5608jr+Predator+Essay

__A Red HOWL’er__

The museum of HOWL (hunters of the wild lands) is looking for a candidate for their exhibits. Think about it. Some may say a shark, but what about maybe a whale shark? Or you could say the same thing about a fox, but why not the RED fox. Since it has great hunting techniques, speed, and territorial instincts, I think the red fox would be a perfect candidate for the museum of HOWL.

Did you know if a dog was the same size as a red fox the red fox would be lighter? The red fox need the lightness for their amazing speed and to catch their prey. The red fox is both high jumpers --- can be over two meter fences --- and great swimmers. One amazing fact: the red fox is the most widely spread carnivore in the world! How do you think they get there? There are no cars to move them.

Another feature that complements the speed is the hunting techniques. Three of these are when the red fox has to hunt either insects, fast running prey, and burrowing prey. When the prey is running, the red fox will first stalk it, they do this by walking up to it very slowly and quietly then firing itself at it very hard and take it out with a few quick bites. If the prey is an insect, the red fox will simply snap its mouth at it. Nothing complicated about that. But when the prey burrows, this is similar to stalking, it will skulk the prey and shoot itself with all its might and speed to quickly kill the animal. All of these except the insect one require lots of speed. THAT is why it is important.

Like wolves and dogs, the red fox have territories. This makes them a good predator because, if the territory has much prey, the fox will leave scent markings (urine) and heavily guard it. Believe me you would do the same thing. By urinating, another red fox would know to stay out. But, surprisingly, by smelling urine, the red fox know the sex, personality, and identity. Some people might think that is gross, but it would be a lot harder for it defend its territory without it

Now you can understand why this red HOWL’er should be the winner for the exhibits.Because of its super speed and numbers, which are top in the world. Hunting techniques for many different types of prey, like insects, burrowing and running animals, etc. And the science of the red fox territories. You should consider putting them in there. Now if you still think they shouldn’t, then re-read the essay.