Willie B.
How did Willie B. let people know he wanted a stick of chewing gum?
By pretending to chew gum
Name a synonym for mimic.
Copy, imitate, mirror, etc.
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True or false: More coyotes that left their pack survived than those who didn't.
False. In the study, 60% of coyotes who struck out on their own did not survive.
Why do tundra swans migrate? Explain.
Winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain
Give an example of when you would coax an animal.
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What is echolocation? Explain.
Echolocation is a technique dolphins use to hunt. They make high pitched noises and listen to the echoes to determine where are hiding.
What is the "friendliest animal"?
Humans.
How are deciduous (leafy) and coniferous (evergreen/pine) trees different?
Deciduous trees lose their leaves for the winter while coniferous trees do not.
Name all of your classmates. (Just Mr. Ruggles or just Ms. Robertson)
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Where was the zoo that Willie B. lived in?
Atlanta
What is hydroplaning? Explain.
Hydroplaning is another hunting technique used by dolphins. They swim really fast into a shallow area, right under the surface of the water.
Why is friendship important for survival?
Friendship is important for survival because it helps form social bonds.
How are the ways snakes and bees stay warm in the winter different?
Snakes are not active while brumating, but bees are active during the winter, using their flight muscles to stay warm and passing food to hungry peers.
What year was Ms. Robertson born?
1996
Name one of Willie B.'s mates.
Choomba, Machi, Mia Moja, or Kuchi
How do dolphins gain status?
Name one example of how animals reconcile.
Spotted hyenas greet each other with licks, sniffs, and groans.
Chimpanzees kiss.
Humans shake hands.
Dolphins take turns rubbing flippers and tow each other through the water.
Why is every snowflake different?
Every snowflake is different because each follows a random path through the air as it grows and then falls.
What year was Mr. Ruggles born?
1998
Charles Horton said that Willie B. taught him a valuable lesson. What was that lesson?
"It's never too late for things to happen for you"
Name the two ways dolphins reconcile.
Dolphins take turns rubbing flippers and tow each other through the water.
What two events caused Owen the baby hippo to become orphaned?
First, a flood and then, a tsunami.
What is the equivalent of the word "hibernate" for reptiles?
Brumate.
What is the name of the school Ms. Robertson and Mr. Ruggles used to teach at?
Springdale Elementary