SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #58
It’s that time of the week to guess the animal!
- They are known to mimic the calls of certain hawks.
- These feathery friends live in suburbs and forests.
- They are very social birds.
WHO AM I?
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 58
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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 58
WATERY WENESDAY # 58
We’re going snorkeling to find a different kind of ocean dweller today. It’s not a fish, it’s not a mammal and it’s not coral! So are you ready to meet this mysterious animal? Let’s do this!
MEET THE VIOLET SEA SNAIL!
Range/Habitat: Atlantic-Pacific-Indian Oceans/ tropical-subtropical
waters
Diet: Carnivore: floating cnidarians
Length: 3 ¼”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Violet Sea Snails live on the oceans’ surface.
- They are blind.
- Violet sea snails have bright purple shells.
- Their shells are very thin.
- Violet sea snails make a “raft” of bubbles and mucus to stay afloat at the surface.
- They snail is dark violet or black in color.
We haven’t met a snail so far in our adventures. Who knew they were so brightly colored and amazing? What other crazy creatures have we missed in our oceans?
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AMPHIBIAN TUESDAY
AMPHIBIAN TUESDAY #57
We’re switching things up a bit! We don’t have a day devoted to our amphibian friends, so we’ll be turning Reptilian Tuesday into Amphibian Tuesday every once in a while. Today’s adventure takes us to California to find one tiny and cute amphibian! So let’s put on our hiking boots and watch our step!
MEET THE ENSANTINA SALAMANDER!
Range/Habitat: Western U.S-Canada/ forests
Diet: Carnivore: worms, ants, insects
Length: 2 ¼-3 ¼”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Ensantina salamanders live under leaves and logs on the forest floor.
- They have long legs.
- Ensantina salamanders’ colors vary by their habitat.
- They are nocturnal.
- Ensantina salamanders lift their tails when threatened and emit a foul secretion.
- Ensantina salamanders lay their eggs under leaves. Baby salamanders are born directly from the eggs.
Salamanders are so stinking cute! They live in all kinds of habitats! We especially think it’s cool that these little guys have a stinking defense mechanism!
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MAMMAL MONDAY # 58
MAMMAL MONDAY #58
It’s that amazing day of the week when we go on an adventure to meet a mammal! We’re packing our bags and heading the Amazonian rainforest to find a small monkey who lives high in trees! Grab your binoculars and let’s head out!
MEET THE SILVERY MARMOSET!
Range/Habitat: South America/rainforest
Diet: Omnivore: fruits, eggs, sap
Length/Weight: 8-9”/12-13 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Silvery Marmosets have pale silvery fur.
- They have black tails.
- They are arboreal (spend their lives in the trees).
- Silvery marmosets have pink faces and ears.
- They live in small family troops.
- Every member of the silvery marmoset family takes care of the offspring.
These tiny little monkeys are gorgeous with their silvery coats of fur. We just can’t get enough of them!
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HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!!!
We’re celebrating that awesome island nation that is full of amazing animals with some fun pictures!
Australia is home to deadly snakes, wild reptiles, adorable mammals and it has the largest number of marsupials on the planet! It is also home to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the most diverse ecosystems in the ocean! Wow! Australia is definitely one wild place!
Enjoy!
Australian Crocodile
Blue Tongue Skink
Dingo
Echinda
Kangaroo
Koala!
Numbat
Platypus
Tasmanian Devil
Wombat
Kookaburra
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
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FEATHERY FRIDAY #57
FEATHERY FRIDAY #57
It’s Feathery Friday and we’re going to meet a little bird who calls the wetlands of Europe home. So let’s grab our binoculars and wellies and head off for some bird watching fun!
MEET THE SPOTTED CRAKE!
Range/Habitat: Europe-Asia-Africa/wetlands, marshes
Diet: Omnivore: algae, insects, aquatic animals
Length/Weight: 9-9 ½”/ 2-5 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Spotted Crakes are small secretive bird.
- Their feathers camouflage with the reeds and plants of the wetlands.
- Spotted Crakes bob their heads while they walk.
- Spotted crakes are crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk).
- They are not very vocal.
- Spotted crakes use their bills to find food in the mud.
Spotted Crakes are cute little birds. They fit in perfectly in their habitat. If you were a bird what habitat would you decide to live in?
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #57
SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 57
We’re back to our regular new and improved Super Surprise Thursday!
We’ll give you a cropped picture and a few hints and you tell us what animal it is!
- My habitat is the coral reef.
- I live among the tentacles of an anemone.
- There was a famous movie starring one of my cousins.
WHAT AM I?
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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 57
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 57
We’re going scuba diving this Watery Wednesday to meet a master of camouflage! We better keep our eyes peeled and look amongst the corals to see if we can find…
MEET THE SARGASSUM FISH!
Range/Habitat: Tropical-sub-tropical oceans/ worldwide
Diet: Carnivore: fish
Length/Weight: up to 7 ½”/ up to 14 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Sargassum fish are members of the frog fish family.
- Sargassum fish have variable patterns and colors to match their surroundings.
- They are covered in spiny like protrusions.
- Sargassum fish use their dorsal fin spine to lure prey.
- They are ambush predators.
- Sargassum fish have leg-like pectoral fins.
These crazy looking fish are so awesome! We think they look a bit like aliens! What do you think? What color would fit in with your habitat?
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REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 57
REPTILIAN TUESDAY #57
We’re back to our regular schedule after celebrating black and white birds and small fluffy tailed rodents! We’re off to the deserts of South Africa today to meet one cute reptile! Grab your sunscreen and khakis and let’s head out on today’s adventure!
MEET THE WEB FOOTED GECKO!
Range/Habitat: Western Southern Africa/ desert
Diet: Carnivore: insects
Length: 4 ¾-5 ½”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Web Footed Geckos are pink with dark markings.
- They have webbed feet that helps them run across the sand.
- Web Footed Geckos have large eyes.
- They dig long tunnels in the sand for shelter.
- They drink water that condenses on their skin overnight.
- Web footed geckos have wide range of vocalizations.
We really think these awesome little reptiles are cute! They have some amazing adaptations for living in a harsh desert environment.
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SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY!
SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY!!
We’re celebrating those adorable and often misunderstood little rodents today! There are more than 200 species of squirrels all over the world! To celebrate these bushy tailed animals we’re going to share some fun facts, pictures and a fun squirrel craft!
We have our squirrel tails!
- There are more than 200 species of squirrel in the world.
- Squirrels live on every continent except Australia and Antarctica.
- The African Pygmy Squirrel is the smallest species of squirrel. They are 5 inches long.
- The Indian Ground Squirrel is the largest at 3 feet long!
- There are tree squirrels, ground squirrels and flying squirrels.
- Flying squirrels do not actually fly, but glide using a flap of skin on each side.
- Some squirrels can run as fast as 20 mph.
- A squirrel’s teeth grow throughout their lifetime.
- Squirrels are omnivores. They eat bugs, eggs, nuts, seeds and fruit.
- Squirrels that bury their food for winter, find it by rubbing their scent on it first. They use their keen noses to find it later.
- The average squirrel eats about a pound of food a week!
Wow! Who knew that squirrels were so fascinating! We had no idea that there were so many species! We’ve only featured two: The Gambian Sun Squirrel and the Prevost’s Squirrel! We had better get to learning about the other 200 species!
In the meantime we’re going to wear our squirrel tails and be honorary squirrels for the day! We’ll also be making these cute squirrel pencil toppers! How will you be celebrating our favorite rodent friends?
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The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 