Baboon Facts:e
Fact 1. Baboons are aggressive & harm domestic animals & people & appearance suggests that they are mean primates.
Fact 2. They do not have tails that grip to climb so they spend more time on the ground.
Fact 3. The natural habitat of a baboon generally includes arid areas, forests, steppes savannas.
Fact 4: They live for about 30 years. Their diet consists of leaves, barks & sap from plants though they also eat small amounts of fish, shellfish, hares, birds, fervent monkeys & Small antelopes.
Fact 5: The female baboon is half the size of the male.
Fact 6. The collective name for a group of baboon is troop, cartload, flange or congress.
Fact 7: Their bottoms have very thick padding which allows them to sit comfortable on them.
Fact 8: Males groom the females, vocalize with them, touch them & supply them food when they wish to mate with them. The gestation period, around 6 months. They give birth to one infant & hold them with one hand & carry them next to their stomachs when they travel.
Fact 9: Baboons vocalize using 30 different ways which includes screams, grunts & Barks. They also smack their lips, shrug their shoulders & yawn.
Fact 10: Baboons socialize together in groups of about 50 individuals. The females constitute double the number of males.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
penguins
1. Most penguins live near the sea, but migrate inland to have babies.
2. The male Adelies Penguins give females rocks & gifts.
3. Male & female penguins takes turns sitting on the egg & taking care of the babies.
4. Male emperor penguins gather together during the winter to protect the eggs. They place the eggs on their feet & huddle over them to keep them warm. They sit in one place for over two months until the eggs hatch. Then the females return to take care of the hatchlings.
5. penguins eat krill or fish. those that eat krill have pink poop. Fish eaters have white poop.
6. Penguins are excellent swimmers, but they can't fly.
7. how big are penguins, Emperor penguins are the biggest penguins. They are 4 feet tall & can weigh 65 pounds.that's as big as the average third penguins weigh only 5 pounds & stand 21 inches tall.
8. Are penguins endangered? Yes, penguin populations have decreased by as much as 80 percent in some areas. Scientists believe climate changes have caused the decrease. Leopard seals & Killer whales prey on penguins.
2. The male Adelies Penguins give females rocks & gifts.
3. Male & female penguins takes turns sitting on the egg & taking care of the babies.
4. Male emperor penguins gather together during the winter to protect the eggs. They place the eggs on their feet & huddle over them to keep them warm. They sit in one place for over two months until the eggs hatch. Then the females return to take care of the hatchlings.
5. penguins eat krill or fish. those that eat krill have pink poop. Fish eaters have white poop.
6. Penguins are excellent swimmers, but they can't fly.
7. how big are penguins, Emperor penguins are the biggest penguins. They are 4 feet tall & can weigh 65 pounds.that's as big as the average third penguins weigh only 5 pounds & stand 21 inches tall.
8. Are penguins endangered? Yes, penguin populations have decreased by as much as 80 percent in some areas. Scientists believe climate changes have caused the decrease. Leopard seals & Killer whales prey on penguins.
bats facts
Bats:
1. Bats can live more than 30 years & can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph.
2. Bats can find their food in total darkness. they locate insects by emitting inaudible high-pitched sounds 10-20 beeps per second & interning to echoes.
3. many bats eat insects , bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour & often consume their body weight in insects every night helping keep bug pollution in check. other bats eat fruit or nectar & can play important role as pollinators there are only three species of "vampire bats". bats that live off the blood of animals none of those species lives in the united states.
4. More than of the of the bat species in the united states are severe decline or list as endangered in addition to loss of habitat one of the most dire threat come from white nose syndrome, a disease that had decimated bats in the U.S. & Canada.
5. some bats migrate south for the winter , while others hibernate through the cold winter months during hibernation , bats can survive in freezing temperatures , even after being encased in ice.
6. most bats have only on pup a year, making them extremely vulnerable to extinction bat mothers can find their babies among of other thousands of millions of other bats by their unique voices & scents.
1. Bats can live more than 30 years & can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph.
2. Bats can find their food in total darkness. they locate insects by emitting inaudible high-pitched sounds 10-20 beeps per second & interning to echoes.
3. many bats eat insects , bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour & often consume their body weight in insects every night helping keep bug pollution in check. other bats eat fruit or nectar & can play important role as pollinators there are only three species of "vampire bats". bats that live off the blood of animals none of those species lives in the united states.
4. More than of the of the bat species in the united states are severe decline or list as endangered in addition to loss of habitat one of the most dire threat come from white nose syndrome, a disease that had decimated bats in the U.S. & Canada.
5. some bats migrate south for the winter , while others hibernate through the cold winter months during hibernation , bats can survive in freezing temperatures , even after being encased in ice.
6. most bats have only on pup a year, making them extremely vulnerable to extinction bat mothers can find their babies among of other thousands of millions of other bats by their unique voices & scents.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Shrimp facts
1. There are thousands of shrimp species around the world. there are over 2,000 different shrimp species spread out all over the world & every know marine niche, from the topics to the antarctic ocean. The most common species found in our region are the Gulf brown shrimp, Gulf pink shrimp & Gulf white shrimp.
2. Size varies considerably by species. Shrimp aren't always so well, "shrimper while small shrimp are usually around 1/2 an Inch in length (from head to tail), some varieties can grow to be 12 inches or longer, The tiger shrimp, an invasive species in the Gulf, can grow to be roughly the length of an adults forearm & has more tail meat than the average lobster.
3. shrimp are excellent swimmers. One of the fun facts about shrimp that you might not know is that these arthropods are actually quite good at swimming. They can propel themselves backwards quickly by flexing the muscles of their abdomen & tail, or swim forward more slowly using temporarily stun their prey.
4. Some shrimp can loudly snap their pincers. The ocean may look peaceful, but it can get pretty noise below the surface when there are snapping shrimp around. make a snapping sound that is louder than any other marine noise by hitting their large & small pincers together, It's believed they do this to communicate with other shrimp or temporarily stun their prey
5. Shrimp are omnivorous. Shrimp typically consume microscopic plant & animal matter by filtering the water around them or sifting through the ocean floor. Certain types of shrimp also catch & eat small fish.
6. Shrimp are important of their ecosystem. Shrimp are an important source of food for many crabs., fish, sea urchins. whales, dolphins & sea birds. Some species of shrimp also have a symbiotic with-fish & clean parasites, Bacteria & fungi ; off their host.
2. Size varies considerably by species. Shrimp aren't always so well, "shrimper while small shrimp are usually around 1/2 an Inch in length (from head to tail), some varieties can grow to be 12 inches or longer, The tiger shrimp, an invasive species in the Gulf, can grow to be roughly the length of an adults forearm & has more tail meat than the average lobster.
3. shrimp are excellent swimmers. One of the fun facts about shrimp that you might not know is that these arthropods are actually quite good at swimming. They can propel themselves backwards quickly by flexing the muscles of their abdomen & tail, or swim forward more slowly using temporarily stun their prey.
4. Some shrimp can loudly snap their pincers. The ocean may look peaceful, but it can get pretty noise below the surface when there are snapping shrimp around. make a snapping sound that is louder than any other marine noise by hitting their large & small pincers together, It's believed they do this to communicate with other shrimp or temporarily stun their prey
5. Shrimp are omnivorous. Shrimp typically consume microscopic plant & animal matter by filtering the water around them or sifting through the ocean floor. Certain types of shrimp also catch & eat small fish.
6. Shrimp are important of their ecosystem. Shrimp are an important source of food for many crabs., fish, sea urchins. whales, dolphins & sea birds. Some species of shrimp also have a symbiotic with-fish & clean parasites, Bacteria & fungi ; off their host.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Tortoises factsFact
Fact 1. The shell of tortoises is prepared from 60 different bones that are all connected to each
Fact 2. The top part of the shell is called the carapace & the shell is called the plaston. The carapace& the underside are connected by a bridge. Tortoises retract their limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators.
Fact 3. They have strong horny mouths & no teeth. Tortoises do not have flippers & live entirely above water. They have good eyesight & Excellent sense of smell.
Fact 4. Tortoises are cold-blooded & generally diurnal. They drew heat from the environment to get warm & walk on land with their round & stumpy feet.
Fact 5. They have the same lifespan as humans & some tortoises can live from 90- 150 years.
Fact 6. Tortoises are herbivores & eat mainly grass, ferns,fruits, flowers & tree leaves.
Fact 7. The female is generally larger than the male in most of the species. Females dig nesting burrows in which to lay 1-30 eggs.
Fact 8. A Tortoises has four legs & a shell that is joined the sides. The tails of the male tortoises are longer than of the female tortoises.
Fact 9. They store their sperm & produce fertile eggs. Three years after the last mating fem ales lay 2-12 eggs in deep holes & leave. They hatching takes 90 -120 days to incubate.
Fact 10. Tortoises hibernate darning winter moths & go through a period of starvation to empty their stomachs before hibernating.
Fact 2. The top part of the shell is called the carapace & the shell is called the plaston. The carapace& the underside are connected by a bridge. Tortoises retract their limbs into their shell to protect themselves from predators.
Fact 3. They have strong horny mouths & no teeth. Tortoises do not have flippers & live entirely above water. They have good eyesight & Excellent sense of smell.
Fact 4. Tortoises are cold-blooded & generally diurnal. They drew heat from the environment to get warm & walk on land with their round & stumpy feet.
Fact 5. They have the same lifespan as humans & some tortoises can live from 90- 150 years.
Fact 6. Tortoises are herbivores & eat mainly grass, ferns,fruits, flowers & tree leaves.
Fact 7. The female is generally larger than the male in most of the species. Females dig nesting burrows in which to lay 1-30 eggs.
Fact 8. A Tortoises has four legs & a shell that is joined the sides. The tails of the male tortoises are longer than of the female tortoises.
Fact 9. They store their sperm & produce fertile eggs. Three years after the last mating fem ales lay 2-12 eggs in deep holes & leave. They hatching takes 90 -120 days to incubate.
Fact 10. Tortoises hibernate darning winter moths & go through a period of starvation to empty their stomachs before hibernating.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Hippopotamus facts
1. Hippo's can't swim or float! They walk or stand on surface below the water like sandbanks. Even so, they spend most of the day in water to protect the sensitive skin from the sun.
2. The secrete an oily red substance that acts as a moisturizer , sunblock & protects them from germs. This also makes them look like they are sweating blood.
3. Although hippo's can hold their breathe for approximately seven minutes; most adult hippo's resurfaces every three to five minutes to breathe. This is an automatic pro less even sleeping hippo surface to breathe without waking.
4. Hippo's can close their nostrils &ears to prevent water from entering. This is way hippo calves can suckle on land or wander water.
5. An open mouth is not a yarn but rather assign to warn you off .You will only see hippo 'yawning ' while in the water because the are only territorial while in the water. You will also hear' honking '& 'grunting ' which how they mark their territory.
6. A hippo's can live for up to 40 years.
7. Hippo's usually come out of the water for four to five hours at night graze & can cover up to 10 km in this time their diet consists of grass & their graze using muscular lips.
8. The hippo 's is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. & it is highly aggressive .Arfticularly. it you get between it & the water. Their canine teeth ( sharp teeth) are used for fighting.
9. The hippo's closet living relatives are whales & Porpoises.
10. The Hippopotamus is the thrid largest land mammal after the elephant & White rhino.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Kangaroo facts
1. The red kangaroo is the largest kangaroo & is as tall as your dad. There are also tiny kangaroo small enough to fit it your hand. Over 50 kangaroo species live in Australia.
2. Some kangaroos climb & live in forests , woodlands & field kangaroos can even be found in suburban yards parks & on golf courses,
3. Kangaroo mothers are called :does" they usually have one baby at a time. The babies called a :joey" are tiny when they are born. they crawl in mom's pouch & stay there for up to 13 months.
4. Kangaroos live in groups of mobs. They communicate with each other by hissing, punching or growling sometimes they groom each other.
5. Kangaroos live 5 to 7 years in the wild.
2. Some kangaroos climb & live in forests , woodlands & field kangaroos can even be found in suburban yards parks & on golf courses,
3. Kangaroo mothers are called :does" they usually have one baby at a time. The babies called a :joey" are tiny when they are born. they crawl in mom's pouch & stay there for up to 13 months.
4. Kangaroos live in groups of mobs. They communicate with each other by hissing, punching or growling sometimes they groom each other.
5. Kangaroos live 5 to 7 years in the wild.
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