Tuesday, April 14, 2015

The Eurasian Eagle-Owl, The Bush Dog, and The Ocean Sunfish

The Eurasian Eagle-Owl

- Found all across Europe and Asia
- 2.5 foot body length, 6 foot wingspan
- One of the largest owl species in the world
- Its scientific name is Bubo bubo, which is hilarious





The Bush Dog

- Found in the northern regions of South America
- About a foot tall, 2-3 feet long, and 15 lb in weight
- Also known as the Vinegar Dog due to the strong vinegar-like scent it produces








The Ocean Sunfish

- Found in tropical and temperate regions of the world's oceans
- The average adult can be 11 feet in length
- The average adult weighs up to 2200 lb, making it the largest bony fish in the world by weight. Its highest recorded weight is 5000 lb.
- Females produce the most eggs of any vertebrate; up to 300 million at a time
- Eats jellyfish
- Gets eaten by sea lions, killer whales, sharks, and Asian people
- Following deep dives into cold water, the sunfish will flip on its side on the ocean's surface to warm up and get a nice tan





Basking behavior