Prey/Predators

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AirClan

Airclan's territory is home to many varieties of both prey and predators. The dense pine woods make a great home for common prey such as squirrels and mice, while giving the perfect advantage to predator like foxes and hawks. Below is a list of common prey and predators that Airclan would see.

Predators
Foxes: Highly Common
Badgers: Common
Hawks: Common
Eagles: Common
Wolves: Common

Prey
Mice: Highly Common
Voles: Highly Common
Squirrels: Highly Common
Rabbits: Common
Small song birds: Common
Larger wood dwelling birds: Common

FireClan

Fireclan's territory is more secluded than the others. Its rugged terrain is made more specially for aviators and larger predators such as the eagle and cougar.

Predators
Wolves: Common
Hawks: Highly Common
Eagles: Highly Common
Foxes: Occasional
Cougars: Very rare

Prey
Mice: Highly Common
Voles: Common
Rabbits: Common
Small song birds: Common
Larger birds: Common
Small reptiles: Highly Common

EarthClan

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Earthclan's territory is the most neutral of the territories, being a lightly wood forests over expansive meadows, it would have the most abundant variety of prey and predator. The many groves and small clearings would make excellent homes for prey, while providing suitable hunting grounds for predators.

Predators
Foxes: Highly Common
Badgers: Occassional
Wolves: Occassional
Hawks: Common
Eagles: Commom

Prey
Mice: Highly Common
Voles: Highly Common
Shrews: Highly Common
Squirrels: Highly Common
Rabbits: Highly Common
Fish: Occassional
Small song birds: Highly Common
Larger wood dwelling birds: Common
Small reptiles/amphibians: Common

WaterClan

Waterclan's territory is dominated by water, either in pools or small streamlets and creeks. Most of the terrain is covered in marsh like earth that banks a body of water. This habitat would make home for a very small variety of prey and predators. Although, what you would find would come in great abundance.

Predators
Snakes: Highly Common
Hawks: Common
Eagles: Common
Swans: Common

Prey
Mice: Common
Voles: Common
Shrews: Common
Fish: Highly Common
Small reptiles/amphibians: Highly Common
Water fowl/eggs: Highly Common

The Prey

Mice: Common mice such as Wood and Deer mice would be found over most of the territories.
Wood mouse:
us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/anna3571/anna35711108/anna3571110800033/10521580-yellow-necked-wood-mouse-apodemus-flavicollis.jpg
Deer mouse:
faculty.ucr.edu/~chappell/INW/mammals/deermouse6.jpg

Voles: A vole is a cousin of the mouse, though it differs from them in look. Voles live generally in the same terrain as mice and would be just as commonly found.
Water vole:
www.ribblelife.org/sites/default/files/uploads/images/water_vole.jpg
Common vole:
www.naturephoto-cz.com/photos/andera/common-vole-xxxarv1a.jpg

Shrews: Shrew are a unique species of rodent. Most commonly found around water, they can be found in other territories.
Water shrew:
www.sea-way.org/blog/Water_Shrew.jpg

Squirrels: A highly common rodent, the squirrel can be found in any terrain housing trees.
Red squirrel:
nature.ca/notebooks/images/img/181_p_p162_american_red_squirrel_p.jpg
Common gray squirrel:
getfitnesstogether.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/grey_squirrel.jpg

Rabbits: Rabbits are a common inhabitant of the clans' territories, often seen where trees and grass are abundant.
Eastern cottontail rabbit:
www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/wildlife/images/outreach/fact_sheets/cottontail.jpg

Fish: Found in any large body of water, fish make for a wide selection of prey.
River trout:
www.belindahollyer.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/7076-Kern-River-Trout.jpg
Small mouth bass:
www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/warm_water_fishing/images/SmallmouthBassK.gif
Bluegill:
www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/images/activities_bluegill.jpg

Song birds and warblers: Pretty much any small bird you would find.
Finches:
www.nps.gov/prsf/naturescience/images/house-finch.jpg
bturner.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v3/p363821465-3.jpg
Warblers:
1.bp.blogspot.com/_tQqNrrpwUAY/S-vlQIqnhpI/AAAAAAAAAwE/6GjAFHF1jcw/s1600/Blackthroated.jpg
farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2563446454_a804b2ae21.jpg
Song birds:
lowerolentangyurbanarboretum.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/cardinals-in-snow3.jpg
3.bp.blogspot.com/-D5XZus-h3oc/TVxd-GC2WWI/AAAAAAAAAFM/seY0NMtgm8k/s1600/bluebirds.jpg

Larger woodland dwelling birds: This would categorize any bird larger than a song bird.
Doves:
californiaoutdoors.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/mourning-dove_usfws1.jpg
Jays:
files.myopera.com/FranklinBR/albums/6180651/Beautiful%20Green%20Nature%20With%20Birds%20Blue%20Jay%20Bird.jpg
4.bp.blogspot.com/_iEeHOzrGZxI/SQUHLkh2LqI/AAAAAAAABnc/GGvnQHeGduk/s320/Stellers_jay.jpg
Other:
www.birds-of-north-america.net/images/northwestern-crow-11.jpg
www.birds-of-north-america.net/images/northwestern-crow-11.jpg
shelledy.mesa.k12.co.us/staff/computerlab/images/CO_Birds_black_billed_magpie.jpg

Small reptiles and amphibians: Reptiles are widely spread, covering the territories in a variety of species. Amphibians need moist habitats to survive, either living in damp woodlands or in a water source.
Common lizards:
www.getridofthings.com/images/lizards-a.jpg
www.richard-seaman.com/Reptiles/Usa/California/CoachellaValley/SideBlotchedLizard.jpg
scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/wp-content/blogs.dir/471/files/2012/05/i-aee1574cc3b47c376857e5487a239f4f-House_gecko_with_spider_wikipedia_April-2010.jpg
Common snakes:
www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/Reptiles/Eastern%20Garter%20Snake/e_gartersnake.jpg
www.naturephoto-cz.com/photos/others/grass-snake,-ringe-grassnake-32204.jpg
Turtles:
beec.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eastern-painted-turtle-pic2.jpg
www.ojibway.ca/map_turtle.jpg
Frogs:
t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSmCurrXJUeoArdSp_YkGhnPn4pNafridHwHwafxflefXxxwcI_ZuiCslDT
www.simpsonstreetfreepress.org/images/Tree_frog.JPG

Water fowl: As their name implies, these birds live and nest around water.
Ducks:
www.thegreathoohoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/3-ducks.jpg
www.v7n.com/forums/attachments/digital-photography/9439d1242380286-ducks-have-way-too-much-fun-wood-ducks-f2412web2.jpg
www.freeduckpictures.com/images/NorthernPintail-2WildDucks-Floating.jpg
Geese:
www.killingworthlake.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CanadaGoose1.jpg
cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000P8ACxJQXtKs/s/700/537296219-snow-goose-chen-caerulescens-wild.jpg






Foxes: A smaller member of the candid family, the fox easily adapts to any terrain where food is abundant. Either sneaking through the shadows and a dense wood or trotting across a marsh field, this predator is at home anywhere a meal is promised.
Red fox:
2.bp.blogspot.com/-pER4CIrmEQg/TjDKTOoAO5I/AAAAAAAAADQ/yNF01mzucdY/s1600/fox.c01.06.2004.JZ3F3731.clarkvision.com-600.jpg
Gray fox:
cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.kWFI.QoKoY/s/600/600/GRFO-025678.jpg

Badgers: Though commonly spoken off, these predators are rather ill social not wanting to share territory with any other member of their species or other competitors.
American badger:
www.oceanlight.com/stock-photo/american-badger-taxidea-taxus-picture-12049-392451.jpg

Wolves: The gray wolf is a very durable creature, being able to live in almost any climate and terrain. Whether it be a fridged northern pine wood or a wet southern marshland, these skilled hunters can find the best of any paradise.
Northern gray wolf:
www.sheridanmedia.com/files/image/gray-wolf_0.jpg

Cougar: The American cougar, or puma, is a rather versatile feline. Built to prowl cliffs faces and stalk woodlands, this native panther is an accomplished hunter with its amazing distance eating leaps.
American cougar:
www.dongettyphoto.com/Utah/New%20Images/MtLion4W.jpg

Hawks: A widely dispersed species, the hawk is commonly seen throughout the world. Whether by shore lines or mountain ridges, this aviator can be seen diving through the air at its intended prey.
Osprey, or Fish hawk:
www.chesapeakebay.net/images/field_guide/Osprey_page_image.jpg
Red tailed hawk:
fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/ibt/userfiles/image/photos/800/red-tailed-hawk--mnichael-woodruff.jpg

Eagles: One of the largest members of the raptors, the eagle is a skilled hunter using its size and weight to take down its prey. Though they can be often seen soaring high over head, these 'king of the sky' stay to their respective territories, only coming together either to mate or migrate.
Golden eagle:
www.photobotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eagle-vs.-fox.jpg
Bald eagle:
4.bp.blogspot.com/-NvaZ5XohwOU/TWPuyYqGIII/AAAAAAAAA80/hmdjaw5twPg/s1600/BaldEagle.jpg

Swans: Both a symbol of grace and dignity, the swan is a very aggressive bird. Highly territorial, the male swan will attack any intruders, flapping his wings like feathered clubs and nipping at the unfortunate guest.
Trumpeter swans:
cdn2.arkive.org/media/D5/D55FEEDE-B789-49C3-AE33-8DA83B35FC2E/Presentation.Large/Trumpeter-swans-fighting.jpg

Snakes: Snakes can live in any habitat, whether it be a wet bog or dry desert. These scaled serpents hunt either by injecting a venom filled bite or crushing their prey in their massive coils.
Eastern Diamondback rattle snake:
www.redorbit.com/media/uploads/2004/10/41_d700a40be30e8e4aa0c1f505411e52ec.jpg
Copperhead adder:
www.scserp.com/SCSPhotoGalleryVenomousSnakesFullSizeImages/BroadBandedCopperhead001.jpg
Indigo snake:
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-guide/images/indigo04.jpg