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Camels plod and stretch long legs at the base of the slope, next to various inscriptions of Thamudic origin. In the distance, Wadi Rum village sits quietly on one side of the mountain, while on the other, an untainted landscape of red and black rocks make jagged impressions against blue sky. The water that flows from the rocks nourish brights greens rarely seen in the arid landscapes of Wadi Rum. The mosses provide a stunning contrast to the dry flora of the wider area. Bright green moss and scrub plants burst from the rock crevices.
Northern forests offer the lowest human density of any tiger habitat, and the most complete ecosystem. The vast woodlands also allow tigers far more room to roam, as Russia's timber industry is currently less extensive than that of many other countries.
For an animal that hunts alone it is easier to hide and to get its prey. However, in times when food is hard to find, they may come together and cooperate. Polar Bear Their thick fur keeps them warm in frigid air and water. Their white fur actually transparent, for camouflage in ice and snow. Claws are curved to dig through ice. Small ears and tails are short to minimize heat loss.
Teeth are more jagged than most bears, suiting a carnivore. They ceep their fur clean because of camouflage. Bengal Tiger Bengal tigers are nocturnal: they hunt at night. Though powerful and quick over short distances, they stalk their prey because they cannot outrun faster prey. The tiger kills small prey with a bite on the back of the neck and large prey with a bite to the throat.
Since Bengal tigers are solitary and do not like to share their hunting grounds, they need large home ranges in which to hunt. Males occupy about 20 square miles, while females typically require 17 square miles. Chimpanzee Chimpanzees live and work in groups up to one hundred.
It helps them a lot because they can keep each other safe. Their worst predator is the leopard. Leopards always go for the weak or young. If they stay together the leopard wouldn't attack because the strong will help the weak and young. Their communication sounds like a screaming squeak. They only live in the trees they eat from.
And they also help each other groom. Grizzly Bear Grizzlies and Black Bears use their claws as an adaptation to hunt, climb and dig. Grizzlys also have a very good smell to get to thier prey Grizzly bears can stand on their back legs. This allows them to dance, and see if danger is approaching. Grizzly bears have their cubs inside of their dens during hibernation. This allows them to train the babes to hunt, dance, and survive before leaving the den.
Grizzly bears have long claws. This allows them to spear their food, like salmon, and dance. Grizzly bears have a very keen sense of smell. This allows them to make up for their poor eye sight. And dance. Leopard The spots, or rosettes are circular, which helps it to blend in with the background. The spotted coat provides almost perfect camouflage. The elegant, powerfully built leopard has a long body, relatively short legs and a broad head. Its tawny is covered with dark, irregular circles called rosettes.
Siberian Tiger For an animal that hunts alone it is easier to hide and to get its prey. They live in a climate where the winter can get snowy and the cold is bitter. Round Island Day Gecko Geckos have special feet to help them climb up smooth surfaces. The flattened toes have elongated scales. A microscopic view would show thousands of tiny, hooked bristles that can hold on to any surface. This means they can easily climb up palm trees, as well as hide on the underside of leaves.
They also have sharp teeth to penetrate the exo-skeleton of an insect. If attacked, Round Island Day Geckos have a unique way of defending themselves. The tail just drops off and lies moving around on the ground. Hopefully the enemy will pay attention to the tail while the gecko escapes. The stump quickly heals, and they will eventually grow a new tail. Grey Wolfe It is capable to run for 20 minutes, to stock it's prey at the speed of km per hour.
Strong and long jaws. Huge paws. It can reduce the flow of blood near their skin to conserve body heat. Large seized. The warmth of the footpads is regulated independently of the rest of the body, and is maintained at just above tissue-freezing point where the pads came in contact with ice and snow. They can easily follow fresh tracks. Cheetah Adaptations that enable the cheetah to run as fast as it does include large nostrils that allow for increased oxygen intake, and an enlarged heart and lungs that work together to circulate oxygen efficiently.
During a typical chase, its respiratory rate increases from 60 to breaths per minute While running, in addition to having good traction due to its semiretractable claws, the cheetah uses its tail as a rudder-like means of steering to allow it to make sharp turns, necessary to outflank prey animals that often make such turns to escape.
Parrotfish A number of parrotfish species, including the queen parrotfish, excrete a mucus cocoon, particularly at night. Prior to going to sleep, some species extrude mucus from their mouths, forming a protective cocoon that envelops and secures the fish at a particular location and, presumably hides its scent from predators.
This mucus envelope may also act as an early warning system, allowing the parrotfish to flee when it detects predators such as moray eels disturbing the protective membrane. Also the colour helps to protect, when they arre located near to rockwalls.
In most parrotfish species, juveniles have a different color pattern than adults. Juveniles of some tropical species can alter their color temporarily to mimic other species. Thorny Devil It inhabits arid scrub and desert over most of central Australia.
In particular, it inhabits spinifex triodia sandplain and sandridge desert within the interior and mallee belt. Its distribution largely coincides more with the distribution of sandy and sandy loam soils than with a particular climate in western Australia. The food that the devil mainly eats is ants, often Iridomyrmex or Ochetellus. They collect moisture in the dry desert via night-time condensation of dew which forms on the skin and is channelled to the mouth in hygroscopic grooves between its spines.
During rain events, capillary action allows the lizard to suck in water from all over its body. Polar Bear.
Babies remain with their mother until the third spring of their lives. Males fight over the females so only the best reproduce. Hummingbird Most hummingbirds have bills that are long and straight so that they can get nectar from flowers. Hummingbirds drink by using protrusible grooved or trough-like tongues. While in flight have the highest metabolism of all animals, a necessity in order to support the rapid beating of their wings.
Long bills. When they don't fly anymore their body temperature drops and they fall into hypopraxia. Lion Sensitive wiskers- help the lion find its way in dense cover or on moonless nights. Moving in for the kill, it spreads its whiskers like a living circular net, which helps it select the best spot to clamp its great jaws on its victim.
Sharp Claws- for killing food and tearing flesh. Mane- the mane of the male lion serves a dual function and makes the male lion look bigger. Color- blends in with the dead grass.
Lions live in groups, which are called prides. Who made this cover? But the technique, coloring, and intricate quillwork show that she was a master at her craft.
With its fine detailing, the cover would have taken over a year to complete. Who did she make it for? For her own child, or the child of someone she knew very well. Cradleboards are not commonly used today.
Today many parents use modern versions of the cradleboard, such as baby slings or backpacks, to transport their children. The Cyclops fog light was very useful for early-morning misty drives in the mountains of Germany and Austria. Imagine you could run your hand over this car. How would it feel? As you moved your hand, would you hit many sharp angles and jagged edges, or would you feel smooth bends and sleek curves? Why do you think a car would have this shape?
This car, the Czechoslovakian Tatra T87, was designed for speed and efficiency. In the early s, engineers and designers worked on streamlining airplanes, automobiles, and trains, creating a shape that would reduce the amount of drag on the moving vehicle. What makes the Tatra T87 so aerodynamic? Its design, developed by the Austrian engineer Hans Ledwinka, was based on carefully tested scientific and engineering principles.
Of course, to interest car buyers, the Tatra also had to be stylish. Its front Cyclops fog light, sliding sunroof, leather seats, three-part windshield, delicate rear lights, built-in fenders, and rear-mounted V-8 engine are just some of the features that appealed to the public. Visually, the most striking part of the Tatra T87 is the big fin at the rear. Not only does it add dramatic flair, it also serves a purpose. Without it, a crosswind would make the tapered body waver at high speeds.
The leather seats make the ride more comfortable, and the side windshields help the driver see. With this engine, the Tatra could travel at miles per hour. The designs and symbols on the cradle cover reflect traditional Dakota culture. Draw a cradle cover and decorate it with patterns and symbols that reflect your own community.
The Uji Bridge is one of the most beloved bridges in Japan. What bridges are treasured in the United States, and other countries? What makes them special? Why are bridges so important? What different features can a bridge have? Research bridges using the Internet and your local library. Then design your ideal bridge. Walk through the galleries and see how many different modes of transportation you can identify. Imagine that you are a trader on the Silk Road.
What would your journey be like? What people, places, and things might you encounter on the route? Are your travels dangerous? How do you brave the elements in the mountains and the desert? Write a diary entry from the perspective of a trader.
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