Tag: animals
group name: naturegeek
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October 24, 2007 10:44 PM EDT --
For a short time, I was posting questions to you on animals or plants. I'm going to bring back at least until, I can start back with the other posts. Here is today's question:
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January 19, 2008 06:19 PM EST --
Harpy Eagle - Harpia harpyja
This eagle is the largest eagle in North and South America. It can be found in the forests of Central and South America. It is now gone in much of it's original . . . more
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November 03, 2007 11:04 PM EDT --
My older brother and I have in our younger years brought a mess of critters into our parent’s house. A small minority of them were cute, but the rest were not so cute. Some of the animals have been . . . more
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January 02, 2008 07:14 PM EST --
Common Egg-Eating Snake - Daypeltis scabra
Our journey today takes us once more to Africa. Every once in awhile, I come across an animal that has been created or has evolved to feed on just one . . . more
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August 07, 2007 07:17 PM EDT --
Harvestmen
Today’s animal is the harvestmen or, as we more commonly call it the daddy long legs. This first part may be a little confusing so pay close attention. Daddy long legs are arthropods . . . more
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February 19, 2008 10:10 PM EST --
Cicada - Periodical Cicada ( Magiciada septenedecim ),
Empress Cicada - ( Pomponia imperatoria )
There are between 1,500 to 2,000 species of cicada around the world. Most of cicadas live . . . more
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March 25, 2008 06:40 PM EDT --
Gharial - Gavialis gangeticus
This Gharial is the second largest crocodilian species. These giants reach a length of 13 to 23 feet. One record animal was 21 ft. . . . more
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June 25, 2007 04:40 AM EDT --
In July, 2005, I had another * of Nature's blessings bestowed upon me. Well, that's how I view it, anyway, as a blessing. I had taken my dog outside and sat down in the chair at my front . . . more
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August 27, 2007 08:34 PM EDT --
Sun-Spider, Camel Spider, Solpugids ( Galeodes arabs )
These arthropods are found throughout Africa and West Africa. They can be found in deserts, rainforest, or grasslands. They use their chelicerae . . . more
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March 13, 2008 05:17 PM EDT --
Dingo - Canis familiaris dingo , Canis lupus dingo , Canis dingo
The Dingo was brought to Australia thousands of years ago. It's thought to have arrived in Australia some . . . more
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June 13, 2007 10:52 AM EDT --
Martial Eagle - Polemaetus bellicosus
Few birds of prey are as impressive as the eagles. This eagle certainly is impressive. It is one of the world’s largest eagle, and it is Africa’s . . . more
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September 02, 2007 09:49 PM EDT --
House Sparrow ( Passer Domesticus )
This bird is common to most American cities and towns. They are six inches long. They arrived in the U.S.A. in 1852 and have since spread out across our land. Believe . . . more
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April 15, 2008 07:52 PM EDT --
Hello friends!! Well, I woke up this morning to some beautiful spring weather, clear skies, sunny, light breeze, and the temperature felt wonderful! So what does that mean? It means another photo odyssey . . . more
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September 15, 2007 05:19 PM EDT --
House Mouse -Mus musculus
If I asked you what the most successful mammal is, what would your answer be? Well, I for one would not have picked this mammal. Originally, these small mammals came from central . . . more
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April 07, 2008 05:15 PM EDT --
This otter is the world's largest otter. It grows to lengths of 4 to 8 ft. It tip the scale at 49 to 71 lbs. These mammals are largely aquatic. They live in the rivers and . . . more
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August 01, 2007 11:46 AM EDT --
Taipan ( Oxyuranus scutellatus )
The taipan lives in Australia, the southern end of New Guinea, and Indonesia. They can be found in tropical forests, dry forests, and the open savannas or grasslands. . . . more
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August 04, 2007 12:55 PM EDT --
Jaguar -Panthera Onca
The jaguar is the largest big cat in the Americas. It is the only roaring cat to live in the Americas. This cat can reach 3 ½ to 6 ¼ feet. It can weigh 154 to 265 lbs. . . . more
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February 06, 2008 07:07 PM EST --
Indian Rhinoceros - Rhinoceros unicornis
Weighing in at 2 ½ tons and standing some 6 ¼ feet, the Indian Rhinoceros is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. These giants can reach 12.5 . . . more
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August 19, 2008 10:01 AM EDT --
While on vacation in the Mediterranean this past June, my husband and I spent some time in the harbor port of Palermo, Sicily, an island off the coast of Italy. The harbor was full of various ships... . . . more
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October 18, 2007 08:29 PM EDT --
"I dance...
casting circles unseen
tracing secret signs upon
Her skin...
Soaring,
each heartbeat
keeping time upon
the Winds...
I cry your name!
Visions, . . . more
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