Leopard seals are animals that live in the water. These seals sneak attack to catch their prey. They eat krill, fish, and penguins. They are deadly to humans because of their sharp teeth. This creature has sharp points on the end, and their jaw opens very wide to more than 160 degrees.
Leopard seals seals are huge animals. Their length is 3.5 meters. They can weigh over 500 kilograms. That is about 1,100 pounds. They can live up to 26 years. Leopard seals are also called sea leopards. This animal can swim up to 24 mph. The largest has measured up to 20 ft long. Leopard seals cannot breathe water like fish. They store their oxygen in their blood and muscles. Those are facts about the leopard seals. By: Noah and Tai
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A narwhal is a very fascinating and beautiful mammal.
The narwhal's tusk is not a unicorn horn. It’s believed to be a tooth. The tusk is usually twisted counter-clockwise. It also has a hollow inside. A narwhal’s tusk can be used as jousting weapon for attracting females. Narwhals are seen in the icy waters of the Arctic seas. In the winter time narwhals will dive deep under the ice in groups of 5 to 10 mammals. In the summer, they tend to migrate to shallow ice free waters. Then they form a bigger pod of narwhals. This ocean animal feeds on flatfish, cod, shrimp, gonatus squid and forms of benthic prey. Narwhal's will dive a distance known to be 5,000 feet deep. That’s the deepest narwhals can go. A narwhal uses echolocation to find its prey and knows if objects are blocking its path. Narwhal's are unique creatures inside and out. After all, they are the unicorns of the sea. By: Brynn and Cailyn Very few people know much about gazelles, but they are fascinating creatures. They live in Asia and Africa. Most of them live in hot and dry deserts. One type, called the Cuvier’s gazelle, is the only type that lives on a mountain. Some can survive their whole life without water. All gazelles eat grass, leaves, and shoots of plants. They are herbivores and vegetarians. The horns of a gazelle can grow up to 14 inches! Gazelles can stand on their hind legs to reach branches for food. The name gazelle comes from the Arabic word gazal. Now you know about the animal, the gazelle.
By Lily & Victoria W. ![]() by, Addison and Taryn Dolphins are very interesting. How long can dolphins hold their breath? Most dolphins can hold their breath as long as 15 minutes. The reason they are able to do that is because they are mammals. Mammals breathe air. Dolphins blow through their blowhole. What is the biggest dolphin in the world? The biggest dolphin is the orca. It’s weight is 19,000 pounds. Their length is 25 ft in length. The orca is also called the killer whale. How many teeth do dolphins have? Dolphins have 80 to 100 teeth. Dolphins swallow their food whole without chewing. Their teeth are cone-shaped. Bottlenose dolphins have 72 to 104 teeth. Dolphins are very impressive creatures. ![]() By: Kailee Suprik & Celia Frysinger Have you ever heard of a dog called a White Doberman Pinscher? Dobermen pinschers are stable and friendly dogs. They will remain this way unless your family is in danger. A Doberman is a friendly dog, if you know how to handle it and care for it. They are very good pets. Most White Doberman are albino. Albino means all white with blue eyes. There are different types of animals that can be albino. There are many other species of albino animals. A “White” Doberman isn't really white. It is actually tan on the skin. It would turn white when the fur grows. Male Doberman Pinschers normally grow to be 26 inches to 28 inches. Females grow to be about 25 inches to 27 inches. Males weigh about 88 to 99 lbs. when they’re fully grown. Females weigh about 71 to 77 lbs. when fully grown. Whether they are white, tan, or albino, these dogs are amazing! ![]() by, Layla, Mikayla, and Kamrynne Dolphins can be amazing creatures. The Body The dolphin’s blowhole lets the air go in and out of the body. It is located on the top of the body. Its tail is made up of two fins called flukes. The tail makes the dolphin move forward. The dolphin has a pair of pectoral fins and one dorsal fin. The pectoral fins are on either side of the dolphins body and the dorsal fin is on top behind the blowhole. The pectoral fins are used for steering the dolphin’s body left and right. The dorsal fin is used for keeping the dolphin steady. Appetite A vegetarian is a person or creature that eats only vegetables. A carnivore is a person or creature that only eats meat. An omnivore is a person or creature that eats both meat and vegetables. Dolphins are carnivores. Dolphins do have teeth like regular animals but don't chew when they eat their food, they only bite their food and then swallow to get the food down. The types of food that dolphins eat the following: shrimp, squid, jellyfish, fish and octopus. Dolphins babies Dolphins babies are born aliv .The fins aren't firm when they're are born but they stiffen up in a couple of months. Dolphins babies nurse underwater close to the surface of the water. Those are some of the most interesting features about dolphins. ![]() Braylen and Matthew C. Saber-tooth tigers were interesting animals before they became extinct! Food They ate meat such as bison, and horses. They also ate grass. Saber-tooth tigers were at the top of the food chain because they were one of the biggest and most vicious animals. These animals were also one of the fastest animals during the time they were around. Size Their teeth were called canines. They were almost a foot long. Their skull was 16.5 centimeters. They stood 4 feet and weighed about 440 pounds. How They Died The saber-tooth tigers starved to death. They also could have broken their teeth which would have led to starvation. Humans may have hunted the saber-tooth tiger. Those are facts about the saber-tooth tiger. ![]() By: Celia Frysinger & Taryn Mariano Reptiles are very interesting creatures. Physical Features Did you know most reptiles have 4 limbs? Also, reptiles only have scales, not feathers or fur. Snakes are the only reptiles that do not have limbs. Reptiles range in size. Some are small and some are very large. There are a few species of snakes and lizards that are less than 2 inches long. The biggest crocodile can get to be more than 30 feet. Where Reptiles Live Reptiles live all over the world in warm places. They can be found on land in trees, underground tunnels, and in water. Alligators and crocodiles spend most of their time in the water. Reptile Senses Reptiles use their senses like humans. They taste and smell with special organs in their mouth and nose. Snakes and turtles have trouble hearing. Some reptiles have poor eyesight. Reptiles are very interesting creatures! ![]() Dogs bark during thunderstorms for different reasons! Super Senses Dogs have super senses. They can sense thunderstorms from very far away. They can sense the increasing barometric air pressure. Barometric air pressure is a force that comes from the atmosphere. The air pressure is measured by an instrument called a barometer. Barometers can tell if there's going to be severe weather or a thunderstorm. Dogs can hear thunder from far away. Feelings Dogs have feelings just like humans. They usually feel sad and afraid during thunderstorms. They feel afraid because the volume of the thunder is very loud, and they get very scared. Dogs get sad because they can feel static electricity. It makes them get a little shock and it doesn't feel good. They can also feel excited too. Dog Breeds There are certain dog breeds that don’t like thunderstorms. They are pugs, retrievers, pit bulls, poodles, german shepherds, chihuahuas, maltese and, belgian malinois and many more. Two types of dogs that don't get bothered by storms are ones with not a lot of hair like weimaraners and greyhounds. These are some reasons why dogs bark during thunderstorms! 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