Today we are coming to take care of animals in America! What's your favourite animals by the way? :D
Animals that are
endangered are close to becoming extinct. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Species Report states that the United States has 614 animals on the endangered
list and 1,200 are on the list in North America. Various factors, including
loss of habitat, cause animals to become endangered. Some endangered animals,
such as the bald eagle and alligator, have recovered.
The bison, or
American Buffalo, is one of the heaviest land animals in North America. Bison
live in parks, reserves and flat grasslands. They graze on grass, twigs and
shrubs. At 6 feet tall, bison can run up to speeds of 30 mph. Bison almost
became extinct in the 1800s because of over hunting, but they're slowly
recovering.
Bobcats
These huge cats
live in the forests, mountains, prairies and deserts of North America. Bobcats
are nocturnal, which means they are primarily active at night. They spend their
days in a cave, hollow log or rock crevice. These carnivores prey on small
rabbits, foxes, deer, fish and eggs. Even though they're fierce, cougars,
coyotes, wolves and people often prey upon bobcats. They only live for 10 to 14
years.
Desert Tortoise
This reptile is a
threatened species that lives in the deserts of North America. These tortoises
are most active during the morning or evening, depending on the temperature.
They spend most of their time in the sand to keep themselves cool. The desert
tortoise eats grass, herbs and a variety of dessert plants. They live up to 80
years and can go up to a year without food.
Gray Wolf
These wild dogs
often live in packs. According to the Enchanted Learning website, the gray wolf
is the fastest running carnivore. They only live in Alaska, Minnesota, Michigan
and Wisconsin. These wolves hunt in packs and prey upon larger animals such as
bison, deer, elk and moose, but eat almost anything else, except for people.
Gray wolves eat up to 20 lbs. of meat during one meal, and swallow their food
in large chunks.
Northern Spotted Owl
This owl lives in
the old forests in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. They are on the
list of endangered species because of a loss of habitat. Eating only at night,
the northern spotted owl preys upon rodents, frogs and other birds. At the top
of the food chain, they have no predators. The northern spotted owl lives in a
cavity of a tree or stump.
that's wat a pity, I have never seem these amazing animals， thx for post this for teaching us wat r we missing...
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