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ANIMALS YOU WILL ONLY FIND IN AMERICA

Added on: 28th Sep 2016

 

PIGMY RATTLESNAKE

Pigmy rattlesnake

Scientifically known as Sistrurus Miliarius, the Pigmy rattlesnake

is a small venomous pit viper native to south eastern US.

 

 

ALLEN'S HUMMINGBIRD

Allen's hummingbird

Common only in the brushy woods, gardens, and meadows of

coastal California, the Allen’s hummingbird is a small bird, with

mature adults measuring only up to 9cm (3.5 inches). Like all

hummingbirds, the Allen’s hummingbird’s high rate of

metabolism requires it to feed frequently, about every hour.

It drinks nectar from flowers and eats small insects.

 

 

FLORIDA PANTHER

Florida panther

An endangered subspecies of cougar, the Florida panther

(sometimes also known as the mountain lion and by

several other names) is a big cat that lives in forests and

swamps of southern Florida. Almost driven to extinction in the

1970’s, its population is now estimated to be about 160

specimens. In 1982, the Florida panther was chosen as

the Florida state animal.

 

 

POTTER´S ANGELFISH

Potter´s angelfish

Named in honour of Frederick A. Potter, the former director

of the Waikiki Aquarium, the Potter´s angelfish is a small

colourful fish native to the Hawaiian Islands. These up to 10cm

(4 inches) long fish inhabit rocky ledges, where they feed

on algae and detritus.

 

 

ALASKA MARMOT

Alaska marmot

Also known as the Brower’s, the Alaska marmot is a

medium-sized rodent living in the scree slopes of the 

Brooks Range, Alaska. It can be recognized by its short

neck, small ears, short powerful legs and feet, densely

furred bushy tail, and a thick body covered in coarse hair.

Alaska marmots are very social animals, living in

colonies of up to 50 members.

 

 

GIANT GARTER SNAKE

Giant garter snake

The largest species of garter snake, the giant garter snake is a

harmless largely aquatic snake endemic to the Central Valley 

wetlands of California. It is active when water temperatures

are at 68° F (20°C) or more, and is dormant underground

when its aquatic habitat is below this temperature.

 

 

YELLOW-BILLED MAGPIE

Yellow-billed magpie

Another animal endemic to the Central Valley of California,

the yellow-billed magpie is a large bird in the crow family.

It is closely related to the black billed magpie that can

be found in much of North America.

 

 

HOPI CHIPMUNK

Hopi chipmunk

Found in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and some south western

United States, the Hopi chipmunk is a small abundant chipmunk

that feeds on nuts, seeds and fruits. Unlike some other

chipmunk species, the Hopi chipmunks are naturally timid

and even individuals born in captivity never become tame.

 


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