SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #85
Check out the photo, read the clues and then tell us what animal it is! (We are looking for a specific species.)
- I store fat in my hump.
- I have hooves.
- My name means “beauty” in Arabic.
WHO AM I?
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #85
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WATERY WEDNESDAY # 85
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 86
We’re going scuba diving on this Watery Wednesday! Grab your tanks, suits and masks and come join us in the Pacific Ocean as we go looking for a shark! Are you ready?
MEET THE WHITETIP REEF SHARK!
Range/Habitat: Indo-Pacific Oceans/ reefs, oceans
Diet: Carnivore: fish
Length/Weight: up to 5 ½ ft/up to 40 lbs
Conservation Status: near threatened
Fun Facts:
- Whitetip Reef Sharks are also called the blunthead shark.
- They do not have to swim to move water over their gills.
- Whitetip reef sharks have white tips on their dorsal fins and tails.
- You can find whitetip reef sharks often rest on the ocean floor.
- They use sound to detect prey.
Whitetip reef sharks are magnificent animals! Like all sharks they have a skeleton made of cartilage! These beauties are also being threatened by humans. Our oceans are home to many beautiful creatures and we all need to work to keep those oceans clean. Make sure to keep plastics and trash in their proper places and not in our oceans!
REPTILIAN TUESDAY #86
REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 86
We’re off to Africa today to meet a very intimidating snake. Pack your gear and your passport and let’s load up the E & E safari van. Don’t forget your long lens for your camera and your binoculars, because we are staying in the vehicle to find this animal!
MEET THE RED SPITTING COBRA!
Range/Habitat: Northeast Africa/ grasslands, desert
Diet: Carnivore: small mammals
Length: 28-47”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Red spitting cobras will shoot venom if they are threatened.
- They can shoot the venom up to 6 ½ ft away.
- Red spitting cobras’ venom can cause blindness.
- Red spitting cobras are nocturnal.
- They have narrow hoods.
- Red spitting cobras have a black band of color across their necks.
Red spitting cobras are definitely amazing. They are also a snake that needs respect! We’ll give them that respect from at least 20 ft away!
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ORANGUTAN AWARENESS WEEK!!
ORANGUTAN AWARENESS WEEK!
We’re celebrating Orangutans this week! Come learn more about these amazing apes with us! Be sure to sport some orange this week and let them know you support orangutans!
- Orangutans are the largest fruit eating ape on earth.
- They are arboreal.
- There are two species of orangutans- Bornean and Sumantran, both of which are found in Indonesia.
- Orangutans are excellent climbers.
- Orangutans are intelligent.
- Offspring stay with their mothers for around 8 years.
- Orangutans are generally solitary.
- Both species are critically endangered- mainly due to habitat loss.
- Orangutans can live up to 50 years.
- Orangutans have long arms- up to 8 feet in males.
Durian fruit is just one of foods that orangutans like to eat! Durian fruit is SUPER STINKY!
Unfortunately orangutans are losing their homes to palm oil plantations. Palm oil is used in products of all kinds from lotions, to shampoos to food products. There are several groups and zoos that are working to make sure that the palm oil that we use is sustainable. They work with companies so that they are not using products that destroy the orangutan homes. You can read more about it on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s website. Learn how you can help these amazing and wonderful apes!
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FEATHERY FRIDAY #85
FEATHERY FRIDAY #85
It’s FRIIIIIIDAY and we’re off to some famous islands in the Pacific Ocean! Grab your gear and your adventurous spirit! We’re of the Galapagos Islands today!
MEET THE GALAPAGOS HAWK!
Range/Habitat: Galapagos Islands/ mountains, grasslands, forests
Diet: carnivore: mammals, birds, lizards
Length/Weight: 22”/ 23-30 oz
Conservation Status: vulnerable
Fun Facts:
- Galapagos hawks are diurnal.
- Female Galapagos hawks are larger than the males.
- They have large talons.
- Galapagos hawks catch their prey from the air.
- Both the female and male take care of the young.
Galapagos hawks are gorgeous birds of prey! They are a vulnerable species as are other creatures on the islands. Several conservation groups are working to protect this amazing and historical place!
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SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY # 85
SUPER SURPRISE THURSDAY #85
It’s that wonderful day of the week where you have to guess the animal! Take a look at the picture, read the clues and tell us what animal do you think it is!
- I am the largest member of the parrot family.
- I am intelligent.
- I live in South America.
WHO AM I?
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WATERY WEDNESDAY #85
WATERY WEDNESDAY # 85
It’s time for another watery adventure! We’re going looking for an odd parasite today. We won’t say they are pretty, but they are pretty wild! Hop aboard the sub and let’s see if we can find…
MEET THE SEA LAMPREY!
Range/Habitat: North Atlantic-Mediterranean (North America-
Europe) oceans-rivers
Diet: Carnivore: fish
Length/Weight: up to 4 ft/up to 5 ½ lb
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Sea Lampreys have suckers full of teeth instead of mouths.
- They suck blood from their prey.
- Sea lampreys are parasites.
- They have rough surfaced tongues.
- Sea lampreys have eel-like bodies.
- They breed in fresh water.
- They have small circular gill openings instead of slits.
Sea lampreys are crazy looking animals! We could have featured them on our creepy animals week! We’ll stay away from those suckers full of teeth!
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REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 85
REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 85
Happy Reptilian Tuesday! We’ve backed our bags and heading back to the U.S. to a desert habitat. Grab your sunscreen and your sunglasses and hats and let’s go find today’s reptile friend!
MEET THE DESERT HORNED LIZARD!
Range/Habitat: Southwestern U.S.A.
Diet: Carnivore: ants, insects
Length: 3-5 ¼”
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Desert Horned lizards have excellent camouflage.
- They have “horns” or pointy scales on their head and neck.
- Desert horned lizards have round shaped bodies and are nicknamed Horned Toads.
- They can remain motionless for long periods in order to protect themselves.
- They can also inflate themselves with air if attacked by a predator.
- Desert horned lizards hibernate in the winter.
Desert horned lizards have some great defense mechanisms. They look like mini dinosaurs if you ask us! If they only had some feathers too!
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MAMMAL MONDAY #85
MAMMAL MONDAY #85
We’ve packed our bags for today’s adventure to Northern Australian to meet a really cool little mammal. Has everyone practicing saying mate? Pack your hiking boots and walking stick and let’s head out into the forests of the land down under!
MEET THE NUMBAT!
Range/Habitat: Northwest Australia/ forests
Diet: Insectivore: termites
Length/Weight: 8-11”/ 11-26 oz
Conservation Status: endangered
Fun Facts:
- Numbats have long bushy tails.
- Numbats are also known as the banded anteater.
- They have 4” long sticky tongues.
- Numbats have large claws on forefeet to help them dig in termite mounds.
- They are marsupials.
- Numbats have 53 teeth, the most of any mammal on earth.
Numbats are amazing little creatures. Their numbers dropped dramatically, but thanks to some great conservation programs their numbers are climbing back up! We love to hear how people are helping animals!
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CREEPY ANIMALS WEEK- DAY #5
CREEPY ANIMALS WEEK- DAY #5
It’s the last day of our Creepy Animals Week and we hope you had a great time meeting these animals! Today we are meeting a local animal. We’ll need our night vision goggles and hiking boots to go on this adventure through the woods at night! No need to be afraid, these birds are big but not scary! Whooooo do you think it will be?
MEET THE GREAT HORNED OWL!!
Range/Habitat: North America-South America/wood, fields, suburbs,
swamps
Diet: Carnivore: small mammals, birds
Length/Weight: 18-20″/ 2- 5 1/2 lbs
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
- Great horned owls have feathery tufts on their heads.
- They are the most abundant owl in the Americas.
- Great horned owls have no sense of smell. They are one of the only predators of skunks!
- Great horned owls are nocturnal.
- Male great horned owls are smaller than the females.
- Great horned owls form monogamous pairs.
- Great horned owls have amazing calls!
Great horned owls are one of most favorite owls! They have the best call ever! Every time we hear it, it gives us the chills and makes us want to tell spooky stories around a campfire! Who’s bringing the marshmallows?
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The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 