Today we are meeting one cool rodent! It is super cute and creepy!
Demon Mole Rat Fun Facts:
CREEPY ANIMALS WEEK- CRAFT!
We have an excellent connect the dots coloring sheet for you! We have 3 animals who are often talked of during Halloween! As always we love to see your creations! Share them with us on Facebook or Twitter!
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
CREEPY ANIMALS WEEK-DAY #3
In keeping with our scary and creepy theme this week, we’re spotlighting an amphibian! This little animal is often referred to in stories about witches, or at least their eyes are! Ever heard of the eye of newt? Well this one doesn’t have scary eyes, but they have scary skin! Come meet them.
MEET THE ROUGH SKINNED NEWT!
Range/Habitat: Western United States-Canada/ woodlands and ponds
Diet: Carnivore: aquatic invertebrates, tiny fish
Length: 3 ½”- 7 ½”
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
Wow! Who knew a cute little newt could be so poisonous? Well we think they are pretty awesome! We think this animal is best seen and not eaten :)!
CREEPY CRAWLY WEEK DAY #2
We’re going to the coast of Mexico to find today’s creepy crawly creature! This one in particular is creepy to Ellie! She may end up staying in the truck! Gather your courage and head out on this adventure! Are you ready to meet this creepy crawly creature?
MEET THE RED KNEED TARANTULA!
Range/Habitat: West coast of Mexico/tropical forests
Diet: Carnivore: insects, frogs, mice
Length/Weight: 4 ½”/15 grams
Conservation Status: Near threatened
Fun Facts:
Ellie is afraid of spiders, but learning about them helps her not to be afraid! Red kneed tarantulas are not harmful to humans or elephants ! We definitely think they’re kind of pretty with their bright colors!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
We’re celebrating Halloween with a fun set of pictures of animals with pumpkins! Often zoos and aquariums give animals in the fall pumpkins for enrichment! What’s enrichment you ask?
Enrichment is either food, habitat, or training. Enrichment provides animals with stimulation that they may not get in captivity. Here’s a great explanation of enrichment from the National Zoo in Washington DC.
Let’s check out these fun pictures and videos and Happy Halloween!
Here’s a FUN VIDEO FROM DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM AND SAN DIEGO SAFARI PARK!
October Craft!!
BAT MASK!
It’s almost Halloween and we thought a bat masks would be perfect! We have come up with a bat mask design! We have instructions for both the paper mask and a felt version!
Materials: (We showing the felt version here)
Instructions for Paper Mask:
1. Print out the pattern for your mask on cardstock
2. Cut out your mask and color.
3. Punch holes in each side of the mask.
4. Attach ribbon to each side and tie it your face J!
Instructions for Felt Mask:
1. Print out Pattern and trace it on the felt.
2. Cut out the mask. When done, cut out eye holes by folding bat wing in half & cutting an oval.
3. Decorate your mask with glitter, etc… if you want to dress it up!
4. Punch holes in the sides of mask. Tie or glue ribbon to the holes.
5. Wear your mask!
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 