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A closer look at the wild

Seahorse

seahorse

Seahorse (Hippocampus) There are 54 species of Seahorse fishes in the genus Hippocampus They vary in size from .6 inches (1.5 cm) to 14 inches (35.5 cm) They don’t have stomachs and must almost constantly eat Males carry the eggs…

Common Buckeye

Common Buckeye

Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) Butterfly that resides in Central and North America Wingspan is 1 5/8 inches – 2 3/4 inches (4.2 cm – 7 cm) in length They have eyespot patterns on its wings to deter predators Adults feed…

Addax

Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)

Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) Antelope that lives in the Sahara Desert Stands just over 3 feet tall (91 cm) and weigh around 200 pounds (91 kg) Long horns have up to 3 twists Moves through desert in herds of 5-20 Greyish-brown…

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog image

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys lucovicianus) Social rodent native to the western area of North America Measure about 15 inches (38 cm) in length and weigh about 3 pounds (1.4 kg) Live in communities with other prairie dogs Use a sophisticated…