The Animalia Kingdom

Within these small groups, the Cross River Gorilla has very predominant traits to keep them alive when almost extinct and facing a harsh environment (What’s Our Mission). These gorillas have a considerably large body size and they also have quite large hands but short forearms; along with small forward facing eyes that are put close together on top of a large nasal region (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N,). Due to being so big they need a lot of nutrients, and in order to obtain enough food, they eat a large array of diets such as plants in many varieties, and fruits (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.). Since they live in the higher parts of the mountains near the border of Nigeria, the amount of fruit trees that exist are much lower than other regions, so they have come to rely on vegetation (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.). Since almost all fruit is seasonal, the primates must learn when they can eat one type, and when vegetation is important. (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.), (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.). The food they eat also determines how sexually successful they will be in the coming years.

Living in these environments provides a good diet of trees, bushes, fruits, and sometimes even grass or shrubs. This menu array contains lots of protein and calcium to keep up their growth rate; this is very necessary for their babies. A typical giraffe usually eats about 75 pounds of vegetation per day. First, imagine how many lettuce leaves it takes to create a pound. Now imagine eating 75 times that amount! That will give you a good idea of just how much food a giraffe consumes in a

The giraffe is the beloved beast of the African plains, but there is still so much that most of us don’t know about these majestic beasts! To find out everything that there is to know about this playful animal, all you have to do is explore this handy article, here to fill you in on all of the amazing qualities this animal has to offer. Stay tuned for our part two article, coming soon with the top eight things that you didn’t know about the giraffe!

(b.) The first hypothesis is supported by the observation that during the dry season, when food is scarce, giraffes with longer necks can feed high in trees.

This paper will discuss primate morphology for the Lemur catta, also known as the ring tailed lemur, what characterizes them as primates, how they react in their environment, and their social and adaptive behaviors in that environment. The Lemur catta and it is only found in the island of Madagascar, as well as off the coast of southeast Africa. In Madagascar, they reside in the southeastern portion anywhere from sea level, up to 8530 feet high. Their environment consists mainly of tropical forested area in the proximity of nine forests: Andohahela, Andringitra, Ankilitelo, Berenty, Beza Mahafaly, Isalo, Tsimanampetsotsa, Tsirave, and Zombitse (Godfrey et al. 1998). According to the National Primate Research Center (pin.primate.wisc.edu), they also have a variety of habitats for example rainforests, spiny bush forests, subalpine, deciduous, and gallery. However, a lot of their habitat has been affected by constant human contact; agricultural clearing, deforestation, and burning to produce charcoal. The Lemur catta need to be able to hide in the forest and they are not very good at adapting to new environments so they depend a lot on the forested areas. The southwest part of Madagascar is very prone to droughts and they can have serious effects on the habitats of ring-tailed lemurs and other mammals. I will discuss what makes the Lemur catta a primate and the primate characteristics that they possess. Then, I will express the specialized, physical characteristics that they

Have you ever wondered what koala’s look like,eat,or even where they live.Koalas are really interesting animals about what they look like,eat and where they live.Koalas look really cute,kind of like a teddy bear.They are really picky about what they eat,they only eat eucalyptus leaves.The interesting facts about koalas are that koalas make raging noises to communicate to each other. This essay will provide information on the koala and discuss its appearance,habitat and diet ,and give you some interesting fact about them.

The giraffe eventually evolved into the shape we know today. Their height gives them many advantages in the wild. One of the advantages is the ability to see great distances and have a high vantage point of view. This allows for the giraffe to be vigilant and keep a watchful eye out for predators(Skinner 2010). Its increased hight also allows for greater sexual dominance. The male giraffes fight each other by swinging their heads around and hitting each other with their heads. An increased neck length aids in this battle.(Simmons 2010) Last the neck allows for greater access to food and nutrients(Skinner 2010). With their necks being so long, they are able to reach very high trees and eat with ease. This would allow the giraffes with tall necks a greater chance for survival and passing on their

Camels were a vital part of the African, Australian, and partly Mediterranean culture and heritage. But part of camels being in this culture is some of their personal characteristics and traits. Surprisingly when the continents were connected together camels roamed in Europe, but then they moved as a species to Africa, in which this paper will mainly be discussing. Camels are seen mainly as a part of African and Middle eastern culture but actually affected almost all of the world. According to an article from LiveScience, a credible source for background on a variety of discoveries and facts, “ Camels: Facts, Types & Pictures”, there are different types of camels: the Dromedary and the Bactrian. The Dromedary camel also known as Camelus dromedarius, has one hump, the Bactrian camel also known as Camelus bactrianus, which has two humps. The humps of both camels are to store fat and and water.

The short story The Giraffe by Mauro Senesi uses hyperboles and pathos to demonstrate how quick society is to discriminate and be neglectful based on the fear of the unknown. Ultimately depicting that misconceptions created by society can influence how change is perceived and welcomed. The Giraffe is a fictional short story that is about a giraffe that is introduced into an environment where mentalities are outdated when it comes to things that are out of the ‘norm’. This new tall animal is viewed as a massive threat and is severly unwelcomed by the townspeople. Although the giraffe was not welcome the boys of this small town decide to keep it but face jurastic consquences when caring for the animal becomes a hassle.

The latest zoological parks could offer a “radical way” for citizens of America’s urban centers to interact with flora and fauna and enjoy this provocative leisure time. Varying opinions of these parks abounded. Some saw animals as beautiful, mythological creatures, others saw animals as dangerous. The rich variety of opinions made the formation of zoos in an urban setting a controversial undertaking. Most important was the perception of animals in the eyes of children..

Giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world, that’s something they needed to be in the harsh lands of Africa. Every animal has some sort of special characteristic about them. They could have some special organs, or they could have a special sense. The giraffes have one of the tallest babies at birth. If they Giraffe wasn’t tall and didn’t have a long neck, it wouldn’t make it in the dry and unforgiving lands of Africa.

Savannas are important, it has a lot of fascinating plant and animals. It is also the home of a lot of fascinating plants and animals. The animals that live in the savanna would probably be extinct without the savanna because it's their home. They rely on this biome for food and water. The animals can't just go live somewhere else because their habitats are in the savanna and they’ve adapted their life to survival here. This paper will discuss and outline the important components of a savanna including the climate, landforms, location, and other important and interesting facts regarding the savannas across the world.

Each major region supports a unique set of ecosystems. The deserts alone are filled with more than 300 species of wildlife, including the African wild dog, ostrich and cheetahs (African Wildlife Foundation). One of Africa’s hubs for life lie in the rivers. Hippos, crocodiles, and a plethora of fish species all reside in the rivers of Africa. Lions, elephants and gazelles roam the grasslands of the Savannas. On the other hand, giraffes, leopards, and buffalos wander the low-density forest, woodlands (African Wildlife Foundation).

Taking a trip to Africa should be on the majority of our bucket lists particularly people who strive for adventure, excitement and fun. To witness these animals in their own habitat, in a little-known wilderness located between Zululand and Mozambique in a 190 square mile non-developed setting is truly an experience of a lifetime. You, the reader, should be inspired to buy this book as prior research on your long awaited trip to

Gibbons eat a wide variety of foods. Their diet is comprised mostly of fruit, but also contains leaves, flowers and insects. Figs are the primary component of a gibbon’s diet, making up about a quarter of what gibbons eat daily. Depending on the availability and scarcity of other foods however, figs can be up to fifty percent of their daily intake. Diet varies by season and availability. For example, during cooler seasons the availability of flowers is higher, and during hotter, wetter seasons fresh fruit is more abundant. Regardless of the changes in availability however, fruit always comprises at least fifty percent of a gibbon’s diet. Beyond fruit, gibbons have been found to eat over one hundred different species of plants. Leaves, vines,