What type of animal is a Chuckwalla?
"so have much more restricted distributions. The Angel Island chuckwalla (""S. hispidus"") is found on Isla Ángel de la Guarda and surrounding islands off the coast of the Baja California Peninsula. Two rare and endangered species are the Montserrat chuckwalla (""S. slevini"") found on Islas Carmen, Coronados, and Montserrat in the southern Gulf of California and the San Esteban chuckwalla or painted chuckwalla (""S. varius"") found on San Esteban Island, Lobos, and Pelicanos. Chuckwallas prefer lava flows and rocky areas typically vegetated by creosote bush and other such drought-tolerant scrub. The lizards may be found at elevations up to 4,500"
"color and physical displays, namely ""push-ups"", head-hobbing, and gaping of the mouth, to communicate and defend their territory. Chuckwallas are diurnal animals and as they are ectothermic, spend much of their mornings and winter days basking. These lizards are well adapted to desert conditions; they are active at temperatures up to (39 °C). Juveniles emerge first, then adults, as temperatures reach around 90 °F. Chuckwallas hibernate during cooler months and emerge in February. Mating occurs from April to July, with five to 16 eggs laid between June and August. The eggs hatch in late September. Chuckwallas may live for 25"
"name chuckwalla derives from the Shoshone word ""tcaxxwal"" or Cahuilla ""caxwal"", transcribed by Spaniards as ""chacahuala"". The Angel Island chuckwalla is the second-largest species of chuckwalla, reaching in body length and overall length, and weighing up to . It is considered a gigantic species as it is two to three times the size of its mainland counterparts. Its body color is a dark brown color with transverse black bands which fade into a solid darker brown to black color as the animal ages. The Angel Island chuckwalla is endemic to Isla Ángel de la Guarda and 10 smaller islands in"
"Sauromalus ater Sauromalus ater (common chuckwalla) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It inhabits the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Its range extends from eastern California, Utah, and Nevada south to Baja California and Sonora. The common name ""chuckwalla"" (or chuckawalla) is derived from the Shoshone word ""tcaxxwal"", or ""caxwal"", the form used by the Cahuilla of southeastern California. Its generic name, ""sauromalus"", is a combination of two Ancient Greek words:σαῦρος (""sauros"") meaning ""lizard"" and ομαλυς (""omalus"") meaning ""flat"". Its specific name is ""ater"", Latin for ""black"" or ""dark"" Its"
"conditions; they are active at temperatures up to 102 °F (39 °C). Chuckwallas brumate during cooler months and emerge in February. Mating occurs from April to July, with five to 16 eggs laid between June and August. The eggs hatch in late September. Primarily herbivorous, the chuckwalla eats creosote bush flowers, leaves, fruit, and occasionally insects. Sauromalus ater Sauromalus ater (common chuckwalla) is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It inhabits the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Its range extends from eastern California, Utah, and Nevada south to Baja California and"
"their diet, as the chuckwalla is primarily herbivorous. Chuckwallas also feed on leaves, fruit, and flowers of annuals, perennial plants, and even weeds; insects represent a supplementary prey if eaten at all. The San Esteban chuckwalla is the largest species of chuckwalla, reaching in body length and overall length, and weighing up to . It is considered a textbook example of island gigantism, as it is three to four times the size of its mainland counterparts. The male's skin is gray with tan to yellow patches over its entire body, and its face is gray to black. The female is"
"species was first described by herpetologist Charles E. Shaw in 1945. Peninsular chuckwallas are stocky, wide-bodied lizards with flattened midsections and prominent bellies. Their tails are thick, tapering to a blunt tip. Loose folds of skin characterize their necks and sides of their bodies, which are covered in small, coarsely moderately keeled scales. Their base color is tan to yellow with darker brown or black transverse bands, the centers of which are speckled with the lighter ground color, giving a double striped look from a distance. Males are generally larger than females and possess well-developed femoral pores located on the"
"enters a crevices between rocks, inflates its lungs using a gular pump. Lung inflation distends its body and wedges the lizard tightly in place. Males are seasonally and conditionally territorial; an abundance of resources tends to create a hierarchy based on size, with one large male dominating the area's smaller males. Chuckwallas use a combination of color and physical displays, namely ""push ups"", head-hobbing, and gaping of the mouth to communicate and defend their territory. Chuckwallas are diurnal animals, and as they are ectothermic, spend much of their mornings and cooler days basking. These lizards are well adapted to desert"
"The common name, ""chuckwalla"", derives from the Shoshone word, ""tcaxxwal"", or the Cahuilla word, ""caxwal"", transcribed by Spaniards as ""chacahuala"". ""S. slevini"" is found on three islands in the Sea of Cortés: Isla del Carmen, Isla Coronados, and Isla Monserrate. Due to its restricted range it is a CITES protected animal. The base color on its back is brown or olive green, with a yellow middorsal band, but can be spotted, marbled, or cross-banded with red or darker brown. The head, tail, and limbs are unicolor, and the tail may be faintly cross-banded with darker brown. The ventral surfaces are"
"name precedence over that of ""S. ater"" was submitted to the ICZN. However, this reasoning was dubious and the priority of ""S. ater"" was maintained. In 2004, ICZN ruled that the name ""Sauromalus ater"" was first described by zoologist Auguste Duméril in 1856, thus had precedence over the name ""Sauromalus obesus"" which was not named until 1858 by Baird. The common chuckwalla is a large, flat-bodied lizard with a large, rounded belly, and a wide-based, blunt-tipped tail. Reaching a total length of 20 in and a weight of . Small scales cover its body, with larger scales protecting the ear"
"Chuckwalla Mountains The Chuckwalla Mountains are a mountain range in the transition zone between the Colorado Desert—Sonoran Desert and the Mojave Desert, climatically and vegetationally, in Riverside County of southern California. The range spans about , running in a generally northwest-southeast direction. It is bordered to the north by Interstate 10 and the town of Desert Center, and to the south by the Bradshaw Trail and the Chocolate Mountains Aerial Gunnery Range. The highest point is Black Butte, elevation . The Chuckwalla Range is divided from the Little Chuckwalla Range by Graham Pass. The Orocopia Mountains are to the west,"
"probably reach full growth in three years. Some species reach a snout-to-vent length of 6 inches. Most species are less than 5 inches in length. They have a life expectancy of from 5 to 8 years in the deserts of North America. They are generally a gentle species, but have been known to try to push their cranial spines into the hand while held. When excited, they puff themselves up with air, similar to the way a Chuckwalla does, making themselves look bigger. If spotted near a bush, they will dash into it in an attempt to find cover from"
"Sauromalus slevini Sauromalus slevini, also known as the Monserrat chuckwalla, is a species of chuckwalla belonging to the family Iguanidae. ""S. slevini"" is native to three small islands in the Sea of Cortés. The generic name, ""Sauromalus"", is a combination of two Ancient Greek words: σαῦρος (""sauros"") meaning ""lizard"" and ομαλυς (""omalus"") meaning ""flat"". Its specific name, ""slevini"", is a latinized form of the surname of American zoologist Joseph Richard Slevin (1881–1957), who was Curator of Herpetology at the California Academy of Sciences from 1928 to 1957. The species was first described by American herpetologist John Van Denburgh in 1922."
"spots of brown and lavender, are subsequently incubated by the female. Chuck-will's-widow The chuck-will's-widow (""Antrostomus carolinensis"") is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. It is found in the southeastern United States near swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods. It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern South America. This bird is generally confused with the better-known whippoorwill (""Antrostomus vociferus""), due to their similar calls and unusual names. Though rather closely related, they are two distinct species. A fairly typical nightjar, it has a short bill and a long tail typical of the family. This species has"
"than females and possess well-developed femoral pores located on the inner sides of their thighs; these pores produce secretions believed to play a role in marking territory. The genus ""Sauromalus"" has a wide distribution in biomes of the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts. The common chuckwalla (""S. ater"") is the species with the greatest range, found from southern California east to southern Nevada and Utah and western Arizona, and south to Baja California and northwestern Mexico. The peninsular chuckwalla (""S. australis"") is found on the eastern portion of the southern half of the Baja California Peninsula. The other species are island-dwelling,"
"Gadwall The gadwall (""Mareca strepera"") is a common and widespread dabbling duck in the family Anatidae. The gadwall was first described by Linnaeus in 1758 in his ""Systema naturae"". DNA studies have shown that it is a sister species with the falcated duck, and that these two are closely related to the wigeons. and both are assigned into the genus ""Mareca"". There two subspecies: The specific name ""strepera"" is Late Latin for ""noisy"". The etymology of the word ""gadwall"" is not known, but the name has been in use since 1666. The gadwall is long with a wingspan. The male"
"Chinchilla Chinchillas are either of two species of crepuscular rodents of the parvorder Caviomorpha. They are slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels, and are native to the Andes mountains in South America. They live in colonies called ""herds"" at high elevations of up to . Historically, chinchillas lived in an area that included parts of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile, but today, colonies in the wild are known only in Chile. Along with their relatives, viscachas, they make up the family Chinchillidae. They are also related to the chinchilla rat. The chinchilla has the densest fur of all"
"are ectothermic, spend much of their mornings and winter days basking in the sun. These lizards are well adapted to desert conditions; they are active at temperatures up to 102 °F (39 °C). Mating occurs from April to July, with five to 16 eggs laid between June and August. The eggs hatch in late September. San Esteban chuckwallas may live for 25 years or more. Chuckwallas prefer dwelling in lava flows and rocky areas with nooks and crannies available for a retreat when threatened. These areas are typically vegetated by creosote bush and cholla cacti which form the staple of"
"mammals that live on land. In the water, the sea otter has a denser coat. The chinchilla is named after the Chincha people of the Andes, who once wore its dense, velvet-like fur. By the end of the 19th century, chinchillas had become quite rare after being hunted for their ultra-soft fur. Most chinchillas currently used by the fur industry for clothing and other accessories are farm-raised. Chinchillas are sometimes kept as pets, and may be considered a type of pocket pet. The two living species of chinchilla are ""Chinchilla chinchilla"" (formerly known as ""Chinchilla brevicaudata"") and ""Chinchilla lanigera"". ""C."
"blunt tip. Loose folds of skin characterize the neck and sides of their bodies, which are covered in small, coarsely granular scales. The common chuckwalla (""Sauromalus ater"") measures 15 3/4 inches long, whereas insular species such as the San Esteban chuckwalla of San Esteban Island (""Sauromalus varius"") can measure as long as 30 in. They are sexually dimorphic, with males having reddish-pink to orange, yellow, or light gray bodies and black heads, shoulders, and limbs; females and juveniles have bodies with scattered spots or contrasting bands of light and dark in shades of gray or yellow. Males are generally larger"
"Chuck-will's-widow The chuck-will's-widow (""Antrostomus carolinensis"") is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. It is found in the southeastern United States near swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods. It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern South America. This bird is generally confused with the better-known whippoorwill (""Antrostomus vociferus""), due to their similar calls and unusual names. Though rather closely related, they are two distinct species. A fairly typical nightjar, it has a short bill and a long tail typical of the family. This species has mottled brownish underparts, a buff throat, reddish-brown feathers lined with black,"
"and the Red Wolf/war dog were interbred to produce the Catahoula. There are two theories regarding the origin of the word 'Catahoula.' One theory is that the word is a combination of two Choctaw words 'okhata', meaning lake, and 'hullo', meaning beloved. Another possibility is that the word is a French transformation of the Choctaw Indian word for their own nation, 'Couthaougoula' pronounced 'Coot-ha-oo-goo-la'.""(Don Abney)"" In 1979, Governor Edwin Edwards signed a bill making the Catahoula the official state dog of Louisiana in recognition of their importance in the history of the region. As a working dog, Catahoulas have been"
"chuckwalla (""Sauromalus varius""), the spiny chuckwalla (""S. hispidus"") and the spiny-tailed iguana (""Ctenosaura conspicuosa""). San Esteban Island San Esteban Island (, Seri: ""Coftéecöl"" and sometimes ""Hast"" ) is a small island in the Gulf of California, Mexico, located to the southwest of Tiburón Island. It is part of the Municipality of Hermosillo in Sonora, and has a land area of 39.773 km² (15.356 sq mi), the 15th-largest island in Mexico. It is located in the Gulf of California. It was once inhabited by a group of the Seri people. San Esteban Island is home to many types of odd animal"
"dull brown, marbled or spotted with dark brown, especially on the throat. The Montserrat chuckwalla prefers dwelling in lava flows and rocky areas with nooks and crannies available for a retreat when threatened. These areas are typically vegetated by creosote bush and cholla cacti, which form the staple of its diet as the chuckwalla is primarily herbivorous. The chuckwalla also feeds on leaves, fruit and flowers of annuals, perennial plants, and even weeds; insects represent a supplementary prey if eaten at all. Sauromalus slevini Sauromalus slevini, also known as the Monserrat chuckwalla, is a species of chuckwalla belonging to the"
"openings. The coloration of these lizards varies by location and between juveniles and adults, as well as between males and females. In adult males, the head, shoulder, and pelvic regions are black, while the midbody is light tan speckled with brown. Adult females are brownish in color with a scattering of dark red spots. Young chuckwallas have four or five broad bands across their bodies, and three or four on the tail which are lost in adulthood by males, but retained somewhat by females. Harmless to humans, these lizards are known to run from potential threats. When disturbed, the chuckwalla"
"Chinchilla rat Chinchilla rats or chinchillones are members of the family Abrocomidae. This family has few members compared to most rodent families, with only nine known living species. They resemble chinchillas in appearance, with a similar soft fur and silvery-grey color, but have a body structure more like a short-tailed rat. They are social, tunnel-dwelling animals, and live in the Andes Mountains of South America. They are probably herbivorous, although this is not clear. They can be described as medium-sized. Stiff hairs project over the three middle digits of the rear feet. Their massive skulls narrow in the facial areas."
"Shunka Warakin The shunka warakin (also shunka warak'in) is an animal mentioned in American folklore that is said to resemble a wolf, a hyena, or both. According to cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, ""shhuhnkha Warahwalkin"" is an Ioway term meaning ""carries off dogs"". Coleman suggested that the creature was some animal unknown to modern sources. An animal shot in 1896 by Israel Ammon Hutchins on what is now the Sun Ranch in Montana has been suggested by Coleman as an example of this mysterious creature. Joseph Sherwood, a taxidermist, acquired it from Hutchins, mounted it, and put it on display in his"
"sighted an animal he had never seen before. He was a fairly accomplished artist, so when he returned to his Land Rover, he drew a sketch of the animal from memory. When the sketch was shown to zoologists later, the animal was instantly recognised as the Black-footed Rock-wallaby, Petrogale lateralis. The dirt road can be heavily corrugated, there are no food or fuel facilities along the track, but there is a bore water hand pump available for passing travellers. A turnoff to the community of Tjukurla is marked by a giant stiletto shoe, brightly painted in indigenous motifs by local"
"over the years she seems to have lost interest in him. She has the fur patterns of a Border Collie, has black and white fur, and wears a collar with a heart shaped medallion on it. Ira Chihuahua is a generally irritable Chihuahua who first appeared in Satchel's dog conference. Ira prefers to go by his initial, I (as a play on the term ""ai chihuahua""). He apparently likes to play in garbage and once contracted worms. Shakespug is a small pug who wears a green dishwashing glove, and usually applies Shakesperian quotes to his speech. Shakespug also seems to"
"Wolverine The wolverine () (also spelled wolverene), ""Gulo gulo"" (""Gulo"" is Latin for ""glutton""), also referred to as the glutton, carcajou, skunk bear, or quickhatch, is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is a stocky and muscular carnivore, more closely resembling a small bear than other mustelids. A solitary animal, it has a reputation for ferocity and strength out of proportion to its size, with the documented ability to kill prey many times larger than itself. The wolverine is found primarily in remote reaches of the Northern boreal forests and subarctic and alpine tundra of the Northern"
"(After his death in 1983, Jaeger's cremated remains were scattered in the same canyon.) The location is now preserved as the Edmund C. Jaeger Nature Sanctuary. The Chuckwalla Mountains have had many visitors over the millennia, as they are situated near heavily traveled east-west routes and feature several sources of water, the most prominent being Corn Springs. Several successful mines have been dug, including the Red Cloud, Aztec, and Granite. Chuckwalla Mountains The Chuckwalla Mountains are a mountain range in the transition zone between the Colorado Desert—Sonoran Desert and the Mojave Desert, climatically and vegetationally, in Riverside County of southern"
"and Joshua Tree National Park is to the northwest. Most of the mountains were designated by the Bureau of Land Management as the Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness Area in 1994. Motorized travel is allowed only on “cherry-stemmed” established roads. The Chuckwalla Mountains, near the San Andreas Fault, rise like an island from a vast sea of sand and rock; within the walls of this ""rock fortress"" are a variety of landforms, textures, and colors. They include steep-walled canyons, inland valleys, large and small washes, isolated rock outcrops, and panoramic expanses of desert. The Chuckwalla Mountains are in the Colorado Desert section"
"Chowchilla The chowchilla (""Orthonyx spaldingii"") is a passerine bird in the family Orthonychidae. It is endemic to Australia. In their 1999 study, Schodde and Mason recognise two adjoining subspecies, ""O. s. spaldingii"" and ""O. s. melasmenus"" with a zone of intergradation. Unmistakable thrush-like, ground-dwelling, birds. Males and females largely dark brown with white eye-ring, tail-feather shafts extend as spines beyond feather-vanes; males with white throat, breast and belly; females with bright rufous throat and upper breast, white lower breast and belly. The chowchilla is restricted to upland and lowland tropical rainforests of north-eastern Queensland. Mainly invertebrates, but also small vertebrates."