Felidae

Lions are cool. Do you know what they do at night? Where they Live? Well you will after you read this informational research essay. Did you know that a lion's roar can be heard from about 5 miles away? There are many facts about lions that many people don't know. Some people know how lions act for most of the time. Most of the time we know that lions habitats are in the jungle but are there anymore habitats? Some prey have different predators. Other wise there are many topics about lions you…

There are several options available to cat owners who wish to stop damaging or injurious scratching behaviours. These include behaviour modification, nail caps, frequent nail trims, tendonectomy and declawing (onychectomy). Non-surgical options include behavioral modification, frequent nail trims, nail caps and feline pheromone sprays. Nail trimming and nail caps do not modify the cat’s behaviour, but it can reduce the damage done from scratching behaviour. Nail caps may need to be replaced…

When designing an accommodation for a cat there are many things you must take into consideration. Under the animal welfare act you are required to: - Provide a suitable environment - Provide a suitable diet - The animal must be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns - The animal must be housed with or apart from other animals Must be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease (Animal Welfare Act 2006, 2016) I took the five animal needs into consideration when I designed the…

Hi everyone, my name’s Mufasa, and I would love to be the king of your pride lands. I like to spend my days interacting and playing with men, women, and children. I especially love when people pick me up and give me affection especially around my mane, and it won’t take very long before you’ll begin to hear my might little purr, and see just how much I truly appreciate it. When you pick me up to hold you I will rub and cuddle up against you just so I can be that much closer to you. If I’m not…

Onyx - The Tribe leader who must possess the power of prophecy. The Onyx cannot speak to clan cats, the Lapis must speak for him/her. Lapis - The speaker for the Onyx and Zircon. Must posses the empathy power. Zircon - Four of the most sk!lled cats in the tribe. They act as deputies over the tribe. Zircon cannot speak to clan cats directly. Quartz - A term for the warriors of the tribe. Agate - The healer of the Tribe, does not require any specific power. Uses minerals and spiritual healing…

Panthera Tigris Tigris When I hear the quote “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice” –anonymous all I can think of is the elegant Bengal white tiger. The white tiger, scientific name Panthera Tigris Tigris is my personal favorite animal. The white tiger is awfully similar to the majestic Bengal tiger in appearance, behavior and, habitat apart from its beautiful ivory coat. The Bengal white tiger uniqueness is greatly thanks to its shocking appearance. The…

Bobcats are the most abundant wildcat in the U.S. A bobcat normally lives in the southern region of North America, and they are mostly found on rocky hillsides, but are common in many other places. Bobcats are roughly twice the size of a domestic cat. They get their name from having “bobbed” tails. Bobcats diet consists of small animals such as mice and rabbits, but they are capable of taking down a deer much larger than its size. Bobcats live mostly live in the southern region of North America…

Acinonyx Jubatus Venaticus. Now you must be saying, “Wow, that’s one heck of a name, and what does it mean exactly?”. This is Latin for Cheetah, and the word Acinonyx takes the defining term of “non-retractable claw”. If you are interested in learning more about the marvelous cheetah and all about its lifestyle and everyday activities it partakes in, then I would suggest you keep reading on. The cheetah being not the fastest animal on land is questionable. There are many things that can give…

The white colored carnivore of the southeast part of Asia is called the White Tiger. The White Tiger is a type of Bengal Tiger that lives in India also. These cats have similar characteristics to Bengal Tiger. The males are bigger and weigh about 70 to 220 pounds more than females. White Tigers are carnivores that eat monkeys, birds, and other wild animals like deer and pig. Also they live alone for hunting reasons and like to hunt at night to get a jump on prey. The White Tiger is found…

Cheetahs can run 60 miles per hour at the top speed. They have an long neck and legs to help them reach top speed. Another characteristic is that they have over 2,000 spots on their coat. The Cheetah is one of the most well known animals in the African region. My research shows that the cheetah has a unique habitat, hunting skills, and an interesting life cycle, making them an intriguing animal. The Cheetah’s habitat is unique and has many important characteristics which help them survive.…