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Fascinating Facts

Native Wolf

 Native Wolf

Regarded by native cultures as having a very special spiritual power particularly for hunting, the wolf is ranked first among the animals in some first nation’s mythology. Many call the wolf totem the 'Great Hunter's totem' as it was believed that a man needed the mystical spirit powers of the wolf to become a successful hunter.

While having a strong sense of family the wolf has a strong individualistic spirit.  The moon, which is feminine, is considered the power ally for the wolf and holds the secrets of knowledge and wisdom.

 
Native Raven

 Native Raven

Raven is the Transformer, the Trickster. He is the most powerful of all the creatures, not in strength but in his intelligence and quick unexpected actions. He loves to woo, cheat and steal but it is usually to the benefit of man. Raven is the key performer in many west coast legends. Without him and his tricks the world would be a very different place.

 
Native Bear

  Native Bear.

Many of the Native Americans tribes believed that when the Native American bear went into hibernation his spirit form would come out and roam freely. One of the famous Native American myths is about an Indian chief’s daughter who married a young bear who was the nephew of the great bear chief. The couple had twin bear cubs and she became known as the bear mother. In this myth the brothers of the bear mother killed her bear husband. Because of this the Native American clan called the bear clan was born, and they agreed upon using the bear as their crest.

 
Wolf

ip000416thumbWolf: Canis Lupis

Random Facts: The Wolf is one of nature’s creatures that have captured our imagination for centuries. Baby wolves get a lot of love and care from the moment they are born. The wolf parent is one of the best animal parents in the world. The mother stays with the pups for weeks after they are born.

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Bears

  Black Bear: Ursus americanus

Endangered: Today a major threat to the Black bear is illegal poaching or killing, to supply the Asian markets with bear gallbladders and paws, considered to have medicinal value in China, Japan, and Korea.

 

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Dinosaurs
401Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs roamed the earth for 165 million years going back as far as 228 million years ago to 65 million years ago. Humans have only been around 1 to 2 million years. The K2 Mass Extinction is believed to have occurred because a large asteroid struck the earth
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Humpback Whale
5004Humpback Whale: Megaptera novaeangliae

Random Facts: At least 3 different kinds of barnacles are commonly found on Humpback whales. Humpbacks feed using a "bubble-net" technique, where a group of whales blows bubbles while swimming in circles.

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Owls
215Owls: Strigiformes

Facts: Owls have large forward-facing eyes and ear-holes, a hawk-like beak, a flat face, and usually a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disc.
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Native Eagle

 Native Eagle

Many myths and legends surround the eagle, the down of which is a symbol of peace and friendship. It is sprinkled before guests in welcome dances.  The eagle is also known as a symbol and strength and peace.  Both bald eagles and golden eagles are considered sacred.

It is believed that if one saw an eagle while praying or participating in a ceremony, prayers would be answered.

 

 
Orca

 Orca: Orcinus

Random Facts: Orca or Killer whales are the largest member of the dolphin family.  Because they are at the top of their food chain they feed on just about anything including; fish, seals, sea birds and sometimes whales.  The Orca’s only predator is human beings.

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Bald Eagle

205Bald Eagle: Haliaeetus Leucoephalus "sea eagle with white head"

Random Facts: The Bald Eagle is the only eagle unique to North America. Once paired, Bald Eagles will mate for life. Since Bald Eagles are opportunistic feeders and never know when their next meal will be,

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Cougar
225Cougar: Puma concolor

Random Facts: The cougar is the largest wild cat native to North America. A reclusive cat, it generally avoids people. A cougar can jump upward of 18 ft. from a sitting position. They are more closely related to the common house cat than to the four "Big Cats":

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Grizzly Bear

  Grizzly Bear: Ursus arctos

Random Facts: The grizzly is primarily nocturnal and in the winter puts on up to 400 lbs of fat becoming very lethargic. Not true hibernators, and can be woken easily, but they will den in a protected spot during winter months.

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Moose
2404Moose: Alces Alces

Random Facts: The moose is the largest "deer". It can run up to 35 mph, and easily swim 10 miles. In late fall a bull's antlers will fall off and new ones will grow.

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