HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
We hear at Ellie and Edmond headquarters want to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We want to give thanks to all those working around the world to save wild animals and their habitats!
Now we shall stuff our faces with with apple pie!
WATERY WENESDAY # 53
We’re going scuba diving today to meet a cartilaginous fish who lives on the bottom of the ocean floor! So grab your fins and wet suit and let’s take a dive to meet…
MEET THE THORNBACK RAY!
Range/Habitat: Eastern Atlantic-Mediterranean oceans
Diet: Carnivore: shrimp, crustaceans
Length/Weight: up to 35”/ 4 ½-8 ¾ lb
Conservation Status: near threatened
Fun Facts:
Thornback rays not only have the typical venomous spine but they have those sharp thorns all over their backs. We sure think they are neat, but we’ll look but not touch!
REPTILIAN TUESDAY #53
Today’s reptile can be found in Eastern Australia, so let’s head to the land down under! Grab your hiking boots and walking stick and let’s head out to meet…
MEET THE LACE MONITOR!
Range/Habitat: Australia/ forests
Diet: Carnivore: birds, eggs, reptiles
Length: 5-6 ft
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
Lace monitors are super cool lizards. We were wondering if they would make tree climbing buddies. What do you think?
MAMMAL MONDAY #53
Today we’re going to Southwest America today to meet a teeny tiny mammal! So grab your gear and let’s head out to make a new friend!
MEET THE HISPID COTTON RAT!
Range/Habitat: Southwest United States-North South America/ mountains,
grassy
Diet: Omnivore: grub, plants
Length/Weight: 5-8”/ 3 5/8- 8 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
Hispid cotton rats are adorable little members of the rodent family. What do you think? Are you a rodent fan?
FEATHERY FRIDAY #52
It’s Feathery Friday and we’re going to another tiny island today, this one is the southwest Pacific Ocean! So let’s hop aboard a boat and set sail to this tiny island and explore their rainforest to find…
MEET THE KAGU!
Range/Habitat: New Caledonia/ rainforest
Diet: Carnivore: insects, lizards, beetles
Length/Weight: 22”/ 32 oz
Conservation Status: endangered
Fun Facts:
Kagus are such beautiful birds! We love their crests! Who knew there were so many flightless birds in the world?
SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #52
We are so happy to be back on dry land today! We’re going to the Wild West of North America to meet a handsome ungulate. Let’s grab our hiking gear and walking sticks and set out on today’s adventure!
MEET THE MULE DEER!
Range/Habitat: West North America/ mountains, forests, grasslands
Diet: Herbivore: plants
Length/Weight: 2 ¾-7 ft/ 120- 460 ft
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
We just love Mule deer! They are majestic looking, especially the males with their large antlers! Do you love deer? What’s your favorite species?
ORANGUTAN AWARENESS DAY!
We are sporting orange today and going to the rainforests of Southeast Asia to celebrate one of the most special mammals and great apes on the planet! These amazing apes are gorgeous, intelligent and unfortunately endangered. So today we are going to share some fun facts, photos and resources and how you can help protect these special creatures!
There are several organizations that are working very hard to ensure that orangutans have a future in the wild. Their rainforest home is rapidly disappearing mainly due to palm oil plantations. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of the leading institutions working to solve this issue. Check out their website!
REPTILIAN TUESDAY #52
We’re going to a tiny island off the east coast of Africa to meet today’s reptile. These rare reptiles are gorgeous. Let’s go on a hike to meet…
MEET THE ROUND ISLAND BOA!
Range/Habitat: Round Island
Diet: Carnivore: lizards
Length: 3- 5 ft
Conservation Status: endangered
Fun Facts:
Round Island Boas are so cool. Luckily, these endangered snakes have people working to help increase their numbers. We sure hope they are successful!
MAMMAL MONDAY #52
We’re off to Southeast Asia today to meet a monkey who lives amongst people and in the wild! Are you ready to head out and see who we meet today? Let’s do this!
MEET THE LONG TAILED MACAQUE!
Range/Habitat: Southeast Asia/ rainforests, urban, coasts
Diet: Omnivore: fruit, seeds, aquatic animals
Length/Weight: 14 ½-23”/ 7 ¾- 26 lbs
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
Long tailed Macaques are so cool. People and monkeys often live together, but the monkeys can be a nuisance. It is important that we remember; feeding wild animals can be bad for them as they learn that humans are not dangerous or that human food is better than their natural diet.
FEATHERY FRIDAY #51
We’re off to the forests of Canada today to meet a member of the raptor family! These gorgeous birds can be hard to spot, so you’ll need your best observation skills! Are you ready? Let’s meet…
MEET THE NORTHERN GOSHAWK!
Range/Habitat: Northern Hemisphere/ forests-mainly old growth
Diet: Carnivore: birds, small mammals
Length/Weight: 19-28”/ 2 ¼-3 ¼ lbs
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
Northern Goshawks are very majestic birds. They are often used in falconry too. We love raptors as a group, because they are so awesome!
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