What was the first animal to be listed as an endangered species in the United States?
The peregrine falcon was listed as endangered in the late 1970s.
It still remains on the list.
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How large a tree can a beaver cut down?
Beavers prefer slender poplar trees for food, but will cut down trees as large as 18 inches in diameter, including hardwoods such as beech, cherry, and oak.
What is the purpose of a skunk’s scent?
The skunk uses his special body oil to defeat enemies that are larger, faster, and stronger than he is. The oil burns an attacker’s eyes, nose, and mouth, causing temporary blindness and vomiting. This fluid accumulates in the skunk’s scent glands, which contain enough for six shots from distances of 8 to 10 feet.
How slow is a crab?
A crab of the species Neptunus pelagines took 29 years to walk 101.5 miles underwater from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, an average speed of 3.5 miles per year.
Why do bulls charge when they “see red”?
Bulls do not charge because a cape is red. They charge because of the movement of the cape. It does not have to be red or any other bright color.
How fast can a snake move?
The black mamba of southern Africa moves fast. It has been said to move 25 to 30 miles per hour while chasing a man on horseback.
Is one dog year really equal to seven human years?
No, one dog year is actually five to six years in human terms. The average life expectancy of a dog is 12 to 14 years. However, most dogs mature sexually within six to nine months so in that sense there is no strict correspondence to human years.