Today we are learning about two very different animals
We are learning about Wolfs and Leopards
Lets start with the wolf
Here are some basic facts
length
females: 4 to 6 feet
males: 5 to 6 feet
height
26 to 32 inches (at shoulder)
weight
females: 60 to 80 pounds
males: 70 to 110 pounds
Length of Life
up to 13 years in wild (usually 6 to 8 years)
up to 16 years in captivity
Fur color
Colors range from Jet black to snow white
Number of teeth
42 teeth
Breeding season
February to March
Weight at birth
1 pound
Litter size
4 to 6 pups
Pack size
2 to 30 or more
Average pack size
6 to 8
travel speed
5 miles per hour
Sprinting speed
25 to 35 miles per hour for short distances
Common food
deer, moose, caribou, elk, bison, musk-oxen and beaver.
Main threats to survival
loss of habitat due to destruction, development and encroachment by humans; persecution by humans
Now some facts about the leopard
The leopard is one of the four so called BIG CATS
The leopard was thought to be part loin part panther
There spots are rarely round
They are often mistaken as cheetahs
Their spotts are more tear droped shapes
They have the abilty to be undeceted or not seen
They like to live alone
Their favorite meal is a monkey
Before mating the male will follow a female
For a assignment all you have to do is look up seven facts about your favorite animal
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