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https://www.oregonzoo.org/conserve/fighting-extinction-pacific-northwest/columbia-basin-pygmy-rabbits Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit By Ashley Lam Description and Ecology The Columbia Basin Pygmy rabbit ( Brachylagus idahoensis ) is the smallest rabbit in North America, with adults ranging in size from 9.3 to 11.6 inches, and weighing less than a pound. It is a member of the family Leporidae, which includes hares and rabbits. However, they are distinguishable from other Leporids by their small size, short ears, small hind legs, and lack of white on their tail. Their tails are quite small and uniform in color, and nearly unnoticeable in the wild. Fur color may range anywhere from brown to dark gray, with white around the outline of their ears. Females express sexual dimorphism and tend to be slightly larger than males.  http://washingtonslittlefriends.blogspot.com/p/profile.html Pygmy rabbits tend to have an affinity for tall, dense sagebrush, which they are highly depe...

Gray Wolf (Canis Lupis) Photo courtesy of USFWS ABOUT ME Hi everyone! I am a gray wolf originally from North America; today, you can usually find me and my crew in Canada, Alaska, the Great Lakes and the Pacific Northwest. Our coloring can range from gray, white, brown or black and we can weigh anywhere from 55-140 lbs. Although we are carnivores, we have an indirect impact on the vegetation surrounding us. We are what scientists call a “keystone species”, meaning we have a crucial role in the food chain and other species depend on us for balance in the ecosystem. Rumor has it, that we are one of the most researched animals in the world! You can find me here! WHAT I EAT We do eat scraps that have been left around by other predators but we are extremely gifted hunters too. Some of our top prey include elk, deer, caribou and maybe a few rabbits to snack on here and there. When hunting, the alphas will scout out the best target, usu...

Mariana Flying Fox (Pteropus mariannus mariannus) By: Nolan McWhorter  U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White Description and Ecology Appearance: The Mariana Fruit Bat, or Flying Fox as some call it, is a dark brown, grey, and black bat that has an average length of 0.2 meters,   an average wingspan of almost 1 meter, and an average weight of 0.5kg. On the neck, some of the Flying Foxes have bright gold, yet some individuals just have a pale brown region. As far as the color of the head, it varies from brown to black. The males are slightly larger than the females. Habitat:   Mariana Fruit bats are found within the tropical areas of Guam and the surrounding islands. The bats tend to roost in limestone forests, coconut groves, strand vegetation, and other plant vegetation. In the past, the bats have inhabited farms and savannas and a few urban type settings, but as the numbers have dwindled, these habitats are mostly deserted. Behavi...

Point Arena Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa nigra) Summarize Description and Ecology of Organism Mountain beavers are considered to be the most primitive rodents still alive. They typically weigh 2-4 pounds and measure one foot long. They have an opposable thumb and long curved claws that are used for digging. They are highly sensitive to ground vibration and noise, have a low reproductive rate, live 5-6 years, and are not semi-aquatic like true beavers. The Point Arena subspecies is mainly distinguished by its black coloration and nasal outlines. They are strictly herbivorous and spend a majority of their time in their burrows when they are not foraging. Geographic and Population Changes The Point Arena mountain beaver is located entirely in western Mendocino County, California in an area range of 24 square miles. The Point Arena mountain beaver is seperate from the rest of its species family that is found to the north in Oregon and Washington with bigger population...

Egyptian Vulture/Eagle Neophron percnopterus  By: Scott Martin   Description and Ecology Physical Appearance : The Egyptian Vulture ranges from 55-65 cm in length with a massive wingspan of 155-170 cm. They are equppied with broad, well-fingered wings with a wedge-shaped tail. Their face is a yellow color all the way to the bill where there is a black tip. Their feathers are usually black underneath with white centres above.  Habitat: These birds typically nest on ledges, in caves on top of cliffs, occasionally in large trees, buildings and exceptionally on the ground. They also find nesting at old human settlements. Open, arid and country landscapes are preferable. Several resident island populations show genetic isolation, while northern breeders construct long distance intercontinental migrations.  Diet: A very broad diet that includes carrion, organic waste, tortoises, insects, eggs, young vertebrates and even faeces.  Geograp...