300-400 eggs. The spiderlings (baby spiders) are not poisonous but they are cannibals, eating each other
Black Widows eat flies, moths, crickets, small reptiles and other small animals. Their fangs inject venom and digestive juices into the prey. This kills the prey and also liquifies its flesh, letting the spider eat it easily
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ReplyDeleteArctic foxes are carnivores (meat-eaters) who hunt alone. The fur of the Arctic fox is white during the winter and gray and a bit brown in the summer.
ReplyDeleteThe Blue Whale is the biggest whale and the biggest animal that ever lived on Earth. It is also the loudest animal on Earth - even louder that a jet plane. When Blue Whales breathe through 2 blowholes their blow is a stream that rises 40-50 feet above the surface of the water.
ReplyDeleteHi. It's Alan. Some deserts get both very hot {during the day} and very cold {during the night, when temperatures can drop well below freezing}. Some deserts, however, are always cold {for example, the Gobi Desert in Asia, and the desert on the continent of Antarctica}.
ReplyDeleteThe Weddell seal is a large mammal that lives in Antarctic waters and on ice which is attached to land. It is a pinniped which means that the are in the same group as the sea lion and walrus. It can dive underwater for over an an hour, and has been seen at depths of 2,300 feet. Most Weddell seal activity occurs at night; these seals are primarily nocturnal.The Weddell seal has short, thick fur. It grows to be up to 10 feet long and can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. The whiskers help the seal's sense of touch.Weddell seals use their large, strong, forward-pointing canine teeth to chew breathing holes in cracks in the ice. This seal can see well in dim light.
ReplyDeleteWeddell seals are carnivores which means they eat fish, squid, octopus, krill, and other small crustaceans. Seals don't chew their food; they swallow it in large chunks. They eat their food underwater.
Weddell seals are hunted by killer whales, leopard seals, and people (they are used as food for sled dogs).
These seals were named for the British Antarctic explorer James Weddell, who commanded British expeditions into the Weddell Sea (which is also named for him).
Jaguars are wild cats that live in rain forests, swamps, deserts, and shrubby areas from South and Central America. Jaguars are territorial. They are very good swimmers. Jaguars are an endangered species due to loss of habitat and over-hunting by man.
ReplyDeleteThese cats grow to be about 4-6 feet long; the tail is 2-3 feet long. Jaguars are bigger than leopards, and their dark markings are arranged in a rosette of 4 or 5 spots placed around a central lighter-colored spot.
These large cats are carnivores. They hunt mammals, reptiles, birds, and eggs, including capybaras, peccaries, tapirs, turtles, and alligators. They often bury their prey after killing it, in order to eat it later. They hunt mostly at night; they are nocturnal.
Polar Bears are large, meat-eating bears who are well-adapted for life in their frozen Arctic environment. They are powerful swimmers who hunt seals in the water. Polar bears can run in bursts up to 25 mph.Polar Bears are up to 10 feet long and weigh about 1,700 pounds, males are bigger than females. Polar bears have a small head, powerful jaws, and a black nose and tongue. They have a strong sense of smell. They have 42 teeth; the tail is small and flat. They have wide front paws with slightly webbed toes that help them swim. These bears paddle with their front feet and steer with the hind feet.
ReplyDeletePolar Bears have two types of fur. They have thick, woolly fur close to the skin that keeps them warm. They also have hollow guard hairs that stick up and protect the bears from getting wet. These guard hairs are like drinking straws and are clear-colored (not white). The white-looking coat camouflages them well in the snow and ice. Under the fur, Polar Bears have black skin. They also have a thick layer of fat (up to 4 inches thick) under the skin that helps keep them warm.
Polar Bears live in icy Arctic areas of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia. They spend much of their time swimming in frigid seas.
Polar Bears are carnivores who frequently hunt and catch their prey in the water, often many miles from land. They are fierce predators who eat mostly seals (and some walruses and other marine mammals). A polar bear's stomach can hold up to 150 pounds. Polar bears don't drink water.
The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in the world. The Harpy Eagle lives in the central of South American rainforests . Harpies eat sloths ,monkeys,oppossums and large reptiles. An average female weighs 14-18 pounds.
ReplyDeleteThe Hippopotamus is a large mammal from swampy areas,lakes and rivers. Hippos means "river horse" in Greek. Hippos spend the day resting and cooling off because they our nocturnal (they are most active at night). The Hippos population are in decline because of hunting. They weigh up to 10,00 pounds(4500kg). They are the third heaviest land animal after Elephant and White Rhino.
ReplyDeleteThe Komodo dragon is the worlds biggest lizard and a fierce predator. The female digs a hole in the ground ,lays 20-40 egg and the female covers them up with dirt. The eggs hatch in about 7 months. Its life span is about 20 years. The Komodo dragon is a fast runner it can run up to 11mph(18kph). It also is a good tree climber and swimmer. It weighs up to 300 pounds or(135kg).
ReplyDeleteBat's wings are long fingers covered by thin skin. They have furry bodies. Some bats have short tails, other have no tail. Bats have weak legs and don't walk very well. The smallest bat is the bumblebee bat.
ReplyDeleteThe desert tortoise is most active during the day or the morning and evening, depending on the temperature. This tortoise spends most of its life underground. It burrows under the sand to protect itself from extreme desert temperatures.
ReplyDeleteThe fox is a clever mammal that has large ears and a long, bushy tail. It lives in many different habitats, including forests and deserts. Foxes are found in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North and South America. A fox can live up to 13 years.
ReplyDeletePolar Bears have two types of fur. They have thick, woolly fur close to the skin that keeps them warm. Polar Bears are carnivores (meat-eaters) who frequently hunt and catch their prey in the water, often many miles from land. They are fierce predators who eat mostly seals.Fact: Polar bears don't drink water
ReplyDeleteAn octopus has a soft body and eight arms, If it loses an arm, it will eventually regrow another arm. It has blue blood. An octopus has an eye on each side of its head and has very good eyesight. An octopus cannot hear.
ReplyDeleteThe black widow spider is extremely poisonous. Black widow spiers use silk to make tangel-looking webs.The female spider will lay 300 to 400 eggs. These spiders are found in warm and temerate climates all around the world.They live in under logs and rocks in North America,Florida and Calforina.Black widows eat moths crickets,small reptiles and other small animals.
ReplyDeleteThe Howler monkey is the loudest monkey and the loudest land animal.These social primates live high in the trees. Adult howlers are black to brown.Howlers eat leaves.Howlers grow to be about 2 to 4 feet.
ReplyDeleteBlack Caimans are large, meat-eating reptiles that spend most of their lives in the water. They live in freshwater habitats in South America, including the rainforests.
ReplyDeleteCockatoos are birds with a large, feathery crest and a hooked bill.The Cockatoo averages about 12 to 15 inches long. These parrots range in color from white, pink, yellow, gray, and black, they all have a large, feathery head crest, and a curved bill.
ReplyDeleteThe ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird that is alive today (there were many bigger birds that lived in earlier time). Although it cannot fly, the ostrich is also the fastest-running bird today, it can run up to about 43 mph.It can outrun most predators, but can also kick to protect itself.
ReplyDeleteThe Greenland shark is also called the sleeper shark and the gurry shark. This large, slow-swimming shark has glow-in-the-dark eyes. It lives in very deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.
ReplyDeleteMoose are found in northern forests in North America, Europe, and Russia. In Europe and Asia, moose are called elk. Moose are animals who have a deep call and a strong scent. They have a life span of about 17 years in the wild.
ReplyDeleteThe reindeer is about 4 feet tall at the shoulder and is about 6 feet long. Unlike most other types of deer, both males and females have antlers.
ReplyDeleteThe Arctic Fox !
ReplyDeleteA male arctic fox is called a reynard , the female is called vixen and the baby is called a kit. The fur of the arctic fox is white during the Winter in the Summer it turns grey.Foxes eat small mammals like eggs,insects and fish.
The Sloth
ReplyDeleteThe sloth a slow moving mammal that lives in trees.Male sloths are solitary,shy animals.Sloths sleep during the day.They sleep 15 to 18 hours a day,hanging upside down.Sloths are hunted by jaguars,harpy eagles and people.Adult females prouduce a single baby each year.Sloths are plant-eaters who are more active at night. The sloth isnt isnt lazy it is just slow at moving.Sloths eat leaves and fruit.Sloths has thick brown fur.They hold on to tree branches with strong , curved claws that are on each of their four feet.
Polar bears live within the Arctic circle.It is the world's largest land carnivore and also the largest bear, An adult male weighs around 350–680 kg while an adult female is about half that size.With many body characteristics adapted for cold temperatures, for moving across snow, ice, and open water, and for hunting the seals which make up most of its diet.
ReplyDeleteThe arctic hare live in harsh places. These hares do not hibernate, but survive the dangerous cold with a number of behavioral adaptations. They have thick fur, Hares are a bit larger than rabbits, and they typically have taller hind legs and longer ears. Like other hares and rabbits, Arctic hares are fast
ReplyDeleteArctic fox are also known as the White Fox. Arctic Foxes are found in the Northern hemisphere and mostly live in areas of Northern Canada, Alaska and around the Arctic Circle. The Arctic fox weighs up to 2.5 and has a length that measures about 75 to 115 cms. This white fox has been given the name due to its white coat
ReplyDeleteHowler Monkeys
ReplyDeleteThe howler monkey is included in the nine species of monkeys, they live in the South and Central American rainforests,their howl can be heard over 2-3 miles with ease.The howler monkey habitat spans across the rainforests of South America. With a 'howl' that can be heard as far as 3 miles away,it is the loudest land animal
The Bengal tiger or the Royal Bengal tiger is the most common subspecies of tiger and is found in some rainforests of India and Bangladesh.It lives in varied habitats: grasslands, subtropical and tropical rainforests, scrub forests, wet and dry deciduous forests, Males in the wild usually weigh 205 to 227 kg. While the average female will weigh about 141 kg.[26] However, While conservationists already believed the population to be below 2,000 at just 1,411 wild tigers , a drop of 60% in the past decade Since 1972, there has been a massive wildlife conservation project, known as Project Tiger, to protect the Bengal tiger. Despite increased efforts by Indian officials, poaching remains rampant and at least one Tiger Reserve has lost its entire tiger population to poaching
ReplyDeleteThe jaguar is a big cat and is the only Panthera species found in the Americas. The jaguar is the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. The jaguar's present range extends from the US and Mexico.
ReplyDeleteA camels hump is on its back. There are two species of camels: the dromedary or Arabian camel has a single hump, and the Bactrian camel has two humps. Both species are domesticated; they provide milk and meat, and are beasts of burden.
ReplyDeleteI've read that Polar Bears walking at a steady pace, they can cover about four kilometres an hour. If they are being pursued , they can reach speeds of to 40kilometers per hour.!!!!! In the water they are able to swim at the rate of ten kilometres per hour. I like Polar Bears they are really amazing animals....
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