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· Macaws are the biggest parrot in the world. Their bodies range from one to three feet. Sometimes their tails are longer than their bodies! The Macaw’s diet consists of berries, nuts and fruits. Parrots nest in trees that are at least 150 feet tall. Macaws fly swiftly because of their long pointed wings. Macaws have sharp, hooked bills which allow them to crack nuts open easily. Their feet have two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, which allows them to get a good grip on their food. Right now the Macaws are on the endangered list. · Macaw Picture. http://www.hyacinthinemacaws.com/images/macaws/macaws_250x251.jpg
· Emerald Tree Boas are the most exotic snake in the world. These animals have a lot of different color patterns, including black and yellow patterns. They sometimes have diamonds on their backs! There are a lot of different species of Emerald Tree Boas, but the most common one is the one that is almost completely green. The Emerald Tree Boa can be up to six feet in length! · Emerald Tree Boa, Picture. http://www.infovisual.info/02/photo/emerald%20tree%20boa.html
· The hummingbird is about 10-11 inches from tip of beak to tail. A hummingbird can flap its wings 80 times a second! Hummingbirds are one of the most loved birds by mankind. Mostly because of their color patterns and their ability to fly backwards, and hover in midair. Most Hummingbirds weigh about 2-2.3 grams each. · Hummingbird Picture. http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/natures_best_2006/gallery/hummingbirds.html
· Leopards are one of the biggest cats in the world. They can be up to 6 ˝ feet long and weigh up to 150 pounds. The Leopard can adapt to almost any habitat. Leopards can have up to 3 babies at one time. Leopards will eat almost any kind of meal from beetles to antelope. They also sometimes eat baboon. The leopard is also one of the best climbers in the world, killing prey sometimes larger than itself. Most leopards are nocturnal. The leopards biggest enemy is humans. · Leopard Image. http://www.esew.org/donate/photos/photos_images/leopards.jpg
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