The Canada lynx is a medium-sized cat with a fluffy facial hair, black ear tufts, large padded feet, and a short, black-tipped tail (Banfield 1974; Quinn and Parker 1987). Lynx show mild sexual dimorphism in size, males (averaging 80-90 cm long and 9-10.5 kg in weight) being 13-25% larger than females (76-84 cm long and 8-9 kg). In the north, lynx are found among the trees in Alaska, Yukon, and mainland Northwest Territories (NWT). Lynx are abundantly widespread in the North and the lynx harvest
Gopher tortoise are ectotherms that can mostly be found in the southeastern parts of the United States because of the sunnier weather in that area. They are known for digging burrows underground that can be 12 meters long and 3 meters deep. Many species live with the gopher tortoise in the burrows that they make for protection against fire, predators and also for warmth during the cold nights and to stay cool in the hot days. Species that lives with the gopher tortoise includes: rabbits, burrowing
Debating Species Reintroduction Species reintroduction has become a hotly debated topic, especially in the states experiencing actual reintroduction efforts. The reintroduction of the lynx into Colorado appeals to many who would like to return the area to it's pristine, pre-developed state. However, the actual costs, both financial and emotional, make this program impractical and illogical. In 1979, researchers decided to investigate the number of lynx still remaining in Colorado (Lynx
European Rabbit The common name of a current invasive species found in California is the European Rabbit. The scientific name is the Oryctolagus cuniculus. European rabbits are grayish brown with commixed ebony, brown and reddish hairs on its back, light brown to beige fur on its underside, a beige ring around its eyes, and long ebony-tipped ears. It ranges from 13.5 to 20 inches (34-50 cm) in length and has a diminutive bushy tail that is 1.5 to 3.75 inches(4-8 cm) long. It ranges in weight from
INTRODUCTION The order Lagomorpha consists of two extant families: Leporidae (hares and rabbits) and Ochotonidae (pikas) and several extinct families. The purpose of this paper is to identify the characterize biogeographical migration patterns of Lagomorphs and why. The natural geographical distribution today of the lagomorphs is found throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Figure 1 is an illustration depicting the various time periods as well as the number of million years ago (Mckenna 1997)
rabbits had many anatomical differences from rodents. The largest and most significant one being tooth structure. Rabbits were then given their own order. This is the order of Lagomorpha. This order is further divided into two smaller groups. They are Leporidae, which is made up of rabbits and hares, and Ochotonidae, containing only the small rock rabbit, the pika.
“Born on August 18, 1774, close to Ivy, Virginia, Meriwether Lewis was considered the greatest pathfinder the country has ever had. Coming from his family estate in Locust Hill, he came from a decorated family. His father Williams Lewis, his mother Lucy Meriwether, and his father’s cousin. His mother was a skilled cook and herbalist; her generous and charismatic nature was known throughout the region. His family was one of the first to settle in the region and had a long standing connection and