Cheetahs Are Spectacular Hunters
On the open plains, in a blur of speed, cheetahs can begin a high-speed chase 300 feet from their prey! …
On the open plains, in a blur of speed, cheetahs can begin a high-speed chase 300 feet from their prey! …
A cheetah mother does a good job taking care of her cubs. She almost never lets them out of her sight. …
A fully grown female sea otter weighs from 35 to 64 pounds. Its head and body length is about three to four feet long. Sea otter mothers are about seven years old when they have their first pup. The pup will stay with its mother for half a year or more, while it learns to get food and to care for itself in its cold, wet environment. …
Even adult dolphins like to play—with each other, with objects, with their food—and even with people! …
With blubber for warmth, flippers and tails to move, and a nostril on top of their heads, dolphins and porpoises are made for the sea! …
Sleek shapes move more easily against the force of air or water. This makes them faster. …
Fast or slow, whether 4-footed, 2-footed, or with no feet at all, every animal is perfectly suited to its lifestyle and habitat. …
Newborn cheetah cubs have silvery gray manes on their heads, necks, and backs. This makes them look a bit like …