Norwegian Forest Cats Norwegian Forest cats are a very special breed of cats. At one point in history they almost went extinct, but they made a great comeback. Norwegian Forest cats originated in Europe and became mousers on the Vikings’ ships, and at that time, they had very short hair. They traveled by ship to Norway where they got their name and adapted to the harsh climate and grew longer fur. After Norway, the Wegies travel to other parts of the world.
The Norwegian Forest cats have a nickname, and that is the Wegie. The Wegie has a special double coat of fur for keeping warm. The undercoat is to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. The outer coat is thick and waterproof for extra protection. The Wegie cats have very sharp, curved
Josh Boylan, Crawford County Coon Club President states, “Raccoons are one of the smartest animals”. As a veteran coon hunter, he has encountered numerous amounts of raccoon. Not only does he say that raccoons are one of the smartest, he also states they are one of the meanest animals that he has encountered in close quarters, “They will attack anything, they may get there ass kicked in some of the battles, but they will give it hell.”
The size of the European pine marten is close to a domestic cat. The fur coating of the animal is typically from light to dark brown. In the winter, the fur increases in size and grows silkier. European pine marten build their own habitat from wooded areas.
The endangered black-footed ferret is a member of the weasel family. It is the only ferret native to North America—the domestic ferret is a different species of European origin. Black-footed ferrets once numbered in the tens of thousands, but were brought to the brink of extinction by the 1960s. Although still endangered, they are starting to make a comeback, and Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to be helping achieve this remarkable wildlife success story.
In many cases Savannah cats are known for being cute, furry and cuddlable but we need to respect them in their natural behavior tendencies to provide them a suitable stimulating environment. By doing so we have to encourage environmental enrichment for the physical and mental health for these Savannah’s. Having a proper environment increases these species brain activity, well-being, senses, stimuli, and relieves them from boredom. These cats tends to get physical, physiologic, and behavioral disorders for stress and lack of stimulation. It can cause these species to do urine marking, house soiling, owner directed aggression, behavioral over grooming, displacement activities and reduce comfort behavior. For Savannah cats are a cross between
Arctic Cat a legend in snow country. Arctic Cat is known for building great snowmobiles. People use snowmobiles for work and play.
The Arctic Fox can live up to 3 to 6 years. The Arctic Fox can live in extremely cold weather. The Arctic Fox usually lives in burrows, or they would dig holes, or tunnels in the snow. But that is mainly only when blizzards come. The Arctic Fox has pretty white (and sometimes it is gray) fur. They use it to camouflage in the snow. Their fur is actually pretty cool, because it changes colors when the season changes. It is either brown or gray. The color of the fur helps for when the Fox hunts its prey. The Arctic Fox can eat vegetables also. The Arctic Fox has a big bushy tail, and it helps keep the fox warm in the winter. Apparently The Arctic Fox likes to steal goose eggs from their nests. And the shed their fur in the summer. Arctic Foxes have a strong nose. They can smell seal lairs miles and miles
Like tigers, snow leopards tend to be solitary animals and are apex predators. Their niche in the wild includes ambushing their prey for their meals, however, these cats are not as big as lions or tigers, so their prey tend to be on the smaller size. Examples of what they usually hunt would be sheep’s, boars, deer’s, and rodents. Snow leopards are usually found in mountain areas, their range is specifically near Central Asia to the Himalayas. These cats also travel as high as 18,400 feet which is a bit more than the half way mark in comparison to the height of Mount Everest. With the ability to thrive in great heights in the mountain, this increases their chances to find more prey, however, most of the time harsh conditions force the snow leopards back down to the forests. In order to keep a healthy population, snow leopards usually take up to thirty eight square miles as his/her territory.
The Labrador Wolf is a gray wolf subspecies, scientific name is Canis Lupus Labradorius. This was done by the biologist Edward A. Goldman in 1937. Their fur is mainly gray and that’s why they were in the gray wolf
There once was a period in a time where cats ruled the earth and man followed them as a pet for each individual cat. Everything was in perfect harmony. Mankind obeyed their masters and there were no questions about authority since everyone was happy. A group of men even created a statue of the Sphynx cat breed as a symbol of their gratitude. The Sphynx cat was a very noble and gracious breed. They also had the thickest, most luscious, coat of fur. Sphynx cats treated their pets with respect and kindness, which was the primary cause as to why the group of men created that statue.
The Canada lynx is a medium-sized cat with a fluffy facial hair, black ear tufts, large padded feet, and a short, black-tipped tail (Banfield 1974; Quinn and Parker 1987). Lynx show mild sexual dimorphism in size, males (averaging 80-90 cm long and 9-10.5 kg in weight) being 13-25% larger than females (76-84 cm long and 8-9 kg). In the north, lynx are found among the trees in Alaska, Yukon, and mainland Northwest Territories (NWT). Lynx are abundantly widespread in the North and the lynx harvest is a critical source of income for many of the northern residents. Recently, lynx have provided the principle source of income for northern trappers (Slough et al. 1987). Snowshoe hares are the primary source of diet of lynch in North America. Other
Before highlighting the various characteristics about the beaver let’s talk about a fun fact: In previous times, beavers were used as meals by our Native American tribes. Additionally, these beaver were used for their fur for protection during the winter months, as for use inside of the teepees to sleep on. America is heavily populated with rodents. Beavers are related to the rodent family. Rodents consist of mice, rats, and various other mammals. One of the most commonly and directly related rodents to the mountain beavers are squirrels. We often see squirrels eating acorns, or strolling through neighborhood parks.
The arctic fox or the Vulpes Lagopus is a very beautiful and majestic animal with many interesting features. This animal can survive extremely frigid arctic temperatures that can drop as low as -50°F. The arctic fox is a very resilient animal. It has furry soles, short ears, and a short muzzle, which are the essentials of what is needed for the animals to adapt to the chilly climate. These foxes usually live in burrows and in emergencies like snowstorms, strong winds or animal conflict, they may tunnel into the snow and create a shelter for them. They have a beautiful white coat that protects them from the hardy weather. Amusingly, when the season changes, the fox changes its coat color making it a unique animal. In winter, their coat is white where as in summer its turns into an orange-red color. This is mostly because it helps them camouflage in the surrounding. These colorings help foxes to effectively hunt rodents, birds, fish and even baby polar bear cubs. But in winter prey can be scarce on the ground. At such times, these animals eat the left over kill of the polar bear. These foxes will also eat berries when they are available. Its coat has been known for its strange adapting qualities, it is a rarity in science today and therefore is highly researched. Not only does it have a thick coat that helps them camouflage and protects them from the cold, but also has the ability to run extremely fast. It is known to be one of the fastest animals in the arctic region.
Tundras are also home to a variety of bird species, including arctic loons, long-eared owls, rose breasted grosbeaks, bald eagles, golden eagles, gyrfalcon, king penguins, rockhopper penguins, emperor penguins, snow gooses and snowy owls. Land animals found in the tundra biome, such as the musk ox, generally have thick fur, hair, fleece or wool to provide insulation against the cold climate. Some animals that are unable to withstand the extremely cold temperatures only live in the tundra during summertime. Migratory birds, such as ravens, snow buntings, falcons, sandpipers, terns and snow birds, leave the biome during the winter season. Bears also hibernate and sleep during wintertime to escape the
The fur of the Siberian tiger is long, thick and yellow with dark black stripes running through it. The coat of this animal is reddish colored in the summer months. The underside of the Siberian tiger is bright white, and the tail area is white and black.
It’s true that fur coats are fashionable. It can turn your outfit into looking classy, glamorous, chic and wealthy. It also provides warmth and coziness during the cold season as animal fur is thick; it can provide optical protection.4 Fur, however, is not as valuable as we assumed. Fur may last a long time as it is durable. The main issue with fur coats is that most of them causes the death of animals.2