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August 19,2015

Jaguar, cat family

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Scientific classification: The jaguar belongs to the family Felidae. It is classified as Panthera onca Introduction The Jaguar is a muscular, stocky member of the cat family found primarily in Central and South America. It is the third largest of the world’s cats and the largest and most power
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August 19,2015

Moles,moles hole

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Scientific classification: Moles belong to the family Talpidae in the order Insectivora. The eastern mole is classified as Scalopus aquaticus, the western mole as Scapanus townsendii, the hairy-tailed mole as Parascalops breweri, the star-nosed mole as Condylura cristata, and the shrew mole as Neuro
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August 19,2015

Rabbits,burrowers,all about rabbits

Rabbits,burrowers,all about rabbits
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Scientific classification: Rabbits and hares belong to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha. Cottontails are classified in the genus Sylvilagus. Where can Rabbits be found? Rabbits and Hares are common name for certain small, furry mammals with long ears and short tails. Although the name ra
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August 19,2015

Aardvark,burrowers, What is an Aardvark

Aardvark,burrowers, What is an Aardvark
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Scientific classification: The aardvark makes up the order Tubulidentata. It is classified as Orycteropus afer. What is an Aardvark? The Aardvark is  common name for a burrowing, ant-eating mammal. The aardvark is found throughout much of Africa, from the southern part of Egypt to the Cape of Good
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August 19,2015

Moles,Burrowers,moles hole

Scientific classification: Moles belong to the family Talpidae in the order Insectivora. The eastern mole is classified as Scalopus aquaticus, the western mole as Scapanus townsendii. What moles are? Moles are small mammals adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous ears, mole holes and eyes, reduced hindlimbs and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging. The term "mole" is especially and most properly used for "true moles" of the Talpidae family in the order Soricomorpha found in most parts of North America, Asia, and Europe although may refer to other completely unrelated mammals of Australia and southern Africa which have also evolved the mole body plan; it is not commonly used for some talpids, such as desmans andshrew-moles, which do not quite fit the common definition of "mole". How destructive can moles be? Moles cause little damage to the environment at large. Plus, they naturally aerate soils and eliminate the larvae of destructive insects. They only become a problem when they invade lawns and gardens, tearing up expanses of green grass and uprooting plants. Because mole tunneling destroys grass roots, the ridges brown quickly. The most effective way to get rid of moles is to kill them with a trap, mole holes. Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard before they do extensive damage. What do moles feed on? A mole's diet primarily consists of earthworms and other small invertebrates found in the soil, and a variety of nuts. The mole runs are in reality 'worm traps', the mole sensing when a worm falls into the tunnel and quickly running along to kill and eat it. Because their saliva contains a toxinthat can paralyze earthworms, moles are able to store their still-living prey for later consumption. They construct special underground "larders" and mole holes for just this purpose; researchers have discovered such larders with over a thousand earthworms in them. Before eating earthworms, moles pull them between their squeezed paws to force the collected earth and dirt out of the worm's gut. The star-nosed mole can detect, catch and eat food faster than the human eye can follow. What are the Uniqueness of moles Of the 12 genera of moles, 5 are found in the United States. The typical mole of the eastern United States is the eastern, or garden, mole, which is 12 to 21 cm (5 to 8 in) long, of which 2 to 4 cm (.8 to 1.6 in) is naked tail. The western mole is the largest American species and may attain a length of more than 24 cm (more than 9.4 in). The hairy-tailed mole has crescent-shaped nostrils. The star-nosed mole has on its snout a star-shaped projection composed of 22 rays that are used to sense its environment; there is some evidence that the rays can detect the mole holes low-level electrical fields of earthworms in the mole's wet habitat.
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Scientific classification: Moles belong to the family Talpidae in the order Insectivora. The eastern mole is classified as Scalopus aquaticus, the western mole as Scapanus townsendii. What moles are? Moles are small mammals adapted to a subterranean lifestyle. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety f
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August 19,2015

Polar Bear, what do polar bears eat bear family

Polar Bear, what do polar bears eat bear family
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Scientific classification: The polar bear belongs to the family Ursidae in the order Carnivora. It is classified as Ursus maritimus. Introduction The Polar Bear is the common name for a white bear found on the sea ice of the Arctic Circle throughout the North Polar basin. The only marine bear, it is
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August 19,2015

Black Bear, what do black bears eat, Bear family

Black Bear, what do black bears eat, Bear family
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Scientific classification: The American black bear belongs to the family Ursidae in the order Carnivora. It is classified as Ursus americanus. Introduction The American Black Bear is a common name for a medium-sized bear of North America. what do black bears eat The American black bear often has a w
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August 19,2015

Giant Pandas, why are giant pandas endangered bear family

Giant Pandas, why are giant pandas endangered bear family
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Scientific classification: The giant panda was formerly classified as a member of the raccoon family, but is now considered a true bear. why are giant pandas endangered The giant panda belongs to the subfamily Ailuropodinae in the family Ursidae Introduction The Giant Panda is a bamboo-eating bear t
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August 19,2015

Sloth Bear,Bear family

Sloth Bear,Bear family
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Scientific classification: The sloth bear belongs to the family Ursidae in the order Carnivora. It is classified as Melursus ursinus. Introduction The Sloth Bear are a common name for a bear with very shaggy, long fur; a rather flattened head; and a large, whitish, U- or V-shaped patch on its chest.
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August 19,2015

Chimpanzees, Ape family, chimpanzee movie

Chimpanzees, Ape family, chimpanzee movie
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Scientific classification: Chimpanzees belong to the Primate order. Some scientists classify chimpanzees in the family Pongidae and other scientists place chimpanzees in the family Hominidae. Introduction Chimpanzee are apes of equatorial Africa that, physically and genetically, are the animal most
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