Saturday, June 23, 2012

Three-Toed Sloth

Three-toed sloths are made for the trees, since they move so slowly a type of algae grows on their fur making them have a green tint which is great for camouflaging in the forest. They live in Central and South America. Three Toed Sloths have long claws excellent for gripping trees. They sleep in trees as well. There are four living species of Three Toed Sloths, Brown Throated Sloth the Maned Sloth, the Pale Throated Sloth, and the Pygmy Three toed Sloth. They descend from the trees once a week. Three Toed Sloths are surprisingly agile swimmers. Since they cant walk on all fours, they use their front legs to drag themselves across the forest floor.

Brown Throated Three Toed Sloth (Above)

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Border Collies

Border Collie
Border Collies can be black and white, brown and white, and sometimes a mix of both. They are normally energetic and great runners. They were originally bred as sheepdogs. Border Collies need high-energy owners, who will run them or bike them every day.



(Note: Not all dogs are the same, some Border Collies may have low-energy and not like to run)









Picture from: dooziedog.com

Cattle Egrets

Cattle Egret
Cattle egrets are white birds, usually with orange/red/yellow bills, these birds are striking and elegant with a smooth body structure. Eating bugs from freshly cut grass and piles of tree trimmings, they use there long beak to their advantage. With bright white feathers, these birds stand out beautifully against a green mountain as sun is setting. They normally have red legs.










                                                                                           Photo from ucsantacruz.ucnrs.org