1. Animals Of North Carolina By Mrs. Sigmon’s 4 th Grade Class February, 2008

2. Black Bear By Rebeca B. The black bears live in caves and large wooden areas of North America. In the winter he walks to his den and falls asleep. It sleeps for 2 to 4 months. When it is asleep its breathing slows down. A black bear can run 25 miles per an hour. They are troublemakers around cabins and camps. Their only enemies are bear hunters. The baby bear’s enemies are bear hunters and other bears who will eat them. They grow to be about 5 feet. Most weigh about 200- 300 pounds. Some black bears have brown noses, white patches, or a rusty brown coat. The black bear eats salmon, bark, plants, roots, leaves, berries, meat, and honey. When they are hungry and find prey, they will chase it until they get it. The black bears live in caves and large wooden areas of North America. In the winter he walks to his den and falls asleep. It sleeps for 2 to 4 months. When it is asleep its breathing slows down. A black bear can run 25 miles per an hour. They are troublemakers around cabins and camps. Their only enemies are bear hunters. The baby bear’s enemies are bear hunters and other bears who will eat them. They grow to be about 5 feet. Most weigh about 200- 300 pounds. Some black bears have brown noses, white patches, or a rusty brown coat. The black bear eats salmon, bark, plants, roots, leaves, berries, meat, and honey. When they are hungry and find prey, they will chase it until they get it. Feeney, Kathy. Black Bears. Chanhassen, MN: North Word Press, 2000.

3. Black Widow Spider By Sean R. Black widow spiders mostly live on the south side of north America. When something it doesn‘t like comes near it, then it shines its red hour glass. It protects its babies by trying to keep other spiders and bugs off of the baby. Some black widow spiders have yellow hour glasses instead of red ones. The black widow spider doesn’t eat eat flies or caterpillars. The enemies of the black widow are wasps and humans. Soon after black widow spiders haves babies, they die. The babies jump away after the mother spider dies. Black widow spiders mostly live on the south side of north America. When something it doesn‘t like comes near it, then it shines its red hour glass. It protects its babies by trying to keep other spiders and bugs off of the baby. Some black widow spiders have yellow hour glasses instead of red ones. The black widow spider doesn’t eat eat flies or caterpillars. The enemies of the black widow are wasps and humans. Soon after black widow spiders haves babies, they die. The babies jump away after the mother spider dies. Ethan, Eric. Black Widow Spider. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2004

4. Copperhead By Garrett H. The Copperhead comes from an egg. Its diet is large insects, rodents, birds, and amphibians. Its enemies are humans and other snakes. It is orange with zigzags. The copperhead lives in the eastern United States. The Copperhead comes from an egg. Its diet is large insects, rodents, birds, and amphibians. Its enemies are humans and other snakes. It is orange with zigzags. The copperhead lives in the eastern United States. The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago, IL: WorldBook,Inc., 1993

5. Corn Snakes By: Colton W. The animal’s habitat is underground. The corn snake’s color is black, red, and yellow. The corn snake is unique because it rarely bites and it can smell reptiles from miles away. The animal eats eggs and salamanders. The corn snake’s enemies are birds of prey. It looks like a milk snake. It lives to be about 15 to 25 years old. The animal’s habitat is underground. The corn snake’s color is black, red, and yellow. The corn snake is unique because it rarely bites and it can smell reptiles from miles away. The animal eats eggs and salamanders. The corn snake’s enemies are birds of prey. It looks like a milk snake. It lives to be about 15 to 25 years old. Miller, Sara S. Snakes and Lizards: What They Have in Common. New York, NY: 2000 Miller, Sara S. Snakes and Lizards: What They Have in Common. New York, NY: 2000

6. Crayfish by Mariah A. Crayfish live in lakes. They are related to lobsters. It sheds its skin periodically and then grows a new larger one. They live in lakes, streams, and swamps. Crayfish eat snails and plants. Their enemies are small mouth sea bass and other sporting fish. They lay eggs every two years. Crayfish live in lakes. They are related to lobsters. It sheds its skin periodically and then grows a new larger one. They live in lakes, streams, and swamps. Crayfish eat snails and plants. Their enemies are small mouth sea bass and other sporting fish. They lay eggs every two years. Works Cited Illustrated encyclopedia of animals. New York, NY: Kingfisher Books, 1984.

7. Flying squirrel by: Jacob B. The flying squirrel lives in hollow trees. Its eyes are big and brown or black. It eats nuts, seeds, and berries. It predators are cats and owls. It’s also very furry and fat. Walter, Martin, and Jinny Jhonson. Animals of the world. Bath, E,A,: Janet Baker 2000

8. Deer Mouse by Donavan R. The Deer Mouse’s diet consists of green leaves, buds, and seeds. The Deer Mouse has reddish brown fur and kangaroo-like legs. Its enemies are owls, snakes wolves, foxes, coyotes, weasels, skunks, racoons, bears, shrews, squirrels, turtles, fish, and birds. A deer mouse’s life begins as a baby and grows to be an adult. The deer mouse lives in the forest. Works Cited Works Cited Horner, Susan, and Celia Lottridge. Mice. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1986.

9. Golden eagle By Tiffany Bailey The golden eagle lives in United States and Canada. Sometimes it stays in its nest and lays eggs. It has brown feathers with a yellow bill and a white face. When they’re born they do not have many feathers to cover their body. They have big bold eyes. They eat fish, mice, snakes, chipmunks and anything that is smaller than them. Its enemies are large foxes. The golden eagle lives in United States and Canada. Sometimes it stays in its nest and lays eggs. It has brown feathers with a yellow bill and a white face. When they’re born they do not have many feathers to cover their body. They have big bold eyes. They eat fish, mice, snakes, chipmunks and anything that is smaller than them. Its enemies are large foxes. Works Cited Jones, Jemima. Eagle & Birds of Prey. New York, NY: Frank Green Away, 1997.

10. Great Horned Owl by, Sarah Jones My animal eats rabbits, mice, and rats. The Great Horned Owl has three eye lids. It is unique because it gets its name from the horn like tufts on its head. Its eyes take a lot of space in its skull. It hunts day and night and tries to stay out of sight during the day. The Great Horned Owl has few enemies. It has a third eye-lid called a nictitating membrane. It has large dark pupils. It has brown, black or white teeth. The Great Horned Owl usually nests in winter. My animal eats rabbits, mice, and rats. The Great Horned Owl has three eye lids. It is unique because it gets its name from the horn like tufts on its head. Its eyes take a lot of space in its skull. It hunts day and night and tries to stay out of sight during the day. The Great Horned Owl has few enemies. It has a third eye-lid called a nictitating membrane. It has large dark pupils. It has brown, black or white teeth. The Great Horned Owl usually nests in winter. Works Cited Wechsler, Doug. Great Horned Owls. New York, NY: Power Kids Press, 2001. ‘

11. Grey Tree Frog By Keerut S. Grey tree frogs live in trees and in water. First they are eggs. Then they turn into tadpoles. Their tails become shorter, while there hind legs grow. When they are grown they still have a tail. After their tail is gone, they become adult frogs. When the frog becomes bigger and bigger, there skin becomes tighter and tighter. Their skin has scales, and they are also slimy. Their eyes move in different directions, so the could look right and left at the same time. Also their mouths are wide and long. They have a long tongue to catch flies. They eat crayfish, snails, and all types of small food. When they are tadpoles there enemies are big fish, turtles, water bugs and birds. Works Cited Ivy, Bill. Frogs. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1986.

12. Raccoons By Madison A. The raccoon eats crayfish, berries, corn, fish and frogs. Raccoons have black bandits around their eyes and they have rings around their tails. Their enemies are people, because they hunt them. Raccoons are unique because they dunk their food before eating their food. They are also unique for their rings around their tails. Their habitat is near North and South America. Their babies open their eyes at three months. Soon they leave their burrow. Every now and then their mother watches over them. They do not change in different seasons they just stay the same colors. The raccoon eats crayfish, berries, corn, fish and frogs. Raccoons have black bandits around their eyes and they have rings around their tails. Their enemies are people, because they hunt them. Raccoons are unique because they dunk their food before eating their food. They are also unique for their rings around their tails. Their habitat is near North and South America. Their babies open their eyes at three months. Soon they leave their burrow. Every now and then their mother watches over them. They do not change in different seasons they just stay the same colors. Works Cited Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals. New York, NY: the Kingfisher, 1984. Works Cited Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals. New York, NY: the Kingfisher, 1984.

13. Red Fox by Kayla W. The Red Fox can be found in forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. The Red Fox has live births. The Red Fox is in the wild dog family. The Red Fox eats rodents, rabbits, birds, fruit, vegetables, fish, frogs and worms. The Red Fox looks like a dog with a red or gold coat. The Red Fox’s enemies are Coyotes, Eagles, Bobcats, and humans. The Red Fox can be found in forests, grasslands, mountains, and deserts. The Red Fox has live births. The Red Fox is in the wild dog family. The Red Fox eats rodents, rabbits, birds, fruit, vegetables, fish, frogs and worms. The Red Fox looks like a dog with a red or gold coat. The Red Fox’s enemies are Coyotes, Eagles, Bobcats, and humans. Work Cited McDonald, Mary A. Foxes. Plymouth, MN : The Child's World Inc, 1998.

14. Red-Fence Lizard By Joshua S. It changes its color in different seasons. It is unique because it can change colors. It also has a unique grip and walks on ceilings. The lizard eats insects and small vertebrates. A lizard’s enemies are snakes, foxes, opossums, and hawks. It grows to be about six feet long. It lives in all areas of the world except the deep oceans and extreme cold. It changes its color in different seasons. It is unique because it can change colors. It also has a unique grip and walks on ceilings. The lizard eats insects and small vertebrates. A lizard’s enemies are snakes, foxes, opossums, and hawks. It grows to be about six feet long. It lives in all areas of the world except the deep oceans and extreme cold. Works Cited Works Cited Ivy, Bill. Lizards. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 1990.

15. Red-Tailed Hawk by Dalton W. The Red-Tailed Hawk lives on every continent except Antarctica. One of it’s unique features is that its lower tail feathers are reddish-brown and it’s the only kind of hawk that has that feature. It eats insects, reptiles, small mammals, mice, rock and ground squirrels, and rabbits. It hatches from an egg and then lives for ten years. It has curved talons, a hooked beak, and keen vision. The Red- Tailed Hawk’s enemies are raccoons, other birds, larger hawks, and people. The Red-Tailed Hawk lives on every continent except Antarctica. One of it’s unique features is that its lower tail feathers are reddish-brown and it’s the only kind of hawk that has that feature. It eats insects, reptiles, small mammals, mice, rock and ground squirrels, and rabbits. It hatches from an egg and then lives for ten years. It has curved talons, a hooked beak, and keen vision. The Red- Tailed Hawk’s enemies are raccoons, other birds, larger hawks, and people. Works Cited Peck, George K. Hawks and Eagles. Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media, 1998.

16. Red Wolf by Zack Mc The Red Wolf has 2-8 pups, and they always give birth. They often live in protected areas, because they are becoming extinct. The prey of the red Wolf are deer, elk, and mountain goats. It lives in the south eastern part of North Carolina. It has a reddish- black tint to its fur. The biggest predators are the alligator and coyotes. Its teeth are similar to meat eating animals. Harrington, Fred H. The red wolf. New York, NYC: Powerkids Press, 2002

17. Salamanders By David V. The salamander is an amphibian. They live under ground and on land. They look slimy and shiny. The enemies of salamanders are snakes and turtles. It eats worms and crayfish. The salamander’s tail can come off and it can grow its tail back. The salamander lays eggs and it turns into a tiny salamander. Later it becomes an adult. The salamander is an amphibian. They live under ground and on land. They look slimy and shiny. The enemies of salamanders are snakes and turtles. It eats worms and crayfish. The salamander’s tail can come off and it can grow its tail back. The salamander lays eggs and it turns into a tiny salamander. Later it becomes an adult. Edward, Maruska. Salamanders. Plymouth, MN: The Child's World Inc, 1997 Edward, Maruska. Salamanders. Plymouth, MN: The Child's World Inc, 1997

18. Snapping Turtle By Jared H. A snapping turtle’s life cycle is avoiding getting eaten as a baby. It’s 5 feet long and weighs 200 pounds when it is an adult. Its enemies are large birds, land animals, and its own species. It likes to eat fish, reptiles, and mollusks. It’s unique because it tricks fish into thinking its tongue is a worm and it can bite a persons hand off. The female only lays the eggs in spring. Alligator snapping turtle’s homes are at a muddy river bottom. Works Cited Switzer, Merebeth. Natures' Children: Turtles. Danbury, CON: Grolier, 1986.

19. Striped Skunk By: Sean C. and Tyler Y. Skunks can send out signals and knows how much musk it has left. The skunk lives in forests, rivers, valleys, and even deserts. If it lives in the south it is active all winter. If it lives in the north it is on schedule. Its enemies are coyotes and Great Horned Owls. Spotted Skunks really have stripes. Skunks eat everything and anything. For a treat, it eats insects. Its life cycle is being born, becoming a baby, leaving home, and becoming an adult. Skunks can send out signals and knows how much musk it has left. The skunk lives in forests, rivers, valleys, and even deserts. If it lives in the south it is active all winter. If it lives in the north it is on schedule. Its enemies are coyotes and Great Horned Owls. Spotted Skunks really have stripes. Skunks eat everything and anything. For a treat, it eats insects. Its life cycle is being born, becoming a baby, leaving home, and becoming an adult. Works Cited Dingwall, Laima. Nature's Children. Danbury, Connecticut, CT : Grolier, 1986. Dingwall, Laima. Nature's Children. Danbury, Connecticut, CT : Grolier, 1986.

20. Timber Rattle Snake By Adam F. A Rattle snake’s habitat is under ground or in a cave. It sheds its skin in different seasons. It is unique because it uses a rattle to scare off predators. The rattle snake feasts on rats or deer. Its enemies are crocodiles, alligators, garials, caimans and other snakes. It looks like sand and rocks. The life cycle of a snake is that it can lay eggs and can be about 20 years old. A Rattle snake’s habitat is under ground or in a cave. It sheds its skin in different seasons. It is unique because it uses a rattle to scare off predators. The rattle snake feasts on rats or deer. Its enemies are crocodiles, alligators, garials, caimans and other snakes. It looks like sand and rocks. The life cycle of a snake is that it can lay eggs and can be about 20 years old. Fichter George S. Snakes and lizards. New York, NY: Western Publishing Company, Inc 1993

21. White Tailed Deer By: Kabre H. The habitat of the Whitetail Deer is mostly swamps, meadows, prairies, woodlands, forests, cities, and farmlands. The White Tailed Deer mates in autumn and the doe has the baby or fawn in the spring. They are strong swimmers. Sometimes they have to swim to get grass. They are unique because they have large eyes, ears, and noses. Because of this they have very good sight, sense of smell, and hearing. Their diet is made of thick grasses, mosses, clover, leaves, nuts, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, and the dogwood tree. Its lifecycle is from fawn to yearling, yearling to doe or buck. The average male has two antlers on the top of its head. The average deer has hoofs, tails with white under tail, light brown coat. Its enemies are the coyote, the wolf, the cougar, the fox, red wolf, and the red fox. The habitat of the Whitetail Deer is mostly swamps, meadows, prairies, woodlands, forests, cities, and farmlands. The White Tailed Deer mates in autumn and the doe has the baby or fawn in the spring. They are strong swimmers. Sometimes they have to swim to get grass. They are unique because they have large eyes, ears, and noses. Because of this they have very good sight, sense of smell, and hearing. Their diet is made of thick grasses, mosses, clover, leaves, nuts, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, and the dogwood tree. Its lifecycle is from fawn to yearling, yearling to doe or buck. The average male has two antlers on the top of its head. The average deer has hoofs, tails with white under tail, light brown coat. Its enemies are the coyote, the wolf, the cougar, the fox, red wolf, and the red fox. Evert, Laura. Whitetail deer. Chanhassen, M.N.: Northword Press, 2000.

22. Additional Resources http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ http://www.nczoo.org/ http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/index.html http://go.grolier.com/ http://kidsyahoo.com/directory/Science-and-Nature http://www.askforkids.com/