KANGAROO

Wednesday, 12th March 2014

KANGAROOS

Kangaroos are hervivores, they eat many different types of plants. They are native from Australia.

A kangaroo is from 1 to 3 metres tall. 

Their legs and feet are stronger and larger than their arms.

They are the only animal that hops to walk.

They are very friendly and live in groups. 

Only female kangaroos have a pouch to carry their babies. 

This is a picture of an Easter Gray Kangaroo.

This is a picture of a Red kangaroo.

Stick insect

Wednesday, 15th January 2014

STICK INSECT

The stick insect is a very small animal. 
It is normally green.
They eat leaves from trees.
Some people have stick insects as pets and take care of them.
They lay eggs.

This is a video of a stick insect eating.

THis is a picture of a stick insect jumping.

Guinea Pig

Monday, 20th January 2014

GUINEA PIG

The guinea pig is a rodent.
It is a pet bigger than the hamster. People keep them in cages.
They eat fruit, vegetables and herbs.
They can run and jump very high. They can also swim.
They can't fly.
In this picture there is a guinea pig eating fruit.

In this video there is a guinea pig playing.

BADGER

Wednesday, 5th March 2014

BADGER

Badgers are not very big animals. They are nocturnal, they sleep during the day. They live in groups of more badgers.
They have a very good sense of smell. 
They are omnivorous, they eat lots of different foods. Their favourite food is earthworms.
In winter they are not very active but they don't hibernate.
They are normally born in February.

This is a picture of a honey badger.

LIZARDS

Monday, 3rd March 2014

LIZARDS

Lizards are reptiles, they are cold blooded. They are normally green. 

Lizards live in warm countries. They live up to 30 years.
There are about 5000 different types of  lizards around the world.
Lizards eat insects, bugs, grasshopper, plants, vegetables and fruit. They hunt at night and they have very good sight.

This is a picture of  a Komodo dragon.

In this video you can see some lizards hunting.

Cats

Monday, 24th February 2014

CATS

Cats are pets.  People live with them at home.

Cats are mammals.

Cats are carnivore, they eat fish and mice.

Cats have four legs and a long tail.

 They can jump and climb threes.
They can't fly. 

This is a picture of a cat eating a mouse.

In this video you can see a cat sleeping. 

TIGERS

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

TIGERS

Tigers are very dangerous animals. Tigers are the biggest cat species. They are about 400 kilos.

Tigers live in the jungle and come from Asia. 

They are carnivore, they eat meat from other animals.

Tigers are very fast and strong.

Male tigers are bigger than female tigers.

There are six types of tigers: the bengal tiger and the siberian tiger are the most important. 

This is a picture of a bengal tiger.

This is a picture of a siberian tiger.

Here you can see a female together with a male tiger.

Spiders

Monday, 17th February 2014

SPIDERS

Spiders are in all parts of the world. They have got eight legs and fangs that inject venom.

There are many different types of spiders: black widows, common house spiders, jumping spiders, long-bodied spiders, wolf spiders and others.

Spiders eat many types of food. For example other animals like insects or mice. They are carnivorous.

This is a picture of a black widow spider.

This is a picture of a common house spider.

This is a picture of a jumping spider.

This is a picture of a long-bodied spider.

This is a picture of a wolf spider.

Dolphins

Wednesday, 12th February 2014

DOLPHINS

Dolphins are mammals not fish. There are many types of dolphins. They are about 40 kilos. 
They are in all parts of the world and live in groups. 
They are carnivorous, they normally eat fish and squid. 
Dolphins are very intelligent animals.
They can swim and jump very fast but they can't fly or run. 

This is a picture of a dolphing jumping over the sea.

Rabbit

Wednesday, 5th February 2014

RABBITS

Rabbits are small mammals. There are many types of rabbits. Some are brown, others are white or grey.

They have got two long ears and four legs. Rabbits have got a short tail.

They eat grass and vegetables. Their favourite food is carrots.

They live in the country or in the forest.

They can run very fast. They can also jump.

Rabbits can't fly or swim.

This is a picture of a rabbit jumping.

This is a video of a rabbit playing.

GNU

Monday, 3rd February 2014

GNU

The gnu is a strange mammal. They are usually brown. 
There are two types: the blue and the black gnu.
They have got two horns and four legs. 
The gnu is an herbivore, they eat grass, especially short grass.
They live in Africa.
They can run and walk but they can't fly or swim.

Here you can see a picture of a gnu.

This is a video of a gnu eating.

Ladybird

Monday, 27th January 2014

LADYBIRD
The ladybird is a very small insect. They are beetles. They are different colours.
They have spots on their shell. They have two wings.
Ladybirds eat other insects.
They live in the country with trees and grass.
They can fly and walk.
They can't swim or jump.
Here you can see the picture of a ladybird.

Alligator

Wednesday, 22nd January 2014

ALLIGATOR

The alligator is very similar to the crocodile. 
It is green and big.
It is a semi-aquatic animal.
It has got four short legs and a long and powerful tail. 
They live in swamps in the United States of America. 
They eat other animals.

Platypus

Monday, 13th January 2014

PLATYPUS

The platypus is not a very common animal. It is a semiaquatic mammal animal from Australia.

It is the only mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth.

The platypus is a carnivore. It eats fish and insects.

This is a baby platypus sleeping.