During the Great Depression, the species was hunted for its meat in East Texas, where it was known as “Hoover Hog” by those who considered President Herbert Hoover to be responsible for the depression. More of my Armadillo photographs: Armadillo Sniffing The Air Armadillo Looking For Food Armadillo Claws Armadillo Profile
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I saw this Copperhead snake frozen in this position when I went back to my vehicle which was parked on the side of the road. I took a few quick photos and then quickly went on my way. Note: Copperheads bite more people in most years than any other U.S. species. Copperhead bites are typically [...]
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The Indigo Bunting forages for food on the ground or in trees or shrubs. In winter, it often feeds in flocks with other Indigo Buntings, but is a solitary feeder during the breeding season.
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Females give birth to one, two or even possibly three spotted young, known as fawns in mid to late spring, generally in May or June. Fawns lose their spots during the first summer and will weigh from 44 to 77 pounds (20 to 35 kg) by the first winter. Male fawns tend to be slightly [...]
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Turtles use their jaws to cut and chew food. Instead of teeth, the upper and lower jaws of the turtle are covered by horny ridges. Carnivorous turtles usually have knife-sharp ridges for slicing through their prey. Herbivorous turtles have serrated-edged ridges that help them cut through tough plants. Turtles use their tongues to swallow food, [...]
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The flamingo’s characteristic pink coloring is caused by the Beta carotene in their diet. The source of this varies by species, but shrimp and blue-green algae are common sources; zoo-fed flamingos may be given food with the additive canthaxanthin, which is often also given to farmed salmon.
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