Like eagles hawks are large birds of prey primarily known for their fresh hunt. They are among the most potent predators. Hawks are carnivorous. They are known to rely on carrion for their consumption. Hawks also feed on truly putrid flesh. Crab hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) is most likely to consume crabs at the coastal mangroves…
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) are wild plant-eating birds being found in North America. They fly all across northern North America. Canada goose often walks on the grassy lawns of parks and golf courses. These long-neck species are considered pests for they often produce green slimy feces that could stain clothes and ponds. It is one…
Owls are the birds of prey and as such they have a varied diet. From birds to reptiles, amphibians to large insects, owls will consume almost every living organism. This article will give you insight about what do owls eat and list down all the animals that form part of the owls diet. What Do…
The Cuban bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) is the world’s smallest bird weighing less than 0.07 oz (2 g). The size of the bee hummingbird is even smaller than few day-flying moths. Ironically perhaps it seems rather unlikely to consider it a bird as it appears more like an insect. The Jamaican vervain hummingbird is the…
It is reasonable to assume that dolphins are the least understood marine mammals probably because they have a complex social behavior. Dolphins are highly gregarious animals with much to discover about their social involvement and the way they communicate with each other. How Do Dolphins Communicate Unlike most other animals, dolphins can be compared to…
Of all waterfowls mallards are the most widespread North American species. They are highly social and noisy birds. In winter mallards are gathered in open water lakes and lakes near agricultural fields. In the south they make homes in habitats like wooded swamps. What Do Mallard Ducks Eat Mallards are omnivores as they feed on…
The first thing you need to know about hummingbirds is that they eat a lot. Although hummingbirds rely heavily on nectar for their consumption but they also feed on arthropods which is the essential food component in bird’s diet. They are small birds weighing up to 4 grams which might leave you to wonder that…
Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is by far the world’s most abundant duck species. It mainly eats submerged plants while pushing its long neck. Male mallard leaves its mate after when she lays eggs. The ducklings keep following their mother and they swim behind her to seek protection. Greenhead and koloa are some other names of…
A butterfly, moth or any other insect that falls under the order Lepidoptera develops into a caterpillar during the initial stages of its lifecycle while it is very young. At this phase of development, the insect is known as larva. Thus, caterpillar is basically a larva of the order of Lepidoptera. Majority of the caterpillars…
Vampire bats are not as fearsome as they are pictured in films nor do they possess any such false standing in real life apart from the fact that it feeds on blood. True vampire bats live in the tropical and subtropical America where they drink fresh blood of birds and mammals and not of humans.…
The bald eagle is often seen soaring above water on broad 7.9’ wings. It is found in the North America (Alaska). Bald eagles are opportunistic feeders with an unusual ability to consume a diverse type of prey. However fish is the regular part of their diet. What Do Bald Eagles Eat The carrion-eater bald eagle…
Penguins are purely social birds. They gather around in large breeding colonies each consisting of thousands of individuals. These colonies are extremely noisy and often they take to the water in flocks. Where Do Penguins Live Penguins Geographic Range Except Galapagos penguin all penguins are found in the southern half of the world. Galapagos penguins…
Red pandas are found in the temperate forests of the Himalayas ranging from Nepal through to Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan. They build habitats in the bamboo forests. They are highly territorial species. Red pandas are not completely endangered. They are vulnerable meaning they are at risk for becoming endangered. Why are Red Pandas…
Wolves are known to make homes in a wide variety of habitats such as forests, deserts, woodlands, tundra, and grasslands. Their habitat range is largely determined by the amount of prey available. As they fancy preying on ungulates so the given habitat must provide these medium sized mammals for a single pack of wolf. Sadly…
Owls have long been admired for their unique disposition yet they are least known for their lifespan and behavior. Depending on the environment each owl species has its own lifespan. Owls do not have a very long lifespan partly because many of them could not attain maturity age and partly due to the habitat loss.…
Bearded dragon (Pogona minor) earns its name because of the underside of the throat that goes black if it feels threatened. They do not only move swiftly on land but they are expert climbers. They spend much of their time on branches. It is a combination of many different colors. The skin color can darker…
Ball python (Python regius) is an absolutely non-venomous species. It is native to equatorial western Africa. Ball python is by far the smallest python species and is quite good at making pet. Royal python and West African python are the other names of ball python. The closest relative of ball python is Angolan python which…
Lemurs are herbivores and they typically feed on plant foods such as pollen, leaves, seed pods, nectar, seeds, and fruits. They supplement their diet with some insects and other small vertebrates and invertebrates including birds’ eggs. The smallest lemur species typically rely on fruits and insects while the larger species are almost exclusively herbivorous. What…
The ring tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a large primate that is unique among lemurs precisely due to its long black-and-white tail. The lemur is a native animal of the island of Madagascar. It is found in the forests and scrubs in the southern range of the island. The ringtail stays active all day and…