The native inhabitants of Suriname referred to him as a God. It is the third largest cat in the world after the tiger and the lion. The Native American called it 'yaguar' which means 'he who kills with one leap', yes this is the jaguar. The Jaguar (Panthera onca) can be found in 18 Latin American countries. Today they are mainly concentrated between Southern Arizona and New Mexico to Northern Argentina. They are however extinct in EL Salvador and Uruguay.
Males measure around 1.8 m (6 ft) long and can weight up to 113 kg (250 lb). Females are usually smaller and lighter ( 100kg). They can reach sexual maturity at about 2 years of age, males at 3/4 years.They can have litters of 1-4 cubs which they would defend fiercely (even against their own father) as the cubs are blind at birth and overly dependant on their mother.Most jaguars have an orange colour coat with distinctive black spots on which are unique to each individual and are used to identify them. Some jaguars born black (black panther). The melanism is conferred by a dominant allele that gives that excessive black pigment on the jaguar's coat. This is called ' ghost tripping'. The spots are actually still present but hidden by the heavy pigmentation.
These mammals are opportunistic hunters. they are highly muscular and have very powerful jaws.They are efficient killers, known as being 'stalk and ambush' predators.
They can kill preys that weigh more than 450kg (1,000 lb) such as cows. Their eating preferences are :deers, coati, peccaries, armadillo, capybaras, birds, small mammals and even snakes.Occasionally their diet would also include fish or large river turtles. Jaguars can break open turtles shells using their strong canines. Unlike other big cats such as lion...
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...s. They have similar behavioural characteristics and habitats as tigers (they roam around rivers). Panthera pardus (leopards) do not however live in Latin America, this species can only be found in parts of Africa (e.g.:sub-Saharan part) , tropical, South and West Asia or Siberia . Both jaguars and leopards have rosette spots whereas cheetahs have round black spots. They are also slender looking and inhabit most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. Cheetahs are also by far the fastest cats of the Felidae family; they can run as fast as 120 km/h ( up to 75 mph) .Tigers are the largest of all cat species with a total body length of up to 3.3 metres. Its most recognisable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on an orange fur with a lighter underside.They once ranged across Asia, from Turkey to Russia but are now in pocket areas in Asia, Malaysia and Russia.
Orcinus orca is the scientific name for the massive marine mammal. Orcas are not rare, but have declining numbers in some areas (Martin.) Orcas are found from the Artic Ocean to the Antartic Ocean. (Britannica) They belong to the Delphinidae, or dolphin family, which is the largest of their species. Female orcas grow to be at the most 15 feet, and weigh up to 4 tons, but the males can grow as large as 20-30 feet, and weight up to 8 tons. (Martin) The color of the orca is white in some spots, black on the majority of the body, and gray just behind the dorsal fin. It is white on the chin, belly and the eye. The white patch above the eye is usually mistaken for the eye, and may confuse their prey, but acts as a camouflage for the eye. The name “killer whale” makes people tend to believe that this is a viscious man-eating mammal, yet it is one of the most shrewd, docile and playful species of the marine mammals. The orca is sexually mature at 10-15 years of age, much like humans, which is 12-13 years of age. They tend to mate year round, and is able to have a calf every two years. It is interesting to know that lactation of the mother lasts 12 or more months (Wynne.) The life expectancy of orcas is 45-50 years of age.
Wolverines are about the size of a medium dog ranging anywhere from 26-42 inches and weighing about 20-55 pounds with some males growing up to 71 pounds. Males are known to be about 30% larger than females. They are a brownish black color and have hydrophobic fur making it resistant to frost. Having hydrophobic fur makes the wolverine v...
This short story is about a kingdom with a barbaric king that finds out that a man is in love with his daughter who is also semi barbaric, the king does not take this well. In this kingdom there is a coliseum where the criminal or person has to choose between two doors, in one door there is a beautiful lady, but in the other there is a tiger! The man that is in love with the king's daughter is put into this coliseum and has to make a huge decision! When he looks up he sees the daughter raise her right arm. He loves this girl and also trusts her so he picks the door she tells him. Now did she want him to choose the door with the lady so he would not die? Or did she tell him to choose the tiger door so she would not be forced to see him with another women? This royal maiden is semi barbaric so she must have signaled for the man to choose tiger.
An ocelot's appearance is vital to its survival. It's blotched coat helps it to camouflage in the jungle. They are called "dwarf leopards" since they look like miniature leapor...
It is believed these large dinosaurs preyed on large plant eaters like the Titanosaur. They are believed to have had a very good sense of smell. They had shorter and narrower teeth than the T. Rex. Their teeth were good for slicing flesh. It is believed they hunted in packs.
Orcas, or killer whales are majestic giants of the sea. They are actually the largest type of dolphin. They have long black bodies with distinct white patches near their eyes. A killer whale can be up to 32 feet or more in length, and weigh up to 12,000 pounds. Females are a bit smaller, but live longer (Gorman). The name “killer whale” apparently came not because it is a vicious whale, but because it preys on whales. They do not have any natural predators, and they are considered the “top dog” of the ocean. Not even the great white shark stands a chance against these superb killers. “Unlike sharks, killer whales are cautious hunters, sometimes spending hours harassing a 1,000-pound sea lion so it can easily be drowned” (Francis). Orcas use many hunting tactics that are unique to their species, which is what makes them invincible.
Before conservation efforts were put in place, the Amur leopard was hunted for its distinctive coat. Their unique pelts, which changes from a pale yellow during winter to a darker auburn color during the rest of the year, can also grow from 2 to 7 cm long in preparation for frigid temperatures. Their widely spaced rosettes patterns lined by thick, black borders sets them apart from other leopard subspecies, and makes for an attractive throw or coat for neighboring human populations.
The practice of theatre is an inherently political act. By telling a story onstage, performers, playwrights, directors, and designers alike are presenting audiences with complex messages that are unfolding right in front of them; this shared experience engages the public and provides them with an opportunity to experience the world through a variety of lenses. Since its invention, theatre has possessed the power to spark important dialogues that propelled audiences to question society’s role in their everyday lives. Theatre provides an opportunity to confront social and cultural unrest in a way that utilizes creativity, intelligence, and empathy; rather than blindly disagreeing with something, the theatre artist explores all facets of a social
1. What makes the narrator’s point of view so provocative, yet charming, despite the fact he is admitting he committed a murder? How does Balram justify his action and do you, the reader feel he convinces you what he did was right?
...kat as you may have noticed by now is not actually a cat. It is a member of the mongoose family. All mongooses are almost the same, the only main difference is where they live and how they have adapted to that environment. The main types of mongooses are: the mongoose, the weasle, the squirrel, and civets and genets. Mongooses live in Asia, Africa, and Europe, Mongooses are also much bigger than a meerkat, but not as smart. Weasels live all over the world except in islands and polar regions. Weasels are a little bit smaller than meerkats, but much more vulnerable. They dont have burrow systems, sharp claws, live in groups or any of the smarts of a meerkat. Squirrels can range from one-seventh of the weight of a meerkat to seven times bigger than a meerkat depending on the breed. They live in almost every continent except antarctica, and nest in woodlands or plains.
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korean transformed from deprived villages to swift growing countries, and earned the title as the “Asian Tigers.”
Females are lighter than males (“Tiger” World para.4). The defenders.org states, “There were once nine subspecies of tigers: Bengal, Siberian, Indo-Chinese, South Chinese, Sumatran, Malyan, Caspian, Juvan, and Bail, Of these, the last three are extinct, one is extinct in the wild, and the rest are endangered.” (“Basic”para.1). Furthermore, gestation for a tiger is 103 days. There are usually 3-4 babies in a litter....