Zebra Research Paper
he Plains Zebra or known more commonly as the Zebra is one the most known animals in the world. Their stripes make them known but most people don't know why they have the stripes, the Zebra has the stripes so that when running in a herd the predators can’t tell where one stop and where the other one ends. Zebras live typically for 20-30 years and can weigh up to, a staggering, 770 pounds
American Alligator - “The American Alligator is a very historic animal. Scientists say that the American Alligator has been around for 150 million years. The average lifespan of the American Alligator ranges from 30 to 50 years old. The American Alligator is also very large animal. The average size of of the American Alligator is 10 to 15 feet in length and …show more content…
it ways an average of 1,000 lbs.”
Fun Fact: The largest American Alligator ever reported was said to be 19.8 feet long. That's about the same length as an SUV!
Giraffe - “The Giraffe is the tallest living animal.
The height of the average adult male Giraffe is 16 to 20 feet and the height of the average adult female Giraffe is 15 feet. The average weight of an adult male Giraffe is 2,600 lbs and the average weight of an adult female Giraffe is 1,800 lbs. Giraffes are around for a long time. Most Giraffes live to be an average of 25 years.
Fun Fact: When a Giraffe is stressed they tend to eat the bark off of branches.”
Eastern Gorilla - The Eastern Gorilla is a very endangered species. Even though there aren’t many of them, the Eastern Gorilla lives to be 53 years old in captivity. Also, there may not be many of them but the Eastern Gorilla is a very dominate animal.They use their size to their advantage. The male gorilla reaches an average of 6 feet tall when standing on their legs. They also weigh 400 to 500 lbs. The female gorilla only stand at an average of 4 to 5 feet tall and weigh 150 to 200 lbs.
Fun Fact: The Eastern Gorilla spends 40% of the day relaxing and 30% feeding.
Lion - The Lion,commonly referred to as the king of the jungle, is the top of the food chain. They are feared for their relentless hunting methods. They have the world renown mane and have a mighty roar. Although being at the top of the food chain they only live for about 10-14 years and weigh up to 420 pounds if they’re male while on the other hand 280 pounds for the
females.
American Alligator - “The American Alligator is a very historic animal. Scientists say that the American Alligator has been around for 150 million years. The average lifespan of the American Alligator ranges from 30 to 50 years old. The American Alligator is also very large animal. The average size of of the American Alligator is 10 to 15 feet in length and …show more content…
it ways an average of 1,000 lbs.”
Fun Fact: The largest American Alligator ever reported was said to be 19.8 feet long. That's about the same length as an SUV!
Giraffe - “The Giraffe is the tallest living animal.
The height of the average adult male Giraffe is 16 to 20 feet and the height of the average adult female Giraffe is 15 feet. The average weight of an adult male Giraffe is 2,600 lbs and the average weight of an adult female Giraffe is 1,800 lbs. Giraffes are around for a long time. Most Giraffes live to be an average of 25 years.
Fun Fact: When a Giraffe is stressed they tend to eat the bark off of branches.”
Eastern Gorilla - The Eastern Gorilla is a very endangered species. Even though there aren’t many of them, the Eastern Gorilla lives to be 53 years old in captivity. Also, there may not be many of them but the Eastern Gorilla is a very dominate animal.They use their size to their advantage. The male gorilla reaches an average of 6 feet tall when standing on their legs. They also weigh 400 to 500 lbs. The female gorilla only stand at an average of 4 to 5 feet tall and weigh 150 to 200 lbs.
Fun Fact: The Eastern Gorilla spends 40% of the day relaxing and 30% feeding.
Lion - The Lion,commonly referred to as the king of the jungle, is the top of the food chain. They are feared for their relentless hunting methods. They have the world renown mane and have a mighty roar. Although being at the top of the food chain they only live for about 10-14 years and weigh up to 420 pounds if they’re male while on the other hand 280 pounds for the
females.