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Alligator mississippiensis
Biome: Southern Swamps
Classification: Reptiles
Biography: American alligators are important members of their ecosystem, and are regarded as keystone species. Many animals are affected by their existence. Young alligators are prey for wading birds, turtles, snakes, mammals, and larger alligators. Alligators over 4' are at the top... More >
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Martes americana
Biome: Northlands
Classification: Mammals
Biography: These small, shy weasels are excellent climbers, unlike most other members of the weasel family. They spend the majority of their time in trees, but will typically hunt on the ground. American martens prey mainly upon small rodents, but will also eat a wide variety of meat,... More >
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Ursus americanus
Biome: Eastern Woodlands
Classification: Mammals
Biography: Of the three bear species that inhabit North America, the American black bear is the only one found exclusively on this continent. It relies upon its keen sense of smell to locate a variety of foods. The black bear's diet changes seasonally, and includes berries, acorns,... More >
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Mustela nigripes
Biome: Great Southwest
Classification: Mammals
Biography: What happened to endanger the Black-footed Ferret?
Black-footed ferrets are one of the most endangered mammals in North America. How did this happen? Black-footed ferrets depend on prairie dogs for survival. Almost 90% of the ferret's diet is prairie dogs. They also... More >
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Cynomys ludovicianus
Biome: Big Sky Country
Classification: Mammals
Biography: Although named for their barking alarm call, black-tailed prairie dogs are actually burrowing ground squirrels. Prairie dogs have a complex social structure and communicate by using special calls and postures. They live in colonies or "towns" that range in size from one to... More >
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