Reptilian Rascals
Hoo Knew?
Paw and Order
I Bug it
Shell Shocked
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certified sightseer,,,
Reptiles can be found on every continent but...
Antartica!
This is because they are cold blooded creatures and rely on outside warmth to survive!
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Inside and Out!
This bird is known for their distinct pink color that is seen mostly on their plumage but also can be found on their tissue, skin , blood and even egg yolk!
Flamingoes!!
Did you know a flamingo colony is known as a flamboyancy?
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Go home grandpa!
House cats share about 95.6 % of their genetic makeup with this 4 legged friend!
Tigers!
They also share some of the same behaviors! Urine marking , prey stalking , and pouncing!
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ready or not here I come!
These creepy crawlies can move up to 3 miles per hour!
P.S they scurry across the floor before you can react especially at night!
Cockroaches...
Cockroaches are nocturnal which tends to give most homeowners jump scares as they run along.
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LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
these crustaceans are known for having a hard exo-skeleton and moving left to right!
crab!
crabs are decapods so they have ten legs!! (yet they seem to only like moving in one direction...odd)
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am not crying...you're crying!
True or False: Reptiles can cry
True!
Did you know crying is a critical part of healthy eyesight in animals and humans?
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Does it hurt yet?
This feathered friend is known for their remarkable ability to slam their beak into a tree up to 12,000 times a day!
(something that could likely cause brain injury to humans)
Woodpecker!!
Because of their remarkable tongue, they are able to have their own "safety belt" for their brain!
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Is it hot or is it me-(ow)!
True or False , Dogs and Cats sweat through their paws.
True!
though cats sweat only in small amounts through their paw pads, and dogs resort to panting to cool down more!
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Do you even lift brah?
Known for being able to drag 1,141 times it's own weight!
Dung Beetle!
This is the equivalent of a human pulling six double decker busses...
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You are my new friend,,,
these shelled animals aren't actually born with a shell and they'll often look for empty ones to call a home!
Hermit Crabs!
Freedom or death! Hermit crabs may fight to the death in search for a new shell...
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am not fat am big boned!
The largest living reptile in the world!
Saltwater (Australian) Crocodile
an adult crocodile can average anywhere from 3-5 meters in length!
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almost there!
On average how long does it take for birds to lay an egg?
20-60 minutes!
Though Geese and Turkeys might take significantly longer while cuckoos can be as quick as ten seconds...
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1..2...skip a few!
There are more than ____ dog breeds worldwide!
350!
They are some of the most variable mammals on earth! With the french bull dog being the most common in the world!
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I feel it in my toes!
This creature can taste their food through their feet!
Butterflies!
Did you know they can see colors humans can't!
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Round and round and round...
This creature has a spiral shaped shell using a layer of mucus and a muscular foot!
Snails!
Snails is a common name for "Gastropod Molluscs"
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Grandpa go HOME!
These reptiles are known as some of the oldest in the animal kingdom!
Turtles! (I like turtles.)
This could be due to their very long life span ranging from 80-100 years!
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Give me freedom or give me death.
in 1932 Australia declared war on 20,000 of these feathered fiends.
Emus
P.S Australia Lost
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Gotta go fast....
This dog can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour!
Greyhounds!
Greyhounds are considered to be in the top-10 of most gentle dog breeds. Because of their naturally kind temperament :))
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Momma I made it!
First bug to be sent to space
Fruit Flies...Fun Fact they were also the first living creatures to be sent into space!
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Shiny...!
These creatures can produce pearls which are formed inside their shells!
Oysters!
Did you know...?
Oysters are capable of cleaning up to 50 gallons of water per day!
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Just a bite!
These reptiles have powerful jaws with an average bite force of 209 newtons!
Snapping Turtles!
Did you know?
Some snapping turtles are skilled in underwater survival, some will even hibernate underwater!
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I know who you are...
Pigeons are known for recognize human faces, what other feathered friend(s) can as well?
Crows, Magpies, robins and mockingbirds.
Some say crows are capable of recognizing faces and use this ability as a way give gifts to people who are friendly :)!
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My right your left.
True or False, Male cats are more likely to be left-pawed, while female cats are more likely to be right-pawed.
True!
But did you know...
some cats can be ambidextrous!
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Back in my day...
This jumping friend existed before dinosaurs!
Grasshopper!
Fun Fact these critters cause billions of dollars in damage to food crops annually!
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All for one and one for all!
The only mammal that has a shell native to the American southwest and Mexico!
Armadillo!
Fun fact, It's name derives from the Spanish word for "armored one", making them little knights!