This is a Wonderful Introduction to Animals

Fun for kids and informative for Adults

Alligators

Fun Alligator Facts for Kids Check out our range of fun alligator facts for kids. Learn about alligator's powerful bite, how much they weigh, what they eat and much more. Read on and enjoy a variety of interesting information about alligators. From Science Kids online

Alligators are reptiles. Alligators have been living on Earth for millions of years and are sometimes described as ‘living fossils’. There are two different species of alligator, the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. American alligators live in south-eastern areas of the United States such as Florida and Louisiana. Chinese alligators are found in the Yangtze River but they are critically endangered and only a few remain in the wild. Like other reptiles, alligators are cold-blooded. Alligators can weigh over 450 kg (1000 lb). Alligators have a powerful bite but the muscles that open the jaw are relatively weak. An adult human could hold the jaws of an alligator shut with their bare hands. Alligators eat a range of different animals such as fish, birds, turtles and even deer. Alligator eggs become male or female depending on the temperature, male in warmer temperatures and female in cooler temperatures.

Zebra

Zebra

Species

Zebras are several species of African equids united by their distinctive black and white striped coats. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have never been truly domesticated.

From Wikipedia online

Pictures from google search

Zoo Animals are a great resource

How can a child who has not visited a zoo or maybe ever even imagined a zoo, become interested in a zoo?

What if zoo animals were first introduced as cartoon characters?

What if zoo animals and interesting wisdom were at a child’s fingertips?

What if a child could imagine being at a zoo?

What if the zoo became a child’s happy place?

What if the zoo animals helped a child to read, learn and explore?

What if parents and caregivers experienced a renewed excitement about the zoo?

What if people learned to care for others by learning about zoo animals?

How can learning about zoo animals improve a child’s self esteem?

How can zoo animals become a source for stress relief?

How can seeing new things build a child’s mind?

How can appreciation for zoo animals help all people relax?

Giraffe at the Denver Zoo

What are some facts about giraffes?

1. A giraffe can lick his face.

2. They have tough lips and tongue that are impervious to thorns.

3. Their coat is full of naturally occurring antibiotic secretions and parasite repellents.

4. Giraffes spend most of their lives standing up; they even sleep and give birth standing up.

5. The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world. New-born babies are taller than most humans.

References:

Pictures from the Denver Post at the Denver Zoo
www.macroevolution.net/interesting-facts-about-giraffes.htmlwww.onekind.org/be_inspired/animals_a_z/giraffe/www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/giraffe/

google: giraffe facts

From National Geographic online:

Giraffes grow about 4 feet (1.2 meters) in their first year of life. A newborn giraffe is about 6 feet (1.9 meters) tall at birth and weighs about 150 pounds (68 kilograms). ​

Wisdom page from the book: Who can You View at the Zoo
by Lori ZooTell