Wing Feathers Fly
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We all know what wolves and coyotes look like, and nearly everyone is familiar with bears, deer and turtles; what about some less familiar animals such as capybara, kiwi, or tapirs? There are so many lesser known animals on this planet that we hear little or nothing about most times, it is interesting to investigate a few of these creatures and understand them a little more.
Mammals
Capybara are first on our list of unusual mammals. They are the world's largest rodent, averaging 100 pounds. They are called rodents because they have sharp front teeth that never stop growing. They are semi-aquatic, spending a lot of time in the water. They live in grasslands and forests alongside water in Central and South America. They are most active during the early morning and late evening and rest during the heat of the day.
Our next animal is a cute little miniature "bear" called the kinkajou. These are a unique animal in that they are the only mammals that help to pollinate plants. They have very long tongues that they use to lick the nectar inside flowers. While they are licking, they get pollen on their fur and noses and this gets transplanted to other flowers as they feed. They are sometimes called honey bears because they love honey so much, but they are different from regular bears in that they are very small, most times not weighing more than 8 pounds. They are fun loving animals that even make good pets. They feed on fruit, honey and eggs in the wild and their closest cousin is the panda bear of Asia.
Another unusual mammal is a tapir. It looks like half anteater, half pig, yet they are not related to either. They descend from primitive horses and rhinos. They come in various color patterns depending on the region they are from. All baby tapirs, however, are born with a pattern of dots and stripes which make them look like a watermelon with legs. As they age, these markings fade away to be replaced with their adult color patterns. They feed on fruit, berries and leaves, and can live to be 30 years old.
Our last animal is a Marsupial Mouse. While this may seem like just any other mouse, there are some very distinct characteristics about the marsupial mouse that make it stand out. Being a marsupial, its young are "hatched" from inside their mothers and then they crawl through her fir up to their mother's underside where they attach and feed until they are fully developed. When they come out of their mother, they are so underdeveloped that in order to survive, they have to breathe through their skin. They are the only mammal found that can do this. As their lungs continue to develop, they gradually start to take over the breathing process until eventually, when fully developed, their skin no longer plays a role in breathing. They are carnivorous by nature, eating insects, small birds, reptiles and small mammals.
Birds
Of the various birds in the world, the kiwi bird is one of the most unique. It is similar to the chicken in that it can't fly. Their "wings" are only two inches long and for all practical purposes are useless. They are the sole survivor of an ancient order of birds including the now extinct moas. They are semi-nocturnal animals, so catching a glimpse of them in the wild rarely happens. They can only be found in New Zealand and its surrounding islands. The reason they have survived the ages in New Zealand comes from the fact that there are no snakes or large mammals native to New Zealand. A bird the size of a kiwi, without the capability to fly would be an especially attractive target to snakes. Also...the island has no bears, bobcats, tigers, etc., with also makes it easier for the kiwi to survive. With the coming of humans to the island, especially the colonization by England, house pets such as cats and dogs have become the main predators of the decreasing kiwi population. Some of the biggest birds in the world are condors. They can have wingspans up to 11 feet; they use their large wingspan to "float" on air thermals for miles without having to move their wings, which conserves their energy as they look for food. They are in the vulture family, feeding on the remains of animals and thus they play a very significant role in the animal kingdom. They have highly evolved immune systems to ward off infection from the various bacteria left on the animal carcasses they feed on. They are very clean birds, spending much of their time cleaning their feathers and heads after eating to further keep them safe from disease and bacteria. Their heads are featherless allowing them to stay clean during eating.
The last unusual bird is the worlds smallest, weighing in at only 1.8 grams, which is less than a US penny. The bee hummingbird's nest is only 3 cm wide. Its tiny wings beat 80 times per second. Using all this energy requires them to eat half their body weight in food each day as well as drink eight times their body weight in water. That's like a 150 pound adult human drinking 144 gallons of water each day. They are found only in Cuba and the Isle of Pines.
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow
Emma Snow has always adored wild animals. Emma provides content for Wildlife Animals http://www.wildlife-animals.com and Riding Stable http://www.riding-stable.com.
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TANDY Wing Feathers tipped feathers pack of 4 $3.04 These wing feathers can enhance any of your Native Heritage craft projects Large wing feathers are dyed and sanitized. Each feather measures approximately 12 in. long. Feathers are available in white with dyed black tips, or in all white. |
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TANDY Wing Feathers white feathers pack of 6 $3.25 These wing feathers can enhance any of your Native Heritage craft projects Large wing feathers are dyed and sanitized. Each feather measures approximately 12 in. long. Feathers are available in white with dyed black tips, or in all white. |
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Wing of an Airplane on the Fly $19.99 Lena Johansson Wing of an Airplane on the Fly - Photographic Print |
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Close View of a King Penguin's Flipper, Wing and Feathers $39.99 Paul Nicklen Close View of a King Penguin's Flipper, Wing and Feathers - Photographic Print |
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A Close View of the Wing Feathers of a Wedge-Tailed Eagle $39.99 Jason Edwards A Close View of the Wing Feathers of a Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Photographic Print |
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Close View of Wing Feathers of Dead Fairy-Wren $39.99 Jason Edwards Close View of Wing Feathers of Dead Fairy-Wren - Photographic Print |
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The Wing Will Fly - From The Flying Wing to the Stealth Bomber (Jan Editor's Choice) $13.99 The Wing Will Fly - From The Flying Wing to the Stealth Bomber (Jan Editor's Choice) |
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Two Competing Male Sicklebills Display Wing Feathers for a Female $39.99 Walter Weber Two Competing Male Sicklebills Display Wing Feathers for a Female - Photographic Print |
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European Bee Eater Stretching with Tail Feathers and One Wing Open $39.99 Jozsef Szentpeteri European Bee Eater Stretching with Tail Feathers and One Wing Open - Photographic Print |
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Two competing male Sicklebills display wing feathers for a female $34.99 National Geographic Society Two competing male Sicklebills display wing feathers for a female - Giclee Print |
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Greater Flamingo Sleeps with its Head Beneath Wing Feathers $34.99 Jason Edwards Greater Flamingo Sleeps with its Head Beneath Wing Feathers - Photographic Print |
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Ruby Fly Clear-Wing Breeze Clear Wing Black-And-White Horned Clear- Wing Bee Clear-Wing $39.99 Ruby Fly Clear-Wing Breeze Clear Wing Black-And-White Horned Clear- Wing Bee Clear-Wing - Giclee Print |
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Fly the Wing $26.09 No Synopsis Available |
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The Falcon's Feathers $13.59 F is for Falcon...When Josh discovers a nest of young falcons in the forest, he, Dink, and Ruth Rose start visiting every day. Until the morning they find it empty Then the kids discover a wounded falcon with its wing feathers clipped, and they" know" someone's up to no good. Can they figure out what's going on before it's too late to save the falcons? |
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F-Wing Hat $17.99 Fly Racing F-Wing Hat |
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F-Wing Beanie $17.99 Fly Racing F-Wing Beanie |
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The Stepdaughter Makes the Feathers Fly Causing a Snowstorm on the Earth Below $49.99 O. Kubel The Stepdaughter Makes the Feathers Fly Causing a Snowstorm on the Earth Below - Giclee Print |
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Fly Away Angel Wing Earrings $13.99 Fly Away Angel Wing Earrings Let angels take you in and feel the comfort and simplicity of these beautiful wing earrings. Shinning with crystal gems, these earrings are made for pierced ears. Specifications: Approximately 1.25 Inch Length, Stainless Steel earring post, stud pierced earrings |
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Focus on Feathers (Paperback) $41.06 Good feather work skills are a must for producing top quality craftwork, and this comprehensive new book covers every facet in great detail. Beginning with a gallery of full-time color photos of hundreds of real feathers, the author takes you through the selection, straightening, trimming, splicing and extending of the feathers in preparation of dyeing and painting. Various types of eagle, hawk, owl and flicker feathers are covered, providing the techniques and tricks needed to produce top quality feathers. The second half of the book is devoted to comprehensive instructions for a dozen projects, including a warbonnet, traditional bustle, roach and hair feathers, wing and tail fans, and more! This book is an absolute must for every serious feather worker. |
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No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly Offense (DVD) $88.44 Presents a detailed overview of the concepts, fundamentals, and techniques involved in successfully installing and executing this innovative offensive system. Featuring four separate video programs—No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Understanding the Basics; No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Running Back Play; No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Offensive Line Play; and No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Base Plays, the DVD offers an invaluable resource to coaches on both sides of the ball at all competitive levels who want to better understand this offense. |
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Plaid F-Wing Hat $24.99 Fly Racing Plaid F-Wing Hat |
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No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Base Plays (DVD) $35.82 No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Base Plays presents a detailed overview of the basic formations that are utilized in the no-huddle double-wing fly offense, as well as the base plays that can be employed out of each of the various formation. The DVD explains and demonstrates several of the most popular running and passing plays in each type of offensive alignment. Among the topics covered: double-wing formation, twin-twins formation, TRIPS (left or right) formation, QUADS (left or right) formation, I-backs formation, split-back fly formation, double-wing running plays, double-wing passing plays, split-backs running plays, fly passing plays, I-backs plays, quads plays, twin-twins passing plays, and twin-twins running plays. |
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Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle $23.17 Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. They date back more than 100 million years. Yet their story has never been fully told. In "Feathers," biologist Thor Hanson details a sweeping natural history, as feathers have been used to fly, protect, attract, and adorn through time and place. Applying the research of paleontologists, ornithologists, biologists, engineers, and even art historians, Hanson asks: What are feathers? How did they evolve? What do they mean to us? Engineers call feathers the most efficient insulating material ever discovered, and they are at the root of biology's most enduring debate. They silence the flight of owls and keep penguins dry below the ice. They have decorated queens, jesters, and priests. And they have inked documents from the Constitution to the novels of Jane Austen. "Feathers" is a captivating and beautiful exploration of this most enchanting object. |
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No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Understanding the Basics (DVD) $35.82 No-Huddle Double-Wing Fly: Understanding the Basics presents an inclusive review of the key factors involved in making a decision of whether to employ the no-huddle double-wing fly offense. The DVD details the primary advantages of installing and utilizing this system, as well as a review of how to call in plays during the game. The DVD also examines the possible formations that can be run out of the no-huddle double-wing fly offense. Among the topics covered: offensive overview, schedule, level playing field, lots of records, formations, balanced offense, strong running game, tire them out, hard to simulate in practice, anyone can run it, run sets up the pass, and calling in the plays. |
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Youth Plaid F-Wing Hat $24.99 Fly Racing Youth Plaid F-Wing Hat |
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Gateway Feather G203 2.5 Rw Gateway Feathers Orange $30.84 Gateway feathers are hand selected 100 top quality feathers. These parabolic water resistant feathers are first quality dyed feathers. 21/2 and 3 stocked in right wing only. 4 and 5 stocked in right or left wing. Packages of 100. |
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Gateway Feather G206 2.5 Rw Gateway Feathers Denim $30.84 Gateway feathers are hand selected 100 top quality feathers. These parabolic water resistant feathers are first quality dyed feathers. 2 1/2 and 3 stocked in right wing only. 4 and 5 stocked in right or left wing. Packages of 100. |
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Gateway Feather G218 2.5 Rw Gateway Feathers Lemon Lime $30.84 Gateway feathers are hand selected 100 top quality feathers. These parabolic water resistant feathers are first quality dyed feathers. 2 1/2 and 3 stocked in right wing only. 4 and 5 stocked in right or left wing. Packages of 100. |
