Oh Deer!
Are you ready to meet one of the largest members of the deer family? If you live in Europe you may already have! These woodland creatures are quiet large and sport some great headgear!
Meet the Red Deer!
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Oh Deer!
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A Welcome Back
Hello dear fans and readers,
I wanted to introduce myself. Hi- I’m Stacey. I am the sole writer and runner of Ellie and Edmond. I wanted to share a little more behind the scenes here at HQ. This past summer and fall have been difficult, as my father became ill and passed. As we begin to move forward, I took some time to re-evaluate Ellie and Edmond and the site.
I have a full time job on top of working on art and making jewelry and Ellie & Edmond. Running 3 separate businesses can be overwhelming. And as much as I love animals and educating others, keeping up with the site had become more of a chore than a joy. This past 3 months has been a good sebatical and a good time to reflect on the goals of the site and for Ellie and Edmond. It has been a good time for me to renew my love for this little horse and elephant.
Starting Nov 12th, we will be back with all new posts, in a whole new format. My hope is share more of Ellie and Edmond’s personality while we educate you about animals and conservation. I hope to jazz up the website around the beginning of the new year too.
Thank you for your patience during our absence. And thank you for your support and love over the years. I have one request, we need to get our name out there more. So please, share your love of E&E on your pages, social media sites and with friends and family.
Thank you,
Stacey, Ellie & Edmond
and everyone at HQs
Categories: Animals, Children, conservation, education, elephants, Environment, nature, science, Today's Post, wildlife
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Warty Fish
Warty Fish
Today we are meeting one ugly but neat fish today! These funny looking fish are named the Warty Frog Fish! Come learn more about them with us.
Warty Frogfish Fun Facts:
- These warty frogfish grows up to 6 inches long.
- They are covered in little bumps called spindles.
- They have large mouths that allow them to eat prey as large as themselves. These carnivores eat anything that comes their way.
- After a few weeks of life they have the ability to change color to match their surroundings.
- They have a lure on their head they use to catch prey with.
- Warty frogfish are also biofluorescent. They have proteins that absorb electromagnetic waves and they emit that light in a different color.
Warty frogfish are so amazing! Can you imagine absorbing electromagnetic waves and then glowing? It is so neat!
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Guess the Shark
Guess the Shark
Can you guess the shark species with the cartoon clues? Hint- each shark has the name of another animal too! Answers at bottom.
1- Tiger shark, 2- whale shark 3- cat shark 4- bull shark 5- zebra shark
Categories: adventure, Animals, camp, Children, conservation, education, endangered species, Environment, fish, nature, oceans, science, sharks, Today's Post, wildlife
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Chompy on Chompers!
Chompy on Chompers!
Chompy is back to talk about shark teeth! Shark teeth are one cool adaptation these fish have!
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Shark Week- Shark Basics
Shark Week- Shark Basics
Chompy the shark is hanging out with us and sharing some fun facts about shark with us! Today- he’s talking the basics.
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Eight is Great!
Eight is Great!
We were so excited to spot today’s animal at camp while on a snorkeling trip! It’s always amazing to see new species (new to us) and today we are meeting the commons octopus.
Common Octopus Fun Facts:
- Common octopus can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh around 22 lbs.
- These carnivores eat mollusks, crabs and other shellfish.
- They have venomous saliva to help subdue any prey.
- They have some of the most amazing camouflage techniques in the animal world. They can change their color and texture instantly to blend in with their surroundings. They have special cells in their skin and muscles that help them do so.
- The common octopus can also release ink to avoid predators.
- They are most active at dusk and dawn.
- Common octopus are highly intelligent and are known to raid lobster traps and open jars in aquariums.
- Octopus are able to absorb water through their gills and their skin!
We looooove all cephalopods and it is always fun to share more about them with our campers! Do you love them as much as us?
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One Big Sea Snail
One Big Sea Snail
We were searching the beach for shells when we came across an abandoned shell that belongs to one big sea snail. We wanted to know more about the animal that uses this shell- so here we are to learn more about the knobbed welk.
Knobbed Welk Fun Facts:
- Knobbed welks can grow up to 12 inches long.
- Knobbed welks are right sided. When you find them the openings will always be on the right.
- They have 6 vertical coils.
- They live in shallow and deep water depending on the time of year.
- These carnivores eat oysters and clams. They use their shells to open their prey using their shell. They have a long probiscus they use to eat the flesh with.
When you find abandoned sea shells on the beach, do you wonder what kind of animal lived in it? We love to go back with the shells and ID them.
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When You Put a Fish in a Box
When You Put a Fish in a Box
Hehehehe! We’re just kidding- we’re not putting fish in boxes today, but we are going snorkeling and meeting the boxfish! You campers may remember meeting Barry the Boxfish on World’s Oceans Day. Today we’re going to learn more about them.
Boxfish Fun Facts:
- Boxfish can grow up to 18 inches.
- These little omnivores eat algae, worms and crustaceans.
- Boxfish are bright yellow as juvinelles. They get darker as they get older.
- That bright coloration is called warning coloration. It serves as a warning to predators that it is toxic.
- Boxfish excreate poison when threatened.
- They are solitary.
We love these cube shaped fish. A car company even thought their funny shape would make for a good car design. We wonder if they added the fins?
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Knot Bird
Knot Bird
We are so happy to finish our first week at Camp E&E at the Beach with more fun bird species! These little funny shore birds have an even funnier name- the red knot!
Red Knot Fun Facts:
- These gorgeous little birds have one of the longest migration routes on any bird. They travel from places like Alaska to Southern America.
- They are carnivores. They eat larva and Arthropoda.
- They grow up to 10 inches long.
- Red knots can double their weight before they migrate.
- One cool fact is like most migrating birds, they reduce the size of their digestive organs before they migrate.
- They are listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
We love these little birds. How cool is that they migrate soooooo far! That trip must be exhausting- hehehe!
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Today’s Post
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 