AES VIRTUAL ZOO WEEK

AES will be hosting a virtual zoo startingMonday, April 13th until Friday, April 17th. AES Staff and AES families will have the job of being our zookeepers. You and your family get to research different animals and share facts, maybe even a picture or video, with the AES family. Here is how it will work! Each morning there will be a post on the AES Facebook page. Throughout the day AES staff and families will be posting information and facts about different ‘exhibits’ at the zoo. You can post pictures, videos, or information about the animals you researched.Be sure to check the page frequently and get involved in the research. You can utilize Pebble Go to help with the research. This site is on our support page. We will visit a different ‘exhibit’ each day following the schedule below. We can’t wait to learn together!13-Monday: Pets14-Tuesday: Water animals15-Wednesday: Reptiles16-Thursday: Mammals17-Friday: Favorite animalsAll submissions will be added to this page. If you are not on FB and would like to send submissions, please email them to your child's teacher or send them to Mr. Whitecotton at: pwhitecotton@alcoaschools.net. Please make sure you include your child's name, grade and teacher.

Need help Researching Animals? Check out Dr. Ms. Mia's Library Page

99 Facts About Animals

National Geographic Kids

Science Kids Animals

Fun Animal Facts

Animal Fact Guide

Amazing Animal Facts for Kids

Check out These LIVE Zoo Cams

LIVE CAMS

San Diego Zoo

LIVE CHETAH CUB CAM

Smithsonian Zoo

LIVE PENGUIN & PUFFIN COAST CAM

St. Louis Zoo

LIVE UNDERWATER PENGUIN CAM

Kansas City Zoo

LIVE HIPPO CAM

Memphis Zoo

Day 1 - PETS!

April 13, 2020

Pets with Professor Bradburn

Top Ten Most Popular Pets

Guide to Pet Care

Mrs. Babcock's Dog

Ms. Costner's Dog

Mrs. Maple's Dog

This is Roxi Roux, my 6 year old Yorkie. Facts about this breed: Yorkshire terriers were originally bread to hunt rats in Scotland. Weavers brought them to England and they became pets instead of hunters. A Yorkshire terrier named Smoky was the first known therapy dog during WWII. They have a long beautiful coat and do not shed. They are very small weighing an average of only 7 pounds. They are very loyal and make great pets!

Mr. Adler's Guest

Mr. Adler had some unexpected guests. They may not be his pets but they are really neat!One thing to note 📝 even though the swarms look scary they are actually good for the environment. The bees are hovering around the queen at this time and are actually not very dangerous in this state (however do not go touching! leave that to the professionals) Mr. Hill will let this hive grow in his backyard and the bees will produce honey later this summer. The beekeeper is Nathan Hill. He is the uncle of two AES students: Elsie Hill and Elliott.Honey bee colony’s are actually in trouble in the United States with a phenomenon known as “colony collapse”. Important if you see a hive, you need to leave it alone or call the Blount Co Bee Association for assistance!

Kaden and Joel

Noah

Noah wanted to research about Bloodhounds! He learned that they are good with kids (hint, hint to mommy 😉), gentle, and known to be a good hunting dog. They need about 20-40 mins of exercise. Best thing about them: They love to howl!He would love to name his future bloodhound, Duke!

Reagan

bearded dragons

Curtis

Curtis has no pets (NO MORE LIVING CREATURES IN THIS HOUSE!), so they went with which pet they would want.He chose a parrot.

Lydia

Lydia wants a pet unicorn.It will be pretty, have horns, and be magical.Meet Starbeam.

Lukas

Lukas researched about his pet bearded dragon Toothless.

Carson

Carson likes the name Duke. His dachshund is named Duke.

Nash

Nash likes cats because they are playful and fun! He would like to name his cat Winter.

The AES Chicks

The AES chicks live in a chicken coop with a large run at my house. They love to peck for worms!

Briley's Dog Daisy

Labrador retrievers are a medium sized dog breed. These friendly dogs weigh 55 to 80 pounds. Daisy weighs 79 pounds. A lab loves to be in water. Labs have black, chocolate brown, or yellow fur. They on average live to be 10 to 13 years old. Daisy is currently 13 years old. Labs are the most popular breed in the US. Hunters use labs to retrieve dead birds. Labs make good pets for families with kids.

Dr. Ms. Mia's Donkey's

People say that donkeys are stubborn, but actually they are very cautious animals that work hard to make sure they are safe. They are also very curious animals that love attention.

Mr. Grant's Dogs

Mr. Grant and his boys have two dogs, the oldest has one eye, and is a 75 pound boxer. The youngest (the one on the left) is 11 months old, and is a Vizsla. Most people don't know much about Vizslas, so here some are facts: 1. They are an ancient breed, dating back to 1357. 2. They are one of the fastest dog breeds (like the greyhound). 3. They are extremely clean and low allergy dogs. 4. They are nicknamed "velcro Vizslas" because they are always needing to lean on and touch people. 5. They are born with blue eyes.

Mrs. Dunning's Dog Murphy

This is my dog, Murphy! He’s a Labrador Retriever. Labs love the water. They have thick tails, sometimes known as an “otter tail”, that assists them when they swim. Along with their tail they have webbed feet that help them swim fast. 💦

Carson - Hedgehogs

Carson from Mrs. Chapman’s kindergarten class has researched hedgehogs. Hedgehogs are mammals. They have quills to protect them from predators. They live 3-5 years. Hedgehogs eat insects and cat food. They need exercise and love to run on a wheel. They are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day. Carson is getting a baby hedgehog and it will be coming to live with us next week, when it is old enough to leave its mom. Carson’s hedgehog is named Harry and he is 5 weeks old.

Ms. Davis' Labrador Retriever

This is Abby. She is a black Labrador Retriever. Did you know Labs love water? Their webbed feet, thick tails, and double coats make them excellent swimmers!

Brady - Ball Python

Brady's mom says that Brady does NOT have a pet ball python and likely never will...but it’s on his wish list!

Jase - Labrador Retriever

Jase discovered in his research that Labs can weigh between 55 and 80 pounds and can be black, brown or yellow.

Meet Mechie

Mechie is a very hardy walker tree hound!! She is 3 years old... she is very smart but a hound and very stubborn.. she knows how to shake and loves treats!! We will post a video next one her skills lol!

Mrs. Honabach's Amazon Parrot

Yellow Naped Amazons get their name because they have a yellow patch on the back of their head/neck. They are very social and need a lot of interaction with their owner. They are great talkers and will pick up anything you say, so use kind words. I had one when I lived in Suriname. My amazon loved to have me spray him with water so he could take a bath and very hot peppers were one of his favorite treats.

Kaleb

Kalebs other pup Sammie she is older she is 8 yrs old Yorkie chihuahua mix... she is only 3 lbs!!! And loves blankets bc she freezes all the time:)

Blair - Wolfamute

I learned that my dog is often called a Wolfamute. He is a mix of Malamute and Timberwolf. He is a very fluffy cute dog! He’s very loving. His name is Cato. He is called a mixed breed.

Mrs. Hitson - Border Terrier

We’re currently petless, but really hope to have a dog again someday. We’d like to have a breed that can be happy both in and outside. After researching I think a Border Terrier might fit us and our space. Someday.... 🐕 🙂

Mrs. Geren's Australian Shepperds

Jasper and Elvis are both rescue dogs!Jasper is an Australian Shepherd mix. Aussies are very intelligent and hard working. They are a herding breed and will sometimeseven try to herd their owners!Elvis is Chow mix. Chow Chows are a breed originally from China, where they are referred to as Songshi-Quan which means “puffy-lion dog”. They make loving and loyal pets!

Josh - Dogs

Josh's dog's name are Lizzi and Nova they both are girls. Josh takes care of them and he likes to cuddle with them every night. He says that he feeds them good food 🥘 and walks with them every day.

Owen and Sam - Donkey

The loud noise a donkey makes helps to scare away the coyotes and protects our cows. Donkeys are related to horses. They are about 48 inches tall and are very strong. A baby donkey is called a foal.

Carter - Dobermans

Mr. Bradburn's Dashund

Did you know that Dachshunds are scent hound dogs who were raised to hunt badgers and other tunneling animals, rabbits, and foxes.

Mrs. Myer's - Boston Terrier

My family pet is a Boston Terrier. His name is Corky. Boston Terriers are friendly and very energetic! They are short haired and have ears that stand straight up all the time. Boston Terriers can grow to be about 15 inches tall and only weigh between 10 and 25 pounds.A Boston Terrier is a fun pet to have!

Marizol - Pet Cat

Meet Rosie she is a very playful cat and loves to take beauty naps. Did you know that cats can sleep 12-16 hours a day. Cats also have tongues that are rough like sandpaper and spend 1/3 of their awake time grooming themselves.

Rylee - Calfs

A baby cow is called a calf. A girl cow is called a heifer. A boy cow is called a bull or steer. Calves drink their mom’s milk and a grown cow spends up to 6 hours a day eating. This is my bull, Zeke, he likes eating bread!

Ms. April Visits Farm

Ms. April, Claire and Cooper help Ms. April feed and take care of goats on a farm.

Henley - Guinea Pigs

Henley researched guinea pigs. We learned that they need fresh water and vitamin C every day to go with a special guinea pig food. They require a bedding inside of their cage that must be changed twice per week and the cage must be cleaned once per week. They also require you to clip their nails regularly and possibly need their teeth trimmed as well.

Landry - Hissing Cockroaches

Did you know Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches hiss when they are trying to scare off a predator? They like to live where is is hot!This is Landry and Melinda, his Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

Ansley Miniature Schnauzer

This is one of Ansley’s pups, Jasper. He is a miniature schnauzer. Although they are indoor dogs, they love to go outside and dig in the mud! They chase anything that comes near our yard; birds, cats, or rabbits.

Ms. Fabbri's Pit Bull

This is Miller! He is a pit bull mix. pit bulls love to cuddle, make great therapy dogs and even used to be nanny dogs, because they are so great with children! He loves to play outside just as much as he loves to take naps. Pit bulls do not make good swimmers because of their stocky bodies and big heads!

Mrs. Galyon's Goldendoodle

This is Mrs. Galyon's pet Goldendoodle named Pearl. She spends most of her time in the house but loves to play outside. She loves to play fetch!

Isabella 's Pet Shitzu

"My pet is a dog named Alvin Fluffball Shipley. He is a Shitzu. He likes to lay in the sun. He loves to sleep with me. He is black,white and brown and he loves cuddles."

Mrs. Huff's Cats

The Huffs have two cats. Their names are Goose and Maverick. Did you know that cats sleep anywhere from 13-14 hours a day to conserve energy? A group of cats is called a clowder. A male cat is called a tom, and a female cat is called a molly or queen. Young cats are called kittens.

Mrs. Kelly's Malti-poos

Max and Ruby are Malti-poos. They are small to medium sized dogs. Max and Ruby are fully-grown. Malti-poos are good guard dogs, learn tricks quickly, and don’t shed their fur much.

Dr. Ms. Mia's Hissing Cockroaches

Each Madagascar Hissing Cockroach has its own characteristic sound, and the cockroaches can distinguish between each other's hisses.
There is no odor associated with these cockroaches or their feces.
Dominant males show off by standing on their toes.
A female can produce up to 750 young in her lifetime!

Leanna's Pet Pit Bull

Bernese mountain dogs were bred to be hard workers and guard dogs to their families. They are exceptionally great with kids but very protective!

Reagan - Bearded Dragon

WW II Hero Dog

In 1944, a Yorkie was found abandoned in a foxhole in the New Guinea jungle by a US soldier. He brought the tiny pup back to camp, and Corporal Bill Wynne gladly took the dog. Smoky earned her place in history as a war hero when she crawled through an eight inch wide, 70 foot long drainage pipe to pull a communication cable through the culvert. Credited with saving the lives of US soldiers, Smoky is also the world’s first documented therapy dog.

Chloe - Shih Tzus.

This was our family pet that passed away last summer at the age of 16. Their name means "little lion". They are very intelligent and can run fast. They are very playful, super cute, and love to follow you. Puppies like to sleep 14 hours a day and adult dogs can sleep up to 20 hours a day. They are known for their pretty hair.Chloe is hoping our next dog will be another Shih Tzu!!!

Ethan - Turtle

Dear Professor Brad Burn, If I had a pet, I would want a turtle.When you walk in the room that a turtle is in, you won't realize it, but it will greet you! TURTLES CAN OUTLIVE THEIR OWNERS!! And turtles can switch families for GENERATIONS!! I have a sister that has a friend that is eleven and she has a turtle that's FORTY! And what you really have to feed turtles are: worms, crickets and greens. However big your turtle is, the tank for the turtle needs to be 5 times bigger than the turtle is.

Kingston's Pet - Poodle

Kingston did the zookeeper assignment on Monday about his pet, Ace the poodle. We hope you are doing well!

Jace - Bulldog

THEY WERE BRED TO FIGHT BULLS. ...
THEIR UNUSUAL LOOK HAD A GRUESOME PURPOSE. ...
THEY NARROWLY ESCAPED EXTINCTION. ...
THEY'RE INDEPENDENT. ...
KEEP THEM AWAY FROM THE WATER. ...
THEY NEED SOME ASSISTANCE WITH REPRODUCTION. ...
ENGLAND LOVES THEM. ...
ONE WAS VERY WELL-TRAVELED.

Boone - My Dog

Day 2 - Water Animals!

April 14, 2020

Water Animals with Pirate Bradburn

Sea Animals

Ocean Animals for Kids

Mrs. Maples - Jellyfish

I found this washed up on the beach a couple months ago in Florida. It was the most beautiful “jellyfish” I had ever seen! It’s called a Portuguese man-of-war. It’s staying is excruciatingly painful! If you see one stay away!

Jellyfish have no bones, eyes, ears or even brains! The smallest jellyfish is about the size of your thumbnail!

Mrs. Honabach - Beluga Whales

Beluga whales, also called white whales, are very social animals. They live in groups called pods. Beluga whales are referred to as the “canaries of the sea” because of the vast range of sounds they make. They can even imitate humans.Beluga whales are related to Narwhals but rather than a horn, they have a "melon." The "melon" is used for communication, echolocation, and making facial expressions.

Beluga Whales

Liam - Fish

A fish lives in the water and uses it gills to breathe.

Mrs. Chapman - Sea Turtle

I found a sea turtle in my living room this morning!Sea turtles live in almost every ocean basin throughout the world, nesting on tropical and subtropical beaches. They migrate long distances to feed, often crossing entire oceans.

Ky - Basking Shark

Ky says...Basking sharks are the second largest sharks.Basking sharks are fish.Basking sharks eat plankton.

Brielle - Dolphins

Dolphins never chew their food.They are intelligent animals.Dolphins help injured or sick members of their group.Dolphins give themselves names. They have their own whistles for each dolphin.They are meat eaters (carnivores).

Malaya - Giant Spider Crab

Spider crabs are about 15 inches long. They can weigh about 40 pounds.

Mrs. Dunning- Sea Turtle

This is a sea turtle and a sea turtle nest I found on the beach last year! Sea turtles have been on Earth for about 110 million years. This means they shared the planet with dinosaurs, even T-Rex! Unlike tortoises (land turtles), Sea Turtles cannot retract into their shells for protection. That’s alright though because they are fast swimmers and are typically able to escape danger. Sea turtles lay about 110 eggs in a nest, and can live up to 50 years or more!

Mrs Lawrence - Orca Whales

Orca Whales live with their family, this group is called a pod. They can dive up to 500 feet. They use echolocation to communicate and hunt for their food. Orcas can live to be 50-80 years old. They can grow to be up to 32 feet long and weigh up to 6 ton.

Mrs. Geren - Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose dolphins have 72-104 teeth. They only get one set of teeth for life! Dolphins do not use their teeth to chew, instead they use their teeth to catch their food and then they swallow it whole.

Lynen - Narwhals

Narwhals are called the unicorn of the sea. Narwhals are not mythical creatures.Their long horn is actually a tooth.Both male and females are born with two small teeth in their skulls. They use their tusks to hunt for fish. They are rarely ever seen by humans.

Dilly the Angel FIsh

This is my friend Dilly the Angel Fish. Angel Fish eats bloodworms which is their favorite food. They eat A LOT and never gets full. They come in green, purple, yellow, orange, blue and all different colors. Angel Fish are very nice but don't like fish are bigger than them. They don't eat plants. Angel Fish can get very big. They live in the ocean or we can have them as pets.

Brady - Black Caiman

Ahoy friends! Captain Brady would like to share some facts about the Black Caiman (his favorite animal!).

Elliot - Great White Shark

Elliott Hill is enamored with Great White Sharks, so we looked up some facts today on them. Great Whites don't really want to eat humans, they are only sample biting. They can smell one drop of blood in 25 gallons of water, (so 25 milk jugs). They are the only warm blooded shark. And they can breach the water (jump) like whales.

Ms. Margrave - Alligator

An alligator is distinguished by its wide, rounded snout and black color. Also, all of its upper teeth can still be seen when its mouth is closed.- The American alligator can grow up to 11.2 feet long and weight nearly half a ton (1,000 lbs).-Alligators are social creatures and often stay in groups called congregations.-These groups are typically seen basking in the sun or taking a swim. This is because alligators can't control their temperature internally. So, when they are cold, they sunbathe, and when they are hot, they go for a swim.

Andrea - Great White Shark

Andrea wrote about why he like the Great White Shark

Mrs. WIlliams - Starfish

Did you know that a starfish is not a fish? That's right! A fish has a backbone and a starfish doesn't. Check out this video to learn more interesting facts about starfish.

Mrs. Williams - Starfish Video

Jase - Large Mouth Bass

The largemouth bass is a carnivorous freshwater gamefish in the Centrarchidae family, a species of black bass generally native to eastern and central North America, in Canada, United States and northern iMexico, but widely introduced elsewhere.

Lukas - Whale Shark

Lukas reported on one of his favorite water animals. The Whale Shark.

Ms. Davis - Clownfish

Clownfish get their name from their bright orange coloring and white stripes, but also from the bouncy way they can swim! Clownfish females can lay over 1,000 eggs. Clownfish live on average up to 6-8 years.

Carson - Stingrays

Carson researched stingrays. He learned that stingrays are a type of fish closely related to sharks. Rays have no bones. Their skeletons are made of flexible cartilage. Stingrays use electromagnetic senses to find prey. They eat crustaceans, small fish, shrimp, and other small creatures. Stingrays rely on a venomous barb on their tail for protection from predators. Carson found his information at https://www.natgeokids.com/.../sea-life/stingray-facts/

Nash - Otter

Fun Otter Facts for KidsThe otter is a carnivorous mammal in a branch of the weasel family called Lutrinae.There are 13 species of otter found all around the world.Some otter species spend all their time in the water while others are land and water based animals.An otter's den is called a 'holt' or a 'couch'.

Mrs. Lindsey - Narwhal

A narwhal is sometimes called a "unicorn of the sea". It has a spiraled tusk that can grow as long as 10 feet, and the tusk is actually a large tooth. Narwhals live in the Arctic Ocean and they like to eat fish, shrimp and crabs. These amazing creatures can grow as long as 17 feet and weigh up to 4,200 pounds!

Marizol - Pink Dolphins

These are pink dolphins. They are mammals and live in the Amazon River in South America .Some of the food they eat include small turtles, shellfish, and crabs.

Blair - Seahorse

Blair says that she didn’t know that a seahorse is actually a type of fish! I am on PebbleGo writing down facts and drawing pictures.

Mrs. Richardson - Black Panthers

Tighe - Crabs

Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder Brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail", usually hidden entirely under the thorax. They live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton and have a single pair of pincers

Cooper - Sharks

Lydia - Wild Kratts

Lydia was watching some Wild Kratts yesterday, and learned about giant squid.See if you can decipher her facts...

Brielle - Dolphins

Mrs. Hitson - Sea Anemone

I’m a big fan of flowers. Sea anemone remind me of flowers with all of their beautiful colors and different shapes/sizes

Curtis - Tiny Arrow Fish

Appearance. Kentucky arrow darters are small members of the perch family of fish, growing a little longer than 4.5 inches. They thrive in shallow water and spawn just 6 inches from the surface. Like most arrow darters, but unlike most other fish species, males defend their nests.

Mrs. Combest - Salt Water Aquarium Fish

My water animals can also be pets. A freshwater aquarium is a great place to start. The fish come in a variety of colors shapes and sizes. They come from rivers, lakes and streams.A saltwater aquarium is a great recreation of the ocean. The fish are bright colors and come in all sizes. With saltwater you can also had coral and other live rocks.

Lexi - Killer Whales

The killer whale or orca is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member. Killer whales have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey.

Reagan - Dolphins

Brody - Jellyfish

A jellyfish is an invertebrate.Habitat: Jellyfish are found in all of the world’s oceans.Food: Jellyfish eat plankton and small fish. 🐠Life Cycle: Jellyfishes mother’s carry the eggs until they hatch.Fun Facts: Some jellyfish are larger than a human.

Ethan Pistol Shrimp

This is the Pistol Shrimp. It's the LOUDEST sea animal in the ocean Universe! When it snaps it’s claw, it creates a bubble that collapses at 62 miles per hour! Reaching temperature of over 5000 Kelvin. That is almost as hot as the surface of the sun, estimated at around 5800 Kelvin!! This sound produces a flash of light which lasts for no longer than 10 nanoseconds and is not visible to our eyes! That’s like as fast as lightning! GOD IS AWESOME!! Go and check out the Pistol Shrimp!

Charlia - Dolphin

The Dolphin is a common name of aquatic mammals within the infraorder Cetacea. The term dolphin usually refers to the extant families Delphinidae, Platanistidae, Iniidae, and Pontoporiidae, and the extinct Lipotidae. There are 40 extant species named as dolphins

Mrs. Miller - Stingray

Stingrays are a type of sea ray and are a type of fish related to sharks. Many species of stingrays are endangered. They breath through something called spiracles just behind the eyes when it hunts for food on the seafloor. Stingrays do have a stinger but rarely do people get stung. If they do, it is usually by accident from stepping on a stingray.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbuu1Fa-c1k

Myles - Sharks

Josh - Puffer Fish

This is josh with a Puffer Fish at the Ripley's Aquarium

Leanna - Sea Turtle

Mr. Whitecotton - Aquarium Algea Eater

Here is a picture of my GIANT algea eater in my fish aquarium. Bristlenose Plecos (Ancistrus spp.) are a great addition to any tank, regardless of whether or not you have an algae problem.This is one of the best algae eaters because of their small size, huge appetite, and hardy nature.

Lillian - Dolphins

To learn more click here

Brielle - Dolphins

Mr. Whitecotton - The Fangtooth Ferocious

The ferocious name has a reputation to match! Since meals can be few and far between in the deep sea, the fangtooth makes sure its prey of fish and squid don't swim away.

Jace - Sharks

Day 3 - Reptiles

April 15, 2020

Reptiles with Crazy Farmer Bradburn

50 Reptiles for Kids

Mrs. Miller - Alligator

I was sitting on the couch and this thing crawled up in my lap...an Alligator!The alligator lives in freshwater habitats like rivers, swamps, marshes, and lakes.The largest alligator ever reported was 19 feet long and weighed 2,000 lbs. Alligators can be found throughout the southern parts of America and some parts of China. An alligator can go through 2,000-3,000 teeth in it’s lifetime. An adult human could hold the jaws of an alligator shut with their bare hands.

Mrs. Chapman - Chameleon

Hi! I’m a chameleon! There are around 160 different kinds of chameleons around the world. I live in warm habitats like the rainforest or the desert. I have a special pigment cell under my skin that allows me to change skin color. It’s called chromatophore. Click on me to hear me talk!

Mrs. Honabach - Komodo Dragon

Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on earth and are only found on 5 of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands. They are carnivores (meat eaters) and eat carrion, deer, pigs, smaller dragons, and even large water buffalo. They have good eyesight but they primarily use their forked tongue to detect molecules in the air that direct them to their prey. Komodo dragons use camouflage and wait for their prey to get close. Then, they bite and shred their prey with sharp serrated teeth. The attack may not kill the animal right away but the Komodo’s saliva will, because it is full of bacteria. The Komodo dragon can eat 80% of its weight at one time. Komodos are powerful swimmers and can climb trees.

Mrs. Honabach - Komodo Dragan Video

Kingston - Galapagos Tortoise:

Length: 4 feetWeight: 475 poundsThey can live to be over 100 years old!They are very slow, moving at 0.16 miles per hour.They are herbivores. However, there have been reports that they sometimes eat small birds. The birds often eat bugs and ticks off the tortoise’s shell. The tortoise falls on the bird and then eats it!There are around 10,000-15,000 tortoises living on the Galapagos Islands.

Mrs. Geren - Ball Python

This is a Ball Python named Butterball.No two ball pythons are alike. They all have their own beautiful and unique patterns.

Jackson - Ball Python

Ball Pythons grow to be 4 to 5 feet long. They can live for up to 30 years in captivity.

Mrs. Lindsey - Eastern Box Turtle

The Eastern Box Turtle is the Tennessee state reptile, which means it lives in Tennessee. Its main colors are orange, yellow, and brown. It has sharp-looking claws and orange-red eyes. There is a good chance you might find one of these turtles in your backyard. I hope you do some research and find out more facts about the Eastern Box Turtle!

Sam - Alligator

Alligators weigh 1,000 pounds. They live in freshwater lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Alligators eat fish, snakes, mammals. Their jaw is strong enough to crack a turtle shell.

Owen - Gecko

Geckos are less than 1 foot long. Tiny hairs on the pads of their feet help them grab smooth surfaces. Geckos live in warm places like some forests, deserts, and grassland. They blend in with leaves, branches, and rocks to hide from predators. Geckos eat spiders, insects, mice and fruit. Females lay two eggs at a time. Their tail breaks off if it is grabbed but grows back.

Andre - Gators

Reagan - Gators

Lexi - Rattlesnakes

Mrs. Williams - Python

A Python (see Mrs. Geren's post below). Pythons are non-poisonous snakes. They coil around their prey and squeeze the air out of them until they die! Yikes!!! I 'm definitely staying away from this guy.

Ky - Cobra

Ky says...Cobras can be 18 feet long. Cobras live in hot areas. Newborn cobras can hunt right away.

Briley - Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons are 1 to 2 feet long. They have a throat pouch that looks like a beard. They live in the Woodlands or scrublands of Australia. They eat insects, rodents, and other lizards. Bearded dragons can live for 10 years. They can puff up their throat pouch to scare off their predators. Bearded dragons change color when they are cold.

Ky - Crocodiles

Ky also says...Crocodiles can go two years without eating.

Nash - Rattlesnake

Fun Facts about Rattlesnakes for KidsRattlesnakes can't regulate their own body temperature. ...During the summer, rattlesnakes stay underground or in caves during the day. ...Rattles are made of the same material as your fingernails. ...Rattlesnakes give birth to live young

Cooper - Tiny Snek

Cooper’s a big fan of snakes, but specifically “Tiny Snek”.

Curtis - Chameleon

Curtis went to the AWW whiteboard for his Chameleon. Gonna have to go to the big AES zoo board for the details in video!

Mrs. Combest - Red-Headed Rock Agama

The red-headed rock agama is one of the most spectacular reptiles on the planet. Like a male bird becoming brighter in breeding season, a male rock agama develops brilliant coloration on the face and body during the warmer parts of the day. Provocation of aggression through territorial conflict may also cause the males to quickly flush with a brighter color. The contrast between a red face and a brilliant blue body has led this animal to become something of an Internet celebrity, known as the “Spider-Man lizard.” The lizards measure around 14-15 inches in length, and feed on a wide variety of small prey gathered from their habitat. Agama lizards are the dominant lizard group in Africa.

Elliot - Crocodiles

Today Elliott Hill wanted to learn more about Crocodiles! They are the biggest reptiles on EarthCrocodiles are closely related to dinosaurs and birdsCrocodiles really do make tearsThey can keep open their jaw underwater

Mrs. Phelps - Ball Python

Look what I had in my living room this morning! Thos ball python is nonvenemous and is named ball python because when threatened it rolls up into a ball. These snakes can be 6 feet long, move at less than 1 mile per hour, and are good swimmers!

Hudson - Black Mamba

The black mamba is a species of venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m and commonly grow to 3 m.

Mrs. Hitson - Blue Tailed Skinks

The Christmas Island blue-tailed shining-skink, blue-tailed skink, or Christmas Island blue-tailed skink, is a species of skink, a lizard native to Australia's Christmas Island

Brielle - Galapagos Tortoise:

Length: 4 feetWeight: 475 poundsGalapagos Tortoises live on the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America. They lay eggs.They can live to be over 100 years old!They are very slow, moving at 0.16 miles per hour.

Lydia - Snake

Lydia used the Awww drawing app on our Happy computer to draw a snake for her project

Curtis - Chameleon

Curtis used the Awww drawing app on our Happy computer to draw a chameleon for her project

Leanne - Crocodile

Crocodiles or true crocodiles are large semiaquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Crocodylinae, all of whose members are considered true crocodiles, is classified as a biological subfamily.

Ethan- Green Anacondas

Ethan says these Green Anacondas are not poisonous, but they can squeeze the life out of you [LITERALLY] so still be aware of these! And they are super duper long! But that doesn’t mean that they are in plain sight. They slither in the water like a crocodile. If you are about five feet away, they are gonna strike and choke you! So be carefull! They are so long, they are about 20 FEET! https://youtu.be/F000UK_kUq4

Ehtan's Video Link about Green Anacondas

Riley - Guatemalan Beaded Lizard

Mr. Whitecotton - Freaky Lizard

This lizard has one of the strangest movements to ward off predators and make a run for it!

Jace - African Rock Python

Day 4 - Mammals

April 16, 2020

Bat Bradburn talks about Mammals

Cool Facts About Bats

All About Lions

Learn All About Mammals

Dr. Ms. Mia - Bronx Zoo Lions

Lions are warm blooded animals that are covered in fur. They drink milk from their moms when they are babies. Ms. Mía visited these lions at the Bronx Zoo in New York.

Dr. Ms. Mia - Glitter & Sparkle

Some of Ms. Mia’s best friends are mammals, including Glitter & Sparkle. Did you know that mammals maintain a consistent body temperature that is often slightly above their surroundings? That doesn’t stop them from soaking up the sunshine though!

Dr. Ms. Mia - Rhinoceros & Unicorns

Did you know that unicorns are mammals just like their rhinoceros cousins, Dolly & Polly, at the Knoxville Zoo? They are Southern White Rhinos that are hunted for their horns.

Mrs. Honabach Red Howler Monkey

Red Howler Monkey: In Brownsberg National Park in Suriname, S.A. you might hear the Red Howler Monkeys. They would roar in the morning, the evening, and when it rains, which is often in Suriname. The Red \Howler Monkey is one of the loudest animals on earth and can be heard for 2-3 miles. They can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern South America. The Red Howler Monkey lives in the top canopy eating leaves, buds, flowers, fruit, nuts, and sometimes eggs. They have a prehensile tail, which they use as a fifth limb to help grip branches while they eat and move around in the trees. The adult red howler monkey is about 2 feet long with a 30 inch tail. They weigh about 15 pounds and are the largest monkey in the Americas.https://rangerrick.org/rr_videos/red-howler-monkey-howling/

Ms. Davis - Clydesdale Horse

This is a Clydesdale horse! Did you know horses have the largest eyes of all land mammals? Horses have coats of hair that come in a variety of beautiful colors and unique patterns. Their hair helps keep them safe from outdoor elements including harsh rain, wind, and extreme temperatures. They are warm-blooded animals that are able to regulate their own internal temperature.

Elliot - Grizzly Bears

Elliott wanted to learn about Grizzly Bears today! He found out, that Grizzly Bears can sprint 30 to 35 miles per hour! Grizzly bears do not sleep very soundly, so do not disturb them. They will wake up quickly. Grizzly bear claws are about 4 inches long.

Mrs. Chapman - Bison

Bison are often mistakenly called buffaloes. Bison are the heaviest land animals in North America. They can stand 5 to 6.5 feet tall. Despite their massive size, bison are quick on their feet. They can run up to 40 miles per hour. Their sharp horns can be two feet long. Here is a picture I took of a bison rubbing up against a tree in Yellowstone.

Kaleb - Squirrel

Speaking of squirrels 🐿 Kaleb in Mrs Hitsons class has a squirrel video to share with you!!! We put out a bird feeder this year to watch the birds during the pandemic and this crazy little squirrel keeps helping himself!! Hope you all enjoy the laugh we did!!

Mrs. Geren - Tiger

A tiger's tail is about three feet long and helps them balance when making tight turns.

Mrs. Stuart & Ms. Callahan - Giraffe

Ms. Callahan and Ms. Stuart wanted to share some information about giraffes! Giraffes are mammals. They live in the savannas of Africa. They are herbivores, so they only eat plants. They use their long necks and long tongues to reach the leaves in trees that they eat.Fun Facts:Giraffes are the tallest living land animal.Giraffes spend most of their time eating.Male giraffes often fight to see who is stronger. This is called necking.Giraffes have the longest tail of any mammal.No giraffes have the exact same pattern of spots. They are all different!Giraffes can sleep standing up!This is a picture of Ms. Callahan with giraffes at the Colorado Springs Zoo. She even got to feed them some lettuce!

Mrs. Myers - Bats

Bats are mammals! They have fur, give live birth to their babies and feed them milk! Bats live all over the world and they eat a LOT of pesky insects! Hooray for bats!

Mr. Whitecotton - Snow Leopard

Snow leopards are one of the world’s most elusive cats. Learn how these “mountain ghosts” are perfectly equipped to thrive in extreme, high-elevation habitats, and how they expertly hunt agile prey.

Sam - Gorilla

Sam Stephens, kindergarten, Mrs. Hall. Adult gorillas stand about 6 feet tall. Gorillas live in the rain forest in central Africa. They eat 66 pounds of food a day! Gorillas can smile and laugh.

Nash - Giant Panda

Nash, Ms Costner 1st GradeGiant Panda Facts for KidsThe giant panda is native to China.It has a black and white coat that features large black patches around its eyes.Pandas are an endangered species. ...A giant panda cub weighs only around 150 grams (5 oz) at birth.Adult males can weigh up to 150 kg (330 lb).Giant panda have a lifespan of around 20 years in the wild.

Ms. Margrave - Rabbit

Happy rabbits practice a cute behavior known as a “binky:” they jump up in the air and twist and spin around! Rabbits are herbivores, eating a diet entirely of grasses and other plants.

The Banks Family - ??

The Banks Trio enjoyed the research, but clearly zoned in on the key character of the day.See if you can guess whose page is whose...

Owen - Bison

Owen Stephens, 2nd grade, Mrs. Richardson. A bison weighs about 2,000 pounds! They are found in grasslands in national parks. They eat 24 pounds of grass and small plants a day. Baby calves can run a few hours after they are born.

Briley - Wolf

Wolves’ fur can be any shade of black, white, brown, or red. Adult wolves weigh 75 to 125 pounds. They live in groups called packs and are found in Asia, North America, and Europe. Wolf packs live in forests and mountains. Wolves are meat eaters. Their sharp teeth help them attack prey such as deer, moose, elk, and other animals. Wolves live 8 to 13 years in the wild. A wolf’s sense of smell is 100 times better than a human’s. —research completed by Briley Blankenship.

Carson - Dolphin

Carson Stephens, from Mrs.Chapman’s kindergarten class, chose dolphins to research today. Dolphins are mammals. Unlike fish, who breathe using gills, dolphins have lungs and must come to the surface frequently to breathe. Dolphins are the only mammal, other than manatees who spend their whole lives in water. Dolphins give birth to one baby, called a calf, at a time. Calves stay with their mothers for up to five years and mother dolphins produce milk and nurse calves for up to one year until they are able to find and eat fish. Dolphins are very social and live in pods (we don’t think dolphins would be fans of social distancing). They communicate with squeaks, whistles, and clicks. Some scientists believe that they have their own language. Carson is hoping to get to experience swimming with dolphins this summer!

Luke - Humpback Whale

Humpback whales are one of the larger mammals that can swim. Blue whales are the largest. Humpbacks can migrate nearly 18000 miles in a year and the boy whales singing can carry for 20 miles. Baby whales whisper to their mothers so predator orca whales don’t hear them. Humpback whales eat fish and krill and use baleen plates rather than teeth to filter the food out of the water

Andrew - Guinea Pig

This is S'mores the guinea pig. He is a mammal called a rodent. He has fur. He has buck teeth and his teeth never stop growing. He has sharp claws that need to be clipped. He is an herbivore who eats vegetables, hay, and pellets.

Anna Kayt & Mrs. Lawrence - Elephant

Elephants are the largest land mammal.Elephants only eat plants, grass and fruit – they don’t eat meat.Elephants love bananas - Elephants are so clever they can peel their own bananas, corn and lots of other food.Elephants love water - They love to swim, bathe and play in rivers.

Tighe - Otter

• Otters are mammals with waterproof fur found almost all over the world in wet habitats• There are 13 species• They have webbed feet and powerful tails making them strong swimmers• They often float on their back to eat, rest and groom themselves• They have been hunted almost into extinction• Funny fact: They have extremely stinky 💩 poop💩 which is called spraint

Charlia - Elephant

Thad - Giraffe

Killer whales by Lucas Denny

Lucas - Killer Whale

Marizol - Turtle

Zane - Sea Snakes

Lexi - Polar Bears

Jazmine & Nadra - Horses

Jazmine and Nadra wanted to learn about horses. Picture - Nadra with the pony she drew and riding her horses :)Jazmine read about American Paint Horses and wants to share:American Paint Horses are black, brown and roan. Roan means there is an even mixture of white and colored hairs on the horses body.Paint horses come in two patterns, tobiano and overo. Paint horses can do almost anything.Nadra wanted to learn about the difference between a pony and a miniature horse. We read that the main difference is that miniature horses are bred to look just like a full size horse only smaller, while Ponies look different. Ponies often have thicker coats, manes, and tails than horses. They look different than a full-sized horse, with shorter legs, wider middle, and a thicker neck. Ponies are often strong and able to work hard and carry riders. Miniature horses are usually not able to carry riders.

Jace - Lion

Reagan - Killer Whales

Day 5 - Favorite Animals

April 17, 2020

Tiger King Bradburn

Cool Animal # 1

Poison Dart Frog

Cool Animal # 3

The American Beaver

Cool Animal #2

All About Birds

Cool Animal # 4

American Bald Eagle

Mr. Whitecotton - Cardinal Bird

Most of my students know that my favorite baseball team is the St. Louis Cardinals. But the Cardinal bird is also one of my favorite animals. It is beautiful, majestic and the state bird of where I grew up. St. Louis in in state of Missouri but you can see Cardinals almost anywhere. You can find the Cardinal in most states in eastern U.S. Did you know like most animals that the male birds are more beautiful that the females? Do you know what that is?

Mrs. Lindsey - The Giant Panda

The Giant Panda is one of the rarest animals in the world! It lives in the misty mountains of China. Its favorite food is bamboo, but it has been known to eat fish or other vegetation. Pandas can grow up to 4 to 5 feet tall and weigh 300 pounds. Pandas are very good climbers and swimmers. Sometimes you might find them doing handstands against trees.

Elliott - Arctic Fox

Elliot loves Arctic Foxes! So he looked up some facts about them. Arctic Foxes will steal Snow Goose eggs from nests. In the winter most Arctic Foxes coats turn white, but normally are brownish/blueish. Arctic Foxes live underground in a burrow called a complex. Most complexes are 500 sqft large with over 100 entrances!

Dr. Ms. Mia - Juvenile Goats

Juvenile goats are pretty special! They need their friends to play with them and help them stay safe. (I also am a fan of AES kids, especially those who attended our summer reading camp and love animals as much as we do.)

Dr. Ms. Mia - Tarantula

Monet is my favorite animal that ‘nobody likes to hug’. She is a Honduran Curly Haired Tarantula. She will be between 4-6 inches as an adult and she is covered in tiny curly hairs all over her body. When they get nervous, they shoot those hairs out. She is a nocturnal burrowing spider and spends most of her daylight hours hidden from sight. She eats 10-12 large crickets every 10 days.

Knoxville Zoo - Tonka the African Elephant

This is Tonka, a male African elephant at Zoo Knoxville. At over 15,000 pounds, he is the largest African elephant in North America. Did you know that an elephant’s trunk has more than 40,000 muscles? That makes for a very strong nose!

Mrs. Chapman - Quokka

My favorite animal is the quokka! Quokkas are the most cheerful animals in the world! They always have a happy expression on their face. Quokkas live in Australia. They are marsupials, which means they have an abdominal pouch just like kangaroos. Search for “quokkas” online to see some more cheerful photos!

Humans!

My favorite animal is ME!!! I am human, an animal. I am a mammal, which means I have hair and am warm blooded. I am an omnivore.

Mia - Saint Bernard

Saint Bernards are my favorite animal they are very large breed of dogs and can grow to 140-180 lbs. They were bred to rescue people in the Swiss alps They are smart dogs and will protect you if you are in danger. They are loyal, and obedient . They were also the star of the movie “Beethoven”

Ky - Killer Whales

Ky researched Killer Whales...he says killer Whales spyhop where they poke their head out of the water... and killer whales are also called orcas...killer whales live and hunt together too!!!!!

Ms. Katie

My favorite animal is a penguin! Penguins do not have teeth, but they have spiny tongues that help them catch their prey. Penguins also swallow small pebbles to reduce buoyancy when swimming underwater. My favorite fact about penguins is that the male penguins give female penguins pebbles to find a mate!

Mason - Squirrel Monkey

Squirrel Monkeys like to live in large groups from 25 to 500 members! They only split up for hunting and for food. These primates are omnivores and enjoy a variety of foods such as flowers, leaves, nuts, insects, lizards, and eggs. Squirrel monkeys are 'arboreal' creatures which means they spend most of their lives in the trees, rarely going to ground level. They can live to be 25 years old and are highly vocal with 25-30 types of call!

Nash - T-Rex

Interesting T-Rex facts:The Tyrannosaurus had a life span of around 30 years.Tyrannosaurus is from the Greek word meaning Tyrant Lizard.The dinosaur has many similar features to birds. ...Its arms were too short to reach its mouth.It lived in North America in river valleys and forests.

Malaya - Rabbits

Malaya looked up facts on Rabbits...she says many pet rabbits live for more than 10 years. They also eat seeds. Baby rabbits are called kits.

Krislynn - Panther

Lifespan: 10 – 15 years (In the wild)Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of LifeScientific name: Panthera tigrisSpeed: 30 – 40 mph (Adult, In Short Bursts)Diet: CarnivoreMass: Male: 200 – 680 lbs (Adult), Female: 140 – 370 lbs (Adult)

Andrew - Lion

It is hard to choose a favorite animal because I love all animals. Today I learned about lions because we have two lion stuffed animals. I learned that they only eat meat so they are carnivores. Boy lions have manes. They live in Africa. There are only 30,000 left in Africa, so they need protection.

Carson - Dachshunds

After much contemplation on what his favorite animal is, Carson Stephens from Mrs. Chapman’s class wanted to share some of his knowledge about dachshunds with you. Dachshunds, better known as wiener dogs, are short legged- long bodied scent hounds. They were originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers, rabbits, and tunneling rodents. Dachshunds have big personalities and lots of energy. They are very loving and playful. They are also brave and stubborn. Dachshunds come in 2 sizes, standard and miniature. Carson’s best friend, Duke, is a long haired miniature dachshund. Duke came to live with Carson when he was five weeks old, and they have been been pals for almost 3 years. Duke’s favorite things to do are playing fetch and tug of war, barking at neighbors, chasing squirrels, and chewing sticks and nerf darts. When they are not playing, you can find Duke napping against Carson. He’s always right near his boy. Some people say that dachshunds don’t make good dogs for kids, but Carson and Duke strongly disagree.

Brilet - Rabbit

Rabbits are small mammals with at least 305 breeds of the domestic rabbit known. Pet rabbits have soft fur, tiny tails, and wiggly noses. Their long ears turn to listen to sounds all around them. Some rabbits live indoors. They need a large cage with a solid bottom. They also need a food dish, water bottle, and cozy place to sleep. They chew on wooden toys. Rabbits need fresh water every day. They eat raw veggies, rabbit food pellets, and lots of Timothy hay. Fruit is a good rabbit treat. Many rabbits live for more than 10 years. Happy rabbits blinky, or jump for joy. —research completed by Briley Blankenship, Mrs. Kelly’s 2nd grade

Ms. Margrave Capuchin Monkey

Capuchin Monkeys are my favorite animal! They live in large groups with between 10 and 35 others! The groups are lead by the alpha male and alpha female. They can jump as high as 9 feet off the ground! They jump like this so that they can move around between trees in the forest.

Dorothy - Red Pandas

Red pandas are my favorite animal! They live in the Himalyas and eat bamboo. They are also very cute!

Jackson - Penguin

This is MoMo the penguin. Some types of penguins can shoot their poop up to two feet away!

Mrs. Honabach - Horse

Horses are large powerful animals. Horses have very good eyesight and they have the largest eyes of any land mammal. A horse’s height is measured in “hands” from the top of its withers or shoulder to the ground. A “hand” is equal to 4 inches. Horses are herbivores and mainly eat grasses. They cannot burp or vomit. Horses can walk and run within hours after birth. Horses can sleep standing but they need to lie down to reach REM sleep. There are more than 350 horse breeds. The Gypsy Vanner a strong but gentle breed.

Leanne - Fox

Mrs. Honabach - Gypsy Vanner Horse

Brielle & Kingston Coffin - Cheetahs

Cheetahs are carnivores and live off other animals they find on Africa’s plains, including rabbits, warthogs, springboks, gazelles, and birds.They are the fastest land animal in the world! Cheetahs can reach 112km/h in just three seconds! Wow! Cheetahs are usually found in groups and are social animals. It is estimated that about 9,000-12,000 cheetahs remain in Africa.

Andrew - White Tiger

A white tiger is the largest of the big cats. They have black or dark brown stripes. Each and every tiger has a its own pattern of stripes. They eat deer, cattle, and goats. Normal Bengal tigers have green or yellow eyes but White Bengal Tigers have blue eyes. They have excellent night vision and hearing. They have an average life span of around 12 years. They are good swimmers. In the last 100 years, only 12 white tigers have been seen in the wild.

Nadra - Unicorn

Marizol Vargas- Monarch Butterflies

Mrs.Chapmans Kindergarten class. The Monarch Butterfly is one of my favorite animals.