Explore the Outdoors!
Here, I write about animals and their small curiosities, feeding habits, and their role in the ecosystem!
Jellyfish are carnivorous marine animals that feed on planktonic organisms, small crustaceans, fish eggs, larvae, and small fish. They use their tentacles to sting and paralyze their prey before eating them. Jellyfish are found in all the world’s oceans, from the surface to the deep sea. Some species of jellyfish can grow to be over…
Conures are small to medium-sized parrots that are native to South America. They are known for their vibrant plumage and cheerful dispositions. If you own a conure, you may have noticed that your feathered friend has a bit of an odor. Here are some reasons for that and what you can do about it! Current…
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a type of bacteria that live in fresh and salt water environments. Cyanobacteria are often mistaken for plants because of this, but they are actually bacteria not plants. They are producers, meaning they produce their own food using photosynthesis. Because cyanobacteria can make their own energy through photosynthesis,…
Fish are a type of vertebrate that live in water. They come in all shapes and sizes, and can be found in every corner of the world. Fish are either omnivores, carnivores or herbivores depending on the species, but some may also be considered scavengers. Fish are not decomposers because they eat other living organisms…
Vultures live in many different habitats including rainforests, savannahs, deserts and high mountain regions1. They can be found on all continents except Antarctica and Australia. Vultures are not decomposers but scavengers. They feed on meat from fresh carcasses, making them carnivores. Depending on the food availability and species they may be either secondary, tertiary or…
Most garden birds are omnivores with a diet that include everything from seeds and fruits, to insects and smaller animals. Therefore, larger backyard birds will eat tadpoles as a part of their diet if accessible to them. In fact, many garden birds will actively seek out tadpoles to eat if you have a source…
Flamingos are fascinating creatures, and their babies are adorable and quirky. The name flamingo is from the Latin word flamenco, meaning fire or flame colored, suggesting that we have been stunned by their beautiful colors for a very long time! In the recent years, biologists have made numerous new discoveries about baby flamingo’s that may…
Decomposers play an equally important role in marine ecosystems as they do in land ecosystems and they are just as numerous and diverse! In the ocean, the most abundant decomposers are bacteria, marine worms, Echinoderms, Crustaceans and Mollusks. They all get their energy by breaking down dead organic matter that float around or fall to…
Conure parrot owners often want to know what their bird can eat in the wild, and what kind of food is best for them. So let’s get to it! Conures are a group of parrots that are native to Central and South America. They are a very popular pet bird and come in a…
The rainforest is a diverse ecosystem with a diverse range of plant and animal life. This makes it an ideal place to find food for many animals including monkeys! More than 30 species of monkeys live exclusively in the rainforest of the world (and more than 300 species in total!), where they eat everything from…