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Dall’s (North American ) Brown (North American )

1. Ruminant: Four special stomach chambers allow better digestion of tough leaves and grasses, and faster 1. Prominent Shoulder Hump : a muscular adaptation eating to avoid predators when out in the “open”; one for digging, use their paws as a powerful striking force, chamber ferments food with bacteria, then the food is and attaining bursts of speed when pursuing prey regurgitated for more chewing (rumination), then it’s sent through the other three chambers and on for full digestion. 2. Claws : the long, straight claws are used for digging roots or excavating burrows of small . 2. Horns : both genders have horns, though the male’s will be bigger; used for defense from predators and by the 3. Color: While a Black Bear can actually be colored male’s during breeding season; not shed like antlers brown, the is not a Black Bear. The Brown 3. Hooves: essentially has them walking on two Bear also has different color variation, ranging from thickened toenails that wrap around the toe bones (like dark brown to light blond. The “Grizzly” is actually a deer, giraffes, etc.); toes are flexible and able to adjust to type of inland Brown Bear and often has lightened tips the uneven surfaces of the steep, rocky mountain terrain. to their fur, giving them a “grizzled” effect. (Physical Adaptations ) (Physical Adaptations )

Snow ( ) Maned (South American )

1. Fur : thickness insulates in cold environment; light 1. Long Legs : to see better in the tall grasses colored pattern camouflages with snowy, rocky slopes; large paws are covered with a cushion of hair to protect (cold & rocky surface) and give better traction in snow 2. Excellent Senses : superb vision, exquisite sense of and ice smell, over-sized ears help find even the smallest and 2. Large Lungs : larger chest capacity helps breathing most secretive prey hidden in the grasses in the higher altitudes of the Himalayas (less oxygen in the air) 3. Unique : the Maned wolf is neither a wolf, nor a …it is the only in its own . Name is 3. Tail : Length gives balance and accuracy when from the mane-like strip of black fur on back of the head leaping; thick fur gives added insulation when wrapped and shoulders. around the body and face at rest.

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Amur (Siberian) ( ) Chimpanzee (Africa/Chimps )

1. Predator features : eyes in the front, flexible spine, 1. Ape , not a monkey! Most monkeys have tails, apes sharp teeth & claws, very muscular! do not; most monkeys cannot swing from branch to branch like apes can (different shoulder structure-- monkeys usually run on top of branches); apes have 2. Camouflage: While its strips stand out in a larger brain case—very intelligent. exhibit, they blend perfectly with the tall, shadowy grasses and plants (disruptive coloration). 2. Hands: opposable thumb on hands & feet (allows for a precision grip, which is very important when using 3. Feet /Legs : longer back legs help with jumping, soft tools); Knuckle walk helps protect sensitive fingertips. padding on feet quiet their approach; walking on their 3. : mostly eat fruit & leaves (broad incisors), toes (digitigrade) gives better speed and cornering but will also eat meat (sharp canines, also used for ability. (Most mammalian carnivores walk on their toes.) fighting) (Physical Adaptations ) (Physical Adaptations )

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