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Two Toad Anteater Facts and Two Toad Anteater Pictures
The two-toed anteater is not as clumsy as its relative, the giant anteater. In view of its small size, about twelve inches in length, and its numerous enemies, which include poisonous snakes and man, the two-toed anteater has long since taken security precautions. It lives in the trees and comes down as little as possible, … Continue reading
King Vulture Facts and King Vulture Pictures
The king vulture is distinguished from the large number of other vultures by its brilliant plumage and its unusual appearance. Most American vultures are brown or black; the king vulture is a striking cream and black. It lives in Central and South America, usually in rather forested regions.
Cariamas Facts and Cariamas Pictures
Three are only two species of cariamas found in the world today and both live in South America. But the cariamas are related to giant flightless birds which walked about the South American continent more than forty million years ago. The largest of these ancient carnivorous birds, Phororhacos, stood five feet tall and had a … Continue reading
Wild Oxen Facts and Wild Oxen Pictures
Fr is hard to imagine a world without the large herds of domestic cattle found in almost every country. Men use these animals in many important ways—their milk and meat provide people with a valuable source of protein. Cattle hides are used extensively for leather goods.
Pelican Facts and Pelican Pictures
Pelicans are often seen flying in flocks in a V shape or line formation. Sometimes, depending on the wind, they fly close to the water with their long wings nearly touching the waves. At other times they can be seen circling very high in the sky.
White Storks Facts and White Storks Pictures
Since the Middle Ages people of Central Europe have regarded the white storks as bringers of good luck to men. It is not known how such a legend arose but it has protected the storks. Perhaps it came about because the return of the storks meant that spring had come. In the 1700’s watchmen in … Continue reading
Flamingos Facts and Flamingos Pictures
A Few years ago ornithologists estimated that there were about six million flamingos in the world. This included all the flamingos in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as those of the Americas. Unfortunately these beautiful and unusual birds are decreasing in number although in many areas they are now protected by law.
Cheetahs Facts and Cheetahs Pictures
Cheetahs are the fastest runners in the animal kingdom. Within two seconds after starting they can reach speeds of forty miles an hour and can even reach sixty for a few hundred yards. They cannot keep up such speeds, however, and must catch their prey soon after beginning the run.