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The Squid also known as an Architeuthis lives in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. They feed on shrimp and other squid. The reason I chose this animal is because they are so mysterious and the way the colors and patterns flow are so unique. Squids don't lose any threat to humans, although there ink is poisonous to other creatures, it's to weak to hurt humans. 100,000 marine animals are killed by plastic marine litter every year around the world. Bring smarter about how we dispose of plastic can bring that number down greatly. -Makayla

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Dolphins are well known for their agility and playful behavior, Many species will leap out of the water, spy-hop Scientists believe that dolphins conserve energy by swimming alongside ships, a practice known as bow-riding. by kayla

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A cygnus olor, commonly known as a Mute Swan is a beautiful species of swan and is a member of the Waterfowl family anatidae. Mute Swans are usually found on shallow waters such as creeks, rivers, and wetlands. They live on inland lakes and ponds.  The mute swan is native to a lot of Eurasia and the very north of Africa. is found year- round all throughout the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, Virginia, and the Susquehanna River Valley of Pennsylvania.  Mute Swans live less than 10 years and they eat bay grasses such as eelgrass and widgeon grass.During the winter they eat wheat, grains from farm fields, etc and they feed by putting their entire heads/ necks underwater. I chose this animal because I think it is an animal that we don't really hear much about. I also think it is very beautiful and it is underrated. Things like soda can holders can get stuck around the necks of small birds and they can potentially kill the birds by suffocation if not removed. As citizens of the  worlds, please recycle yoour trash so that the items can be disposed of properly. If the items are disposed of properly, they won't be able to hurt animals :)
- Kamia

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The Barred Owl is a native animal to eastern North America. Adults are rather large and are brown or grey. Forests are their preferred habitat, but sometimes they are found in open woodland areas. These owls mostly eat small mammals , but sometimes other animals like birds, reptiles, and amphibians. -Aniyah Lewis

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Striped Bass also called Rockfish are a type of fish. They live in coastal water as well as rivers and lakes. They eat alewives,, flounder, sea herring, small eels, crabs, etc. There predators include humans, seals, and sharks. They have 2
migrations. A coastal migration, which is heading north along the coast. As well as a spawn migration which is, moving to fresh  water to spawn. They  jump out of water and they travel in schools. I pick this animal because its appearance is odd and intresting. This animal is widely drawn to represent the Chesapeake Bay.  This animal affects us because it is a big source of food especially in Baltimore. This is important because we need to recycle more and take better care of our environment or this food source will not be available.
Brenda

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The pseudotrition ruber ruber also known as the Northern red salamander is a very common animal. They live in moist areas mainly under rocks and heavy bushes. I selected this animal because many people don't know about this animal. I've seen this animal in my yard, in the woods, and on curb when it rains. This animal affects humans because it keeps down animal population.
-Mekai

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The scientific name is Megascops Asio.The eastern Screech owl is native to maryland. These birds go through a red phase then when they are fully grown they are a greybrown color so that is easy to camaflouge with tree bark. There preferd habitat is the forest that is where they hide best. They eat small mammals. They live up to 14 years and 2 months.

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The Callinectes sapidus , most commonly known as the Maryland blue crab a very defensive species of the crab also  found in dark brackish lagoons in Maryland. Numbers of these crabs are being over fished which is causing them to become a endangered species. i have seen this crustacean on a plate cooked red and on docks as blueish grey. I also chose this animal because i thought it would be easier to draw and i like to eat it
-keith B.

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The Coyote or the Canis latrans which is its scientific name. The Coyote is a native of North America, the Coyote  can weigh up to 20to50 lbs.The Coyote stands at about 32 to 37 in;tail and 16 inches. The average Coyote lives up to 14 years. Coyotes are omnivores which means they eat meat and plant life. Coyotes eat insects,fruits,prickly pear  cactus,deer,elk,rabbits,mice,squirrels,pocket gophers,beavers,ground nesting birds,amphibians,lizards,snails and fish. Coyotes can be found in large cities,deserts,scrub,grasslands and foothills. Coyotes are preyed on by wolfs,bears,mountain lions and other coyotes.

Damond Jones

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The Peregrine falcon, or the Falco peregrinus in Latin, inhabits all continents except for Antarctica and are one of the most common birds of prey. There normal diet mostly consist of other birds and some rodents. These birds hunt alone and are always close to or at the top of the food chain. I choose this animal because it is the fastest flying animal in the world, its top speed being 240 mph
-Spencer Scaglione

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Adult loggerhead turtles can grow up three feet in length and their mass is about 350 lbs. Logger head turtles has a lifespan of 80 years. One unique thing about Loggerhead turtles is how they lay their eggs.These turtles move to warmer water for mating grounds to lay their eggs. Loggerhead turtles also lay about 4 clutches of about 112 eggs every 12-17 days. Loggerheads don't  really have  a exciting pose. Laying their is is the most exciting pose about these animals.

Rayona Price

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Common Latin name: Sylvilagus Palustris
Habitat: Low land areas near fresh water marshes
General Behavior Notes: They are mainly solitary, sometimes found in clusters at healthy large marshes
I chose this animal because I wanted to do a rabbit due to them always being a cute fluffy animal I’ve always admired. I, however, have never seen this breed. This animal has no impacts on human environment.
*In order to protect their environment, the states this rabbit lives in has protective laws in place to prevent human septic waste from being emptied into the marshes -Aminah MB.

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I chose this because the Bobcat reminds me of the pokemon luxio he is my favrite pokemon .
Jerrat, Please revise with scientific information!

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I chose the Little Brown Bat because it looked interesting and its not an animal you usually see or learn about. This is in a flying position. The Little Brown Bat sleeps and grooms during the day.
They are fast creatures and hunt by night. They live in caves and mines during winter months.Wasps and moths are the majority of their diet. They use their tip of their wing to capture food. They are usually small with an overall body size from 7.5 to 4 inches. - Danaija KInlaw

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I chose fiddler crab because it seemed cool and i never drew a fiddler crab before.😁😉
Males have one large crab and females have 2 of the same size crabs .
Timæ´ D

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I chose to draw the red fox because it seemed to be a very simple drawing. I thought wrong. They have a red/orange coat all over their body, with a white nose/stomach. They live in the woods, farmland, and prairies. Red foxes are omnivores. Their diets include, small mammals, fruits, and grasses.- Morgan T.

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I decieded to do a mute Swan because, to me it looked like a very interesting animal with very interesting charateristics that I wanted to learn more about. A mute Swan weighing up to 12 kg, is a very silent bird but will hiss or snort when annoyed. A mute Swan is also the worlds most aggressive waterfoul species. - ms g photo

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I chose a grey fox because I never knew about this type of fox. This type of fox can survive i city and forests instead of just one environment.  The grey fox is a medium-sized animal with relatively short legs. They are small mammals overall with their tail being 10.8 to 17.4 inches, and their hind legs measuring at 3.9 to 5.9 inches. Their weight can vary between 7.9 and 15.4 pounds. But can weigh as much as 20 pounds. The grey fox has an omnivore type of diet. It mainly eats small animals like mice, birds, and rabbits. It also eats insects, berries, corn, nuts, apples, and grass.
- Alexander Hull

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This is the stance of Puma when it’s about to pounce for its prey. The pumas main food source is rabbits, raccoon, rodents, birds and invertebrates.
Latin name:Puma concolor

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The Monarch Butterfly is a very interesting creature. Its scientific name is Danaus plexippus. The monarch migrate south to find their winter home and even travel as far as 3,000 miles. Monarches feed on milkweed, making themselves poinous and unlikely to be prayed on. Monarchs live in open field and meadow habitats, and wherever else they can access milkweek. -Naeelah Zenzele-Rushing (picture is already posted on another post i could not edit)

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I chose bald eagles because I like how the winged predator attack other animals. I think it is exquisite of the way they attack their prey

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made by: Jaznai  Uzumaki

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I chose a dolphin because they are such majestic creatures. they don't get enough credit for what they do. they are friends to all and they help anyone. the have the mindset of a human they are true companions.
~Logan Evans

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i chose the sea turtle because i find them very interesting and it is my favorite animal. The sea turtle can stay under water for as long as 5 hours without coming up for air. The sea turtle's main food source is small fish. i only saw this animal once& ever since then i found it so pretty & interesting.

Brittany Mitchell

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i chose a woodchuck because i wanted to answer the life long question of "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?"

yungfrenchfry-2017

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Which species?
I illustrated a fish because I think fishes are really interesting just based on where they live, what they eat, how they work together, and etc. Some fish live above water, some live in the middle, and others live in the deep end. Also, the most interesting thing about fishes is that there are still more creatures to explore and 100+ species to discover
-Caleb Owens

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I chose the mourning dove because they are beautiful and because they are very extinct. the common name is mourning dove but the latin name is Zenaida Macruora. This bird stays in the north american continent. You will mostly see the bird in urban areas and lightly wooded areas. Mourning doves eat roughly 12 to 20 percent of there body weight per day or 71 calories on average. They mainly eat sunflower seeds, nuts, and thistle. This bird isnt part of any folklore or fairy tales because these arent the same doves as the ones in the children movies.-kaliyah kyler

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A Cottontail Rabbit main food source would include plants such as clover, sprout, grass, vines, and shrubs. There main predators are raccoons, badges, and skunks. I picked to a Cottontail Rabbit because growing up a rabbit was my first ever pet and i was really young when i first got it.  I always thought when i passed i would turn into a rabbit because i would say a rabbit and a killer whale are my spirit animals. Rabbits are so calm and collective, they are very sweet and they don't like feeling neglected i can relate.

Jordan S. Whitehead

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i did the monarch butterfly because they are pretty and they meant the requirements for me to draw it. they live in meadows and places with milkweed. it is prey for lots of animals -Sanaa Russell

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he greentree frog has many predators since it is small in size. Although it eats flies and other dead carcasas. Amauri Elsezy

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Pumpkinseed fish feed on a variety of small food both at the surface of the water and at the bottom. Among their favorites are insects, mosquito larvae, small mollouscs  and other crustaceans, worms, minnow fry, and even other smaller pumpkinseeds. They have been known to feed on small craw fish, and occasionally, they feed on small pieces of vegetation, as well. The pumpkinseed sunfish has a terminal mouth, allowing it to open at the anterior end of the snout.   -Arnya

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Its food source is the forest berries ,nuts roots, insects, fish, eggs, honey, bird, and seeds it has no predators other than the wolf other bears and bobcats. It is a very large creature.

Brandon Boonk Maraj

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The Virginia Big eared bat is an endangered species that has light to dark brow fur and a wing span of 1 to 10 inches. Their Latin name is Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus. They eat moths and small insects. They live in isolated populations in Eastern Kentucky, Western Virginia, Southwestern Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina and live in caves all year around. -Erica Walker

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The Monarch Butterfly also know as the Danaus plexippus Linnaeus

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I did a wolf because it is a very interesting to draw. The wolves natural habitat is somewhere in the woods. They are very violent and have killer mindset. -Markell

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The Hirundo Rustica also know as the Barn Swallow habitat is in a barn  thus where the name comes from.  Barn swallows are native in all the bio-geographic regions except Australia and Antarctica. Barn swallows are very adaptable birds and can nest anywhere with open areas for foraging, a water source, and a sheltered ledge.

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Plestiodon Fasciatus is the Latin name for this lizard and the common name for it is the five-lined skink or the skink Lizard The habitats of these animals varies from polar to arboreal regions to mountains and highlands. Behaviors of this animal is a love for digging and burrowing. They are also strong swimmers and great climbers. Noted appearances of this animal are 5 stripes going down it's back and a pointy snout. i chose to illustrate this animal because it didn't migrate from anywhere and it originated from the state of Maryland. So far I have never seen this lizard but I would really like to. This animal affects the human population because it eats annoying insects and it also digs hold which can help new trees grow
By: Quran Cox

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Scientific Name: ursus americanus
Mass: 240 Ib ( Adult )
Conversation status: Least concerning( Population increasing)
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The American black bear is a medium sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. Black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on seasons and location. While the American black bear typically forages during the night, it is potentially active at any time. American black bears often mark trees using their teeth and claws as a a form of communication with other bears, a behavior common to many species of bear
Tiffany P

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Bluefish live inshore or in other coastal areas . They like to eat things like eels,shrimp,crabs tiny lobsters,etc. they only get to about 20 pounds and about 40 inches long .Its usually a sea-green type of color on the top ,on the belly its a silver shade .With slightly faded scales on the body. The bluefish has a health effect on humans .Humans who eat a bluefish will have future problems with their health . The bluefish is surrounded by litter and trash as well as any other animal in the Chesapeake bay area . To save the bluefish and other animals ,reduce pollution and litter in the bay area .
-Alexis Hardy

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Eel also known as anguilliformes live  at the bottom of streams rivers.They like to make there homes in burrows,tubes,or small caves.They like to eat sea worms,small fish,and crustaceans.They hunt there prey like snakes at the bottom of the water and they wait for there prey to get close enough  for them to make their catch.I don't know any stories about eels but I have seen these animals when i went fishing with my dad and brother and the eel looked like a snake i thought is was a snake but it wasn't
-Lorin Revell

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Our Artist’s Statement for this project will be text to be included in our Chesapeake Bay area field guide.This will include a photograph of your artwork and related information.

Information to include in your field guide:

Animal’s common and latin name,  Habitat,  General behavioral notes.

Are there any noted appearances of this animal in literature, art, or folktales? Why did you select this animal to illustrate? Have you seen this animal, and if so, where?  How does this animal affect humans?

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