- The 10 most outstanding animals of the temperate forest of Mexico
- 1- gray squirrel
- 2- Armadillo
- 3- Flying squirrel
- 4- Puma
- 5- Viper
- 6- Ruby throated hummingbird
- 7- Raccoon
- 8- Monarch butterfly
- 9- Red-tailed Busardo
- 10- Rattlesnake
- References
Some of the animals of the temperate forest of Mexico are the viper, the ruby-throated hummingbird, the gray squirrel, the red-tailed busardo and the armadillo. Within Mexico there are exclusive animals of the locality since they come from North America.
This is why the characteristics of the animals that can be found in Mexico are different from those of the rest of the world.
You may also be interested in this list of animals of the fauna of Mexico.
The 10 most outstanding animals of the temperate forest of Mexico
1- gray squirrel
As the name suggests, this species of squirrels have a grayish coat and are characteristic of North America.
They feed on nuts, insects, seeds, and bird eggs during the day.
2- Armadillo
Armadillos are mammals that can be found frequently throughout most of the American continent.
They have an armor made up of covered bone plates, which they use as a type of protection against any threat from the outside.
3- Flying squirrel
Also known as Pterominos, they are a tribe of rodents.
The term "flying squirrels" comes from their ability to glide, displaying a certain type of cloak between their limbs.
4- Puma
The puma is a mammal that belongs to the felidae family and is native to America. It can be found throughout the entire continent, as it is an animal that adapts to new habitats easily.
However, it occurs more frequently in places like the temperate forest of Mexico. Some recognize him as a mountain lion.
5- Viper
This is one of the most poisonous snakes that can be found in the temperate forest.
The strange shape of its head, similar to that of the beak of a spear, is due to the fact that the snake has venom glands behind its eyes, which makes it a threat to any prey.
6- Ruby throated hummingbird
This is the most characteristic hummingbird in North America. The most striking feature of the hummingbird is its neck or throat, which is colored with a shiny ruby coat.
They move their wings at an incredibly high speed, which is around 53 times per second; that is, in a minute they can move the wing more than 3000 times.
The hummingbird life cycle goes through several stages: first they migrate and mate, then they nest and incubate eggs, and finally the females raise the chicks.
7- Raccoon
This is a genus of mammal typical of America, mostly from the north of the continent.
It has a gray, light brown, white and black fur; this species has black spots on its eyes, which look like glasses.
8- Monarch butterfly
This is one of the most common butterflies in North America. Their wings have a color pattern between orange and black, so they are easily recognizable.
They receive their name due to the extension of the species and the size of it.
9- Red-tailed Busardo
This is a hawk that, unlike others of its kind, has a reddish tail. For this reason it is called the red-red bustard.
It feeds on rodents and can be found throughout most of the New World and many parts of the Old World.
10- Rattlesnake
The name refers to the 33 different species of poisonous snakes that have a rattlesnake on the tip of their tail.
These make a very peculiar sound that means that the snake feels invaded or offended.
References
- Pierce, F. "Temperate Forest of Mexico: Flora, Fauna and Climate" in: LifePersona (June 27, 2017) Retrieved: November 16, 2017 from Life Persona: lifepersona.com
- Van Wallach. "Rattlesnake" (May 9, 2017) in: Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved on: November 16, 2017 from Encyclopaedia Britannica: britannica.com
- "Eastern gray squirrel" in: EOL. Retrieved on: November 16, 2017 from Encyclopedia of Life: eol.org
- "Viper" in: Anipedia. Retrieved on November 16, 2017 from Anipedia: anipedia.net
- "Ruby-throated Hummingbird" in All About Birds. Retrieved on November 16, 2017 from All About Birds: allaboutbirds.com