Nocturnal Animals in Kings Park by Troop 2985 by Jennifer Krayewski https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw en-us 2021-02-19 17:39:17 UTC 2024-07-14 19:23:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Bat https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1250791738 The bat is a nocturnal animal that can fly and sleeps upside down. There are over 1,400 species of bat. They are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight.]]> 2021-02-28 20:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1250791738 Raccoon https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1250797353 The raccoon is a nocturnal animal that is very intelligent and comes up with genius ways to raid your trash can. They are native to North America. They eat fruits, plants, nuts, berries, insects, rodents, frogs, eggs, , and crayfish.]]> 2021-02-28 20:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1250797353 Barn Owl by Isabella Seery https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279046429 Barn owls (nocturnal) are the most wildly distributed species of owls on Earth.  They feed on rodents, voles, mice, small rats, shrews, young rabbits, and other mammals. They’re pale with dark eyes. They have a mix of buff and gray on their head, back, and upper wings. They have a white face. Their population is stable (not a concern) but on a local scale, they are becoming extinct because there are changes in agricultural(farming) practices as modern farms replace old structures they used to live in.]]> 2021-03-07 17:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279046429 https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279068613 The Northern Long Eared Bat by Isabella Seery
The long eared bat (nocturnal) is a small Eurasian insect eating bat. They eat moths, flies, leafhoppers, caddieflies, and beetles. They eat them using echo location. It has big ears that stick out (take a look at the picture!) This bat is an endangered species because it is impacted by the disease called White-Nose syndrome. This syndrome is an emergent disease that affects the skin, muzzle, ears, and wings of bats. This disease ingests the skin of bats, including their wings using up their limited fat which is stored during winter time. The spread of this disease has caused them to be on the list of endangered species because the disease spreads fast.]]> 2021-03-07 17:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279068613 Opossum by Katherine Krayewski https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279452790 Opossums are marsupials.
In Long Island we mostly find them as road kill.
Opossums are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals. 
But their natural diet consists of insects, slugs, snails, reptiles, amphibians, smaller rodents, fruits and berries.  
They also will eat trash or pet food if they get the opportunity. 

Opossums are endangered animals because of loss of habitat and also because they are often hit by cars. 
Opossums live in forests or bushy habitats, but they have adapted to living close to people and streets. 
]]> 2021-03-07 21:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279452790 Deer by Katherine Krayewski https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279491519 Deer are native to all continents except Australia and Antartica. 

Deer eat a variety of different food types including agricultural crops, leafy parts of woody plants, seeds, grass, mushrooms, lichens, and different leaved plants. 

Deer are found in many different ecosystems, such as wetlands, deciduous forests, grasslands, arid scrublands, and mountains. 

Deer are not endangered but they had been in the past, which is why laws were set to not allow hunters to kill them. Now the number of deer in some places are more then they can sustain and it is becoming a problem that can continue to get worse. 
]]> 2021-03-07 21:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1279491519 Little Brown Bat By Ann Hubner https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1304609961 The little brown bat can be found across a large area, including Alaska, Canada, the US, and even some places in Mexico. They usually live in forests, living along lakes an rivers.

Little brown bats generally live for about six or seven years. However, one 31 year old little brown bat was found in the wild. Such a long lifespan is unusual for small mammals. 

The little brown bat mainly eats aquatic insects such as midges, mayflies and caddisflies. It also eat gnats, beetles, wasps, moths and crane flies.]]> 2021-03-13 00:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1304609961 House Cats By Ann Hubner https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1304627332 Thought to have descended from the African wildcat, the domestic cat can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt 4,000 years ago. By helping to reduce disease and protect crops, cats were regarded as sacred creatures by the Egyptians.

The color of a cat depends completely on genetics. The two primary colors in cats are black and red. Every other shade is a variation of those colors, except for white.

Indoor cats live for about 10 to 15 years, while outdoor cats primarily life for 2 to 5 years. However, different breeds may live for longer than others.]]> 2021-03-13 00:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1304627332 The Screech Owl and The Spectacled Bear - by Audra Cobb https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1305990260 2021-03-13 21:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1305990260 The Red Fox and the Bobcat - by Leah Cobb https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1305991842 2021-03-13 21:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferkrayewski/utai5laq68xfz2iw/wish/1305991842