Archive for April, 2007

Anaconda

There are four species of the anaconda snake, which live in the swamps and rivers of tropical South America. The Green Anaconda, which has been reliably reported in the 9 metre range (30 feet) in length (although most are considerably smaller). Although shorter than the longest recorded species, the Reticulated Python, it is considerably heavier and is bigger around. In fact, it is the heaviest snake species in existence: it can weigh 250 kg (551 pounds) and have a diameter of more than 30 cm (11.8 inches). Females average 6.7-7.9m (22-26ft) in length, while males average 3-4m (12-16ft). These are found mainly in northern South America.

Gazelle

A gazelle is an antelope of the genus Gazella. Gazelles are able to run at a fast pace and are able to run at high speeds for long periods of time.  You will usually spot a Gazelle in the grasslands and savannas of Africa and even in southwest Asia. They tend to live in herds and will eat less coarse, easily digestible plants and leaves.

Dolphins

The Bottlenose Dolphin is the most common and well-known dolphin. They live in warm and temperate seas all around the world, except in the Artic and the Antarctic Oceans. Bottlenose Dolphins have a grey color, that vary from dark grey at the top near the dorsal fin to very light grey and almost white or maybe even a pinkish color at the underside.