The bison is regarded as one of the most recognizable animals in North America. Before the 1800s, bison were found in many millions in the Great Plains of the United States but were almost extinct by the late 1880s. Bison were hunted in huge numbers for the cost of their hides. They were also hunted …
Feeding entirely on grass and other similar plant products for their diet, cows have huge stomachs that take up a significant share of their physiology. This guide will answer how many stomachs a cow has and what the four compartments do. A cow has one stomach containing four separate compartments. The four compartments of a …
The moose is the largest member of the deer family. The name moose is common in North America; it comes from the word moosh. The moose is the tallest mammal in North America. The moose is one of the largest land mammals in North America. Moose is famous for the different sizes and shapes of …
The moose is one of the largest animals in North America and is common in some regions, including Canada and Alaska. The moose is defined by its gigantic body size and impressive antlers. They are the largest and tallest members of the deer family. They are mostly dark brown or black and have long legs, …
The bison is one of the first mammals you may think of when you think of America and are the countries national mammal. They are ingrained in the history and culture of the United States, not only to the early Native Americans but have been featured on state flags and seals. I wanted to look into these …
While up North recently, I came across some Caribou that had large antlers. I was told they were female, which surprised me as I thought only male deer had antlers. Antlers are used to attract a mate and are used to defend the deer from predators. Antlers can help deer find food and also to …
Watching deer in the wild is a great way to see these animals in their natural habitat and going through the daily routine. Deer are skittish, though, and can be easily scared away. I have a few tips for you if you want to see deer in the wild. Deer have excellent hearing and eyesight, …
The moose is one of the tallest mammals in North America and the largest of all deer species. Unlike other species of deer, moose do not live in herds. Male moose, also known as bulls, grow antlers, which shed off in winter and grow in spring. Moose used to live in many parts of Europe …
While up North recently, I came across some caribou that had large antlers. I was told they were female, which surprised me as I thought only male deer grew antlers. Male and female caribou (reindeer) can grow antlers. In other species of deer, antlers are normally only found on male deer. However, females can grow …
Bison is one of the most recognizable animals in North America. Bison are a keystone species, and I wanted to let you know why they need to be protected. Bison contribute to the ecosystem by providing habitats for other animals, spreading plant seeds, and enabling other animals to feed in harsh climates. Bison were almost …
As kids, we often went our merry way, humming the rhyme “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” never bothering to stop or wonder why it was that the sheep always made these sounds. These sounds that sheep make is called a bleat or bleating. Sheep baa to communicate with each other. They use a variety of sounds …
Deer are one of the most critical species in all of North America. Forests are their primary habitat, and they have adapted well to survive winter. Deer have thick, oily fur which repels snow and rain, and their footpads harden in winter. Caribou can lower the temperature of their legs to low levels so that …