Congo Critters: Leopard

 Congo Critters

Leopards, often called panthers, are one of the many animals that live in the Congo.

 In the Congo a leopard has many choices for dinner.  Some of them include: snakes, antelope, sheep, goats, dogs and boars.

Along with a variety in their diet, leopards can be spotted in various regions.  Although the leopard can be found crossing roads, hunting in the plains, and roaming the dense woods; their most common destination is up in the trees.

 

 Leopards are graceful, cunning and alert; yet, wild and dangerous!

 These majestic cats are beautiful, wild and hunted for their beautiful furs.  This is only one of the many fascinating creatures in the Congo.

Congo

The Congo River

   The Congo river is the second largest river system in the world. It is also one of the longest rivers in the world. Its source is from the Great Rift Valley Mountains, and the river flows into the Atlantic Ocean. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Black Brant Geese

Black Brant Geese

 

Black Brant Geese are in the Black geese family.  These waterfowl migrate just like our North American Canadian Geese. 

 

 

Black Brant Geese feed like of members of the goose and swan families.  Black Brant Geese typically feed on pupae and larvae found under rocks or near swampy marsh areas.  They also enjoy snails, crabs, and small fish. 

 

 

 

 Black Brant Geese are not considered to be in the "true goose" family but are disputed.  However, being classified as geese they doing carry the characteristics of geese.  Molting, breeding, nesting and feeding patterns are similar; including being monogamous (single mates for life.)

Look for this beautiful goose on your next adventure throughout most North America!

Red-Shouldered Hawk

 

Large Raptor Birds
Part 11

 

Red-shouldered hawk

 

 

 

Look for red-shouldered hawks in deciduous woodland, often near swamps and rivers.

 



There weight is up to 774g,and there wingspan is 94-111cm.

 





There main diet is small mammals, lizard's, snakes, and amphibians.
 

A clutch is made of 2-5 eggs.

They mostly use the same nest they were born in.    

 

 

Tamarack Tree

Golden Eagle

Large Raptor Birds
Part 10

Golden Eagle

The golden eagle is one of the largest and fastest raptors.  Wing spans range around 86 and a 1/2.

 

Although it is capable of killing cranes but,

it prefers small animals like rabbits, hares, grounds squirrels, prairie dogs, and marmots.

 

 Some similar species are Turkey vultures, Red-tailed hawks, Bald eagles, and Ferruginous hawks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Eagles are still used in falconry today in all areas of the world.  In cold climates it is vital for tribes as not only a custom, but a way of life.  Golden Eagles are trained for several years without site (mask).  Then released on their first hunt.  Arctic fox and hares are taken for their furs.  Without this powerful flying machine their traditions would be lost and they would be forced to leave what they know as the Inuit arctic way of life.

 

 

Golden eagles favor partially or completely open country. especially around mountains, hills, and cliffs, they use a variety of places ranging the arctic to the desert, including tundra, shrub land, grassland, coniferous forest's, farmland, areas along rivers and streams.