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INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY!

Today we are celebrating those amazing striped members of the feline family, the tiger! We’re going to learn some fun facts, share some great photos and give you a place where you can help protect these majestic creatures! Bring on the stripes!

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TIGER FUN FACTS!!

  • All tigers live in Asia.
  • There are 5 species, all of which are endangered.
  • Tigers are carnivores.
  • The largest member of the cat family is the Siberian tiger.
  • Tigers are mostly nocturnal.
  • They are all ambush predators.
  • Tigers are excellent swimmers and love the water.
  • Tigers are solitary and territorial.
  • A tiger’s stripes are on their skin too.
  • Every tiger’s stripe pattern is unique.

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These beautiful cats do need our help! The World Wildlife Fund and Panthera works tirelessly to help protect the few remaining tigers in the wild. You can help too, by checking out their websites! You can even adopt a tiger from World Wildlife Fund- a stuffed one that is :)!

 

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WE ARE FANIMALY!!!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

WE ARE FANIMALY!

It’s time to learn more about the animal family tree! These relatives make surprise you!

ImageFUN BEAR FACTS: 

  • Bears have shaggy coats and short tails.
  • Bears are mammals.
  • There are 8 species of bears.
  • Many species hibernate during the winter.
  • All bears are omnivores.
  • Bears can live up to 30 years.
  • Bears can run up to 40 mph.
  • Polar bears are marine mammals.
  • The most common bear is the brown bear.

FUN PINNIPED FACTS:

  • The pinniped family includes seals and sea lions.
  • Pinnipeds are mammals.
  • There are 32 species of seals.
  • Seals and sea lions have fur and a layer of blubber.
  • Seals and sea lions are carnivores.
  • Pinnipeds use their whiskers to find prey.
  • Seals and seal lions are marine mammals.
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FEATHERY FRIDAY # 77

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

FEATHERY FRIDAY #77

We’re heading to Southeast Asia to find today’s feathery friend. These little birds are often found in parks and near homes, so let’s have an evening picnic and meet today’s bird!

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MEET THE SUNDA SCOPS OWL!

sunda scops owl   Range/Habitat: Southeast Asia/ forests, suburbs

   Diet: carnivore: insects, rodents

   Length/Weight: 8”/3 ½-4 oz

   Conservation Status: common 

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Sunda Scops Owls are small.
  •          They have prominent ear tufts.
  •     Sunda Scops owls hunt at dusk.
  •          Sunda Scops owls lay up to 3 eggs per clutch.
  •          Male and females call together.

Sunda Scops owls are so cute. We wish we had them near us! It’s great that they love to eat bugs too!

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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 77

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #77

Check out the picture, read the clues and tell us who the animal is!

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  • I live on the Galapagos Islands.
  • I am a bird.
  • The males of my species dance to attract females.

WHO AM I?

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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 77

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

WATERY WEDNESDAY # 77

 It’s time to grab your snorkel gear and meet today’s fish! Keep your eyes peeled in the cracks and crevices because that’s where these animals like to hide!

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MEET THE ZEBRA MORAY!

zebra moray   Range/Habitat: Pacific-Indian Ocean/ reefs

   Diet: Carnivore: fish, crustaceans

   Length/Weight:  up to 35”/ 22 lb

   Conservation Status: common

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Zebra Morays are fish.
  •          They have long muscular bodies with no pectoral or pelvic fins.
  •          Zebra morays usually hide in rocks or coral.
  •          Zebra morays are very territorial and can be aggressive.
  •          They have toxins in their skin to protect them from predators.

Zebra morays are really cool fish! Most people think they are eels, but they aren’t! We like their patterns too!

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REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 77

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 77

Woohoo, we’re excited that it’s Reptilian Tuesday! We’re going to southern Africa to meet an adorable little tortoise! Grab your sunscreen and gear and let’s go on an adventure!

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MEET THE SPECKLED PADLOPER TORTOISE!

speckled padloper   Range/Habitat: West Southern Africa/ desert-scrub

   Diet: Herbivore: succulent plants

   Length:  2 ¼- 3 ¼”

   Conservation Status: near threatened

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Speckled Padloper tortoises are the smallest tortoise in the world.
  •          They are also known as the Speckled Cape Tortoise.
  •          The males are smaller than the females.
  •          Speckled padloper tortoises hide under rocks for protection.
  •          Their shells are covered in tiny black spots.

These little tortoises are so cute! Tortoises come in such different sizes; from these tiny ones to the giant Galapagos tortoise! Which one is your favorite?

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MAMMAL MONDAY # 77

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

MAMMAL MONDAY # 77

We’re going to South East Asia to find a member of the primate family! These little prosimians live high in the trees and are active at night! So grab your night vision goggles and let’s go on today’s adventure!

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MEET THE WESTERN TARSIER!

western tarsier   Range/Habitat: Southeast Asia/ rainforests-mangroves

   Diet: Carnivore: insects, moths

   Length/Weight: 4 ¾-6”/ 3-4 oz

   Conservation Status: vulnerable

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Western Tarsiers have long tails.
  •          Western tarsiers are nocturnal.
  •          They are arboreal.
  •          Western tarsiers have huge eyes.
  •          They have pads on their toes to help them grip branches.
  •          Western tarsiers can turn their head around.

These little tarsiers are just ridiculously cute. These bug eaters are an important part of the forest ecosystem. They are just another reason we must protect their rainforest home.

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MONKEY WEEK DAY #5

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

MONKEY WEEK DAY #5

It’s the last day of Monkey Week and we’ve had a blast meeting all these great primates! We’re going back the rainforests of South America to meet today’s monkey! There is a good chance we’ll hear them before we see them! Let’s head out on today’s adventure!

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MEET THE RED HOWLER MONKEY!

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   Range/Habitat: Northwest South America/ rainforests-mangroves

   Diet: Herbivores: fruit, leaves

   Length/Weight: 20-25”/15-21 lbs

   Conservation Status: common

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Red Howler monkeys are the largest of the howler monkey species.
  •          They are arboreal.
  •          Red howler monkeys use howls, whoops and calls to communicate with each other.
  •         Those calls can be heard up to 1 ¼ miles away.
  •     Red howler monkeys live in troops of one male with 3-4 females.
  •          Red howler monkeys have a prehensile tail that they use to hang from branches.

Red howler monkeys are amazing! We wished we had prehensile tails. Did you know that only new world monkeys have prehensile tails?

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MONKEY WEEK DAY #4

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

MONKEY WEEK DAY #4

GUESS THE MONKEY!!

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  • I live in the rainforests of Brazil.
  • I am about the size of a squirrel.
  • I am named after the king of the jungle.

WHO AM I?

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MONKEY WEEK DAY #3

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

MONKEY WEEK DAY #3!

We’re off to Japan to meet today’s monkey! These primates live in very cold climates and are very adaptive to that climate! Grab your coats and let’s head off to meet…

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MEET THE JAPANESE MACAQUE!

japanese macaque   Range/Habitat: Japan/mountains-forests

   Diet: Omnivore: fruit, leaves, insects

   Length/Weight: 18-23”/ 17-24 lb

   Conservation Status common

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Japanese macaques are also known as the snow monkey.
  •          They live in the most northerly habitat of any monkey.
  •          Japanese macaques live in troops of around 40 individuals.
  •          Japanese macaques sit in hot springs to keep warm.
  •          They have a “culture”. They teach younger generations adaptive skills. These skills vary by troop.

Japanese macaques are really cute with their fluffy grey coats of fur and their little red faces. We think it is super cool that they have their own hot tubs!

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