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The endocranium examinations also further cemented the theory that the dromaeosaur was an agile, swift predator. Fossil evidence suggesting Velociraptor scavenged also indicates that it was an opportunistic and actively predatory animal, feeding on carrion during times of drought or famine, if in poor health, or depending on the animal's age. [41]
“CDFW has confirmed the presence of a new wolf pack near Lassen Volcanic National Park in recent weeks,” said Axel Hunnicutt, a Gray wolf coordinator for the California Department of Fish and ...
The fossil of a Velociraptor fighting a Protoceratops shows that the Velociraptor pierced the neck of its prey, possibly to impale the arteries or the vein. Velociraptor's wings were used for balance and agility, much like the wings of an African ostrich. Along with its claws, Velociraptor's teeth were useful weapons.
The giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) is endemic to California. Order: Rodentia Family: Heteromyidae. Twenty-six species of pocket mice and kangaroo rats occur in California. Subfamily Dipodomyinae (kangaroo rats and mice) Pacific (or agile) kangaroo rat, Dipodomys agilis (endemic) California kangaroo rat, Dipodomys californicus
An elusive predator with a rare and eye-catching coat was recently spotted near the California coast, a photo shows. David Kramer, a photographer, only had time to pull out his cellphone and snap ...
A normally very elusive predator was spotted prowling through a Southern California town for a week until it struck gold in the form of a makeshift turkey coop behind a private home, officials said.
Cooper's hawk is usually a top predator in the daytime but is not immune from attack by other predators. [7] [288] The most common predator of this species is almost certainly the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus). This rather large owl (averaging more than three times heavier than a Cooper's hawk) is known to regularly track down fledglings ...
On October 18, 2011, owner Terry Thompson allegedly set free 50 of his 56 exotic animals before taking his own life by shooting himself in the head. Lions , tigers , bears and wolves were among the animals that escaped and were hunted by local law enforcement out of fear for public safety.