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I’m a Seagull

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 I’m a Seagull  I love to hang out at the beach in the warm summers.  You can catch me walking by the shoreline or flying above swooping down for my catch of the day. I love to feast on fish and sometimes I scavenge for scraps of food left behind by the many visitors to the beach. I also love flying with my family and friends.  We travel long distances and work in unison with each other as we chart our course. Seagulls are very protective of their young chicks and they mate for life. They are social animals yet they also appreciate their time alone in their search for food. Seagulls do gather in flocks and fly in formation.  They’re migratory birds and do fly to warmer climates. There are 50 species of seagulls and you can trace them back millions of years. They are fascinating birds and can fly thousands of miles and can navigate back to their familiar nesting areas. Seagulls communicate through their own language of calls and sounds they make whether mating or as they migrate.  Seagu
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I’m a Wallaby

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 I’m a Wallaby I have the most beautiful back yard in the world. I live in the outback. I am from Australia. I am friends with the kangaroo. We’re from the same place. We’re similar in looks. We’re smaller in size. Wallabies are just as cute as kangaroos and are just as fast. Wallabies also make good kickers as they have great power to thrust their legs forward for jumping and kicking. They can attain a speed of 35 miles per hour.  There are nearly 30 species of wallabies yet only 4 species of kangaroos.  Wallabies are smaller versions of kangaroos growing to a height of 3 feet while kangaroos grow to a height of 6 feet so you wouldn’t expect to see them evenly matched in a boxing ring. Wallabies live on grasslands, in rainforests and even on mountain ranges.  They are native to Australia but have found home in England’s countryside and even the Hawaiian islands and are known to habitat in New Zealand.  Wallabies are beautiful animals and considered shy and prefer being alone in their
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I’m a Toad

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 I’m a toad I am green and brown in color.  I can hide very well.  I live in marshes. I can find peace on a lily pad. I am similar to my friend the frog but we do have differences that set ourselves apart. Our skin is rough and we have bumps which are wart like. We are looking for our princess to kiss so we can magically transform into a prince as the evil witch has cast a spell as so the fairy tale goes for both us toads and our frog friends.  We love waterways and can be found at lakes and ponds. Toads are portrayed in all types of children’s stories and are magnificent creatures. There are approximately 500 species of toads and you can find them in many parts of the world.  Their habitats are in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. They prefer warmer climates but can survive in colder climates but they must find ways to hibernate to protect themselves during the cold winter.  Toads are solitary creatures but during mating season they come out to meet and find their part
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I’m a Frog

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I’m a Frog I live in all kinds of climates and terrains. I can be found by lakes, streams, ponds, creeks, swamps, marshes and other waterways.  I also live in trees, jungles, rainforests, deserts and even on mountaintops. Frogs can live in warm and cold climates. In the cold winter, frogs will hibernate as their bodies will freeze but they are protected by their body chemistry. As they freeze they will stop breathing and their hearts will stop beating but they will revive themselves in the spring when it becomes warmer. They will be hungry and in search of food when they come out of their hibernation. Frogs living in the desert depend on rainfall and burrow into the sand to protect themselves from the heat only coming out at night in search of food and water sources.  Frogs live on live insects, grasshoppers, worms, caterpillars, crickets, small rodents, pond fish, leaves and some fruits and vegetables. Frogs catch their prey with their tongues outstretched like a spider catches its pr
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I’m a Rhinoceros

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I’m a Rhinoceros I live in the wild.  My life centers around my young. I’m very protective and nurturing of my calves. I will defend my babies if threatened and will charge if necessary. Rhinoceroses live solitary lives once their calves are grown and ready to live on their own.  White rhinoceroses do live in small herds consisting of females and their calves. Rhinoceroses are vegetarian living on grass, shrubbery, roots, leaves, tree bark, twigs, fruits, vegetables and alfalfa.  Throughout the annals of time over 55 million years ago there were 100 species of rhinoceroses. Today there are only 5 species of rhinoceroses remaining living in Africa and Asia. The sad reality is that all rhinoceroses are endangered.  There are laws in place protecting all remaining species of rhinoceroses.  Black, Sumatran and Javan rhinoceroses are critically endangered. Rhinoceroses must live in cooler climates because they can’t withstand extreme heat and will seek shade and mud to find relief from the
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I’m a Leopard

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I’m a Leopard  Leopards live in the great outdoors. They are native to Africa and live in deserts, grasslands, forests, mountains, ranges, savannas, swamps and the rainforest. They are part of the cat family and are big.  They are grouped with lions, tigers, jaguars and cheetahs. Snow leopards can be seen in the wild in winter snow.  Leopards are solitary animals choosing to live alone only getting together to mate and tend to their young.  Leopards are spotted cats and very majestic in the wild. They are fast, strong and will attack if you encroach on their space. They are fierce defenders of their territory and their young and are not to be messed with. We all know the saying “a leopard can’t change its spots” meaning it can’t change its ways. It’s similar to the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Leopards are fast but if they run head to head with a cheetah, the cheetah will outrun it as it’s twice as fast. Leopards in the wild run 35 mph and cheetahs at top speed eclip
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I’m a Snake

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I’m a Snake Snakes are solitary creatures.  Snakes live in the wild in grasslands, forests, mountains, deserts, swamps, rainforests and marshes.  They prefer warm, shady and cool environments.  Snakes slither on the ground and also live in trees and are very sneaky. They can scare animals and humans because they’re long and make a hissing noise as they move and they have a quick instantaneous bite action.  They usually catch their prey by surprise and off guard. Snakes come in all types. There are snakes that secrete venom to neutralize or kill their prey and there are snakes that have no venom at all.  The cobra is venomous from its bite as is the rattlesnake.  The boa constrictor doesn’t have venom but it traps its prey with its mouth, bites down with its teeth and squeezes, constricting it with its long body.  The longest snake in the world is the Green Anaconda measuring 30 feet in length feeding on animals as large as deer, pig and jaguar in addition to rodents and birds.  The sma
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