The red fox is the largest of all the foxes and is found throughout the northern hemisphere and some parts of the southern hemisphere, including Australia. The red fox is very capable of adapting to new environments which is evidenced by the geographical spread over which it can be found.
Red foxes feature in the mythology and folklore of a number of cultures, often with characteristics of being deceitful and full of tricks. Alternatively they can be loyal and faithful.
From the artist, romanceworks ~ Spirit of The Red Fox is from the 'Spirit Of The Wild' Dream Catcher series of original art by Carol Cavalaris. Red Fox, creature of quiet cunning, spirit of observation and silence. You teach us that looking and listening are sometimes more powerful than speaking. And when it is time to act, you are clever, quick, and agile, showing us how to use our instincts and knowing to get what we desire, while still living in balance and harmony with our surroundings and our inner power. This painting of two red foxes within a dream catcher, one hidden with the red-orange wildflowers and golden brush, listening and looking, and the other gazing intensely at us, makes a stunning and inspiring art poster or print for any decor
Showing posts with label the animal zoo. Show all posts
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03 August 2011
E is for Emu
Emus are the largest birds in Australia and are the second largest birds (in relation to height) in the world, second to the ostrich.
Emus are unable to fly but are able to run very quickly, are nomadic and are known to cover long distances in search of food.
They are very curious birds and will watch other animals and humans (I've even had one steal my lunch when on a picnic!).
The emu is on the Australian coat of arms and is a cultural icon and plays an important role in Aboriginal mythology.
Emus are unable to fly but are able to run very quickly, are nomadic and are known to cover long distances in search of food.
They are very curious birds and will watch other animals and humans (I've even had one steal my lunch when on a picnic!).
The emu is on the Australian coat of arms and is a cultural icon and plays an important role in Aboriginal mythology.
02 August 2011
Eurasian Red Squirrel
The Eurasian red squirrel is a type of tree squirrel and as the name suggests is found throughout Eurasia and its coat is red in colour. For those of you familiar with the works of Beatrix Potter, you may know the character Squirrel Nutkin, who was a red squirrel.
The red squirrel mainly eats seeds from trees and is most active early in the morning and late fternoon and evening. During the day, it generally sleeps in its nests whch are built in the forks of trees.
The red squirrel mainly eats seeds from trees and is most active early in the morning and late fternoon and evening. During the day, it generally sleeps in its nests whch are built in the forks of trees.
01 August 2011
English Setters
The English Setter has been trained as a bird dog for over 400 years in England, which is known for its effectiveness in finding and pointing birds in open country.
The English Setter is well known for its intelligence and can be trained to do almost any task that other breeds can do, however herding is not one of those tasks. They are very energetic dogs and love to be around people.
The English Setter is well known for its intelligence and can be trained to do almost any task that other breeds can do, however herding is not one of those tasks. They are very energetic dogs and love to be around people.
31 July 2011
E is for Elephant
If you are playing alphabet animals, it is likely that the first animal to be said when it comes to the letter "e" is Elephant. Elephants are mysterious animals which capture our interest and you can't help but be intrigued by one of the biggest animals on the world.
Elephants are also very popular in photography and artwork, here are a few examples showing our love of elephants.
Elephants are also very popular in photography and artwork, here are a few examples showing our love of elephants.
30 July 2011
Portrait of an Eagle Owl
Eagle owls are the second largest owls and can be identified by their size, ear tufts and yellow eyes. The ear tufts are mor upright on the males than those of the females.
The Eagle Owl mainly feeds on small mammals such as mice, rats and hares, but they have been known to prey on foxes and young deer and can be successful if they have the element of surprise.
The Eagle Owl mainly feeds on small mammals such as mice, rats and hares, but they have been known to prey on foxes and young deer and can be successful if they have the element of surprise.
29 July 2011
Emu Smile
Funny photograph of an emu that appears to be smiling for the camera with text "Smile!". Text is customizable.
28 July 2011
Eagle and Chick
A cute cartoon illustration of an eagle with a chick on a coffee mug. Perfect for anyone who has a love of birds!
27 July 2011
The Beautiful Elk
The elk, which is lso known as wapiti, is the largest species of deer. Elk are native to North America and eastern Asia but have been successfully introduced to a number of other areas.
Male elk have antlers, which begin growing in spring and they shed in winter. During the mating season, bulls will often engage in antler wrestling to defend his right to mate with his herd, or harem, of cows.
Male elk have antlers, which begin growing in spring and they shed in winter. During the mating season, bulls will often engage in antler wrestling to defend his right to mate with his herd, or harem, of cows.
26 July 2011
North American Eagles
There are over 60 species of Eagles throughout the world, however there are only two species of Eagles which can be found in the United States and Canada ~ the Bald Eagle and the Golden Eagle.
The Bald Eagle can be found throughout Canada, Alaska, the United State and Mexico. It is the national symbol and national bird of the US. The Bald Eagles prefers locations which are near large bodies of water which have a good supply of fish, surrounded by old-growth tress in which the eagles can perch and nest.
The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere and can be found throughout Eurasia, North America, and parts of Africa. They are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their heads and necks.
Golden Eagles are well-known for using speed and their powerful talons to catch their prey such as rabbits, squirrels and large mammals including foxes, wild and domestic cats young deer, among other animals. If food is scare, they will eat carrion. They are also known to eat other birds and reptiles.
Golden Eagles are also well-known for building their nests in high places such as cliffs, trees, or human structures such as telephone poles.
The Bald Eagle can be found throughout Canada, Alaska, the United State and Mexico. It is the national symbol and national bird of the US. The Bald Eagles prefers locations which are near large bodies of water which have a good supply of fish, surrounded by old-growth tress in which the eagles can perch and nest.
The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere and can be found throughout Eurasia, North America, and parts of Africa. They are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their heads and necks.
Golden Eagles are well-known for using speed and their powerful talons to catch their prey such as rabbits, squirrels and large mammals including foxes, wild and domestic cats young deer, among other animals. If food is scare, they will eat carrion. They are also known to eat other birds and reptiles.
Golden Eagles are also well-known for building their nests in high places such as cliffs, trees, or human structures such as telephone poles.
25 July 2011
Egrets
Egrets are a kind of heron, which are usually white. During the bredding season many egrets develop fine white feathers down their backs. The Animal Zoo has chosen two egrets, the Snowy Egret and the Great Egret.
The Snowy Egret is a small white heron, which is approximately 60 centimetres long. During the breeding season, the yellow upper bills turn red and they get shaggy looking feathers along their backs.
The Great Egret can be distinguished from other egrets by its size, growing up to one metre in height, as well as its yellow beak and black legs. During the breeding season, the Great Egret has delicate feathers down its back.
The Snowy Egret is a small white heron, which is approximately 60 centimetres long. During the breeding season, the yellow upper bills turn red and they get shaggy looking feathers along their backs.
The Great Egret can be distinguished from other egrets by its size, growing up to one metre in height, as well as its yellow beak and black legs. During the breeding season, the Great Egret has delicate feathers down its back.
24 July 2011
Evening Grosbeak
The Evening Grosbeak is a large finch found in North America, which may explain why I have never heard of it before! It is most frequently seen during the winter and is known to happily visit bird feeders in gardens.
Evening Grsbeaks love to eat seeds, fruit, buds and insects. They will forage in flocks in trees and shrubs as well as on the ground.
Evening Grsbeaks love to eat seeds, fruit, buds and insects. They will forage in flocks in trees and shrubs as well as on the ground.
23 July 2011
Cartoon Dogs
Dogs are a favourite for those who paint and draw illustrations and cartoons and by checking ut some of these cute images below, it is easy to see why!
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22 July 2011
A Donkey is a Donkey... A Mule is a Mule
Donkeys are members of the horse family and have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years and artwork in Egypt depicts images of donkeys carrying loads for their Egyptian masters. It is estimated that there are over 40 million donkeys across the world... that's an awful lot of donkeys!
Donkeys and mules are not the same animal... although sometimes confused. A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (also known as a jack) and a female horse (mare).
Donkeys and mules are not the same animal... although sometimes confused. A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (also known as a jack) and a female horse (mare).
21 July 2011
Dolphins
Dolphins are marine mammals which are found worldwide. There are almost 40 species of dolphins and they are closely related to whales and porpoises.
Dolphins are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals and are popular with humans due to playful and friendly manner. In a number of places, the dolphins have become used to human contact and will come into the beach daily to mix with the people waiting in the shallow water.
Dolphins are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals and are popular with humans due to playful and friendly manner. In a number of places, the dolphins have become used to human contact and will come into the beach daily to mix with the people waiting in the shallow water.
19 July 2011
Dinosaurs in their thousands
Did you know that there are over a thousand dinosaur species which have been named? And... did you know that there is estimated to be approximately 2000 dinosaur species? This means that we have only found and named about half of the species of dinosaurs ever to have walked on this earth.
Is the Loch Ness Monster a descendant of the dinosaurs? Well... until we can find it and see exactly what is is (if it really exists), we can only guess. But from all accounts, the size of Nessie may indicate that it may just have descended from dinosaurs.
Is the Loch Ness Monster a descendant of the dinosaurs? Well... until we can find it and see exactly what is is (if it really exists), we can only guess. But from all accounts, the size of Nessie may indicate that it may just have descended from dinosaurs.
18 July 2011
D is for Daschund
A daschund is a breed of dog which belongs to the hound family. They have short legs and long bodies which have led to the numerous nicknames such as sausage dog, weiner dog and hot dog.
The term daschund has it roots in German and literally means badger dog. Daschunds were originally bred to hunt badgers and other animals which burrow.
The term daschund has it roots in German and literally means badger dog. Daschunds were originally bred to hunt badgers and other animals which burrow.
14 July 2011
Wild Dogs by Any Other Name
Did you know that Lycaon pictus are wild dogs found in Africa and they have a number of names... here are just a few of them...African Wild Dog, African Hunting Dog, Cape Hunting Dog, Spotted Dog, Painted Dog, Painted Hunting Dog and Painted Wolf... but my absolute favourite name is Ornate Wolf.
13 July 2011
D is for Deer
Did you know that prior to the 15th century the term deer (or der) was used to describe all wild animals? That's right. In Middle English, der was used for wild animals and cattle was used to describe domesticated livestock. It was not until after this time that the terms began to be used specifically to refer to what we now call deer.
There are indigenous populations of deer on all continents, except for Antartica and Australia. Australia and New Zealand now have species of deer which were introduced by settlers in the 19th century.
The continent which has the most species of deer in the world is the Eurasian continent, with the largest number found in Asia.
12 July 2011
Dragonflies Everywhere!
A dragonfly is an insect which has two pairs of transparent wings, large multi-faceted eyes and a long body. Dragonflies are known for being one of the fastest insects in the world. Dragonflies usually eat small insects such as mosquitoes, ants and bees. They are found near lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands as their larvae is aquatic. The larvae are known as nymphs.
Below is a photograph of an ant about to be devoured by a dragonfly!
Perched Dragonfly by OctopusLove
Dragonfly Balance Photo Poster by debinSC
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Below is a photograph of an ant about to be devoured by a dragonfly!
Perched Dragonfly by OctopusLove
Like all other insects, dragonflies have six legs, however most cannot walk well, but they do help when trying to perch yourself on the tiniest stem in search of prey.
Dragonfly Balance Photo Poster by debinSC
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Dragonflies have become increasingly popular in artwork and there are especially popular in fantasy and whimsical styles of art.
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