Archive for February, 2008

Aniaml Quiz Day

Posted in Animal Quiz Day with tags , on February 12, 2008 by naturespalette

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Senegal Bushbaby

Posted in Animal of the day, cute animals, mammals with tags , , on February 9, 2008 by naturespalette

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-Average Lifespan:  16 years

-Origin or Range:  Africa

-Scientific Name:  Galago senegalensis often simply called Galago.

-The Bush Baby is a sociable creature that is kept commonly as a pet in Africa. 

-In the wild Bush Baby lives in family groups consisting of two parents and several offspring.

-Although they are classified as insectivores, they have also been seen to eat nectar, fruit and seeds.

-It is a nocturnal primate that is easily recognized by its large, saucer-like eyes and its large ears.

-Weighing between 4.5 and 10 pounds, they reach a length of 7 to 8 inches not including it’s tail.

-The tail extends anywhere from 6 to 16 inches in length.

Thank you to DK Images, Wikipedia

Guess Who! Animal Quiz Update

Posted in Animal Quiz Day, mammals with tags , , on February 6, 2008 by naturespalette

A few weeks ago I posted the “Anial Quiz Day” with a reddish furry creature fast asleep. I think these update photos will help in guessing who they are:

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Animal of the Day: Corals

Posted in Animal of the day, fish, photos with tags , , , on February 3, 2008 by naturespalette

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