by Rintintin
Research question:
How did animals, humans, and ancient civilizations survive in different environments and ecosystems? Specifically Deserts (Ancient Egyptian Civilization) and Central Mexico (Aztec Civilization).
Egyptian Animals:
Name | Main Adaptations |
 | lifespan: 10 years
scientific name: vulpes zerda
diet: rodents, reptiles, eggs, insects and plants
gestation period: 50-52 days
weight: 0.68 – 1.6 kg
height: 20 cm
interesting facts: fennec foxeshave fantastic hearing, their large ears help get rid of heat in their bodies, fennec foxes are the smallest foxes in the world, fennec foxes fur is a sandy cream color, fennec foxes mate for life |
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Name | Camel facts |
 | Lifespan: 40 years
Scientific name: Camelus dromedarius
Diet: Thorny plants, dry grasses and saltbush
gestation period: 15 months
weight: 300-540 kgs
height: 1.7 - 2 m
interesting facts: camels can travel 100 desert miles without water, camels are fully mature at 7 years old, One of the camel's noises was even used to voice the character Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies. |
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Aztec animals:
Name | Quetzal facts |
 | lifespan: 20-25 years
scientific name: Pharomachrus mocinno
diet: fruit, insects, frogs and lizards
egg period: 53 days
weight: 150-180 g
height: 1500-2500 m
interesting facts: they were a symbol of liberty, their tail feathers were used as currency, royalty wore quetzal feathers. |
Name | Jaguar facts |
 | lifespan: 12-15 years
scientific name: Panthera onca
diet: deer, peccary, monkey, tapir and fish
gestation period: 93-105 days
weight: 56-96 kg
height: 63-76 cm
interesting facts: 3rd largest big cat, strongest jaw structure of any feline, can jump 10 ft off the ground, they are excellent swimmers |
Name | Armadillo facts |
 | lifespan: 12-15 years
scientific name: Dasypodidae
diet: insects, grubs, worms and fruit
gestation period: 122 days
weight: 2.5-6.5 kg
height: 15-25 cm
interesting facts: there are 20 different species of armadillos, Armadillo is a Spanish word, translating to ‘little armored one, Armadillos are closely related to sloths and anteaters and Armadillos have between 1-15 babies |
Name | hairless dog facts |
 | lifespan: 12-15 years
scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris
diet: dog food
gestation period: 63 days
weight: 4-20 kg
height: 12-20 in
interesting facts: Xoloitzcuintlis have been around for 3,000 years, dating back to Aztec times in ancient Mexico, The name derives from the Aztec word for God "Xoloti" and "Itzcuintli", the Aztec word for dog and the Aztecs used the Xolo as a treatment for various ailments, including stomach pains and rheumatism. |
<https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/10-facts-about-xoloitzcuintlis/>
Aztec Animals
<https://aztecsandtenochtitlan.com/aztec-gods/aztec-animals/>
10 Aztec Symbols Explained
<http://www.ancientpages.com/2018/03/20/10-aztec-symbols-explained/>
12 Ancient Egyptian Symbols Explained
<http://www.ancientpages.com/2017/05/09/12-ancient-egyptian-symbols-explained/>
Egypt: Tour Egypt Monthly: The Animals of Ancient Egypt <http://www.touregypt.net/egypt-info/magazine-mag06012001-magf7.htm>