A muskrat is known for it’s black-ish brown color but muskrats can also be black, white, silver, and tan. A muskrat also has a long scaly tail, that is almost half its body length, which is 22-25 inches. This scaly tail is the main source of power when swimming. A typical muskrat normally weighs about 1.3-4.4 pounds. They also have slightly webbed feet to help them swim easily. On top of that muskrats have two layers thick fur that almost seems like wool to protect them from cold water. A muskrat has a very compact body, with a small head and small ears to make it easier for them to get around quickly while in water.
Newborns are dappled gray-brown, white spots come with age#. At birth, the calves are about 5 feet long and 180 pounds. Male Narwhals can reach 16 feet long, not including the horn which is 8 to 9 feet long, and weigh around 3000 pounds. Females are around 13 ft. long, do not have tusks, and weigh around 2000 pounds. Adult males and females are usually dark in the area of the head, especially top of the head and upper and lower jaws.
The body of the average Eastern Chipmunk is about 8 to 10 inches long, the weigh about 2 ½ to 4 ounces. The ears are rounded with ears that stick straight up. It has short legs, the hind legs each have five claws, the front legs have four, and a long thumb like extension. They also have a furry flat tail.
The population of the San Joaquin kit fox has decreased. The years that the San Joaquin kit fox has decreased from are 1930-1979. The San Joaquin kit fox has decreased because of habitat loss and prey loss.
However, this rare subspecies has several distinct characteristics such as white flecks on the shoulders, a cowlick on the back (a cowlick is a tuft of hair that cannot easily be flattened), and a crook in the tail. This is formed by the last three bones in the tail, which are bent, forming the stump on the end. Panthers have an average length of six to nine feet from the nose to the tip of the tail, stand up to twenty-eight inches in height, and weigh from fifty to one hundred-thirty pounds. These panthers are solitary and territorial animals and seldomly live together except for mating season.... ... middle of paper ...
The color of the fur varies depending on the location of the its habitat. Generally, koalas living in the South have fur that is darker than those living in the North. The fur protects the koalas helps maintain its temperature from cold and hot weathers. It also acts as a raincoat and repels water. In cold weathers, the fur acts as a great insulator and protects koalas from losing too much energy (calories) fighting the cold. Furthermore, in hot weathers, the fur protects koalas from losing water in their body. Regarding a koala’s posture and habitat, it has a denser fur on its rump that is consisted with tougher connective tissues. The thick fur acts as a cushion for its bottom when sitting on a tree. The fur of koalas keep their body temperature stable and provides a cushion for its usual posture sitting on a
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...
Origin - The Maine Coon is a natural breed, however currently the actual origin of the Main Coon is still underway. The "myth" of the Maine Coon coming about from the mating of raccoon and domestic cat is amongst the most popular. Although this is genetically and scientifically impossible to achieve, it first came about to be believed due to its unique brown raccoon-like markings and big bushy tail. "Maine Shags" were the name given to those that had markings any other color besides the brown coat. Theory of Maine Coons coming about from Viking's bringing these animals over into North America has been one of many popular theories. However, the most common theory is that of Marie Antoinette. Many believe when she tried to escape to North America, but did not succeed, she had left her long-haired cat on board, which then came to North America and bred
REGIONAL – Earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced his initiative to combat opioid abuse and reduce supply and demand in the United States. “We will work to strengthen vulnerable families and communities, and we will help to build and grow a stronger, healthier, and drug-free society,” said Trump.
The Siberian tiger measures 4.6 to 9.2 ft long, excluding the tail, which is 27 to 37 in long. The Siberian Tiger weighs 400 to 675 lb. It has thick yellow fur with dark stripes. The Bengal tiger is about 10 ft long, including the tail, and weighs around 400 to 569 lb. It is found in southeastern Asia and in central and southern India. Its coat is flatter than the Siberian tiger's coat, it has a darker color, and the stripes are darker. The Sumatran tiger is even smaller and darker.
larger and heavier than the males. An average female (called a falcon) weighs a little over
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.
The polar bear has a long, narrower head and nose, and small ears. The polar bear has coat that appears white but, each individual hair is actually a clear and hollow. This helps the polar bear keep warm. The polar bear's coat helps it blend in with its snowy surroundings, this adaptation helps the Polar Bear hide while hunting. The polar bear's front legs are slightly pigeon-toed, and fur covers the bottoms of its paws. These adaptations help the polar bear keep them from slipping on ice.
¨Look at me... I will never pass for a perfect bride. Or a perfect daughter. Can it be, I'm not meant to play this part? Now I see, that if I were truly to be myself, I would break my family's heart. Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me? Why is my reflection someone I don't know? Somehow I cannot hide who I am, though I've tried. When will my reflection show who I am inside?¨ In Disney's Movie Mulan, which is based on the medieval Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, a young Chinese girl runs away from home upon failing her meeting with the ‘matchmaker’ and finding out the Huns have invaded. Mulan enlists herself in training to take her injured fathers spot in the upcoming war as he will surely die if he goes. At the time the movie is placed in