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The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) are commonly found in central Asia's high mountains. Because they are found at such a high altitude they have adapted in many ways. Snow Leopards have short forelimbs and long hind limbs. They also have a tail that is nearly a meter long and it helps them balance. Their naval cavity is enlarged and allows them warm cold air as they take it in. The Snow Leopard also has fairly large paws to help with balance on rocky ground. Their paws also act as snow shoes. To stay warm in the freezing cold, they have long body fur and a wool like under fur. Overall, Snow Leopards have adapted in many ways.

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The red pandas also known as the Aliurus Fulgens long tails help them maintain balances, and stay safe while traversing the canopy.These pandas don't have paw pads they have fur covering the soles of their feet which is and extra instillation from cold weather. Their long wrist bones are helpful when climbing trees and grabbing food. They are carnivores but have a herbivore
diet and usually eat bamboo. Red pandas are known to be found in the native forest of the Haimalays and surrounding regions in China.

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The Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) are one of the fastest and most graceful swimmers in the world for their size. Although unlike other sea animals dolphins cannot breathe underwater. They typically come up for air 2-3 times per minute. However, they can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes. This ability is very useful in allowing them to have enough time to dive and catch food. Bottlenose dolphin's dark grey coloring near their dorsal fin and light grey coloring at the belly helps protect them from predators. The darker color makes them blend in with the water while being viewed from above. The light grey coloring on their belly makes them less visable by predators against the sunlight shining down from above. Bottlenose dolphin's body is sleek and streamlined, allowing it to swim at speeds over 18 miles per hour. This helps the dolphin swim away from predators and catch prey. Bottlenose dolphin are carnivores and feed on a variety of prey such as fish, squid, crabs and shrimp. The average lifespan of a Bottlenose dolphin is at least 40 years with some females outliving males at 60 years or more.

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The Green turtle(Chelonia mydas) has long flippers that work and look like paddels. They use these to help them move and get through the water in a speedy way. They have four of those 'paddels' , in the back the two work like rudders. The front flippers are what the turtles use to quickly move around in the water, the back two flippers are what the turtle uses to steer. The Green sea turtle can also swim in cold tempatures, that is because they have a very thick layer of fat surrounding there bodies which is why they are comfortable swimming in the Atlantic, and Indian oceans. They also swim in the Mediterranean sea. Next, Green sea turtles have a hard rough shell that protects them from floating objects and other animal threats. When another animal is coming and it makes contact with the shell the turtle can feel it and hide under the shell, it is a great adaptation.

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The painted turtle (chrysemys picta) has a flat shells and webbed feet. Turtles can pull their heads and legs into their shells as protection from predators. Turtles have no teeth to chew with and have bony plates on their jaw the turtle's beak is made for grabbing their food better. the turtle's size is for when their predator is looking for them they can hide easily. the speed of the painted turtle is 10 to 12 MPH so they can swim away from their predator. Painted turtles feed mainly on plants, small animals such as fish, aquatic insects,

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The Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) has a coat of white fur so it can blend into the snow and hide from prey. They also have thick layers of fat to insulate themselves against the cold. They live in the arctic on ice covered waters. Polar Bears are carnivorous. They will usually eat seals, whale carcasses, and walruses. Because they eat animals that swim, polar bears are good swimmers. Polar Bears catch their prey by waiting on an ice sheet for the animals to come to the surface for air. Once they come to the surface, Polar bears will bite them and drag them out of the water. The average lifespan of a Polar Bear is 20-25 years.

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A Chocolate Lab (Canis lupus familiaris) love the water, they have thick tails that they use as a power rudder, their webbed feet help them swim fast, and their thick coats, keep them warm and cheerful even in cold water. Dogs have developed powerful sight, hearing, smell, and sharp teeth for hunting. When it gets to the winter time they have a big coat of fur so it can stay warm. The water also beads off of their coat when they get out of the water.

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The main coon, also known as the felis catus, has long, sharp claws and sharp teeth. They are both used for protection, but the teeth are great for eating food. The males can grow up to 13-18 lbs(adult), and the females can grow up to 7.9-12 lbs (adult). Both genders can grow up to a length (nose to tail tip) of 19-40 in. Their thick, fluffy coats can keep them warm in the winter if they are outdoor cats. Main coon cats are very large, so they are often mistaken for the wild lynx cat.

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The Blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) is a fish that has little muscle and is mostly made of gelatin, this is because they live in the part of the sea where the water pressure is 80 times higher than normal sea pressure. Their bodies are denser than water so they can float in the deep sea with little energy. These fish eat other invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, and mollusks and they catch them by ambushing.  The average adult blobfish is 30 cm. These fish are able to live up to more than 100 years because of a lack of predators.

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The proboscis monkey(Nasalis larvatus) has a large fleshy nose that can get up to 4 inches long. It adapted to swim in the water. They can hold their breath for two to three minutes to help get away from predators. The male's weight is 45 pounds and the females only weigh 19 pounds. They can run up to 15 miles per hour. Males are 26-33 inches tall while females are 21-24.4 inches tall. They have 9 stomachs for eating leaves with a special bacteria called (cellulose bacteria). The stomach has compartments in them.

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A Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) the esophagus is reinforced so the bamboo fibers cannot break through on its way down to the stomach.Their black and white fur coats keep them warm.To crush Bamboo they use there strong jaw.Pandas climb trees to run away if danger.

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Sloths (Scientific name Folivora) have long hands and feet that lock into place so they stay in the trees easily. This lets them hang upside down for a long time without wasting energy.

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The Southern Sea Otter is also called {Enhydra lutris nereis}. These creatures live in the waters along the central California coastline. Southern Sea Otters eat sea urchins, clams, mussels, mollusks, and snails. The normal water temperature for Southern Sea Otters is between 30 & 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The fur on otters is long-waterproof and is like a guard, it keeps dense under hair dry. Southern Sea Otters are different shades of ~ brown, gray, and black ~. Sea otters different natural habitats are [ Coastal waters, rocky shores, barrier reefs, kelp forests]. They have long whiskers that help them detect vibrations in murky waters.

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The Panamanian White-Faced Capuchin is a form of MONKEY its scientific name is Cebus Imitator.

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The golden monkey is similar to the blue monkey except for its golden-orange backside. Besides this coloration, golden monkeys have black bodies and brown faces

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Cercopithecus kandti

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Malayan porcupine also called himalayan porcupine. The himalayan porcupine is large. And has a stout-body. These rodents are covered with quills. These quills are modified hair. These quills get harder as they become into adults.  Himalayan porcupines are herbivores. Their diet consists of tubers,roots,fallen fruits,and bark. And even insects and large tropical seeds. This animal rattles their tail when threatened. They also charge backwards as a defense mechanism. This animal is awake at night and rests during the day. You can find this animal in south and south east Asia. These animals also make there own antibiotics. Porcupines quills are not poisoned but it can kill a animal if it prevents eating. This porcupine can defend itself by hiding its bare face to a attacker and keeping its belly towards the ground.

Jailynn LaCroix

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Gray Wolf (Canis Lupis) coats are made up of thick fur to provide insulation and long guard hairs to keep out moisture. The gray wolf's large paws have fleshy pads and claws for traction and can spread to provide better support in snow. Their jaw can deliver a crushing pressure of 500 lbs per square inch. Their vision is very motion-sensitive. They have a reflective retina, called a tapetum that enhances their night vision. They can't see color. Wolves have great stamina. They can cover a distance of more than eighteen miles at a quick trot. They have a top speed of about 40 miles per hour. Their maximum lifespan is 17 years. Gray wolves reach sexual maturity at 1 year for females and 2 years for males. They typically mate once a year.

Jared. Adams

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the panaque (Panaque nigrolineatus) is a type of Armored catfish that lives in freshwater. It is herbivorous and it is known for being the only fish that can eat wood. The panaque also eats algae and aufwuchs they have spoon-shaped scraper-like teeth and highly angled jaws.panaque has very strong dorsal and pectoral fins that allow them selfs to jam themselves in cracks that predators can't reach into. the panaque has a sucker-like mouth it helps it stay on rocks without using a lot of energy. the panaque is normally grayish-green with blueish black stripes.

Skyler kinkaid

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The Brown Bear(Ursus arctos) Is a mammal that has a furry, strong body, big paws, and a nose with a very strong scent of smell. It is a large bear species found across Eurasia, and North America. Its weight is about 180-1,300 pounds, height is about 6 feet- 9 feet tall, lifespan is about 20-30 years, and its speed its top speed is 35 miles per hour. The brown bears eat both meat, and plants like roots,berries,salmon,nuts, and insects. The Brown Bear is the biggest land animal found in forest. Brown bears can also climb trees when young to avoid predators. Brown bears usually live on mountains, in forests, and can be found in tundras. A bears mating season is during the summer, and in the winter when the female bears are hibernating they give birth to the cubs, and the cubs will grow then once spring comes they will come out of the den, and follow the mother for about 1-3 years until going off on their own. The male bears sometimes if food is scarce will feed on the females young cubs, and most of the reasons why cubs die is because of either a predator, or a male bear eating them, but most of the time the cubs will climb up a high tree to avoid any of these predators that can kill them.
Joshua Maranian

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The green iguana (Iguana iguana) has strong jaws with razor sharp teeth and a long sharp tail. This tail is used against predators in a whip-like fashion. The tails may detach when caught and they will grow a new one in place. They have sharp claws used for climbing. Primarily herbivores feeding on fruit and leaves but will eat ants in tropical climates.  Ability to change their diet depending upon the environment they are in.
Mr. Yorston

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Common Name:

Green Iguana

Scientific Name:

Iguana iguana

Average Life Span In The Wild:

20 years

Size relative to a 6-ft man:

Green, or common, iguanas are among the largest lizards in the Americas, averaging around 6.5 feet long and weighing about 11 pounds.

In Captivity as Pets

They are also among the most popular reptile pets in the United States, despite being quite difficult to care for properly. In fact, most captive iguanas die within the first year, and many are either turned loose by their owners or given to reptile rescue groups.

Range and Habitat

The green iguana's extensive range comprises the rain forests of northern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and southern Brazil. They spend most of their lives in the canopy, descending only infrequently to mate, lay eggs, or change trees.

Behavior

Primarily herbivores, iguanas are active during the day, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit. They generally live near water and are excellent swimmers. If threatened, they will leap from a branch, often from great heights, and escape with a splash to the water below. They are also tough enough to land on solid ground from as high as 40 feet and survive.

Defensive Adaptations

Iguanas' stout build gives them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land. They have strong jaws with razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails, which make up half their body length and can be used as whips to drive off predators. They can also detach their tails if caught and will grow another without permanent damage.

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Learn why this familiar reptile is called "chicken of the trees" in Central America. Find out more about the largest lizard in the Americas.