Mice prefer to live in enclosed spaces and favor vertical cover to avoid being seen, as protection from predation. They are less active in areas with little cover. Art and fact by Kristina Leslie, Instagram @tinaleslie_ & fact by Nicole Rodrigues, Twitter @n3rodrigues [Edited by Nicole Rodrigues] Reference: Jensen, S. P., Gray, S. J.,& Hurst,…

Grizzly bears have a large shoulder hump. This hump is where a mass of muscle is attached to their backbone, giving them the strength to dig into the ground to create their dens or search for food. They are omnivores and can eat a variety of foods, including plant roots, berries, grass, fish, squirrels, and…

Ladybugs can come in colors such as red, orange, and black. Predators learn that these colors signal that the prey has an unappetizing taste. Some ladybugs can release a foul smell if attacked, while others simply have these colors and mimic the unappetizing appearance of the foul-smelling ladybugs. Carnivorous ladybugs can consume pests such as…

Whale sharks are the largest fish-like vertebrates in the world. They use filter and suction feeding to have a greater diversity of food choices, as they can’t take in large volumes of water. They can feed on tiny organisms such as zooplankton, fish larvae, and copepods. Whale sharks spend around 7.5 hours a day eating….