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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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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PENGUIN WEEK DAY # 5
PENGUIN WEEK DAY #5
It’s the last day of Penguin Week and we sure have had a blast meeting some of these flightless feathery friends and hope you’ve had fun too. Our last day of adventure takes us back to Antarctica to meet yet another cute penguin species!
MEET THE ADELIE PENGUIN!
Range/Habitat: Circumpolar Antarctica/ coasts-ice
Diet: Carnivore: krill, small fishes
Length/Weight: 18-24”/ 8 ¾-12 lb
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Adelie penguins nest on the mainland of Antarctica.
- They have blue-black feathers with pure white fronts.
- Adelie penguins have white rings around the eyes.
- Adelie penguins breed in colonies of up to 200,000 birds.
- They build nest with rocks.
- Adelie penguins have been seen stealing rocks from other penguins to make their nests.
Adelie penguins are so proper looking with their white bellies and sharp looking blue-black feathers. All they need now is a bowtie!
PENGUIN WEEK DAY # 3
PENGUIN WEEK DAY #3
We’re off to South Georgia Island to meet a crested penguin who spends most of their life in the ocean, but form gigantic colonies during breading season! So let’s grab our coats and head down towards the south pole!
MEET THE MACARONI PENGUIN!
Range/Habitat: South Chile, South Atlantic/ rocky islands-oceans
Diet: Carnivore: krill
Length/Weight: 28”/ 7 ¾-14 lb
Conservation Status: vulnerable
Fun Facts:
- Macaroni penguins have a yellow crest of feathers on their head.
- They were named after the macaroni hat of the 1800s.
- Macaroni penguins are very vocal.
- Macaroni penguins spend most of their time at sea.
- They come ashore and form large breeding colonies.
- Macaroni penguins form lifelong pair bonds.
- Both male and female macaroni penguins incubate the egg.
We just love these little penguins with their fun name and their yellow crest of feathers on their head! We must see what we would look like with a fun crest on our heads!
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The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 