ts have excellent night vision and can see at only one sixth the light level required for human vision.[54]:43 This is partly the result of cat eyes having a tapetum lucidum‚ which reflects any light that passes through the retina back into the eye‚ thereby increasing the eye’s sensitivity to dim light.[73] Another adaptation to dim light is the large pupils of cats’ eyes. Unlike some big cats‚ such as tigers‚ domestic cats have slit pupils.[74] These slit pupils can focus bright light without chromatic
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The Iberian Lynx is an endangered species of lynx located in Southern Spain. They are known for their tawny‚ spotted fur and ‘beard’ like fur covering their lower head. The Iberian Lynx is a highly specialised hunter with several adaptions like their foreshortened skull which increases bite force and aids their ability to catch small prey. Up to 86% of the Lynx’s diet consists of European rabbit. They will also feed on rodents and other small animals such as birds. They hunt mainly at twilight
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Alley Cat Allies or the ACA is a charity organization that is committed to helping many varieties of mousers (Allies 4). Felines ranging from inside pets to feral tomcats outside. To help these cats‚ they work together with multiple animal shelters across the country as well as organizing the Feral Friends Network. According to the Charity Navigator‚ a site that grades charities based upon their financials and their trustworthiness‚ graded ACA a four out of five stars (Navigator). Alley Cat Allies
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A leopard gecko is a small great animal who lives in a desert area. Many of the leopard geckos have tails‚ which is what helps them catch food for energy. As many reptiles the leopard gecko’s can last many days without eating and their tail is a great way for them to store fats and food for them to stay moving. Their tails also help them to protect themselves from predators as they divide their tail in sections and if a predator grabs the gecko by its tail they can easily let go of that section of
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The Clouded Leopard COM/172: Elements of University Composition and Communication II Date: June 24‚ 2012 The Clouded Leopard The clouded leopards of Southeast Asia are a secretive and rare species of wild cats‚ and are members of the Pantherinae family (2007). These cats are closely related to other large cat species like the lion‚ tiger‚ jaguar‚ leopard‚ and snow leopard; although they are called clouded leopards‚ they are not directly related to other leopards. This species generally
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Author Ruskin BondRuskin Bond is born on 19th May 1934. He is a Indian writer and children author. Most of Ruskin Bond’s books are most influenced by the hill-station and the foothills of Himalayas where he spend his childhood. He writes about the landscape and background in clear and detailed writing. He writes also about the flora and fauna of the Himalayas. He has a assuming humor and quick wisdom.His stories are about love for nature and people. He has won a lot of awards and has loads of fans
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Cheetahs are a separate genus from other great cats‚ a genus of their own. Their genus name‚ Acinonyx‚ is a Greek word for “thorn” and “claw”. Differ from lions and leopards‚ whose retractable claws are designed for tearing flesh and climbing trees‚ cheetahs have semi-retractable claws providing solid grip and quick acceleration. The cheetah’s body is designed for speed – pure‚ raw‚ explosive speed. It’s small streamlined head; deep chest; long‚ light limbs; powerful hind legs; flexible shoulders
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I want to have a goldfish for a pet. I’ll feed her. I’ll take her to the vet just for a checkup. I think a goldfish will be a great pet. I hope I want a lizard to be my pet. I will take him to the vet for nine hours and days. It will be great too. I want to have a guinea pig for a pet. I’ll feed her‚ also take her to the vet. I think so. I think a cat will be a great pet for me. I will take him to the vet. I think a god will not make noises and it will be a great pet for me to play together
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I. If you happen to own a cat‚ you must understand the struggle of being a feline owner. Kittens are adorable‚ until they scratch your curtains‚ knock over your fishbowl‚ jump on the counter and eat a meal you’re preparing‚ and especially when it’s early in the morning and you’re trying to rest‚ but then your cat wants to yodel to the neighbors. II. Despite all of the chaos cats can cause in our lives‚ they are still valuable and intelligent creatures. Falling off a table is just another part of
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The Felis margarita‚ most commonly know as the Sand cat or the Sand dune cat‚ is a small‚ stocky‚ endangered feline. Its legs are relatively short and its tail is longer than average. Their fur is a pale sandy ocherous color with black and white markings differing between each individual. A broad head with pointy ears is an unique distinguishing factor of these desert hunters. (1) Sand cats are primarily found in true deserts‚ such as northern Africa and southwest/central Asia. Although there have
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