5 Specimens Of Marsh Animals To Be Discovered
Small freshwater reserves such as lakes and ponds can contain a large amount of different species. Obviously, these environments are created with the rain and can provide shelter and resources to many marsh animals. In these places you can find insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles and much more.
In this article we will show you 5 beautiful examples of marsh animals .
What are marsh animals?
Many bodies of water that are created with rain are seasonal and only last for a couple of weeks.
During this time period, marsh animals must do their best to survive, reproduce and carry on their species. Furthermore, in these places there is a great variety of flora: rushes, reeds, aquatic plants etc.
Among the marsh animals we find:
1. The heron
It is one of the main inhabitants of the marshy areas of various parts of the world. It has 60 subspecies. It is usually solitary, however, at the moment of nesting numerous groups can be found in the water of the marshy areas.
The heron – in the photo that opens the article – can reach a height of 85 cm and its plumage varies according to the time of year. Thanks to its long beak it can feed on crustaceans and amphibians that hide in the water.
2. The dragonfly
This insect, whose scientific name is Anisóptera , has the particularity of being able to fold its transparent wings over its abdomen. In addition, the dragonfly is characterized by its thousands of faceted eyes.
The natural habitat of this animal is extended to lakes, lagoons, streams, rivers and streams. In fact, in these places it can lay eggs (on plants out of the water) and small dragonflies can develop. Furthermore, in these areas it can find food, namely: flies, midges, small insects and even butterflies.
3. The frog
If there are many dragonflies and other insects in an environment… there will also be frogs! These neckless, sturdy-bodied amphibians have highly developed lower legs.
In fact, they manage to jump very high and catch their prey. In addition, they possess a long tongue which they use to catch small insects.
Most of the time, these anurans stay in fresh water and eat. You will be able to see them resting on leaves or branches, while they wait for the right time to eat.
4. The flamingos
It is another species of birds that live in the marshy places of the planet, determined by a shallow depth. Flamingos are found on all continents, with the exception of Oceania. Their particular characteristics are long legs and a rosy plumage which makes them unique and easily distinguishable.
The flamingo makes its nest in mud near the water and lays only one egg at a time. Its diet includes algae and small crustaceans. This is why it manages to show its characteristic pink color.
His way of dividing mud from what he eats is very curious. In fact, its beak has a kind of filter between the jaw and the tongue.
5. Marsh animals: the duck
To finish the list of marsh animals, we cannot forget about one of the most famous and widespread birds in the world: the duck. Among all the duck species, the domestic species is the one that best adapts to swampy spaces and marshes.
The duck weighs up to 4 pounds and its plumage is generally white, with the exception of the legs and beak which are orange.
Ducklings can be yellow or black. To make the nest, it prefers dry places, far from the water; however, the rest of his day will be spent in it. The feathers and feathers of this animal are coated with a special oil, which makes them waterproof.
