Most pet turtles, red eared sliders included, are mainly herbivorous in the wild and can survive on vegetables such as carrots, lettuce or cabbage or fruits such as berries. Some owners also introduce earthworms or live insects such as crickets, beetles or spiders. You can also buy commercial turtle food to ensure that your turtle is getting all of the nutrients it needs. Diet and frequency of feeding is also, in part, a function of your turtle's age. One thing you will notice is that the red eared slider's diet tends to change as they mature. Younger turtles are usually omnivores, eating a wide range of vegetation and insects. As they mature, they tend to be more herbivorous, sticking to fruits and vegetables.…
Narwhals are protected, mostly by two very important laws. One is that narwhals are illegal to hunt unless they’re part of the Inuit tribe because narwhal is a part of the nutrients in their diet. The second law is that the tribe is limited to killing five narwhals per year. These laws help to dramatically lessen the amount of narwhals that are killed per year, but sometimes these laws are poorly reinforced. These rules are by the Narwhal Protection Regulations,which are part of the Canadian Fisheries Act. Some other parts of this are mothers and calves are at all times protected, no exceptions, full use made of narwhal carcasses, and the complete documentation and labeling of every tusk that comes into their possession.…
There were many types of ground sloths which lived within the past at approximately 1,000kg, 20 foot in length and 12 feet tall they were known to be the size of elephants! They lived within forests and woods but also lived within the Pleistocene (The Great Ice Age) which made it difficult as most of the land and oceans were covered in ice and glaziers. The Giant Ground Sloths lived in these environments as they were herbivores, as of their peg-like teeth. But they also had beneficial adaptations such as their long-curved claws which were perfect for reaching high branches and stripping leaves, as well as protection from predators. The ground sloths evolved to South America around 35 million years ago. It is believed that…
The trade of goods through barter and exchange meant that important social and economic transactions occurred between groups of Aboriginal people. Through the trade of goods such as shells, ochre, tools, and weapons, they obtained objects that would not be available in their own environments. For example: An Indigenous Australian tribe living in Central Australia where there is limited water supply, might not be able to gather shells, so they would trade with other tribes to acquire some. Trades and exchanges took place during certain times of the year. In 1974, the grave of Mungo Man was discovered at Lake Mungo. He is the oldest known example of an ochre burial, where the body is sprinkled in ochre before it is buried. The ochre that Mungo…
The swift fox was first found in Montana at the Great Falls on July 6, 1805. The swift fox can be found in the Great Plains and in western Canada. They are mostly in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Wyoming. They are usually in places with short grass or in desert areas. The swift fox fur is light grey with orange with tan on the sides and legs. The throat, chest, underside and inside the ear is a creamy white. The swift fox also has a bushy tail with white and black tips. The swift fox is a type of wild dog and it’s the smallest of them. The females are a little smaller than the males.…
Francis Marion was born in the winter of 1732 (his exact birth date is unknown) at Goatfield Plantation in St. John's Parish, Berkeley County, South Carolina. His parents, Gabriel and Esther Marion, were of French Huguenot descent. The Huguenots were French Protestants who had suffered persecution for their beliefs during the reign of Louis XIV. Following the 1685 revocation of the Edict of Nantes, which forbade the practice of Protestantism, 50,000 Huguenots left France. Marion's grandparents were among them. Along with 70 or 80 other Huguenot families, they farmed the banks of the Santee River near Charleston, South Carolina, where the land proved ideal for growing rice and indigo, a highly treasured blue dye…
Imagine you’re a spotted owl mother who just hatched her 4 newborn owlet children. Obviously you’re thrilled to be starting this new chapter of your little owl life with a brand new family but you’re also shadowed with the fear of the young ones safety. The Great Horned and Barred Owl are stalking your new members for a late night snack and the opportunity to run you out of your home like the true savages they are. As their numbers in population increase, your own kind becomes more threatened. Once efforts to expand the Northern Spotted Owls habitat are increased, shared space with the Barred Owl is further limited and protection of their young is improved, then their population will soon increase. That…
Fluffy, furry, and fast, those are three words that accurately describe a furry animal called a Chinchilla. What does the name Chinchilla come from? The name Chinchilla comes from the name of a tribe that hunted Chinchilla for their dense fur. The tribe so often hunted the furry animals that the animal was named after the tribe.…
The Canadian lynx evolved an adaptation perfectly suited for snowy environments. Their huge paws act as snowshoes, so they bound through deep snow with ease as these gorgeous wild cats hunt down their prey. The huge paws on Canadian lynxes also make for great playtime in a winter wonderland. You’ll see what we mean after you view this stunning photos of one of North America’s most unique cats. Prepare to be…
There is no good evidence to point to and say there it is – an Otterman/ Kushtaka! Certainly no evidence that will convince the scientific…
A snowy owl will live out the entire course of its life in the open artic in most cases, while others will migrate out of the arctic tundra. They will hunt, eat, mate, reproduce, and die where they reside. The largest bird in the artic, by a weight of up to six pounds, the snowy owl stands roughly two feet tall (National Georaphic). The snowy owl is a fearless hunter and strong protector. The snowy owls are diurnal, hunting mainly during the day unlike most species of owls that tend to be nocturnal. They mainly live in isolated and remote regions of the greater north; this protects them from human interaction. Snowy owls are immensely protective over their home, hunting grounds, and offspring.…
Are you aware of the of the other side of vampires? What does the word “vampire” mean to you? You’ve probably heard of Dracula, but what about the lesser known of the bunch? You could even say, the less human. With big ears, a long tail, and bulging red eyes, this description doesn’t fit most movie vampires. However, it does fit another bloodsucking beast, the chupacabra. It’s known as the goatsucker to some, and chupacabra to others, this beast originates from spain and has spread rapidly across the world. The urban legend of the vampiristic “El Chupacabra” has developed over time through myths, sightings, and incidents.…
Due to scarce fossil records, the official origin of this species is currently unknown. However the first appearance of viverridae in Europe occurs in the early Oligocene & the Miocene Periods in Africa. Studies also suggest that their skeletal morphology & tooth structure have remained the same for an estimated 40-50 million years. Civets, Genets, and Linsangs have long, sinewy bodies, elongated heads with pointed snouts and especially strong claws. Most have shorter fur with a more slender appearance and a tail that can exceed body length. Although the civet species is very diverse, their adaptations are based upon the niche they occupy. The African civet has digitigrade feet, non/semi-retractable claws,…
Living in Eastern North Carolina, I often find myself amazed at the beauty of nature. As a child, my family would travel to the local recreational center that served as a nature educational center. We would spend the day exploring the woods and appreciating nature. With my childhood being filled with the biodiversity of nature, I remain fascinated about the sounds of nature. For my Citizen Project, I decided to research animals in my community, in particular Barn Swallow birds. With this project, I will observe collective data that reported the doings and the migrational patterns of Barn Swallows. This project is quite interesting to me since I have seen these birds my entire life and one of them even nested on my front porch. With the advanced…
They do not have the wattles and breast tufts. They have gray or brown feathers.…