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By: M. R.
Kingdom | Phylum | Class
| Order | Family | Genius
Species | Works Cited | Fun
Facts
Kingdom: Animalia Return to Top
has no cell wall
has specialized tissues and organs
multicellular
ingest food and digest food
capable of complex and rapid movement
most reproduce sexually
Phylum: Chordata Return to Top
bilateral symmetry
segmented body with segmented muscles
3 germ layers and well developed coellem
single, dorsal., and hollow nerve cord
tail projecting beyond the arms
ventral heart, with dorsal and ventral blood vessels and closed system
Class: Mammalia Return
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3 middle ear bones
has hair
production of milk by mammary glands
highly differentiated teeth
lower jaw of one bone
4 chambered hearts
secondary palate
Order: Carnivora Return
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enlarged fourth upper premolar and first lower molar
vision and hearing are excellent
sense of smell is remarkable
relatively large brains
most are excellent runners
remarkable bursts of speed
Family: Ursidae Return to Top
found on all continents except Australia
bears are omnivorous
excellent sense of smell
eyesight and hearing are not very good
are able to walk bipedally
most are nocturnal
Genius Species: Ursus arctos middendorffi Return to Top
It is so amazing how the Kodiak Bear can hibernate for such a long time. The Kodiak Bear from the phylum chordata is an amazing invertebrate. This animal has a variety of physical characteristics to help it survive in the wild.
The Kodiak Bear has many physical characteristics to help it survive. For example, one characteristics is its sharp claws and teeth. This shows that they can defend their territory and eat food easily. Another example is that it can weigh up to 1,500 pounds. This shows that it can stay warm in winter when it is hibernating. Another example is that the Kodiak Bear can stand ten feet tall on their hind legs. This helps it reach berries that are high up in a tree. In conclusion, the Kodiak Bear has a variety of traits to keep it alive.
The Kodiak Bear lives in a large habitat that fits its every need. For example, it lives a solitary life. This shows that it does not interact very much with other bears until it mates. Another example is that it lives near water. This shows that it lives close the things it eats and what it drinks. Another example is that it lives on the islands in the Kodiak Archipelago. This shows that it lives in a cold environment. In conclusion, it lives in a generally large habitat that has what it needs to survive.
This animal has numerous characteristics to help it go on in their habitat. The Kodiak Bear is such an amazing creature and people should stop hunting them just for fun.
Fun Facts About the Kodiak Bear Return to Top
Bears that have recently left their mothers, at ages 3-5, have a high mortality rate as they face the world on their own.
Most cubs stay with their mothers for 3 years. Over 25% of the cubs die before they leave, with cannibalism by adult males being one of the major causes of death.
Typical litter sizes are 2-3 cubs. Sows are sometimes seen with 5 or 6 cubs in tow, probably due to adopting cubs from other litters.
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Sharp, razorlike teeth
shred the fish into peices and munch on berries. |
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