SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY!
It’s time to guess the animal! Look at the picture, read the clues and tell us who you think it is!
- I am a bird.
- Males of my species are brightly colored.
- I am known for my very loud call.
WHO AM I?
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY
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Beach Time!!
BEACH TIME!!
We are back! We spent our holiday on the Gulf coast of Florida to relax on the beach! We found some shells, watched the waves and met some seagulls! Meeting those funny little birds got us to thinking! We don’t know much about seagulls, except for their bad reputation! So we did some research and we’re sharing some fun seagull facts with you!
Hello birdie!
FUN FACTS:
- Seagulls should be called gulls, as some live inland and most rarely venture out to sea.
- They mate for life and both parents look after the chicks.
- Gulls can drink salt water. They express the salt through their nostrils!
- Gulls can move their eyes in the their sockets. This ability gives them excellent vision!
- Gulls are highly intelligent and have many creative ways of hunting and extracting prey.
- Adult gulls teach their chicks their own unique ways of hunting.
- They are highly vocal and have many different calls.
- The smallest species of gull is the Little gull.
- The largest species is the Great Black beaked gull.
- Young gulls live in nursery setting. They are watched after by several male adults.
We bet you didn’t know that gulls were so cool! They get a bad rap as being annoying and pushy! This reputation is not only undeserved, but is brought on when people feed them. Remember, never feed wildlife, they have everything they need right there and it is not your sandwich! Make sure when you take a trip to the coast, take everything you brought with you. Sea birds can get in big trouble when you leave trash! A clean beach is a happy beach!
Edmond photo bombing a gull!
Categories: adventure, Animals, birds, Children, conservation, education, Environment, nature, science, Uncategorized, wildlife
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FEATHERY FRIDAY # 81
FEATHERY FRIDAY #81
Woohoo- it’s time to meet another bird friend and we’re heading to the northern United States to meet today’s feathery friend. The good news is that this bird can be found all over the world! Are you ready? Let’s go!!!!
MEET THE HEN HARRIER!
Range/Habitat: North America-Europe-Asia/grasslands
Diet: Carnivore: small mammals
Length/Weight: 17-20 ½”/13-19 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Hen harriers fly close to the ground.
- They have keen eyesight and hearing.
- Hen harriers nest on the ground.
- Hen harriers females are brown and the males are gray.
- Females are larger than the males.
Hen harriers are cool birds of prey. The way the fly close to the ground is very unusual! Watch out animals!
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #81
SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 81
Time to look at the picture, read the clues and tell us who you think the animal is!
- I am one of North America’s largest predators.
- I am known for my amazing climbing and jumping skills.
- I have several common names.
WHO AM I?
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WATERY WEDNESDAY #81
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 81
It’s that fabulous day of the week where we meet a friend who lives in the water! So let’s get this adventure started as we head out to the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean to meet today’s fish that lights up!!
MEET THE FLASHLIGHT FISH!
Range/Habitat: West Pacific oceans/coral reefs
Diet: Carnivore: plankton
Length: up to 4 ¾”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Flashlightfish have a blunt nose.
- They have bacteria in the organ under their eye.
- Those bacteria are bioluminescent.
- They can use that eyelid to communicate with other flashlightfish.
- Flashlightfish feed at night.
- Flashlightfish spend their day in caves in deeper water.
- They are territorial.
Flashlightfish are super cool! They use that bioluminescent eyelid to communicate with each other. We wonder if they know Morris Code?
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AMPHIBIAN TUESDAY #81
AMPHIBIAN TUESDAY # 81
We’re off to Southeast Africa to meet today’s amphibian. These cool little frogs live underground, so we’ll have to be extra observant to find them! Put your best safari outfit on and let’s go!
MEET THE BUSHVELD RAIN FROG!
Range/Habitat: Southeast Africa/ forests-grasslands
Diet: Carnivore: insects, small animals
Length: 1 ¼-2 ¼”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Bushveld rain frogs live underground.
- Bushveld rain frogs have short legs.
- They come out of their burrows to breed after rain.
- Bushveld rain frogs inflate themselves and get wedged in their burrows when threatened.
- The female Bushveld is larger than the female.
Bushveld rain frogs are super cute. It is cool that they can inflate themselves. Can you imagine if Ellie could blow herself up? HAHAHAHAHA!
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MAMMAL MONDAY # 81
MAMMAL MONDAY # 81
Back your bags and let’s get ready to go to Australia to meet a cute little mammal! Brush up on your best accent and let’s go on today’s adventure!
MEET THE QUEENSLAND RINGTAIL!
Range/Habitat: Eastern Australia/ forests, parks, rainforests
Diet: Herbivore: leaves, eucalyptus
Length/Weight: 12-14”/ 25-39 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Queensland ringtails have reddish/gray fur.
- They are also known as the Common Ringtail Possum.
- They are arboreal.
- Queensland ringtails are nocturnal.
- Queensland ringtails have long prehensile tails.
Queensland ringtails are adorable little mammals! Australia is not a huge place, but it sure is full of all kinds of amazing animals!
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 80
SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 80
Check out the picture, read the clues and tell us who the animal is!
- I am a mammal.
- I live in colony with a queen.
- Some people say we are quiet ugly, we don’t agree!
WHO AM I?
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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 80
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 80
We’re putting on our scuba gear and we’re going diving in shallow water to find a really wild looking fish! He’s a member of the shark and ray family! Grab your flippers and let’s goooooooo!
MEET THE SHOVELNOSE GUITARFISH!
Range/Habitat: Eastern Pacific Ocean/ocean-near coast
Diet: Carnivore: fish, crustaceans, worms
Length/Weight: up to 5 ft/ 33-40 lb
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Shovelnose Guitarfish have a shovel shaped snout.
- They have flat, rounded pectoral fins.
- Shovelnose guitarfish bury themselves in the sand.
- Shovelnose guitarfish are usually found in shallow waters.
- They use their flat snouts to find prey buried in the sand.
These shovelnose guitarfish are super duper! They are so cool looking! We love our cartilaginous pals!
REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 80
REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 80
It’s Reptilian Tuesday and we’re going to Southern Africa to meet one cool tortoise! Let’s put on our best safari gear and head out on today’s adventure!
MEET THE ANGULATE TORTOISE!
Range/Habitat: Southern Africa/ grasslands
Diet: Herbivore: succulents, grasses
Length: 6-8”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Angulate Tortoises are also known as the Bowsprit Tortoise.
- Male angulate tortoises are larger than females.
- Angulate tortoises have high domed carapaces.
- They hibernate during the winter.
- Angulate tortoises have black triangle patterns on their shells.
These tortoises are so beautiful with their patterned shells. We love all of our tortoise and turtle pals! They are shelltastic!
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The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 