Habitat
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A lazy moment in the life of a polar bear at at the Oregon Zoo. I am going to Churchill next year to see these beautiful animals out on the tundra. There has been a 13% decrease in the Polar bears in that area due to global warming. There is only a short time during the year for viewing these bears, as once the ice solidifies, they migrate in search of food. During the several month hibernation, they have had no food. They replenish their bodies off of seals and other sea going mammals. The polar bears are considered the most dangerous of all bears. While viewing them in their natural habitat, you never leave the gigantic dune buggies. For several days and nights, you sleep, eat and view the wildlife from the dune buggies and from the viewing decks. The bears are considered to be too dangerous to allow people to step down on the tundra (other than the scientists).
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Straight from camera ! ....... Cute and puffed up wood pigeon taken at Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, UK Wood pigeons are large and portly grey birds, with a white band across the wings, white patch at the side of the neck and a dark band on the tail. They have a pinkish brown neck and upper breast. Wood pigeons inhabit a variety of habitats, particularly wooded country, farmland, parks and gardens Their call sounds like coo-coo-coo, coo-coo
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An Orangutan pondering something
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Acrylic and Mixed Media / Painted by Ciska 03/2008 / ORIGINAL SOLD / 76.2cm x 101.6cm Leaping and flapping their spread wings, a majectic pair of mated adult brolgas reinforce their bond with an elaborate and enthusiastic courtship dance. Comprising intricate sequences of coordinated bows, theatrical jumps, runs and short flights, dancing is the most spectacular of all the brolga’s social behaviours.
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OMG- I love these fellows…I wanted to jump in and hug her. But, I took over 100 photos instead..lol /
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When neighbourhood was family. A photo taken in a moment in which, turning back, i saw a beloved past.
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The King Vulture Portrait…... Please view this bird larger he is stunning ! ... (-: The King Vulture, is a large Central and South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly colored of the New World Vultures. King Vultures have lived up to 30 years in captivity, though their lifespan in the wild is unknown. This vulture uses urohydrosis, defecating on its legs, in order to lower its body temperature. Despite its bill and large size, it is relatively unaggressive at a kill and will normally back down rather than fight.The King Vulture lacks a voice box, though it can make low croaking noises and wheezing sounds.Its only natural predators are snakes, which will prey upon the vulture’s eggs and young, and large cats such as jaguars, which may surprise and kill an adult vulture at a carcass. The King Vulture feeds solely on carrion and, unlike some New World Vultures, is not known to kill sick or dying animals for food.It often eats stranded fish along river banks, but does not come to village refuse dumps for food.Though it has keen eyesight which can help it locate food. There is evidence that suggests a decline in population, though it is not significant enough to cause it to be listed.This decline is due primarily to habitat destruction and poaching.
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Wild and born free this was such a amazing site for me to watch this wonderful Kestrel go about his business…...... I certainly was lucky this time to get such a capture of my favourite bird of pray the Kestrel at Snettersham Nr Norfolk England UK. Kestrels have been recently declining as a result of habitat degradation due to continuing intensive management of farmland and so it is included on the Amber List. Kestrels are found in a wide variety of habitats, from moor and heath, to farmland and urban areas. The only places they do not favour are forests, vast treeless wetlands and dense mountains. They are a familiar sight, hovering beside a motorway, or other main road. They can often be seen perched on a high tree branch, or on a telephone post or wire, on the look out for prey. They eat small mammals and birds.
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The King Vulture The King Vulture, is a large Central and South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly colored of the New World Vultures. King Vultures have lived up to 30 years in captivity, though their lifespan in the wild is unknown. This vulture uses urohydrosis, defecating on its legs, in order to lower its body temperature. Despite its bill and large size, it is relatively unaggressive at a kill and will normally back down rather than fight.The King Vulture lacks a voice box, though it can make low croaking noises and wheezing sounds.Its only natural predators are snakes, which will prey upon the vulture’s eggs and young, and large cats such as jaguars, which may surprise and kill an adult vulture at a carcass. The King Vulture feeds solely on carrion and, unlike some New World Vultures, is not known to kill sick or dying animals for food.It often eats stranded fish along river banks, but does not come to village refuse dumps for food.Though it has keen eyesight which can help it locate food. There is evidence that suggests a decline in population, though it is not significant enough to cause it to be listed.This decline is due primarily to habitat destruction and poaching.
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Baby Screech-owl Screech-owls are restricted to the Americas. Some species formerly placed with them are nowadays considered more distinct. Screech-owls hunt from perches in semi-open landscapes. They prefer areas which contain old trees with hollows; these are home to their prey which includes insects, reptiles, small mammals such as bats and mice and other small birds. Screech-owls have a good sense of hearing which helps them locate their prey in any habitat. They also possess well-developed raptorial claws and a curved bill, both of which are used for tearing their prey into pieces small enough to swallow easily. They usually carry their prey back to their nests, presumably to guard against the chance of losing their meal to a larger raptor.
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“I Make the Best of It“ Having a bad-hair day? Make the best of it… it can’t be as bad as this Emu with a grassy hairdo… / When I shot this at the Indianapolis Zoo, I was really pleased to see the Emu had such a large area to roam. I think she/he definitely was trying to attract a mate with this new hairdo, and making the best of it! lol……. As Is… / Canon PowerShot S3 IS IMAGES BELOW ARE CLICKABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE / / / / / http://www.redbubble.com/people/ccwri/art/1748428-13-zebra-finch / /
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He has no home to go back to. /
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I find this bird to be one of those birds that is a pleasure to watch.. they are usually found alone.. and they must dry their wings , before diving again, due to no oil glands on the wings. Lakes Park. Fort Myers, Florida. Sony DSC H 7 ** / This is a clickable image
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As a Wildlife rehabilitator for the past 20+ years, it saddens me deeply at the loss of Wildlife in Australia’s Bushfires… / Wildlife Appeal here on redbubble is raising money to help to save those animals who have survived the fires, while over a million have perished. / This is the sixth shot for a calendar, but all following photographs included in this collection will be available for sale as cards, prints, etc and all profits will be donated to the WRAP organization. / Thank you for you support ;) / This Snowy Owl was photographed at the NWTrek rehabilitation zoo in Washington state. Animal Song
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thats what I call her.. .. it is our bougainvillea. can never spell that correctly .. Fort Myers, Florida garden:)))) in our yard. shots taken as is .. then edited for framing.. Sony DSC H 7 / /
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Today was a great day….... I had a day with the girls…Rosalie, Gina and Kathy … just taking photos. each of us in a world of wonder. each having so much fun as friends whom share a passion for captures .. here is my little tribute ..lol!.. arent they wonderful . Three Tiger Finches… .. ( i think) .. I think this is what Kathy called them . when she pointed them out for me to see them . Butterfly Estates. Fort Myers, Florida
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A monarch Butterflies are beautiful, flying insects with large scaly wings. Like all insects, they have six jointed legs, 3 body parts, a pair of antennae, compound eyes, and an exoskeleton. The three body parts are the head, thorax (the chest), and abdomen (the tail end). The four wings and the six legs of the butterfly are attached to the thorax. The thorax contains the muscles that make the legs and wings move. Butterfly Estates Gardens at Fort Myers, Florida
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Parrots, also known as psittacines are birds of the roughly 372 species found in most warm and tropical regions. The order is subdivded in three families: the Psittacidae (true parrots), the Cacatuidae (cockatoos) and the Nestoridae. Parrots have a pan-tropical distribution with several species inhabiting the temperate Southern Hemisphere as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is found in South America and Australasia. Parrots, along with crows, jays and magpies, are some of the most intelligent birds, and their ability to imitate human voices enhances their popularity as pets. Trapping of wild parrots for the pet trade, as well as other hunting, habitat loss and competition from invasive species, have diminished wild populations, and more parrots are threatened with extinction than any other group of birds. “Parrot Portrait ….... ” was featured in I Love Birds
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The Collared Mangabey also known as the Red-capped Mangabey, White-collared Mangabey or Cherry-crowned mangabey is a species of primate in the Cercopithecidae family. It is found in forests, especially near water, from western Nigeria, east and south through Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, to Gabon. It is threatened by habitat loss. It formerly included the Sooty Mangabey as a subspecies. As presently defined, the Collared Mangabey is monotypic. Mangabey Social Structure: / Depends on the species but a significant amount is unknown about some species. Some reside in groups of 15-40 animals. Mangabey Communication: / Mangabeys have a throat sac, which is well developed in males and smaller in females, this gives them ability to communicate through loud whoops and cackles. Mangabey Life Cycle: / Males reach sexual maturity at 5-7 years. The gestation period for C.torquatus is known to be between 164-175 days when a single young born. Lifespan in captivity can be up to 32 years. Mangabey give birth to a single young. Mangabey Diet: / Fruit, leaves, flowers, buds, nuts, seeds and insects. I will donate 100% of proceeds from the sales of this image to The Wildlife Trusts “Cherry-crowned mangabey ….....” was featured in Art 4 Charity “Cherry-crowned mangabey ….....” was featured in All Soft and Cuddlies !! “Cherry-crowned mangabey ….....” was featured in Untouchables
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The King Vulture The King Vulture, is a large Central and South American bird in the New World vulture family Cathartidae. This vulture lives predominantly in tropical lowland forests stretching from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. The adult King Vulture is the most strikingly colored of the New World Vultures. King Vultures have lived up to 30 years in captivity, though their lifespan in the wild is unknown. This vulture uses urohydrosis, defecating on its legs, in order to lower its body temperature. Despite its bill and large size, it is relatively unaggressive at a kill and will normally back down rather than fight.The King Vulture lacks a voice box, though it can make low croaking noises and wheezing sounds.Its only natural predators are snakes, which will prey upon the vulture’s eggs and young, and large cats such as jaguars, which may surprise and kill an adult vulture at a carcass. The King Vulture feeds solely on carrion and, unlike some New World Vultures, is not known to kill sick or dying animals for food.It often eats stranded fish along river banks, but does not come to village refuse dumps for food.Though it has keen eyesight which can help it locate food. There is evidence that suggests a decline in population, though it is not significant enough to cause it to be listed.This decline is due primarily to habitat destruction and poaching. “King Vulture Portrait ….... ” was featured in Unlimited Quality “King Vulture Portrait ….... ” was featured in Funny Kritters
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Male Lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in northwest India, having disappeared from North Africa, the Middle East, and Western Asia in historic times. Until the late Pleistocene (about 10,000 years ago), the lion was the most widespread large land mammal beside humans. They were found in most of Africa, much of Eurasia from western Europe to India and, in the Americas, from the Yukon to Peru. Should they survive the rigors of cubhood, lionesses in secure habitat, such as national parks, frequently reach an age of 12–14 years whereas male lions seldom live for longer than 8 years. However, there are records of lionesses living for up to 20 years in the wild. In captivity both male and female lions can live for over 20 years. They typically inhabit savanna and grassland, although they may take to bush and forest. Lions are unusually social compared to other cats. A pride of lions consists of related females and offspring and a small number of adult males. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator, although they will resort to scavenging if the opportunity arises. While lions, in general, do not selectively hunt humans, some have been known to become man-eaters and seek human prey. The lion is a vulnerable species, having seen a possibly irreversible population decline of 30 to 50 percent over the past two decades in its African range; populations are untenable outside designated reserves and national parks. Although the cause of the decline is not well understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are currently the greatest causes of concern. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been a key species sought after and exhibited in zoos the world over since the late eighteenth century. Zoos are cooperating worldwide in breeding programs for the endangered Asiatic subspecies. The male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. The lion, particularly the face of the male, is one of the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture. “The King’s Portrait ….... ” was featured in Live, Love, Dream
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Ring-tailed Lemur (Baby) eye’s point of focus. Most lemurs are listed as endangered or threatened species. Many species have gone extinct in the last centuries, mainly due to habitat destruction (deforestation) and hunting. Conservation of lemurs in Madagascar is a high priority, but the country’s poor economic situation and the lemurs’ limited range make it an uphill battle. There are 85 living lemur species accounted for in current publications,with more documentation currently awaiting publication. The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is a large Strepsirhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, black and white ringed tail. Like all lemurs it is endemic to the island of Madagascar. It inhabits gallery forests to spiny scrub in the southern regions of the island. It is omnivorous and the most terrestrial of lemurs. The animal is diurnal, being active exclusively in daylight hours. “Bright baby eye’ d lemur …....” was featured in Cards: Animals and pets… “Bright baby eye’ d lemur …....” was featured in Bits and Pieces “Bright baby eye’ d lemur …....” was featured in Funny Kritters
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Shot in the Sahara desert – Tunisia —-—-—-——- See also the color version
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