The raccoon is a mid-sized mammal that is widespread throughout much of North America. It is a member of the carnivoran family Procyonidae, which also includes animals such as coatis and ringtails. The raccoon originally lived in forests, but this adaptable animal is today found in a wide variety of additional habitats, including urban environments.
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Gray Fox Facts. Discover A Common (But Elusive) Nocturnal American Canid
The gray fox is a small, omnivorous, new world fox species belonging to the family Canidae (the dog family). Sometimes known as the “tree fox” or “cat fox”, the gray fox is one of only two canid species that can climb trees.
Although the gray fox is fairly common, it is elusive and can prove difficult to spot in the wild. It is widespread across North and Central America and is found from southern Canada all the way down to Venezuela and Columbia.
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Temperate Rainforest Biome Facts, Pictures And Information: A Complete Guide To Temperate Rainforests
The temperate rainforest biome encompasses rainforests found between the tropics and the polar regions of both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Although not as biodiverse as tropical rainforests, temperate rainforests are nevertheless highly-valuable habitats for countless animal and plant species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
On this page you’ll find out about the temperate rainforest biome, and the animals and plants that call these forests home…
Animals That Migrate: A List Of Migratory Animals With Pictures & Facts
Examples of animals that migrate include the gray whale, caribou, monarch butterfly, Arctic tern, bar-tailed godwit, Canada goose, Chinook salmon, leatherback sea turtle and blue wildebeest. The best-known and most visible migratory animals are birds, but mammals, reptiles and even insects and amphibians all have migratory species.
On this page is a list of some of the best-known animals that migrate, together with facts about animal migration…
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Primates: The Ultimate Guide – Facts, Pictures, In-Depth Information
What Are Primates?
Primates are mammals in the order Primates. Modern primates include bushbabies, lorises, lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, and apes (including humans). Primates evolved from forest-dwelling ancestors and have adaptions for an arboreal (tree-dwelling) existence, including flexible shoulders and dextrous hands.
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Porcupine Facts: Species, Where Found, Diet, Predators, Lifestyle & More…
Fun facts on porcupines: find out where these quilled rodents live, what they eat, how they defend themselves and much more…
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Freshwater Biome Facts. Discover The World’s Freshwater Habitats
Freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes and wetlands are extremely important for life on Earth. They provide a home for countless animal and plant species and supply us with water and food. This page contains freshwater biome facts together with information on the main freshwater habitats…
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North American Animals List. Pictures & Facts On The Iconic Animals Of North America, With FREE Printable Worksheet
Iconic North American animals include the American bison, bald eagle, American alligator, grizzly bear, mountain lion, monarch butterfly, wolf, coyote, groundhog, roadrunner, moose, raccoon and bobcat.
On this page is a North American animals list with pictures and facts on each species. Follow the links for further information on particular animals.
Best North American Wildlife Field Guides: Recommended Books On The Wildlife Of North America
A selection of the best North American wildlife field guides. Ideal gifts for nature lovers young and old.
Christmas Animals: Animals Associated With Christmas From All Around The World
Christmas animals – a list of animals associated with Christmas, with pictures and facts.
Animals play a central part in Christmas celebrations in many parts of the world. On this page we take a look at animals associated with Christmas. We’ll discover what part they play in Yuletide celebrations, and also find out about the animals themselves…
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North American Porcupine Facts: Discover North America’s Second-Largest Rodent
The North American porcupine is the second-largest rodent found in North America (the largest is the North American beaver). This slow-moving mammal spends much of its life in the trees, and is mainly active at night. Like all porcupines, the North American porcupine has a coat of sharp quills. The quills, which are actually modified hairs, serve as a defense against predators.
Read on for more North American porcupine facts…
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