Ecology Blueprints

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* How much do you know about bobcats?   Did you know…   They’re one of the most populous cats within the US1 They’re nocturnal and begin to hunt at dusk2 Their fur is unique to each individual and can be used to identify them3    They stand 26-41 inches tall and weigh 11-30 pounds.

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* White-backed Vultures are found in several regions of Africa. 1 They usually hang out in savannas or woodlands.

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Egyptian Vultures are unique because they use tools to help them eat.

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Red-headed vultures stand 29-33 inches tall, weigh 8-12 pounds, and have a wingspan of almost 90 inches.

Himalayan Vultures, or Himalayan Griffon Vultures, are a species of Old World vultures and are similar in size to the Cinereous Vulture. Their heads have down feathers that are white if they’re young, and off-white or yellowish if they’re adults.

Cinereous Vultures are another species of Old World vultures. They stand at about 3.

Griffon Vultures are one of the largest vulture species and are one of the largest birds in Europe. 1&2 They stand about 37-43 inches tall and have a wingspan of about 9 feet!3 Because of their size, it takes a lot of energy to get them airborne, and so they spend most of their time along cliffs, where they can use the sun to get into the air by riding thermals.

Let’s check out another vulture species today: the King Vulture!  These vultures stand out from other vultures we’ve gone over (the Turkey Vulture and the Black Vulture) because of their brightly colored heads.

You’ve probably noticed a hawk circling in the sky while you’ve been outside at least once.

They also are the most populous vulture species in the western hemisphere, although Turkey Vultures outnumber them within the United States.

These birds are common throughout North and Central America.  They like open areas, like open country, woods, and deserts.

All animals adapt to their environment and evolve certain traits that help them survive. Some animals evolve in similar ways, even though they are very different animals.