Circle of Animals

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 catch...

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 ...

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...