Can We Be Friends?
Describe the relationship between Owen and Mzee.
They are companions.
Why do swans give a high warbling call when flying to their migration site?
To make sure that they don't lose each other.
Why do some scientists think animals don't create friendships?
Our brains are wired differently so they don't think and have feelings like humans.
Why are snowflakes different from each other?
Each flake follows a different path through the air as it forms.
What do animals/humans do after a fight?
They make up; reconcile.
What do coniferous and deciduous trees have to help them survive?
Coniferous trees -thin, wax-covered needles that can tolerate freezing temperatures
Deciduous trees- sprout large, flat leaves every spring.
What was the impact of the tsunami in Kenya in 2004?
In 2004, a tsunami hit Kenya and swept a family of hippopotamuses into the ocean. As a result, only one baby hippo survived. This baby hippo formed an unlikely friendship with an old tortoise at a wildlife sanctuary.
Why do tundra swans migrate in the winter? What is their migration process?
The weather turns too cold around their habitat during the winter. The tundra swans move in huge flocks in V formations to places without ice. Then, they rest and eat before moving to a warmer area.
TRIPLE POINTS!!!
Why is it important for animals to play together?
It is important for animals to play together because it helps them form bonds that keeps an animal within the safety of the group.
Double Points*
Describe how the weather affect snakes, and what they do to protect themselves in the winter.
Snakes have no inner temperature. They use the sun to warm themselves and they become sluggish in cold weather. To protect themselves in the winter, they find a protective place to hibernate.