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ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK DAY # 5

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK

DAY # 5

Today’s adventure takes us to South America to meet one gorgeous parrot. These beauties are endangered and we can’t imagine living in a world where these feathery friends aren’t around! Grab your gear, your binoculars and let’s go meet these big blue birds!

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MEET THE HYACINTH MACAW!

hyacinth macaw   Range/Habitat: Central South America/ rainforest

   Diet: Herbivore: nuts, fruits

   Length/Weight: 3 ¼ ft/ 3 lbs

   Conservation Status: endangered

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Hyacinth Macaws are the largest member of the parrot family that can fly.
  •          They have bright blue feathers.
  •          Hyacinth macaws are very social.
  •          Hyacinth macaws have long tails.
  •          They have large curved beaks to help them crack open nuts.

 

Hyacinth macaws are one of our favorites. They are endangered mainly due to the pet trade. If you decide a pet parrot is right for your home, make sure you get one from a reputable breeder. Remember that parrots are very social and live a very long time, so they are very high maintenance and require a lot of care.

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ENDANGERED SPECIES- GUESS THE ANIMAL!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK- GUESS THE ANIMAL

WHO AM I?

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  • I live in the mountains in Asia.
  • I am able to jump 50 feet in one leap.
  • I am large cat.

WHO AM I?

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ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK- MANATEE BOOKMARK

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

Endangered Species Week- Craft Day

We’re making a manatee bookmark today. These amazing marine mammals are listed as vulnerable and there is much that we can do to help them; like making sure their ocean and river habitats are free of trash. Also making sure if you are boating in their habitat you go slow as not to hurt them. Lastly, help reduce the pollution that goes in our waterways, by using natural cleaning products. Let’s get started on this adorable bookmark that will remind you how neat manatees are!

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Materials:

  • A popsicle stick
  • Gray Felt
  • Hot glue (to be used by an adult)
  • Black marker and blue marker

 

Instructions:

  • Print pattern (below) and trace on the felt. You’ll need two manatees.
  • Cut out your manatees.

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  • Color your popsicle stick with the blue marker.

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  • Place one manatee down, then the popsicle stick, then the other manatee on top- glue this together.

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  • Add face details to your manatee.

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ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK DAY #2

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK

DAY #2

Day two of Endangered Species Week takes us to the Caribbean to meet a large swimming reptile. We’ve met these turtles before, but are happy to go and find them again! Let’s hop aboard the E & E boat and grab our snorkeling gear to meet today’s endangered species.

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MEET THE GREEN SEA TURTLE!

???????????????????????????????   Range/Habitat: tropical-subtropical-temperate oceans worldwide

   Diet: Herbivore: sea grass, roots, jellies

   Length/Weight: 3 ¼-4 ft/145-600 lbs

   Conservation Status: endangered

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Green Sea Turtles have a smooth carapace.
  •          The carapace (top shell) is a brown-olive color.
  •          Green sea turtles have small heads.
  •          Green sea turtles have strong flippers.
  •          They are the only sea turtle that can be seen occasionally sunbathing on the beach.
  •          Green sea turtles lay eggs on the beach.

Green sea turtles are beautiful reptiles. They have been on the planet for about 65 million years and we sure hope they stick around. One great way to help sea turtles is pick up your trash! Turtles often mistake trash for food. If we make sure our oceans our clean, then the turtles only have their food to eat!  

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ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

ENDANGERED SPECIES WEEK

Our theme week this month is focusing on Endangered Species. We’ll spotlight 3 animals and giving you ways in which you can help. We’ll also have a guess the endangered animal post and a craft! We’re going to the mountainous rainforests of Africa to meet today’s endangered species. Grab your raincoats and let’s go meet this great ape.

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MEET THE MOUNTAIN GORILLA!

mountain gorilla   Range/Habitat: Central East Africa/ mountain rainforest

   Diet: Omnivore: leaves, shoots, fruit, insects

   Length/Weight: 4 ¼-6 /14 ft/ 150-460 lbs

   Conservation Status: critically endangered

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Mountain Gorillas live in high altitude volcanic mountains.
  •          They live in troops with one dominant male, females and their offspring.
  •          Mountain gorillas are generally very peaceful.
  •          Mountain gorillas make a nest every night.
  •          They have very thick fur to help keep them warm.
  •      Mature adult males are called silverbacks.

Mountain gorillas are such amazing creatures. They are gentle, social and intelligent. Habitat loss is just one reason these gorillas are endangered. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund helps these special apes, by tracking them and helping them in the wild. Check out their website. Another great way to help gorillas in the wild is by recycling your cell phone at your local zoo. Our zoo has a program as do many others. Remember everything little thing can help our endangered friends!

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

Happy Mother’s Day!

We’re celebrating moms today with some fun photos of wild animal moms! And if you somehow forgot to get your mom something, we have a card you can color! Thanks to all those moms for all the hard work you do!!

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FEATHERY FRIDAY # 69

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

FEATHERY FRIDAY #69

It’s time for that fabulous day of the week when we meet a feathery friend. We’re going to South America to meet a little bird with an extra long bill!

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MEET THE SWORD BILLED HUMMINGBIRD!

sword billed hummingbird   Range/Habitat: Northwest South America/Andes mountains

   Diet: Omnivore: insects, nectar

   Length/Weight:  6 ½-9”/ 7/16-9/16 oz

   Conservation Status: common 

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Sword billed hummingbirds have long bills, up to 4 ½”.
  •          Their bills are longer than their bodies.
  •          Sword billed hummingbirds have dark green bodies.
  •          Sword billed hummingbirds hold their bill vertically when at rest.

These tiny little hummingbirds are crazy looking with their looooooong beaks. Those little beaks must help them get to the good nectar.

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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 69

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY!!!

Look at the picture, read the clues and guess the animal in the comments below.

pallet surgeonfish

  • I live in the Pacific Ocean coral reefs.
  • I am famous.
  • I am  a member of the tang family.

WHO AM I?

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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 69

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

WATERY WEDNESDAY # 69

 It’s off to South East Asia to find a little fish with a funny face. Are you ready to head out on today’s adventure?

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MEET THE CLOWN LOACH!

clown loach3   Range/Habitat: Southeast Asia/ lakes, streams

   Diet: Carnivore: Invertebrates

   Length: up to 12”

   Conservation Status: common

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Clown loaches are bottom feeders.
  •          Clown loaches have a sharp spine behind each eye for defense.
  •          They have four barbells on the front of their mouths.
  •          Clown loaches are freshwater fish.
  •          They have 3 black bands on their bodies.

 

These cute little fish are funny looking with their barbells. Those barbells are used to find prey. That is a cool adaptation!

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REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 69

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Ellie and Edmond ©

REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 69

It’s that great day of the week when we head out to meet a reptile! We’re staying close to South America and off to meet a tiny little lizard. Are you ready for this tropical adventure?

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MEET THE STRIPED DAY GECKO!

striped day gecko   Range/Habitat: South Caribbean-Trinidad/ rainforests

  Diet: carnivore: insects, spiders

  Length/Weight: 2 ¾-3”

  Conservation Status: common

 

Fun Facts:

  •          Striped Day Geckos are diurnal.
  •          Striped day geckos live mainly on the ground.
  •          Male striped day geckos have a white stripe down their back.
  •          The females lay eggs the size of peas.
  •          Female striped day geckos nest together.

Striped Day Geckos are really adorable little lizards. Like other geckos they have suction cup feet. We wish we had suction cup feet so we could climb like geckos!

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