Endangered Animals

The Aye-Aye

 

        The Aye-Aye has dark brown or black hair.  It has a bushy tail that is bigger than it's body.  The Aye-Aye has big eyes, slender fingers, large ears, and long claws.

 

        The Aye-Aye lives in Madagascar.  They usually live in Rainforests.

 

        Aye-Aye's eat coconuts, bugs, and fruit.

 

        Aye- Ayes are endangered because they were thought to bring bad luck.  So if someone saw the Aye-Aye they would kill it on the spot.

 

 

The Bald Eagle

 

        The Bald Eagle is 31-37 inches tall.  They could have up to a 7 foot wing span. 

        The male Bald Eagle has a white head with a dark body and tail.  They have a curved yellow bill, and yellow feet.  The female Bald Eagle is the same but it is slightly larger. 

        The Bald Eagle eats fish, carrion, and birds. (Mostly ducks).

        The Bald Eagle's nest is usually on a massive platform or tree.  They return to the same nest every year.  They also add to their nests every year.

        The Bald Eagle is endangered because of DDT poisoning and illegal killing.  The Bald Eagle is now protected by the United States.

 

 

The Ocelot

 

        Ocelots are twice the size of an average house cat.  They have pointed fangs, and a sleek pretty coat.  They also have keen sight.

 

        Ocelots eat rabbits, rodents, iguanas, fish , and frogs.

       

        Ocelots live in South American Rainforests.  They also live in bush lands as far north as Texas.

 

        The Ocelot is endangered because their beautiful fur has made them a hunting target.

  Done By Ella