POLAR BEARS : )

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INFORMATION:

1. They are native to the Artic Circle.
2. They are the world's largest bear.
3. They are also the largest land carnivore.
4. Adult females grow to about half the size of males, which can grow up to 1,500 lbs
5. This animals spends many months out of the year at sea.
6. These animals are not usually known to fight and often try to escape confrontations.
7. Mating takes place in April and May.
8. Cubs are born blind with a layer of down fur and weigh less than 2 lbs.
9. Cubs oftentimes fall prey to wolves or even starve to death.
10. These animals are not as affected by disease as some other terrestial animals.
    

PENGUINS : )

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Penguins live only in the Southern Hemisphere.
• The Galapagos Penguin lives near the equator.
• Since penguins cannot fly, their wings have been adapted to be flippers.
• They often eat krill, fish, and squid.
• Penguins range in size from about 40 centimeters to 3 feet, 7 inches tall.
• There are between 17 and 20 different penguin species.
• Many of the species breed in large colonies.
• Penguins have been observed to have no special fear of humans at all!
• Penguins are also very popular in our media and there have been many animations of penguins.

THIS WEBSITE INCLUDES A FUN GAME THAT YOU CAN PLAY AS THE CHARACTER OF A PENGUIN: http://clubpenguin.com/

KILLER WHALES : )

DID YOU KNOW?

1. They are also called Orcas.
2. They are the largest species of the dolphin family.
3. These animals are found in all of the world's oceans, but the largest population is found in the Antartic waters.
4. They have a diverse diet.
5. These animals have no predators.
6. They are social animals and have sophisticated vocal behavior.
7. These animals are only known to attack when in captivity.
8. They three types are: resident, transient, and offshore.
9. Their calves are born with an orangish or yellow tint which soon turns to white.
10. There have been some cases where scientists have actually discovered white killer whales. However, white killer whales are rare.
11. If a killer whale is not in captivity it can live up to 20 years longer than those who are captive.
12. They have the second largest brains of all marine animals.

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SEA LIONS : )

DID YOU KNOW??

• There are seven different species of sea lions.
  
• They are often characterized by their long front flippers.
  
• On land, these creatures can walk on all four flippers.


• Only some species of sea lions are trainable and can be included at zoos.
  
• These creatures have even been known to save humans who are in trouble in the open waters.
  
• Sea lions use their front fins to swim and leave their back fins streched out when moving through the water.
  
• When the sea lions are not mating they will come near the shore and even will occasionally rest in rocky places.
  
• They are found everywhere. They are found in artic temperatures and even in the tropics.
  
• Like manatees and dolphins, sea lions are known for their intelligence.

A GOOD WEBSITE TO CHECK OUT IS:

http://www.whale-images.com/info/sea-lion-facts.htm

MANATEES : )

DID YOU KNOW?

1. Manatees are sometimes known as Sea Cows :)
2. They are herbivores.
3. They can weigh up to 1200 lbs & can get up to 9 feet or so in length.
4. Their upper lip acts similar to an elephant's trunk!
5. Manatees are actually believed to see in COLOR!
6. A manatee's teeth are always being replaced throughout its life.
7. Manatees spend about half of the day sleeping!
8. Although manatees usually only swim about 5 mph, they can get up to 19 mph, but only in short bursts.
9. They can learn how to perform a task just like dolphins.
10. Manatees have gestation periods lasting about 12 months and tend to breed every 2 years.

LEARN MORE AT: http://www.manatees.net/

DOLPHINS : )

DID YOU KNOW?

• DOLPHINS ARE CLOSELY RELATED TO WHALES AND PORPOISES.
• THERE ARE OVER 40 SPECIES OF DOLPHINS!
• DOLPHINS CAN GROW UP TO 30 FEET LONG!
• DOLPHINS ARE USUALLY NOT FOUND IN WATER THAT IS TOO DEEP.
• THEY MOSTLY EAT FISH AND SQUID.
• THE ANCESTORS OF THE MODERN DAY DOLPHINS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR 50 MILLION YEARS.
• A DOLPHIN'S BODY IS DESIGNED TO HELP IT SWIM FAST THROUGH THE WATER.
• ALTHOUGH DOLPHINS ARE CONSIDERED MAMMALS, THEY DO NOT HAVE MUCH HAIR.
• DOLPHINS HAVE HEIGHTENED SENSES .
• THEY ARE KNOWN AS SOME OF EARTH'S MOST INTELLIGENT ANIMALS.
• DOLPHINS LIVE IN PODS WITH ALMOST A DOZEN LIVING TOGETHER.
• DOLPHINS USE ECOLOCATION TO LOCATE OBJECTS IN THE WATER AND OTHER WILDLIFE.

HERE IS A GREAT WEBSITE FOR MORE DOLPHIN ACTIVITIES AND PICTURES http://www.dolphinkind.com/