Monday, April 30, 2012

Bite Force: Wolf

a wolfs bite force is very strong for both defensive bites and bites to kill. a defensive bite is given when the wolf becomes cornered and is trying fend off the attackers.  while a bite to kill is given when the wolf tackles its prey and bites down.  the defensive bite force is recorded to be around 406 lbs per square inch while the bite to kill can be over 1,500lbs per square inch.  that would be like a VW beetle parked on your throat or arms.  i dont imagine that the wolf will have the strangest mainly because they do hunt in packs and can rely on eachother.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

weight and size: cheetah

an adult cheetah is the smallest of the big cats weighing in at 35-72 kilograms(77-160lbs) a head and body length of 1.1-1.5 meters and a tail length of .6 -.84 meters. cheetahs are from .66-.94 meters tall at the shoulder.  the Cheetah is a small slim and compact big cat built for running at high speed.  it has large nostrils for more oxgen intake large lungs and heart to circulate more effectively, semi rectractable claws for traction and its tail is used for balance while making sharp turns.

Monday, April 23, 2012

weight an size: Grizzly bear

an adult male grizzly is the largest of the three predators that I have chosen.  weighing in at average of 180-360 kilograms (400-790 lbs) an average length/hieght (when standing on hind legs) of 198 centimeters (6.5ft), (when on all  fours) a shoulder hieght of 102 centimeters (3.35ft).  the largest of my three predators i expect it to be the winner when it comes to strenght A.K.A bite force. I was expecting it to be the slowest of the three but my research shows that the grizzly would be able to keep pace with a timber wolf. though i have have not found a definite answer my guess is that the grizzly's speed has to do with the muscles in its legs due to a high protien diet.  and even though it is not the slowest i think the grizzly will have trouble changing velocity due to its size and weight A.K.A mass.

Monday, April 16, 2012

weight and size: Timber Wolf

Timber wolf size and weight can vary dpending on geographical location.  though the North American Timber Wolf is typically 36 kilograms (79lb) but have been known to reach a weight of 79 kilograms (170lb).  these measurments are for adult male wolves, females are usually weigh 5-10lb less than the males.  the length of a wolf is about 1.016meters to 1.524meters with a 0.762meter-0.8636meter shoulder hieght.  the length of the tail is about 2/3 the length of the head and body this importent for the wolf because the tail is used for balance when chasing prey and it need to change direction.  the timber wolf is a fairly light and medium sized animal probably making it to an extent fast and agile.