ANIMALS WE LIKE

ANIMALS WE LIKE

Tigers

I like tigers because their very cute. They are black, white and brown in colour. They can live in forests, jungles, zoos and the wild. Tigers have a lifespan of 10-15 years in the wild, but can live longer than 20 years in captivity. Tiger are biggest of all cats. There are 6 different kinds of tigers.

Lions

I like lions because their kings of the jungle. The hair on a male lion's head is called a mane. Lions live in groups called prides. The females do most of the hunting for food. Lions live for about 15 years in the wild. Two species of lion, the Barbary lion (which was the largest of all the lions) and the Cape lion have become extinct.

Snow leopards

I like snow leopards because their so white and cute. But their endangered. Snow leopards eat any meat they find. They have grey and white fur and striped tails. They often kill animals three times their size. A Snow Leopard has really large paws to help them walk on snow.

Monkeys

I like monkeys because they swing everywhere. One of the facts about monkeys is that they are very intelligent. Monkeys are extremely strong, even small spider monkeys. There are about 125 species of monkeys. A group of monkeys is called a troop of monkeys. Did you know that when monkeys yawn its sometimes because their tired or mad? Chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans all catch colds but monkeys don’t.

Leopards Leopards are big wild

cats. There are about 20 different kinds of leopards. Most leopards live and hunt alone. Leopards eat deer, young giraffes and wild cattle. They hunt and eat mostly at night. Leopards are about 2 metres long from the nose to the tip of the tail. Male leopards weigh from 45-76 kg, and are heavier than females, which weigh from 34-62kg.

Penguins

Penguins are birds that cannot fly, but they swim very well and spend most of their lives in the sea. Some penguins live in Antarctica, Coast of South America, South Africa, Galapagos, Southern Australia and New Zealand. Penguins hunt for fish, squid or shrimp like krill in the oceans to fill their stomach. Most penguins can swim about 15 miles per hour. There are at least 18 different species of penguins.

Polar bears

Polar bears are the largest land meat-eater in the world and the largest of the bear family. They are well suited to the cold Arctic ice and snow. Polar bears have a great sense of smell. They can smell dead whales and seals from 20 miles away. On a clear day a polar bear's nose can be seen from six miles away with a pair of binoculars.

Arctic foxes

Arctic foxes live in Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. The arctic fox has fur on the bottom of its feet to protect it from the cold and keep frost out of their feet while digging. Arctic foxes walk along on top of the snow listening for the small creatures under the snow. When they hear one they jump up and down to break through the snow with their front paws. Once the snow is broken they can grab their prey.

GUINEA PIGS

Guinea pigs may live up to 9 years. Guinea pigs love being patted and if they trust you they will fall asleep on your lap. A guinea pigs ears are very sensitive to loud noises. Guinea pigs jump up and down to show that they are happy (this is called pop corning). Another name for guinea pigs is cavy. A male guinea pig is called a boar and a female guinea pig is called a sow.

RABBITS

Rabbits are not rodents. They belong to the lagomorph family . When a rabbit is happy , it will click it’s teeth. Rabbits are herbivores and eat carrots, vegetables, tree barks and herbs. Rabbits weigh between 2 to 11 pounds. There are over 45 different breeds of rabbits. Rabbits have a really good memory. Rabbits have long sensitive ears, which can turn in any direction and can also help in regulating their temperature . Rabbits can see behind themselves without rotating their heads.

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