Snowshoe Rabbit
Snowshoe rabbits are on of the many types of primary consumers ( herbivores ) that live in the taiga biome. They are larger than the average rabbit and its weighs about 4 pounds. In the summer, the rabbits' fur is a grayish-brownish color, but during the winter ( in order to camouflage ), their fur turns pure white. These rabbits are able to run at speeds at about 30 mph, and be able to jump 10 feet in one hop.
Snowshoe rabbits are on of the many types of primary consumers ( herbivores ) that live in the taiga biome. They are larger than the average rabbit and its weighs about 4 pounds. In the summer, the rabbits' fur is a grayish-brownish color, but during the winter ( in order to camouflage ), their fur turns pure white. These rabbits are able to run at speeds at about 30 mph, and be able to jump 10 feet in one hop.
A shrew or shrew mouse is a small mole-like mammal classified in the order Sophomoric. True shrews are also not to be confused with West Indies shrews, tree shrews, otter shrews, or elephant shrews, which belong to different families or orders. All shrews are comparatively small, most no larger than a mouse. They are about 15 cm long and weighs around 100 grams.In general, shrews are terrestrial creatures that forage for seeds, insects, nuts, worms and a variety of other foods in leaf litter and dense vegetation, but some specialize in climbing trees, living underground, living under snow or even hunting in water.
Caribou, also called reindeer, are found in northern regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and Greenland. As summer approaches, caribou herds head north in one of the world's great large-animal migrations. They may travel more than 600 miles (965 kilometers) along well trod annual routes. At the end of their journey, they spend the summer feeding on the abundant grasses and plants of the tundra. In these rich grounds, an adult caribou can eat 12 pounds (5 kilograms) of food each day.
During migration, herds of cows (female caribou) leave several weeks before the males, who follow with yearling calves from the previous birthing season. Caribou have large hooves that are useful tools for life in the harsh north lands. They are big enough to support the animal's bulk on snow and to paddle it efficiently through the water. The hoof's underside is hollowed out like a scoop and used for digging through the snow in search of food. Its sharp edges give the animal good purchase on rocks or ice.
During migration, herds of cows (female caribou) leave several weeks before the males, who follow with yearling calves from the previous birthing season. Caribou have large hooves that are useful tools for life in the harsh north lands. They are big enough to support the animal's bulk on snow and to paddle it efficiently through the water. The hoof's underside is hollowed out like a scoop and used for digging through the snow in search of food. Its sharp edges give the animal good purchase on rocks or ice.
The beaver is a primarily nocturnal, large, semi-aquatic rodent. Castor includes two extant species, North American beaver and Eurasian beaver. Beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges. They are the second-largest rodent in the worldBeavers are famously busy, and they turn their talents to reengineering the landscape as few other animals can. When sites are available, beavers burrow in the banks of rivers and lakes. But they also transform less suitable habitats by building dams. Felling and gnawing trees with their strong teeth and powerful jaws, they create massive log, branch, and mud structures to block streams and turn fields and forests into the large ponds that beavers love. Dome like beaver homes, called lodges, are also constructed of branches and mud. They are often strategically located in the middle of ponds and can only be reached by underwater entrances. These dwellings are home to extended families of monogamous parents, young kits, and the yearlings born the previous spring. Beavers are among the largest of rodents. They are herbivores and prefer to eat leaves, bark, twigs, roots, and aquatic plants. These large rodents move with an ungainly waddle on land but are graceful in the water, where they use their large, webbed rear feet like swimming fins, and their paddle-shaped tails like rudders. These attributes allow beavers to swim at speeds of up to five miles (eight kilometers) an hour. They can remain underwater for 15 minutes without surfacing, and have a set of transparent eyelids that function much like goggles. Their fur is naturally oily and waterproof..
The taiga vole is a large vole found in northwestern North America, including Alaska and northwestern Canada. It is also sometimes called the yellow-cheeked vole or chestnut-cheeked vole.This animal is similar in appearance to the smaller rock vole. It has short ears and a long tail. Its fur is brown with grey underparts and a rusty yellow patch on the nose. It averages 18 cm (7.1 in) in length with a 5 cm (2.0 in) tail and weighs about 120 g.
Bohemian Waxwing
The bohemian waxwing is a member of the waxwing family. They mostly live in coniferous or mixed forests. There are usually 8 inches long and weigh about 45-69 grams. Waxwings normally live on fruit and berries, although they will catch insects on the wing during the breeding season. During the winter season, they migrate south to a warmer region. The nests of bohemian waxwings are bulky open cups made out of twigs, grasses, and moss.
The bohemian waxwing is a member of the waxwing family. They mostly live in coniferous or mixed forests. There are usually 8 inches long and weigh about 45-69 grams. Waxwings normally live on fruit and berries, although they will catch insects on the wing during the breeding season. During the winter season, they migrate south to a warmer region. The nests of bohemian waxwings are bulky open cups made out of twigs, grasses, and moss.
Pine Grosbeak
The Pine Grosbeak is a large, long-tailed finch with a heavy, stout beak. They use their beaks to crush the seeds of fruit such as cherries and plums; they also eat seeds and insects. The males usually have pinkish-red heads, breast, back, streaked back, and blackish brown wings and tail. The females have yellowish-olive heads and body, gray underparts and back with blackish brown wings and tail. They are usually about 20 centimeters with a wingspan of 33 centimeters. Pine Grosbeaks can be found across northern Eurasia and North America.
The Pine Grosbeak is a large, long-tailed finch with a heavy, stout beak. They use their beaks to crush the seeds of fruit such as cherries and plums; they also eat seeds and insects. The males usually have pinkish-red heads, breast, back, streaked back, and blackish brown wings and tail. The females have yellowish-olive heads and body, gray underparts and back with blackish brown wings and tail. They are usually about 20 centimeters with a wingspan of 33 centimeters. Pine Grosbeaks can be found across northern Eurasia and North America.
Moose
The moose is the largest of all deer and they live in the taiga biome. The moose is identified by its size, its broad, overhanging muzzle and the flap of skin, known as the bell, hanging from its throat. In the winter, moose feed on woody plants, but in the summer, they eat water plants as their main source of food. Moose usually have bodies that are about 3 meters with small tail that are only 5-7 1/2 centimeters. The males weigh about 380 – 700 kilograms, while females can weigh up to 200 – 360 kilograms. Their habitats are coniferous forest, often near lakes and rivers.
The moose is the largest of all deer and they live in the taiga biome. The moose is identified by its size, its broad, overhanging muzzle and the flap of skin, known as the bell, hanging from its throat. In the winter, moose feed on woody plants, but in the summer, they eat water plants as their main source of food. Moose usually have bodies that are about 3 meters with small tail that are only 5-7 1/2 centimeters. The males weigh about 380 – 700 kilograms, while females can weigh up to 200 – 360 kilograms. Their habitats are coniferous forest, often near lakes and rivers.
Red Squirrel
The red squirrel is a rodent that can be found in coniferous or boreal forests in Northern Europe and Asia. Although their population's are decreasing in Britain, they are still very abundant in other parts of Europe and Asia. During the summer, they tend to have a reddish color fur, but slightly turns grey during the winter. Although conifer cones are their main source of food, during the summer, they will eat fungi and fruits. Red squirrel bodies range from 20-24 centimeters, with a 20 inch tail.
The red squirrel is a rodent that can be found in coniferous or boreal forests in Northern Europe and Asia. Although their population's are decreasing in Britain, they are still very abundant in other parts of Europe and Asia. During the summer, they tend to have a reddish color fur, but slightly turns grey during the winter. Although conifer cones are their main source of food, during the summer, they will eat fungi and fruits. Red squirrel bodies range from 20-24 centimeters, with a 20 inch tail.
Spruce Grouse
The Spruce Grouse inhabits much of Canada and portions of the northern United States. They are medium, chicken-like birds with mostly dark bodies and short tails. The Grouse's diet mostly consists of pine and spruce needles. The birds length is about 40 centimeters with a 57 centimeter wingspan; they usually weigh about 400-650 grams.
The Spruce Grouse inhabits much of Canada and portions of the northern United States. They are medium, chicken-like birds with mostly dark bodies and short tails. The Grouse's diet mostly consists of pine and spruce needles. The birds length is about 40 centimeters with a 57 centimeter wingspan; they usually weigh about 400-650 grams.