Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Sea Dragon

Sea Dragon (:
Facts:
Size relative to a tea cup.
Sea Dragons have no predators.
They are covered with armor-like plates that are effective in discouraging predators.


Platypus


Platypus (:
Facts:
A platypus swims with its eyes, ears and nostrils shut.
Platypuses locate their prey with the help of electric signals from their bodies, with sensors on their bill.
The bill of a Platypus is flexible and leathery.



Hedgehog

Hedgehog (:
Facts:
When threatened, hedgehogs roll into a tight ball, protecting their face, eyes, limbs, and bellies.
Hedgehogs are born blind and their eyesight improves in about two weeks.
Hedgehogs swim, climb walls and can run with a speed of 4.5 mph.

Teacup Pig


Teacup Pigs (:
 Facts:
Some only weigh up to 35 pounds when fully grown.
They're also known as pot belly pigs.

Fennec Fox


Fennec Fox (:
Facts:
Fennecs can be found purring like a cat when they are happy.
The fennec fox has thick fur which helps to keep it cool in the day and warm during cold nights.
Fennecs are the smallest of all foxes.




Snowy Owls




Adorable Snowy Owl! (:
Facts:
They weigh between 3-1/2 and 6-1/2 pounds.
They are the heaviest owls in North America.



World's Smallest Stallion


World's Smallest Stallion: Einstein
Fact:
Smallest Horse On Record To Survive

Sugar Gliders

Sugar Gliders (:
Facts:
Sugar gliders only weigh about 4 ounces as full-grown adults.
Sugar gliders are able to glide over 150 feet.
In the wild, sugar gliders live in trees, and rarely, if ever, touch the ground.