forestspictureYeniseiWITHIN the last dozen years the author has seen the tundra and coniferous forests of the Yenisei, the steppes of south-east Russia, and the luxuriant tropical forests of Guiana. From her observations she has put together a picture of animal life in these widely different ...
Nature provides many situations in which the remains of animals and plants are protected against destruction. Of these, marine sediment is by far the most important environment for the preservation of fossils, owing to the incredible richness of marine life. The beds of former lakes are also prol...
Extensive falls of volcanic ash and coarser particles overwhelm and bury all forms of life, from flying insects to great trees. Caves have preserved the bones of many animals that died in them and were subsequently buried under a blanket of clay or a cover of dripstone. Predatory animals and...
Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year or during a particular period of their life cycle. These movements are often referred to as migration. Some animals, such as many species of insects, migrate only once during their lifetime, often just before they ...
What all rodents have, and what makes them rodents, are four long, open-rooted incisors that never stop growing during the animal’s lifetime. Because of this, the rodent must keep gnawing and has masseter muscles in the jaw built especially for this purpose. A species of rodent, a fox ...
Lifespan 15 years Weight 180 – 701+ lbs. (depending on species) Height 33 – 59 inches (depending on species) Length 64–84 inches (depending on species) Age of Sexual Maturity 1.5 to 3.5 years Age of Weaning 5 to 6 months Caribou Pictures View all of our Caribou pictures in the gal...
Nature provides many situations in which the remains of animals and plants are protected against destruction. Of these, marine sediment is by far the most important environment for the preservation of fossils, owing to the incredible richness of marine life. The beds of former lakes are also ...
Ocean Animals Pattern Blocks: Grab this free ocean animals pattern blocks mat set to add to your ocean unit and create a simple center in minutes! Ocean Animal Pin Crafts: Make these cute printable ocean animal crafts using split pins or brads! They move! Pin Pin Pin Animal Life Cycles ...
I love how they each have their own unique personality and way of life. Some animals are really active and always on the go, like dogs or monkeys. They just seem to have so much energy and are always ready to play. On the other hand, some animals are more relaxed and prefer to ...
Life Cycle/Reproduction: Give information on the animal's life cycle and reproduction. For example, in the case of insects, list and describe each stage in the process of their metamorphosis. For a species of shark, describe whether it bears live young or lays eggs. Behavior: Describe inter...