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Eastern Yellow-Bellied Racer - Coluber constrictor
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Eastern Yellow-Bellied Racer - Coluber constrictor
The eastern yellow-bellied racer (Coluber constrictor) is a fast moving snake that will dine on small birds, lizards, rodents, insects and even other snakes. When frightened the yellow-bellied racer will vibrate its tail. If the snake is lying in dry leaves or grass the vibrating tail may sound like the warning buzz of a rattlesnake.
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The pronghorn antelope is the fastest land animal in North America running at speeds of 54 mph (90 km/h).
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