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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald eagles are able to live anywhere on the North American continent where there are adequate nest trees, roosts ands feeding grounds. Open water such as a lake or an ocean, however, is a necessity. The plumage of an adult bald eagle is brown with a white head and tail. The talon of the hind toe highly developed in both species, and it is used to pierce vital areas while the prey is held immobile by the front toes. The wing span of an eagle can reach seven and a half feet . |
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Green Frog Rana clamitans
Green frogs are found in a wide variety of habitats that surround most inland waters, such as: swamps, wooded swamps, ponds, & lakes. Green frogs are green, greenish brown, brownish, yellowish green and olive. They are generally brighter in front with small irregular black spots. Their legs have dark transverse bands. They are yellowish or white below, and males usually have a bright yellow throat. Green frogs are active during the day and at night. They become dormant during cold weather. |
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Mountain Lion Puma concolor
Mountain lions use a wide variety of habitats including montane coniferous forests, lowland tropical forests, grassland, dry brush country, swamps, and any areas with adequate cover and prey. Dense vegetation, caves, and rocky crevices provide shelter. Mountain lions are large, slender cats. The pelage has a short and coarse texture. The general coloration ranges from a yellowish brown to grayish brown on the upper parts and a paler, almost buffy, color on the belly. The throat and chest are whitish. Mountain lions have a pinkish nose with a black border that extends to the lips. The tail is long, cylindrical, and about one-third of the animal's total length. |
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