tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56815645158522568532024-03-13T14:33:20.035-07:00Wild Animal Worldsasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-41909528202054635812010-03-02T22:40:00.000-08:002010-03-02T22:58:08.534-08:00Top 10 Animal Myths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><i>from http://animal.discovery.com/<br /><br />Sometimes it's hard to separate fact from fiction, especially with the many myths that involve animals. Their behavior can certainly be mysterious to say the least, so it's no wonder that some of these creatures have become the focal point of speculation. Take a peek at these 10 animal myths and discover which ones are actually true and which are merely urban legend.<a name='more'></a><br /><br /><br /></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/elephant.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 289px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/elephant.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>10. An Elephant Never Forgets</b><br />This expression likely stemmed from the fact that the elephant has the biggest brain of all land animals — and apparently, the bigger the mass, the better the memory. Elephants are able to retain a mental map of their entire home range — we're talking an area the size of Rhode Island! Elephants also travel in packs and when the group gets too big, the eldest daughter breaks off to start her own contingent, yet she never forgets her roots. One researcher witnessed a mother and daughter elephant recognizing each other after 23 years of separation. <b>MYTH VERDICT: TRUE<br /><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/crocodile-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 288px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/crocodile-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>9. Crocodiles Are Crybabies</b><br />Terence Trent D'arby sang about crocodile tears in his hit song "Wishing Well," but the phrase that implies expressing fake emotion actually comes from an ancient fable that crocodiles weep while both luring and killing their prey. In reality, crocodiles can't chew, so they are forced to rip their food into chunks and swallow them whole. As luck would have it, the glands that keep their eyes moist are right near their throats, so their eating habits actually force tears into their eyes. <b>MYTH VERDICT: TRUE</b><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/hare.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 287px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/hare.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>8. March Hares Are Mad</b><br />The expression "Mad as a March Hare" may be foreign to many, except for those who spent a lot of time hobnobbing during the 1500s when the saying first came into fashion. Back then, "mad" meant crazy or wild, and this could certainly be used to describe the behavior that was commonly exhibited by the normally shy and quiet hare during the spring mating season (which in Europe primarily meant the month of March). Their odd conduct included boxing with potential paramours, but contrary to early belief, it was the female throwing the one-two punch. <b>MYTH VERDICT: TRUE<br /><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/groundhog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 288px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/groundhog.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>7. Groundhogs Can Predict the Arrival of Spring</b><br />It's the only mammal to have its own day named after it and as legend goes, every Feb. 2, the groundhog emerges from hibernation. If it sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter lie ahead, and if not, spring is on the way! The most famous groundhog of all is Punxsutawney Phil, named in honor of his hometown in Pennsylvania where he acts as the spokesperson for all groundhogs. So how much stock should you put in his predictions? In reality, groundhogs prepare for six months of hibernation by eating up to one-third of their weight on daily basis. When they emerge, they actually do respond to changes in light and temperature, two factors that play a part in determining the forecast. <b>MYTH VERDICT: TRUE<br /><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/bat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 288px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/bat.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>6. Are Bats Really Blind?</b><br />This saying has become a fixture of everyday vernacular and the assumption likely developed because bats primarily use a form of sonar to navigate through dark areas and avoid obstacles. However, their eyes, while small and sometimes poorly developed, are also completely functional, not to mention the fact that they have excellent hearing and sense of smell. Perhaps the saying should be changed to "Keen as a Bat"? <b>MYTH VERDICT: FALSE<br /><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/dog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 287px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/dog.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>5. You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks</b><br />Just because a dog is approaching its more senior years doesn't mean it can't learn a new thing or two. In fact, with approximately 15 minutes of training every day for two weeks straight, even the most stubborn dog can usually learn how to sit, stay, fetch, roll over or whatever your heart desires, regardless of age. The saying is meant to be taken less literally about dogs and more about people — specifically, the types who have been set in their ways for so long that changing their behavior would be (to quote the rock band Chicago) a hard habit to break. <b>MYTH VERDICT: FALSE</b> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/hen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 288px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/hen.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p><p><b>4. Are Hens Teeth Really Rare?</b><br />This expression may not be all the rage among the Gen-X, Gen-Y or Gen-2.0 crowd, but there was a time when it was commonly used to describe something very difficult to track down or find. The saying harkens back to long, long ago, as in 150 million years, back when the hen's ancestor the archaeopteryx was roaming the world. This chicken of the Stone Age came equipped with feathers, claws and a beak full of cone-shaped teeth. Scientists not only recently discovered that hens still have the DNA necessary to grow a set of chompers, but actually successfully put the theory into practice. So there! MYTH VERDICT: FALSE<br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/camel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 287px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/camel.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>3. Do Camels Really Store Water in Their Humps?</b><br />A camel can survive seven days without water, but not because they are carrying large reserves inside their humps. They're able to avoid dehydration that would kill most other animals, thanks in large part to oval-shaped red blood cells (vs. the standard circular variety). As far as that hump goes, it's nothing more than a big mound of fat, though a useful one at that — the lump provides camels with the same amount of energy as three weeks of food. If there's any body part that excels at retaining water, the award goes to the camel's kidneys and intestines. These organs are so efficient that a camel's urine comes out thick as syrup and their feces is so dry, it can fuel fires! <b>MYTH VERDICT: FALSE<br /><br /></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/earwig.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 287px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/earwig.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>2. Do Earwigs Live Inside Your Ears?</b><br />If the mention of an earwig makes you shudder or think of that horrifying scene from <i>Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan</i>, rest assured — while earwigs are predisposed to hiding in warm, humid crevices, they're not likely to choose your ear as their new home. Even if one did, it wouldn't get very far — there's a thick bone in your ear canal to block it from burrowing into your ear and laying eggs. So how did this creepy crawler get its name? Turns out if you stretch one out, it actually looks like an ear ... but who has the time for such antics? <b>MYTH VERDICT: FALSE</b><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/lemming.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 287px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/lemming.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b>1. Do Lemmings Commit Suicide?</b><br />The lemmings earn the top spot on the myth list because the misconceptions about these critters are both legendary and long-standing, starting back in the 1530s when a geographer proposed that they fell from the skies during storms. These days, the most popular rumor is that lemmings commit mass suicide when they migrate, but the truth is much less dramatic. Every three or four years, their population drops to near extinction only to skyrocket again, but the ebb and flow is a result of migration in large groups, which can include jumping off cliffs into the water and swimming great distances to the point of exhaustion and even death. The myth was also fueled by the 1958 Academy Award-winning documentary that showed the lemmings leaping to their deaths, but the scene was later busted for being staged. <b>MYTH VERDICT: FALSE</b>sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-48156197518795990822010-03-01T04:06:00.000-08:002010-03-01T04:37:10.239-08:00Wild Animal Endangerment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/CheyenneMountainZoo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 134px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/CheyenneMountainZoo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Wild animals are beautiful creatures with varying sizes, colors, and habitats. Although some can be seen in zoos, the place they are meant to be is in their own environment. Unfortunately, animals such as whales, panda bears and sea otters, are not always safe in these places and are dying out. What is causing their threat of extinction? Several factors have an influence on this growing problem.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Pollution</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/water-pollution.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 326px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/water-pollution.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Because animals are all intertwined on the food chain, contamination of a water source that a species drinks for example, will not only effect them, but the animal that eats them as well, having the ability to cause cancer and other deadly diseases. If a mother drinks toxins, they become apart of her milk and she passes on those toxins to her babies. Because the off spring are considerably smaller than the mother, these chemicals and toxins will have a greater negative impact on them. Among these problems is a shorter life span, directly effecting the time they have to reproduce and multiply their species, not to mention the damage the pollutions have already caused on their systems and ability to thrive.<br /><br />Contamination of water due to oil spills is another large problem. Because oil and water do not mix, and oil floats to the top and spreads easily and quickly, it is that much harder to clean up. Oil spills may be due to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, or can happen by people who do not want to dispose of oil properly and dump it into the ocean to get rid of it. Birds can be covered and will not be able to fly because of their feathers being covered. Oil covers sea otters and coats their fur, covering the air bubbles in their fur which are there to help them stay warm in freezing waters. Due to the oil coating these bubbles they die of hypothermia. So many different animals dying in mass quantity from oil spills also contributes to animal endangerment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/1107-goats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 246px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/1107-goats.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Decrease of Natural Habitat</span><br /><br />If there are constant changes in the environment of a species, then there is subsequently constant changes in species habitat. Changes in the environment, of course, happen naturally. However, when this happens animals adapt because the changes are small, over a period of time. When humans make the changes they are more drastic and immediate. People can take out a forest in a matter of days, not giving occupants time to move to a new location in a time frame that is adaptable. To illustrate this point the habitat of the giant panda will be examined. A panda eats around 40 pounds of bamboo a day. This is due to the low nutrition of the plant and the inability of the panda to digest it. Large amounts must be consumed to get the necessary nutrients for the bear. After a bamboo plant flowers, it dies and does not regrow for another 10 years or so. If there is not another species of bamboo in that area the Panda then needs to move to another region which has bamboo still in season. Due to human activities such as farming, mining and road building quickly destroying the plants they eat it is difficult for the pandas to move to another forest to find the bamboo they need quickly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/Japanesewhaling-799169.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 264px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/Japanesewhaling-799169.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Hunting, Fishing and Whaling</span><br /><br />One of the greatest effects on water animals, such as whales, is exploitation. Exploitation is decreasing a particular species faster than nature is able to replace the population. Whaling has been a large contributor to the decrease of whales in the ocean. This unrestricted hunting or whaling purpose was for their skin, fur, teeth, meat or other reasons. Although some organizations, such as the International Whaling Commission (IWC) have been established, as well as laws and regulations, people do not always follow these laws and whales are still hunted. Animal parts make a lot of money and illegal activities pursued for the money that people can make. In Japan whale is still a popular dish and hunted for consumption. Along with whaling other fishing takes place. Large nets for fishing can entangle species they are not meant to capture, nor desired to capture. These lives are lost as a negative by product of mass commercial fishing efforts. The large commercial fishing takes out so many animals, so quickly that they can not replace themselves.<br /><br />Human carelessness seems to be the overriding influence on all these factors. As people are concerned about the impact that their choices and actions make on wild life, their habitats and environments will be protected. People taking precautions will effect the environment for humans and wild animals alike.sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-49166729835135683322010-02-28T00:09:00.000-08:002010-02-28T00:24:39.138-08:00Top 5 Animals To See When Visiting Australia!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/australia_kangaroo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 183px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/australia_kangaroo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>If you are thinking about a trip or a tour of Australia, maybe you should also think about a trip to see some of the unique animals that Australia has to offer. So numbered from one to five are Australia's top indigenous animals chosen by scientists from all over the world...<br /><a name='more'></a><br />If I asked you to nameIf you are thinking about a trip or a tour of Australia, maybe you should also think about a trip to see some of the unique animals that Australia has to offer. So numbered from one to five are Australia's top indigenous animals chosen by scientists from all over the world...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/kangaroo.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 182px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/kangaroo.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>1. If I asked you to name an Australian animal, you would more than likely say Kangaroo. And this is definitely the most famous of all the Australian animals, but this creature has some amazing attributes. A Kangaroo can reach speeds of up to 44mph (70km/h) making it extremely fast! Interestingly though for their size, the average lifespan of a Kangaroo will live only for around 4-6 years.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/20070711_dingo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 145px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/20070711_dingo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>2. Next up is the Dingo, another famed Animal of the outback. These are quite simply domestic dogs that have reverted back to their wild state, and can generally be found living around people. Many actually keep Dingoes as working dogs and pets, many believe the domestication of the Dingo should be undertaken to keep this breed alive.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/Koala450j.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 162px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/Koala450j.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>3. The next is the Koala. Everyone knows what this cuddly bear looks like, and they are one of the most easily recognisable of all the bear species. The incisors at the front of the mouth (like a beak) allow the koala to cut up the leaves from a much loved eucalyptus tree!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/platypus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 143px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/platypus.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>4. One of the not quite so well known but that has still made a name for itself is the Platypus. This bizarre looking creature is best described as a cross between a duck and a beaver. With the beak of a duck like creature and the body and tail of an otter or beaver. An interesting fact about this animal is that it is venomous, which makes it one of only a few venomous mammals.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/bandicoot-thumb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 144px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/bandicoot-thumb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>5. Finally is one that will be best known to many children across the world but only because of a computer game. The Bandicoot is large rodent like creature and is split up into around 20 species; they are omnivore creatures and grow to around 15 inches long, about the same size as a "Micro Pig" (ridiculous creatures).<br /><br />So where can you go on Australian holidays, well a good start would be the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australian tours are becoming some of the biggest attractions to this great nation. If any of these animals fascinate you, maybe travelling to this country to see them in the wild or in a zoo could just make your holiday!<br /><br /><br />Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-5-Animals-To-See-When-Visiting-Australia-/960753#ixzz0gof02aJF<br />Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives<br />andicoot is large rodent like creature and is split up into around 20 species; they are omnivore creatures and grow to around 15 inches long, about the same size as a "Micro Pig" (ridiculous creatures).<br /><br />So where can you go on Australian holidays, well a good start would be the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australian tours are becoming some of the biggest attractions to this great nation. If any of these animals fascinate you, maybe travelling to this country to see them in the wild or in a zoo could just make your holiday!<br /><br /><br />Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-5-Animals-To-See-When-Visiting-Australia-/960753#ixzz0gof02aJF<br />Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivativessasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-91577499552515371082010-02-26T22:47:00.000-08:002010-02-26T23:01:39.931-08:00Wild boar hunting – a part of human history<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/Boar4b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 280px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/Boar4b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Wild boar hunting has been around for thousands of years, from the Persians’ first attempt of slaying these creatures, but it has really become known in the medieval times when royalty and rich people used to hunt boars as a way of entertaining themselves and their guests. Over the years, wild boar hunting hasn’t lost any of its appeal and is now just as popular as it was in Elizabethan England, almost five hundred years ago. So what is it that makes hunting boars such timeless practice?<br /><a name='more'></a><br />A likely explanation could lie in the fact that the boar is a formidable opponent, which never can be brought down easily. Wild boar hunting is neither for the faint of heart nor for solo hunters, because this animal can prove to be a vicious fighter that never surrenders without a fight. In spite of its aggressive nature, this omnivore is tranquil if not threatened, and almost never deliberately attacks humans. The sole situation in which you are strongly advised to stay as far as possible from a boar is when it has cubs (piglets) and they are beside their mother. She will do anything to protect her young from any danger they may be facing and that is why, the boar being constantly a challenge and a threat, we are drown towards hunting it over and over again.<br /><br />Resembling more or less any other form of hunting, wild boar hunting involves luring the unsuspecting creatures towards you and not having to search for them yourself. One way to bait for them is to dig a hole of one or two feet depth and one or two feet across, placing some bait in the bottom and cover it with a layer of dirt. A different way to tempt boars is to use a 10-13 cm pipe that will be cut into two or three foot pieces with caps on each end. These are low-cost and efficient luring solutions which will make the whole hunting experience much easier.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/mead_wild_boar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/mead_wild_boar.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Choosing the appropriate spot to place your bait can be delicate as the boars have excellently developed senses and will probably detect your presence, thus making them suspicious of an easy meal. That is why a baiting spot should be chosen someplace easy to get to, away from any bedding areas and, if possible, right next to trails, flounders and other often used areas. The location you choose is extremely important to your success (even more important than the method used), above all when there aren’t that many boars around.<br /><br />To put it briefly, wild boar hunting appears to stay with us throughout the ages and it would seem to continue to be a part of our hunting customs for years and years to come. Even though, hunting for boars has radically changed its ways in comparison to the way it used to be done centuries ago, it still maintains its essence and spirit, whether we comprehend it or not. After all, the beauty of something rests in what the naked eye cannot see and in what the mind can.sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-21936471132415249032010-02-26T02:27:00.000-08:002010-02-26T02:37:43.079-08:00Best Places To See Wildlife In Nature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Copyright 2006 Emma Snow<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/holger-leue-elk-and-mountains-near-.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 267px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/holger-leue-elk-and-mountains-near-.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>While a zoo definitely has it's place in animal watching, it doesn't compare to seeing animals in their own natural habitat. After a recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, this felt especially true for me. A traffic jam caused by young buffalo calves and their mothers crossing the road is an experience not to be missed. It made me wonder about other places that would be conducive to viewing wildlife in a natural setting. From my research I have come up with a list of some of the best places to visit if viewing animals in nature is your objective.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />In the United States, national parks are the best place to start. For viewing sea animals, the best places include the Channel Islands off the coast of California. The islands are surrounded by sea lions, seals, gray whales and humpback whales. There are also numerous tide pools that house creatures such as sea urchins and anemones. Another area great for water animals is Glacier Bay in Alaska. Humpback whales and sea lions are in abundance off shore and on land bears and moose are often times available for viewing. For a different spin on water creatures, visit the Florida Everglades, the last remaining everglades on the planet. There you will see crocodiles and alligators co-exists along with turtles, dear, manatees and bobcats. The everglades contain large viewing towers that are devoted especially to wildlife watching or you can be a bit more daring and take a canoe ride in croc-infested waters.<br /><br />Other national parks that make the list for best wildlife viewing are Denali National Park in Alaska, Glacier National park in Montana, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Denali, Glacier and Rocky Mountain offer animals such as dall sheep, grizzlies, caribou, wolves, mountain goats, elk, dear, bighorn sheep and marmots. Theodore Roosevelt is a less well known park and therefore offers great viewing of bison, wild horses, deer and elk without all the crowds.<br /><br />Outside of the US, there are more exotic animals available for viewing at places such as Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica, the Komodo Islands in Indonesia, Tanjung Puting National Park in Borneo, Polar Bear Observation in Canada, and of course a Kenyan Safari.<br /><br />The Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica is a brilliant rain forest that contains over 100,000 acres of land and 5,000 acres of marine habitat. The park is home to 116 species of amphibians and reptiles, 139 species of mammals and more than 400 species of birds. There are no roads into the park, only hiking trails. Unless you are an avid hiker and have excellent map-reading skills, a guide is recommended. In addition to the trails, there are also viewing platforms built atop massive ajo trees.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/ntt_komodo_tnkpic01_jpg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 411px; height: 275px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/ntt_komodo_tnkpic01_jpg.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The Komodo Islands in Indonesia house the world's largest population of Komodo dragons. These animals can grow to be over 300 pounds and up to nine feet in length. These islands are now an Indonesian national park and permits and tour guides are required, but they make the experience much more user-friendly (Komodo dragons aren't in petting zoos for a reason). In addition to land tours, you can also take a sea kayak around the park and see coral reefs, fish, dolphins, whales and sea turtles.<br /><br />Tanjung Puting National Park in Borneo is one of the last places to see orangutans in their own natural habitat. Through an elaborate network of hiking trails, you can see the orangutans up close, swinging from branch to branch, suckling their young, or building nests to sleep. There are also orangutans in captivity which can be viewed. They are being rehabilitated before being returned to the wild. There are other jungle species as well that can be viewed in the orangutan jungle, including clouded leopards, civets, Malaysian sun bears, deer, numerous species of birds, and butterflies.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/PolarBears.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 203px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/PolarBears.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Nowhere can you see polar bears so up-close and personal as you can in Churchill, Manitoba. When Hudson Bay freezes, between October and November, this town is overrun with polar bears as they travel their migration path. In early winter, they even stop to dine on the region's seal population. For more up close views, you can take a tundra buggy (a converted school bus) into the migratory packs for a quick day-trip. For longer exposure, there are tundra lodges that provide all day exposure to the bears in their native environment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wildlife-safaris.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 200px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wildlife-safaris.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>One of the most famous places to view wildlife is Kenya, and what better way to see it than on a safari. Safari's can take you through the likes of Masai Mara National Park, Amboseli Game Reserve and Mt. Kilimanjaro to view lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos, black rhinos, giraffes and elephants. Safari's range from less expensive options starting around $500.00 for an 8 day excursion to very luxurious safaris costing up to $9,000. Either way, you get to see what you like most...animals. <div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Best-Places-To-See-Wildlife-In-Nature/58879#ixzz0gdWrgCln">http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Best-Places-To-See-Wildlife-In-Nature/58879#ixzz0gdWrgCln</a><br />Under Creative Commons License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0">Attribution No Derivatives</a><br /></div>sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-49519956966118346622010-02-25T08:13:00.000-08:002010-02-25T08:20:50.538-08:00Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo - Going Wild In China<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/B655A444-C267-44D5-8A35-ABAB9709015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 171px; height: 128px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/B655A444-C267-44D5-8A35-ABAB9709015.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo was the first national grade wildlife zoo in China. It is located in San Zao Town in Pudong and is just about 22 miles from the Shanghai city centre.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />After 50 years of growth and improvement, the Shanghai Zoo has become one of the top animal sanctuaries in Shanghai and is a perfect place for a perfect family outing. Covering a vast area of about 153 hectares the zoo showcases more than 6,000 animals and amid them are around 600 indigenous species such as giant pandas and the South China Tigers. There are also additions from other corners of the world that include gorillas, camels and even polar bears.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/shanghai_wildanimalpark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 307px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/shanghai_wildanimalpark.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Like many other zoos, the Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo has both a walkway for the energetic sight-seer as well as a safari-type route that enables visitors to ride a bus around the zoo. Along the walkway, visitors are able to see the wild beasts at a closer range and in some sectors they even have the opportunity to feed the animals. Visitors who take the bus route will have an extraordinary up-close and personal experience as the bus takes them near some of the worlds most dangerous predators such as tigers and bears. Visitors on the bus are also taken to a safe area with giraffes and elephants where theyre allowed to feed them and take photographs.<br /><br />Many locals and tourists alike, dive into these well tended acres of green grass for a spot of sun and to experience wild animals in their natural glory. Children can shower plump piglets and little goats with handfuls of grain treats, try their luck at fishing for goldfish in the pond or even ride a pony while their parents watch. The popular elephant shows will have adults at the edge of their seats, and the children will like nothing more than handing out sugar cane sticks to magnificent African and Indian elephants; a joyful experience they will remember for the rest of their lives.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/1245367051.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 419px; height: 318px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/1245367051.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />To make the trip to the Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo even more memorable, visitors can stay the night at the well esteemed Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai which is a star class <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/shanghai/pudongshangrila" target="_blank">Shanghai hotel</a>, offering warm hospitality that Shangri-La is famous for. All guests of this <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/shanghai/pudongshangrila" target="_blank">Pudong Shanghai hotel </a> will take pleasure in the variety of amenities on offer, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable stay in Shanghai.<div id="TixyyLink" style="border: medium none ; overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />Read more: <a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Shanghai-Wild-Animal-Zoo--Going-Wild-In-China/880594#ixzz0gZ6KnfBG">http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Shanghai-Wild-Animal-Zoo--Going-Wild-In-China/880594#ixzz0gZ6KnfBG</a><br />Under Creative Commons License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0">Attribution No Derivatives</a><br /></div>sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-8700925050434050742010-02-24T23:52:00.001-08:002010-02-25T00:04:32.569-08:00African elephant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><dl><dt style="text-align: left;"><strong>Type:</strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/ug5_4763.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 315px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/ug5_4763.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></dt><dd>Mammal</dd><dt><strong>Diet:</strong></dt><dd>Herbivore</dd><dt><strong>Average life span in the wild:</strong></dt><dd>Up to 70 years</dd><dt><strong>Size:</strong></dt><dd>Height at the shoulder, 8.2 to 13 ft (2.5 to 4 m)</dd><dt><strong>Weight:</strong></dt><dd>5,000 to 14,000 lbs (2,268 to 6,350 kg)</dd><dt><strong>Group name:</strong></dt><dd>Herd</dd><dt><strong>Protection status:</strong></dt><dd>Threatened</dd><dt><strong>Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) </strong></dt></dl>African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are slightly larger than their Asian cousins and can be identified by their larger ears that look somewhat like the continent of Africa. (Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ears.)<br /><a name='more'></a><br />Elephant ears radiate heat to help keep these large animals cool, but sometimes the African heat is too much. Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water into their trunks and spraying it all over themselves. Afterwards, they often spray their skin with a protective coating of dust.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/african-elephant-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 424px; height: 279px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/african-elephant-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />An elephant's trunk is actually a long nose used for smelling, breathing, trumpeting, drinking, and also for grabbing things—especially a potential meal. The trunk alone contains about 100,000 different muscles. African elephants have two fingerlike features on the end of their trunk that they can use to grab small items. (Asian elephants have one.)<br /><br />Both male and female African elephants have tusks they use to dig for food and water and strip bark from trees. Males use the tusks to battle one another, but the ivory has also attracted violence of a far more dangerous sort.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/AfricanElephantStudy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 244px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild%20animal/AfricanElephantStudy.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Because ivory is so valuable to some humans, many elephants have been killed for their tusks. This trade is illegal today, but it has not been completely eliminated, and some African elephant populations remain endangered.<br /><br />Elephants eat roots, grasses, fruit, and bark, and they eat a lot of these things. An adult elephant can consume up to 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of food in a single day.<br /><br />These hungry animals do not sleep much, and they roam over great distances while foraging for the large quantities of food that they require to sustain their massive bodies.<br /><br />Female elephants (cows) live in family herds with their young, but adult males (bulls) tend to roam on their own.<br /><br />Having a baby elephant is a serious commitment. Elephants have a longer pregnancy than any other mammal—almost 22 months. Cows usually give birth to one calf every two to four years. At birth, elephants already weigh some 200 pounds (91 kilograms) and stand about 3 feet (1 meter) tall.<br /><br />African elephants, unlike their Asian relatives, are not easily domesticated.sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-32213413666540643742010-02-24T07:39:00.000-08:002010-02-24T07:59:46.513-08:00Top 10 Predators<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Top 10 Predators</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:100%;" ><br />from http://animal.discovery.com/</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 10 - Tarantula</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/tarantula.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/tarantula.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Tarantula spiders are among the most feared animals on the planet, and with good reason. Not only are they giants, as spiders go, but they are such stealthy and skilled hunters that no small animal that wanders within their grasp stands a chance at survival. The typical hunting modus operandi for tarantulas is to be patient. They lie in wait for a hapless passerby and then pounce without warning. Because of their size, they can reach 5 inches in length with a 12-inch leg span; tarantulas are able to quickly subdue their prey and crush them with their large fangs. Finally, they shower their victim's body with digestive juices and then lap up the resulting fluid. Delicious!<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 9 - Black Mamba</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/black-mamba.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/black-mamba.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The most fearsome animal in all Africa may well be the black mamba, the giant venomous snake found throughout the southeastern portion of the continent. It gets its name from the black skin on the inside of its mouth, which it displays just before it strikes. These animals are usually quite shy, but can be extremely aggressive when confronted. When they do attack, they tend to strike their victims repeatedly, releasing a lethal mix of neurotoxin and cardiotoxin. In the past, a bite from a black mamba was 100 percent fatal. Now, that figure is decreasing due to the increased use of anti-venom throughout the continent.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 8 - Piranha</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/piranha.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/piranha.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Of all the fish in all the world's waters, the piranha may have the worst reputation. One look at this predator's slicing teeth and powerful jaws is enough to send chills up the spine. Known worldwide for its aggressive predatory feeding behavior, the piranha is found throughout the fresh waters of South America. They typically feed at dawn and dusk, lurking in the water and waiting for a small animal to pass by. Then, without warning, they attack and devour their prey with ferocity unparalleled in freshwater communities. In some cases, they will form hunting groups in order to take down much larger prey, including horses, capybaras or even humans.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 7 - Gray Wolf</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/gray-wolf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/gray-wolf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Most of the world's top predators are strict loners, preferring to rely on their own prowess to bring down prey. But to the gray wolf, the success of the hunt depends on cooperation among many. A typical wolf attack begins with members of the pack working together to encourage their victim to run. Not only is a lone animal easier to bring down than one that is in a herd, but a running animal poses less of a threat than one that is poised to fight. Then, the alpha male leads the chase, with his alpha female close behind. Once their victim stumbles and falls to the ground, the pack surrounds the animal and goes in for the kill.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 6 - Komodo Dragon</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/komodo-dragon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/komodo-dragon.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The largest of all lizards, the Komodo dragon is a mighty reptile that weighs up to 300 pounds and can reach a length of more than 10 feet. This animal takes our No. 6 spot for having multiple predatory advantages: speed, strength and the tenacity to bring down prey species twice its size. They also have a toxic bite; any victim that survives a Komodo dragon attack is likely to succumb to their wounds soon after. Komodos mainly hunt by ambushing their prey, but they are also fast runners and good swimmers. What's more, their incredible predatory skills are matched by an equally impressive ability to consume meat, up to half their own body weight in a single meal.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 5 - Crocodile</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/crocodile.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/crocodile.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />There is nothing more frightening than a predator that lurks underwater for its prey, camouflaged by the surrounding environment, silently watching its victim and planning its kill. No. 5 in our countdown is the crocodile, a stealthy and extremely violent predator. With long, powerful jaws and teeth, the crocodile preys on a variety of animals. Some species, such as the Nile crocodile, can bring down very large prey such as zebras and buffalo. Its typical mode of attack is to wait at the water's edge for an animal to come to drink and then drag the hapless creature underwater and begin spinning around forcefully and repeatedly in order to tear off chunks of flesh.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 4 - Killer Whale</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/killer-whale.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/killer-whale.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />As the name suggests, the killer whale is a deadly predator, combining remarkable skill with awesome physical power. Orcas have a number of ingenious techniques in their hunting arsenal, giving them one of the most diverse diets of all aquatic predators. For example, they are fond of knocking seals and penguins from ice floes in order to seize them as they fall into the water. They have also been known to intentionally beach themselves in order to reach seals onshore. Highly social animals, killer whales tend to live in pods made up of dozens of individuals working cooperatively to snag prey. Some have even been known to successfully prey on great white sharks.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 3 - Grizzly Bear</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/grizzly-bear.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/grizzly-bear.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The grizzly bear, also known as the brown bear, is probably the most feared animal in North America. This powerful predatory animal can stand 7 feet tall and weigh more than 800 pounds. Its strong limbs and huge paws can kill a man in a single swipe, and its powerful crushing jaws allow it to feed on a variety of foods, including large mammals. Grizzlies are also strong swimmers and fast runners. Coming face to face with this animal in the wild can be a harrowing experience, but the best response is to stand tall and resist the urge to run. These animals have been clocked at more than 40 miles per hour, and running away from them can trigger their chase response.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 2 - Lion</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/lion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/lion.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This animal is known as the "king of the jungle," and for good reason. Lions hunt some of the largest prey on Earth, including buffalo and wildebeest. Part of their terrific success as predators comes from the fact that they cooperate in their kills. Lions live in social groups called prides, and all members work together in the hunt. Young lions learn their place in the pride early in life by play-fighting, which teaches them the skills they'll need for the hunt and determines what role they are most suited to perform. Lions' hunting success rate is only about one in five, but those odds are impressive when you consider that their prey species are massive creatures with plenty of fighting power of their own.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. 1 - Great White Shark</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/great-white-shark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 133px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/great-white-shark.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Any animal that has the misfortune of being preyed upon by the great white shark stands very little chance of surviving the attack. This animal is No. 1 on our countdown for its remarkable predatory abilities. With its streamlined body and strong jaws, the great white is a powerful animal: a fast swimmer and an agile aquatic acrobat able to leap high out of the water to surprise its prey. The great white shark also has multiple rows of sharp serrated teeth, each being replaced as soon as one is lost. In fact, a single shark can go through more than 50,000 teeth in its lifetime. Great whites typically begin their attacks with a single punishing bite. The shark then waits for its victim to be weakened by the wound before it returns to eat - a technique that allows the predator to feed in relative safety.sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681564515852256853.post-43460250283529800782010-02-24T06:56:00.000-08:002010-02-24T07:03:43.781-08:00Wild Animal World<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 99px;" src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m241/sasarai_2006/blogspot/wild.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to my Wild Animal World blog. Here you will learn about Wild Animal World and how to find good information.sasaraihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908292155804143507noreply@blogger.com0