Lepus Timidus Or Mountain Hare

The Gorilla beringei beringei or mountain gorilla, was first discovered on October 17th 1902, by a German officer named Captain Robert von Beringe (Berggorilla and Direkthilfe, 2002). Mountain gorillas play a large role in it’s particular ecosystem through consumption the gorillas control and maintain vegetation that is vital for a healthy environment not only for the primate but also other species that live in the environment as well. Since the discovery of the mountain gorilla much fascination has been drawn toward the species. However, the gentle creature’s population has had a sharp decline from Rwanda’s belief in sumu, poaching, human disease, and unregulated tourism. In efforts to revive the species population from extinction, persistent activism through worldly foundations are helping protect the mountain gorilla species.

Where: They live in the northern areas of North America where it is very cold such as Alaska (the Alaskan coast), and Canada. This cold climate influences their whole way of living.

The muskox can survive in the tundra due to its large coat of rough hair on its body. It lives in the tundra to find what it needs to stay sustained such as roots, mosses and lichens.Next the Arctic Hare survives in the tundra because it has shortened ears and limbs, a wad small nose, fat that makes up 20% of its body, and a thick coat of fur. It live in the Tundra because that is its place of origin.Third the Polar Bear survives in the tundra because it has a big fur coat over a thick warm coat of fat. It stays in the arctic or tundra due to those locations have the food source they need to survive.Fourth the Arctic fox survives in the Tundra because the furry soles, short ears and short muzzle which are good for chilly climates. They stay

The wolverine, no not the popular Marvel Comics X-Men, but the Gulo gulo or their North American subspecies Gulo luscus. It is the largest member of the weasel family and very possibly the most ferocious. The wolverine looks very similar to a small bear and one of their many nicknames happen to be devil bear. They are of the Mutelidae family which consists of animals like the weasel, otter, mink, badger, and more. Adult wolverine’s weight ranges between twenty to fifty-five pounds, around the size of a medium sized dog. They vary in length anywhere between two to three and a half feet. The females of the species are most often thirty percent smaller than the males. They have very thick, dark oily fur and it is hydrophobic, which prevents

Shiras moose are generally found in in the Green Mountain area and in the Northeast Kingdom. Shiras Moose like to live in areas that have a combination of trees (such as balsam fir, white birch, and aspen) and wetlands that offer shelter and food (aquatic plants). A shiras moose home can range from

Mountain Goats - known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a large hoofed mammal found in Vancouver, Canada.

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of the largest spread mammals in the North region of America. White-tailed deer are grayish brown in the winter and red-brown in the summer (Curtis and Sullivan 2001). Compared to female deer (does), male deer (buck) have antlers and they weigh between 125-200 pounds. Female deer weigh less than male deer. (Curtis and Sullivan 2001). White-tailed deer are opportunistic animals that take advantage of unexploited areas. They are mostly found on the edge of the forest, shrub lands, agricultural fields, open grasslands, and suburban areas (Curtis and Sullivan 2001).

A lemming is and small rodent animal that lives in the arctic. And the biome called the tundra that is usually up north. The tundra is biome when it is cold, snowy, and dry. Plant life in the tundra is cold. They have a variety of plants there, they have bearberry, Caribou moss, Diamond leaf willow, Labrador Tea, Pasque Flower. Most animals that live in the tundra eats these plants to gain and use energy and season to stay warm. The tundra is a very cold place to be the temperatures start from 20 to 10 Fahrenheit so in Celsius that would be -6 to -12. And also during the summer time the have 50 to 60 of summer growing when the sun shines everyday 24 hours a day. Lemmings do not hibernate through the winter time. They keep on find food so they

The Golden Bamboo Lemur will usually be 28 to 45cm long, and Their tail will be 24 to 40cm long. They will weigh 1.2 to 1.8kgs. They will have black faces and yellow eyebrows. Their belly is a yellowish color.

The Canada Lynx, with its characteristic silver-brown coat and tuffed ears, is coming face to face with the threat of extinction – at least in the woods of Maine. The population of this North American mammal, which can be found in Canada, Alaska and some parts of Northern U.S., is quickly declining due to environmental changes taking place in their habitat. In an effort to fight back, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is teaming up with private landowners to recreate the habitat the Canada Lynx needs to hunt and prosper.

The American Pygmy Shrew is located in The United States and some parts of Canada. The species has a global ranking of G5 which classifies the species as secure. This species is common globally and has a widespread range in North America.

Hatchlings are 1 inch long while adults are 8-10 inches long. With this breed, the females are dominant in size than the males. Females begin to hatch eggs when they are 6

Canis rufus, or the red wolf, is almost extinct. The estimated wild population in their native area, is 45 to 60 wolves, and there are 200 in captivity. They are also one of the most endangered canine species. They generally live 10 to 12 years. Red wolves usually eat deer, rabbits, birds, and raccoons. On special occasions, they have been recorded also eating insects and berries. Cherokee indians believed that the red wolf was sacred. They believed that the reddish color on its fur was a symbol of war, so they generally avoided killing them. Red wolves also mate with coyotes, but very rarely. This is pretty weird because one of red wolves predators are

     The ring-tailed lemur gets its name from the neat ringed pattern on the fur on the

The Alaskan Malamute is a medium-large to large dog that weighs between 70-95 pounds and measures up to 25". They are best known as sled dogs and are used to hard work. They ideal for cold climates or homes that will keep them cool and hydrated in hot summers. The Alaskan Malamute has a thick, coarse outer coat and wooly, dense undercoat. They are dressed for cold weather. If you own an Alaskan Malamute and live in a warmer climate, you need to make sure that they have a place to get out of the sun and plenty of water.