Mojave Desert Tortoise Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover The United States’ Largest Land Tortoise!

mojave desert tortoise facts

The Mojave desert tortoise is found in the United States’ Mojave Desert, as well as in other dry habitats in the southwestern United States. This rare reptile is seldom seen due to its burrowing lifestyle and the fact that it hibernates for up to nine months of the year.

As a result of habitat loss this desert reptile is becoming scarce. Its conservation status has been Vulnerable since the ‘80’s.

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Meerkat Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information. Discover A Highly-Social African Mammal

meerkat facts

Meerkat facts, pictures and in-depth information for kids and adults.

The meerkat is a carnivorous mammal found in deserts and other dry habitats in southern Africa.

This social animal lives in groups of 20 to 50 individuals. Mongooses forage together, use teamwork to repel predators, and are often seen grooming one another. They will even tend to an injured member of the colony.

While the group is outside, one or more meerkats will act as a sentry, keeping a look out for approaching danger. The sentry will use a different alarm call depending on whether the threat is a land-based or an aerial predator.

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Eurasian Lynx Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information. Discover Europe’s Third-Largest Land Predator

Eurasian Lynx Facts

Eurasian lynx facts, pictures, video, and in-depth information.

The Eurasian lynx is a large wild cat found across northern Europe and in parts of Asia. Due to its nocturnal lifestyle and liking for forest habitats it is seldom seen by humans.

Let’s find out more about this beautiful, but deadly, predator…

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Ocean Animals: A List Of Animals That Live In The Ocean With Pictures & Facts – Plus FREE question sheet

ocean animals

Ocean animals list for kids (and adults) with pictures and facts. Discover amazing animals that live in the ocean.

Introduction

The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and is one of the most important animal habitats. It is home to around 230,000 recorded species, and many more that are still to be discovered and named.

Biologists estimate that the total number of species living in the world’s oceans may be over 1,000,000!

On this page you’ll find an A to Z list of ocean animals, together with pictures and facts about each animal. You’ll also find links that you can follow in order to find more information, plus a FREE question sheet to test your knowledge!

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Pronghorn Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Info: Discover The ‘American antelope’ – The Second-Fastest Land Animal On Earth!

pronghorn facts

Pronghorn facts, pictures, video and information. Sometimes known as the ‘American antelope’, the pronghorn is in fact not an antelope at all; surprisingly, the species’ closest relative is the giraffe!

The pronghorn is the second fastest land animal in the world, and the fastest in North America. Scientists believe that the pronghorn’s great speed is due to the animal’s evolution alongside the now-extinct American cheetah.

Read on to find out more about this amazing North American speed machine…

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Arctic Animals List with Pictures & Facts: Discover Amazing Animals that Live in the Arctic & Sub-Arctic

Arctic Animals List

Arctic animals include mammals such as the polar bear, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, caribou / reindeer, musk ox and wolverine; aquatic mammals such as the orca / killer whale, narwhal, beluga whale, walrus and numerous seal species; and birds such as the ptarmigan, bald eagle, Arctic tern and puffin.

On this page, you’ll find pictures and facts on these and many other Arctic animals.

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