Category: Animals

This category is dedicated to animal related topics

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

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By: David Torres

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a non-profit, marine conservation organization that is dedicated to protecting and preserving ocean wildlife from invasive fishing and other harmful acts. Their base is located in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington, in the United States.

Their Mission

Defend Ocean Wildlife. Since their creation, they’ve made it their main priority to protect all marine life species living in our oceans, from the gentle giants of the sea to its smallest creatures.

Protect Marine Habitat. Sea Shepherd opposes the pollution of the fragile ecosystem of the ocean. They put … Continue

Corvidae Family

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By: David Torres

The Corvidae family, also known as the crow family, consists of jays, magpies, treepies, nutcrackers, choughs and of course ravens and crows. They are a very diverse family of birds that are known to be adaptive and have expanded to almost every habitat on earth.

Birds of the crow family are not all migratory birds, instead, many species are year round residents in certain geographic locations. Corvids are omnivorous, eating from many sources. Being so smart and omnivorous allows them to expand their geographical range, perhaps more than any other family of birds.

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What Are Lagomorphs?

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By: David Torres

Rabbits, hares, and pikas, collectively known as Lagomorphs, are known for their floppy ears, bushy tails and impressive hopping ability. But there’s more to Lagomorphs than fluffy fur and a bouncy gait. Rabbits, hares, and pikas are versatile mammals that have colonized a wide range of habitats throughout the world. They serve as prey for many species and therefore play an important role in the food webs they occupy.

Lagomorphs are divided into 2 basic groups

Lagomorpha is an order of mammals that include two basic families, the pikas(Ochotonidae), and the hares and rabbits(Lepordiae).

Pikas are small, … Continue

Rabbits And Hares

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By: David Torres

Rabbits and hares belong to the Leporidae family of mammals. There are approximately 60 species of rabbit and hare in the Leporidae family. Leporids range in mass from 1.4 lbs in Pygmy Rabbits(Brachylagus idahoensis) to 11 lbs in Arctic Hares(Lepus arcticus). Unlike most mammals, female Leporids are usually larger than males. Rabbits and hares can be found throughout the world with very few exceptions. The term ‘true hares’ includes hares and jackrabbits and comprises those species in the genus Lepus; all remaining species are referred to as rabbits. While hares have evolved for running long distances, … Continue

Pikas

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By: David Torres

Pikas are a small, short-legged and tailless mammals that can be found in the mountains of western North America and in much of the steppes of Asia and eastern Europe. Despite their small size, body shape, and round ears, pikas are not rodents but are actually closest related to hares and rabbits.

What does a pika look like?

Pikas are small mammals, with short limbs and rounded ears. They are about 15 to 23 centimeters (5.9 to 9.1 in) in body length and weigh between 120 and 350 grams (4.2 and 12.3 oz), depending on species. Pikas … Continue