Spur-Thigh Tortoise by: Justin P., Samuel, Emmanuel, and Denzel
Fun fact: It digs burrows to keep cool.
Answer and image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur-thighed_tortoise
Giraffe by: Ayden, Saniya, Kaylee, and Samantha
How long does it live? 50 to 150 years.
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? reptile
What does it weigh? 100 to 200 pounds.
Where is it naturally found? Sahara Desert in northern Africa.
What does it eat? They eat grasses and plants, but they should not eat fruit.
Southern White Rhinoceros Justin N., Christian, Tevin, and Luis
Answer source: Pebble Go
Image source: http://girlchasesglobe.com/2012/12/peekaboo-giraffe/
Fun fact: Giraffes kick predators to scare them away.
How long does it live? 20 years
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? mammal
What does it weigh? 1,800 pounds---that is almost a ton. 36 Saniyas and 33 Aydens!!!
What does it eat? leaves
Where is it naturally found? Africa, in the savannas--grasslands.
How long does it live? 35-40 years.
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? mammal
What does it weigh? 5,000 pounds.
What does it eat? Rhinos eat grass and leaves.
Where is it naturally found? Rhinos live in the grasslands of Africa.
Fun fact: Poachers kill rhinoceroses for their horns.
Answer source: Pebble Go
Image source: http://travel.wikia.com/wiki/Southern_White_rhinoceros
Grevy / Grant Zebra What's the difference? Stephanie, Crystal, Isabelle, and Fatima A.
Fun fact: People use them to carry heavy loads.
How long does it live? About 40 years
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? mammal
What does it weigh? 660 to 1,300 pounds--12 to 26 Reeses and Mallories!!!
Where is it naturally found? in the desert
Grevy's Zebra Grant's Zebra
What is the difference? Their stripes have different patterns and spacing: Grevy's stripes are thin and close together.
What does it eat? Grass
Where is it naturally found? In Africa, in dry, grassy areas.
What does it weigh? 600 pounds.
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? mammal
How long does it live? 25 years
Fun fact: Baby zebras have brown stripes.
Answer source: Pebble Go
Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%A9vy's_zebra http://www.sfzoo.org/grantszebra
Dromedary Camel: Reese/ Mallory
What does it eat? leaves
How long does it live? About 23 years
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? mammal
What does it weigh? 200 pounds
Where is it naturally found? Australia's deserts and grasslands
Fun fact: They have a big hump.
Answer source: Pebble Go
Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahman_(cattle)
Red Kangaroo: Hallie and Fatima C.
What does it eat? plants
How long does it live? 15 to 20 years
Which of the 6 classes of animal does it belong to? mammal
What does it weigh? 1,600 to 2,200 pounds--40 to 55 Haygans!!!
Where is it naturally found? America--then spread to other countries.
Answer source: Pebble Go
Image source: http://www.canaryzoo.com/camel%20dromedary.htm
Brahma: Haygan, Davin
What does it eat? It eats grass
Fun fact: Their babies are as small as the end of our thumb when they are born.
Answer source: Pebble Go
Image source: http://325735006398485727.weebly.com/