One of the most intelligent species of bird. Very social – may gather in communal roosts of many thousands in a single grove. They are very opportunistic when it comes to feeding – which they mostly do on the ground.
A long-winged, dark-feathered, high-soaring bird of North America. Unlike most birds who are thought to have a poor sense of smell, the Turkey Vulture can locate carrion by odor.
One of North America’s largest birds with a wingspan up to 9 feet!! Pelicans don’t carry food in their pouches, they use them to scoop up food but will swallow their catch before flying off.
Snow leopards eat meat. They primarily hunt wild sheep and goats. Snow leopards are also known…
During mating, pairs vocalize in a behavior known as “unison calling.” They throw…
Kit foxes appear to be able to survive without drinking water. This is an adaptation to…
Ringtails were kept as pets by miners in Big Bear during the gold rush era…
(Buteo jamaicensis) As they circle and soar, they can spot a mouse from 100 feet up in the air—about ten stories high.
