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Chickens are a domesticated bird that are raised for their edible eggs and for their edible meat. They are believed to be a subspecies of the Red Junglefowl, which came from parts of Southern Asia. Today, they are one of the most common domestic animals in the world and it is estimated that there are over 25 billion chickens in the world today. This means that they are the most common bird in the world. If you want to know what these important birds eat, continue reading to find out.

Ocelots are a member of the wild cat family that are similar in appearance to a domesticated cat. Their fur resembles a jaguar or leopard, which is where the animal gets its alternate names – the dwarf leopard or painted leopard. They were once hunted extensively for their fur, but fortunately this practice has been stopped. They can be found in South and Central America and as far north as Texas. Continue reading to find out more about the diet of the ocelot.

Weasels are a small mammal that can be found throughout much of the world except for Australia, Antarctica and most of Africa. They belong to the Mustelidae family that includes otters, wolverines and badgers. They are at least 16 known species of weasels and the biggest of these only reach 45 cm (18 in) long. Even though they are small creatures they are very active predators. Let’s take a look at the diet of the weasel.

Wolverines are an aggressive mammal from the weasel family. They can be found throughout the very north of Asia, Europe and North America. An adult wolverine is about the same size as a medium sized dog. However, they are far more bulky and muscular than most species of dog. Let’s take a look at the diet of these unique animals.

Otters are mammals that belong to the same family as weasels, badgers and wolverines. There are 12 species of otters and they are primarily semi-aquatic animals. The majority of the species prefer freshwater environments, but the sea otter and marine otter spend much of their time in the saltwater. At least one species of otter can be found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Continue reading to find out what these fascinating creatures eat.

Crickets are small insects that are best known for their loud chirping sound they make at night. They are related, and often mistaken, for grasshoppers. Like grasshoppers, they have jumping legs and a similar body shape. There are about 900 species of crickets and they can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Crickets are a popular food source for many other animals including; frogs, lizards and spiders. But, if you want to know what crickets eat for themselves, keep reading to find out.

Moles are small mammals that are best known for being virtually blind and for living underground in tunnels. They can be found in many parts of North America, Asia and Europe. In some of these areas they are considered to be pests because they burrow underground and create molehills, which kills the grass and damages plants. If you have ever wondered what the diet of these interesting animals, continue reading to find out.

Krill are a small shrimp-like crustacean that can be found in all the oceans of the world. There are over 80 different species of krill and most are only 1-2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) long. Krill usually form large swarms where up to 60,000 individual krill can be found per cubic meter. Their small size means that they are very slow-moving, although they can cover 2 to 3 body lengths per second. Krill are a very important part of the food chain and are eaten by whales, penguins, seals, squid and fish. In Japan and Russia krill are caught for human consumption. They are also caught for feeding fish, to be used for bait and for use in some pharmaceutical products. We now know that krill are an important food for many marine species, but what do these tiny animals eat for themselves?

The Moose, which is also called elk in some parts of the world, is the largest existing species in the deer family. The male moose, known as a bull, is famous for their large antlers that are a prized trophy for hunters. The female of the species, called a cow, is generally smaller than the male and do not have antlers. They are usually solitary animals and do not form herds like other members of the deer family. Read on to find out more about the diet of the moose.

Mice are small mammals from the rodent family. They are well known because many species of mice are house pests and can spread disease. The eradication of these pests is a multimillion dollar industry. However, many people keep mice as pets and they are considered to be a safe and playful pet for children. Whether, you want to get rid of mice or learn more about keeping them as pets, it is useful to find out what they like to eat.