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Linnaean Classification:
Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Elapidae Genus: Naja Species: Naja haje Conformer: Egyptian cobras are reptiles, thus cold-blooded animals. This means that its body temperature depends on the temperature of the environment it is in. This it conforms to the environment, making it a conformer. Dormancy: Egyptian cobras appear to enjoy a permanent “home” base to live in. They can dwell in abandoned animal burrows, termite mounds or rock outcrops. However, if forced, they can become mobile and move around looking for food. However, they are primarily dormant animals. Specialist: Egyptian cobras are specialists because they live in hot, dry regions, especially deserts. Cold weather heavily impacts the snake's metabolic functions, so this snake is not found in cold weather. Consumer: Egyptian cobras are consumers because they cannot make their own food and they rely on other organisms for energy. Carnivore: Egyptian cobras are carnivores because they only eat animals (e.g. toads, small mammals, birds). Niche: This animal is the top of the food chain but it does eat small mammals, birds, eggs, and lizards. Their major enemies are raptors and mongooses. It cannot survive in cold environments, which will affect its metabolic functions, so it only lives in hot environments. However, they have been known to live in people's homes (in Africa), attracted by mice. Females lay 20-40 eggs at a time, which incubate for 60-80 days. |
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