SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 74
It’s time to guess the animal! Look at the picture, read the clues and tell us who you think it is!
- I live in the ocean and some fresh water rivers.
- I am a mammal.
- I am a very slow swimmer.
WHO AM I?
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 74
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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 74
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 74
We’re flying back to the United States today and taking out our river boat to meet today’s fish. These fresh water predators are crazy looking! Grab your bug spray and let’s get ready to go….
MEET THE LONGNOSE GAR!
Range/Habitat: Central- Eastern North America/ rivers-
wetlands
Diet: Carnivore: small fish
Length/Weight: 4-6ft/ up to 33 lbs
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Longnose Gar have diamond shaped scales.
- They have long thin jaws that are full of sharp teeth.
- Longnose gar are ambush predators.
- Longnose gar have long slender bodies.
- Their fins are set way back on their bodies.
Longnose gar are really wild looking for fish. These fish have been around for about 100 million years. Wow! Who knew such ancient fish were swimming in our waters!
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REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 74
REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 74
So we’re taking a boat from Madagascar to the continent of Africa to meet a very menacing snake. Get your safari gear on and your binoculars because we’ll be looking for this reptile from the safety of the E & E safari vehicle.
MEET THE PUFF ADDER!
Range/Habitat: Africa (south of the Sahara)/ grasslands
Diet: Carnivore: small mammals, birds
Length: 3 ¼ ft
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Puff Adders are thick bodied and wide snakes.
- They are yellow-brown in color with white chevrons.
- Puff Adders are highly venomous.
- Male puff adders are smaller than the females.
- Puff Adders are ambush predators.
Puff adders are very scary looking snakes. None the less they deserve our respect! All snakes are essential parts of their ecosystems whether they are cute or not.
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MAMMAL MONDAY # 74
MAMMAL MONDAY # 74
It’s just another Mammal Monday and we sure are happy about that! We’re hoping a plane and heading to that one of kind island, Madagascar! Grab your luggage, snacks and night goggles and let’s go meet…
MEET THE FAT TAILED LEMUR!
Range/Habitat: Madagascar/ rainforest
Diet: Omnivore: insects, flowers, fruits
Length/Weight: 7-10”/ 6 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Fat tailed lemurs store fat in their body and tails.
- Fat tailed lemurs go into a torpid state (period of slower metabolism and activity) during the dry season.
- They are arboreal (spend most of their time in trees).
- Fat tailed lemurs are one of the smallest members of the lemur family.
- They are nocturnal.
- They have a 15-20 year life span.
Fat tailed lemurs are so cute. It is so cool that they spend up to 6 months in an inactive state during the dry season. They live off the fat in their tails! Neat!
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WE ARE FANIMALY!!
WE ARE FANIMALY!
We’re going to introduce you two relatives in the animal kingdom! One of them happens to be Edmond!
Horse Fun Facts:
- Horses have the largest eye of any land mammal!
- Horses have 36-40 teeth.
- Horse hooves are made up of keratin.
- Horses are herbivores.
- Horses can see nearly 360 degrees around them.
- Horses only sleep 2-3 hours a day.
Tapir Fun Facts:
- Tapirs have been around for millions of years.
- Tapirs have an extended lip and nose that makes a mini prehensile trunk.
- Tapirs are herbivores.
- Tapirs are excellent swimmers.
- Tapirs have an odd number of toes.
- Tapir toes are splayed to help them walk on muddy river banks.
Wow! Who knew Edmond’s family tree included tapirs? Baby tapirs are spotted and quiet cute! We had some friends say they look like watermelons with legs :)!
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FEATHERY FRIDAY # 73
FEATHERY FRIDAY #73
Woohoo for Friday! It’s that day where we meet a feathery friend! We’re going to South America to meet a bird of prey who has a very particular prey! Grab your wellies because we’re heading in to the marshes!
MEET THE SNAIL KITE!
Range/Habitat: Cuba-Central & South America/ wetlands-marshes
Diet: Carnivore: apple snails
Length/Weight: 16-18”/ 13-14 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Snail Kites fly slowly and low to the ground to spot their snail meals.
- They have a curved beak they use to remove the snail from its shell.
- Male snail kites are dark grey.
- Female snail kites are brown.
- Snail kites nest in bushes or on the ground.
Snail kites are gorgeous! Often birds of prey are not so specialized when it comes to food. We do wonder if apple snails taste like apples though. If they do, Edmond might try them out!
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 73
SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 73
Look at the picture, read the clues and then tell us who the animal is!
- I live in Africa.
- I am a member of the canine family.
- I have very large ears.
WHO AM I?
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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 73
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 73
It’s time to hop aboard the E & E sub today and meet a fish with big teeth! There’s always room for everyone has we head out to the Pacific Ocean to meet…
MEET THE WOLF HERRING!
Range/Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean/ ocean
Diet: Carnivore: fish
Length/Weight: 3 ¼ ft/ 14 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Wolf Herrings are the largest member of the herring family.
- They are bright blue in coloration.
- Wolf herrings are active hunters.
- Wolf herrings have two fang-like teeth that protrude out of their mouth.
- They are known to hunt in small groups.
Wolf herrings are truly predators with those large teeth. We sure wouldn’t want to meet with that end of these fish!
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REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 73
REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 73
We’re hoping a plane to Australia on this Reptilian Tuesday. We’re going to meet a lizard today. Do you think they say good day mate?
MEET THE MAJOR SKINK!
Range/Habitat: South New Guinea- Northeast Australia/forest
Diet: Carnivore: insects, small invertebrates
Length: 23 ½-28”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Major skinks have a squarish shaped body.
- They have muscular legs.
- Major skinks are dark brown with a yellow underside.
- Major skinks are often seen basking in the sun.
- Female major skinks can have up to 6 babies per litter.
Major skinks are funny looking with their little short legs and blunt noses. We love all skinks and these guys are no exception.
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MAMMAL MONDAY # 73
MAMMAL MONDAY # 73
We sure hope you enjoyed Habitat Week! We’re back to going to some of those of one of those habitats to meet today’s mammal! Grab your gear and let’s get ready to go!
MEET THE CHITAL!
Range/Habitat: South Asia/ grasslands
Diet: Herbivore: fruit, vegetation
Length/Weight: 3 ¼-5 ft/ 155-175 lb
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Chitals are also called the Axis Deer.
- Chitals live in large herds, up to 100 animals.
- They share their habitat with langurs, who warn for predators.
- Chitals run up to 40 mph.
- Chital males have antlers!
These members of the deer family are really cool. We love their crazy antlers! Who knew deer came in so many shapes and sizes?
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