Discover the expert in you.
Discover the expert in you.
Oats are a type of cereal grain that are predominately used in North America and Europe in both human and animal food. Originally, oats were mostly used to feed horses and the straw from the plant has been an important form of bedding for animals. Today, oats are a common feed for young live stock.
Whether you wish to make an Eeyore character for a Winnie the Pooh based craft project or a little donkey for Bible crafts at Sunday school, these creatures offer inspiration for many creative activities. Encouraging children to make their donkeys from different materials, including furry and felt materials, allows them to learn about animal coats and explore the use of texture in their crafts.
The Moors of North Africa introduced the merino sheep to Spain in the 1400s. While the Spanish closely guarded the breed, they did take merinos to every country they visited, according to Clara Parkes in "The Knitter's Book of Wool." As a result, merino sheep are raised all over the world. Clothing manufacturers use the fine wool these animals produce for all kinds of garments. In addition, hand-knitters, crocheters and weavers often use merino wool for projects.
Though poaching has long been a problem in central Africa, the introduction of well-funded poaching organizations with advanced weaponry to the area has caused the poaching problem to escalate. Poachers from these organizations are heavily armed and dangerous to both animals and humans. Common materials poached from animals include hides, meat, furs, horns and tusks, all of which retrieve a high price in markets throughout the world.
West Africa is home to a variety of animal species including avian, mammalian and more. With biomes that range from rainforest, through desert and savanna, West Africa offers a wide range in landscape and diversity and adaptation of species. The animals of Africa are beautiful, wild and irreplaceable.
North Africa has a plethora of wild animals including the leopard, the dama gazelle and the striped hyena. Whether you go to Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria or Western Sahara, you are likely to encounter any of these animals at the local zoo or on a safari. Guide books such as Lonely Planet and the Rough Guide will give you more information on the different kinds of elephants and gazelles. Although the "big seven" African animals--such as the rhino, elephant and lion--tend to congregate in eastern and southern Africa, the impressive animals of the northern part of the continent…
Animals that live in Africa and migrate typically live on the open grassy plains. These creatures need to move from place to place to follow the supply of water and food. Where seasonal rainy and dry seasons occur, these plant-eating species must migrate from dry conditions to wet ones in order to procure green plants to eat.
When people think of their favorite animal, very rarely will a donkey come to mind. Although these creatures are often forgotten and thought of as "boring" and "unintelligent" by many, there are several facts that make donkeys very interesting. Understanding more information about donkeys might just help them to become your favorite animal as well.
Giraffes can stand 18 feet tall, making the creature the tallest of all land animals. The giraffe resembles a collection of leftover spare parts thrown together to form an animal, but the giraffe has many features that allow it to survive in the African ecosystems. According to the Animal Files.com website, nine distinct subspecies of giraffes exist; they differ in the color pattern of their spots and where in Africa they live.
The grasslands of Africa span the open plains of the entire continent. Many exotic animals prefer these grassy areas for raising their young and grazing, and grasslands are also close to water, making these areas even more preferred during the heat of summer. Some animals, such as hippos, enjoy bathing in the water and then soaking up some sun in the grass after. Here are some animals common to Africa's grasslands.
Flamingos, with their brightly colored feathers, stick-like legs and flexible necks, are some of the most recognizable animals on the planet. Flamingos have inspired books, poems, songs, toys and novelty clothing, and loaned their name to sundry nightclubs, hotels and casinos. Even the plastic flamingo lawn ornaments have earned a permanent place in pop culture history. Real flamingos, however, are amazing creatures. Incredibly social birds, they live in large flocks that often boast thousands of members. They typically inhabit shallow lakes and lagoons in desolate, inhospitable areas of North America, South America, Central America, Asia, Africa and Europe.
The African continent is home to a hugely diverse animal population. The various environments of Africa support these animals, some of which are predators and some that are herbivores. There are certain creatures that people are quick to associate with Africa. Most of these animals are easily identifiable, but there are facts about these mammals that are not so widely known.
