Reptiles
Morphology
The saltwater crocodile displays bilateral symmetry. Adult males can reach up to sizes of 6 to 7 meters. Females are much smaller and do not generally exceed 3 meters, with 2.5 meters considered large. The head is very large and a pair of ridges run from the eyes along the center of the snout. The scales are oval in shape and the scutes are small compared to other species.
The saltwater crocodile displays bilateral symmetry. Adult males can reach up to sizes of 6 to 7 meters. Females are much smaller and do not generally exceed 3 meters, with 2.5 meters considered large. The head is very large and a pair of ridges run from the eyes along the center of the snout. The scales are oval in shape and the scutes are small compared to other species.
Biology
~ They have webbed feet that help them swim
~ They use their flattened tails to propel themselves through the water
~ They have webbed feet that help them swim
~ They use their flattened tails to propel themselves through the water
Distribution Map
Importance
Ecological: Being predator and prey, the crocodile plays an important role in keeping a wetland ecosystem healthy and when a wetland habitat is healthy, the fishery is considered to be healthy too.
Economical: The skin of the saltwater crocodile, especially from the belly surfaces, is the most prized of all crocodilian skins for fashion leather. A purse made from crocodile skin can cost more than $10,000.
Ecological: Being predator and prey, the crocodile plays an important role in keeping a wetland ecosystem healthy and when a wetland habitat is healthy, the fishery is considered to be healthy too.
Economical: The skin of the saltwater crocodile, especially from the belly surfaces, is the most prized of all crocodilian skins for fashion leather. A purse made from crocodile skin can cost more than $10,000.
Facts
~ They are the largest living reptile
~ Considered the most dangerous crocodilian to humans as they are mainly responsible for attacks on humans
~ Females lay 40-60 eggs in a mound of vegetation on the river bank
~ Their most deadly attack is known as the "death roll"
~ They are carnivores
~ They are the largest living reptile
~ Considered the most dangerous crocodilian to humans as they are mainly responsible for attacks on humans
~ Females lay 40-60 eggs in a mound of vegetation on the river bank
~ Their most deadly attack is known as the "death roll"
~ They are carnivores
Vocabulary
Snout- The projecting nose and mouth of an animal
Scute - A thickened bony plate on the back of a crocodile
Purse - A small bag used especially by a woman to carry everyday personal items
Reptile - A cold-blooded vertebrate of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises
Attack - An agression and violent action against something
Snout- The projecting nose and mouth of an animal
Scute - A thickened bony plate on the back of a crocodile
Purse - A small bag used especially by a woman to carry everyday personal items
Reptile - A cold-blooded vertebrate of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises
Attack - An agression and violent action against something
Resources
http://eol.org/pages/454963/overview
http://animals.pawnation.com/adaptations-saltwater-crocodiles-9330.html
http://www.proserpineecotours.com.au/crocs.htm
http://animals.pawnation.com/adaptations-saltwater-crocodiles-9330.htmlhttp://animals.pawnation.com/adaptations-saltwater-crocodiles-9330.html
http://eol.org/pages/454963/overview
http://animals.pawnation.com/adaptations-saltwater-crocodiles-9330.html
http://www.proserpineecotours.com.au/crocs.htm
http://animals.pawnation.com/adaptations-saltwater-crocodiles-9330.htmlhttp://animals.pawnation.com/adaptations-saltwater-crocodiles-9330.html
Birds
Morphology
The Atlantic Puffin displays bilateral symmetry. It is black on its uppersides and white on its chest and belly. Their webbed feet are orange and its face and cheeks are white. It has a large triangular parrot-like bill that is red and yellow. They are usually 12 inches and stocky.
The Atlantic Puffin displays bilateral symmetry. It is black on its uppersides and white on its chest and belly. Their webbed feet are orange and its face and cheeks are white. It has a large triangular parrot-like bill that is red and yellow. They are usually 12 inches and stocky.
Biology
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/atlantic_puffin_facts/450/
http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/atlantic-puffin/
~Their waterproof feathers allow them to stay warm as they float at the ocean's surface or swim underwater.
~ Their wings are useful because they are able to fly fast
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/atlantic_puffin_facts/450/
http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/atlantic-puffin/
~Their waterproof feathers allow them to stay warm as they float at the ocean's surface or swim underwater.
~ Their wings are useful because they are able to fly fast
Distribution Map
Importance
Mammals
Morphology
The short-beaked common dolphin displays bilateral symmetry. A yellow panel runs down the front half of both sides. It has a more rounded melon and a shorter beak.
The short-beaked common dolphin displays bilateral symmetry. A yellow panel runs down the front half of both sides. It has a more rounded melon and a shorter beak.
Biology
~ Their major adaptation is echolocation, it helps them determine a certain object's shape, size, density, and other details about the object.
~ Their bodies help them swim fast and swiftly through the water
~ Their major adaptation is echolocation, it helps them determine a certain object's shape, size, density, and other details about the object.
~ Their bodies help them swim fast and swiftly through the water
Distribution Map
Importance
Ecological: They are top-level predators which control populations of fishes and squids and keep the ecosystem balance
Economical: People pay to watch them as entertainment
Ecological: They are top-level predators which control populations of fishes and squids and keep the ecosystem balance
Economical: People pay to watch them as entertainment
Facts
~ They are very social and travel in large groups called pods
~ It takes from 10 to 11 months for the calf to be born
~ They tend up to be in deeper waters up to 590 feet
~ They are known to face threats from accidental captures in fishing nets
~ Also known for their acrobatic behaviors, seen leaping, flipping, and bow riding through the water
~ They are very social and travel in large groups called pods
~ It takes from 10 to 11 months for the calf to be born
~ They tend up to be in deeper waters up to 590 feet
~ They are known to face threats from accidental captures in fishing nets
~ Also known for their acrobatic behaviors, seen leaping, flipping, and bow riding through the water
Vocabulary
Swim- propel the body through water by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement
Predator- an animal that naturally preys on others
Entertainment- an action that provides amusement or enjoyment
Social- like to be with others
Captures- take into one's possession or control
Swim- propel the body through water by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement
Predator- an animal that naturally preys on others
Entertainment- an action that provides amusement or enjoyment
Social- like to be with others
Captures- take into one's possession or control