Circle of Animals

 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 pref...

 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 ou...

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...

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 addit...

I’m a Kangaroo  I love to hop around to get places.  I jump higher and faster than any animal on the planet.  Rabbits, frogs and grasshoppers are no competition as I out jump them all.  I live in the wilds of Australia. I roam around in the outback, the grasslands, forests and plains. There are 4 species of kangaroos. Kangaroos grow to 6 feet tall as adults. You’d never believe that’s possible if you were to see a baby kangaroo.  New born kangaroos are known as joeys.  They’re the tiniest little creatures no larger than an inch and are blind and under developed.  They crawl into their mother’s pouch where they feed and grow for 6 months developing and maturing.  After feeding in the pouch for another 6 months they will exit their mother’s pouch permanently at about a year old and live alongside their mother in the wild.  It’s a miracle how a joey, the size of a jelly bean grows to a kangaroo at 6 feet tall within two years.  Kangaroos ar...