TLC; Facts

Newt Facts

• Adult newts lay eggs on the leaves of water plants
• When they are fully-grown, newts are 3 inches long.
• Newts are a type of salamander.

Frog Facts

• When bred in captivity, frogs can live to be 4-15 years old.
• After shedding their skin, frogs eat it!
• Frogs have many different shaped pupils, depending on their breed.

Toad Facts

• Toads have shorter legs than frogs, for walking, not hopping.
• The Horned Toad is not really a toad at all, it's a lizard.
• In Chinese mythology, they say the "toad" in the moon, not a man. They say that eclipses are caused when the toad tries to swallow the moon!

Winter Animal Project

How are you getting on with your winter project?
Well, here is some information to help!


Layout

It is very important how your project looks!
Here are some good ideas...

• Poster- if you made a poster for your project you could stick it up
• Quiz- a quiz at the end of your project would be super fun!
• Mini magazine- you could make a magazine all about winter animals!
• True or false test- you could put a winter animals fact test at the end
• Banner- if you wanted, you could make a banner saying WINTER ANIMALS

Facts

• Arctic foxes dig burrows in the sides of cliffs. They also burrow in the snow for protection.
• Robin eggs are blue.
• The average lifespan of a harpseal is about 20 years.
• .In 1960, robins became national bird of the UK.
• Baby arctic foxes are called kits.
• Harp seals are also known as saddleback seals.
• Adult harp seals weigh about 400kg.

Images

You can draw, paint, print out or photocopy anything you find or think of, and stick it onto your project.

Keep the birds happy this Christmas

Of coarse, everbody likes to get treats at Christmas time.... but what about the birds?
Even birds could do with some festive sweets sometimes.
So why not make a bird feeder?

  How to make bird feeders and what to put
                inside them
Bird feeders can be made from lots of things: nets for fruit, coconut shells even milk bottles! See how many ways you can discover- and keep the birds happy this Christmas!

Here are two ways to get you started.


1  you will need: 1 net for fruit (these can be found at supermarkets), ribbon, stapler.

Fill the net with nuts and seeds.
Staple the net together at the top.
Tie a bow with the ribbon at the top of the feeder. You can hang the feeder up in a tree by one of the loops.


2 you will need: thread, sewing needle, peanuts (in shells).

First, thread the needle.
Using the needle and thread, string the peanuts onto the thread.
Tie a big knot at the end, so that the nuts won't fall off.

Now that you know two ways of making bird feeders, try and see which other different types you can find!
Or if you really want to please our feathered friends, why not attempt making a bird house?!

Winter Animal Project

Here are a few winter animal facts to get you started on your project.

1. There is only one species of reindeer, but there are around twenty sub-species.
2. Snowy owls are sometimes known as Great White Owls or Arctic Owls.
3. Polar bears can be found in Russia, Greenland, Alaska, Norway and Canada.
4. Snowy owls have a wingspan of about 125-150cm.
5. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.
6. Polarbears are the biggest land predator in the world.

Winter Wonderland animals

It's getting near to Christmas and there are lots of wintery animals to talk about! See what facts you can find on the following animals!

• seals
• polarbears
• penguins
• robins
• moose

Why not make a project on your favorite winter animals?
You could make a giant poster or banner and decorate your room with it!

TLC news

Sorry I'm late....!

Unfortunately, I was not able to create the last few TLC posts, but I promise to do lots ofother posts this month to make up!

Tadpole's Life Club

                  Frog Facts

• Frogs are amphibians.
• Baby frogs are called tadpoles.
• A frog can lay thousands of tadpole eggs in one clutch!
• A group of tadpole eggs is called frogspawn.
• When a tadpole has started turning into a frog, and their tail has shrunk and they have grown little legs, they are known as froglets!

              Frog Hunt

This will show you where to find frogs and how to spot them!
How many can you find?

1. Frogs live in ponds.If you have a pond in your garden, that would be a good place to start looking.
2. Look out for movement in long grass- it could be a frog hopping!
3. Some frogs are tiny, so you should bring along a magnifying glass.
4. Try making a frog den.You could make a pile of moist leaves beside a puddle or pond. Check it lots to see if there are any frogs living in it!

So did you spot any frogs yet? Maybe you could make up names for them!!!




             What Do Frogs Eat?

Frogs eat...

1. flies
2. spiders
3. snails                                 
4. slugs

Some large frogs even eat...

1. small birds
2. lizards
3. mice
4. snakes
5. other frogs and toads

Fact file: Rabbits

Size: A rabbit is around 16 inches tall.

Diet: Wild rabbits eat hay, fruit, vegetables and drink water. Pet rabbits drink water, too, and eat grass hay and vegetables, a small amount of pellets ( rabbit food ) and occasionally some fruit as a treat!

Habitat: Wild rabbits live in woods, meadows, forests, grasslands, wetlands and deserts. The does ( female rabbits ) are usually the ones who dig burrows. A group of burrows is called a warren.

                                 Some Rabbit Facts

• Once, a doe rabbit gave birth to 24 baby rabbits in one litter.
• There are over 100 different breeds of  rabbit.
• Rabbits pull furr from their chests, to line their nests for their babies.

                                                                                                                                   

COMPLETELY horses

COMPLETELY horses

This is a blog-magazine all about horses and ponies!                         
It's filled with facts, games and fun ideas!

                                                 6 Fast Facts on Horses
You can tell how old a horse is by how many teeth it has.
Wild horses feel safer in herds.
Shire horses are the tallest breed of horse.
A marking on a horse's forehead is called a star, even if it's not shaped like one.
The smallest breed of horse is the Fallabella.
Horses and ponies show how they are feeling with their eyes, ears and nostrils.


                                      Sweet Treats for Horses
Here are some yummy treats you could give to a horse or pony to show how much you love them!

Carrots- Carrots make a delicious snack for horses! But make sure to cut the top off!
Apples- Be sure to cut the apple up into pieces before giving it to a lucky horse or pony.
Sugar Lumps (or sugar cubes )-They are very sweet, and horses love them! Don't give them too many, though.
Mints- Horses love mints so much that if a horse sees you feeding another horse one, he will probably feel jealous and start pestering you for a mint too, so make sure you have a whole packet!



                        Some Great Names for Horses
                     Got a horse but don't know what to name it? You might get some ideas here!

Flowers, Trees and Plants- Is there a tree name you really like or perhaps a favourite flower? Maybe you could name your horse after one of those!   IDEAS:  Lilly   Chestnut  Maple  Blackberry  Fuchsia 

Birds and Animals- Lots of birds are pretty and graceful, while animals can be strong, swift and wild! Perhaps a bird or animal's name is the right name for your horse? IDEAS:  Swan  Tiger  Swallow  Bear

Precious or Semi-precious Stones- There are lots of precious and semi-precious stones you could name your horse after! IDEAS:  Amethyst  Crystal  Rose Quartz  Ruby  Emerald


            Hope you have a great time thinking of names for your horse!


                                How to Make Your Own Horse Rosette!

1. Cut out five pieces of fabric in heart-shapes. The fabric should be whatever colour you want your rosette to be.
2. Arrange them in a flower shape and glue them this way.
3. Stick two ribbons ( the same colour as the fabric hearts ) in the centre of the flower so that they dangle down.
4. Draw a picture of a pony or horse  on a small, circular piece of paper and stick it in the middle of the rosette, on top of the ribbons

TIP: If you want to tie your rosette onto something, you could glue a ribbon to the back.

HOPE YOU HAVE FUN WITH YOUR ROSETTE!

                                                                                    

                                                         

Tadpole's Life Club

                                       About Toads
Lots of people wonder what the difference is between frogs and toads. Actually, toads and frogs are practically the same thing, except toads have rougher skin and tend to have warts!


                                                         Here are some more facts...

• Toads are anphibians ( that means they can go in water and on land ).
• Toads have no teeth so they can't chew.They swallow their prey whole.
• The horned toad shoots blood from its eyes when threatened.
• Toads use their eyeballs to help swallow their food.
• Although most toads are small, a toad found in Australia was as big as a football and weighed two pounds!
• A group of toads is known as a knot.
• Just about everybody knows that toads eat flies, but there are flies in the Arazona Desert who eat toads!

                                 How to Decorate Your Buns Frog Style!

                        Here is how to decorate your cakes and buns so that they look just like frogs!

1. Ice your cake in green icing ( you can make it green by adding a drop of green food dye to the mix ).
2. Use black icing, from an icing pen to draw the nose and mouth.
3. Stick on two liqurice alsorts for eyes.

Hope you have a great time eating your frog buns!

The Tadpoles' Life Club- TLC

Hello, everyone!
This is a new club I've made and it's all about tadpoles and frogs!
It's a monthly feature, starting in August, and anyone can see it- you just have to read my blog every month! ;-)
Next time we will be focusing on toads.
Did you know that a toad will blow itself up if it is threatened by a grass snake so that the snake can't eat it?
Hopefully I will have gathered a lot more facts before next time!


Love From Paws Club Leader
                   &
           The Tadpoles

Swans: Facts

Don't you love swans?
They're so graceful!
When I go on the bus to school, I sometimes see these two swans beside their nest by a river!
Did you know that swans mate for life?
That means they stay with the same mate for ever!
Here are  some other interesting facts on swans:

• Swans belong to a family called Anatidae.
• They can live up to 35 years.
• Baby swans are called cygnets.
• The biggest type of swan is called the trumpeter swan.

                              Paws Club Leader

Bird Nests

Yay, it's Springtime!
That means there'll be lots of nests around!
                                                      Maybe you and a friend could have a
                                                                    
                                                                    NEST COUNTING 
                                                                     COMPETITION! 

See, when you are in a car, how many nests you can spot all the way to your destination.

The one to spot the most nests wins!

From Paws Club

Spring Lamb Watching

Hey, everybody!
Now that it's Spring, all the baby lambs are out in the fields!
Why don't you and a friend go lamb watching?
Maybe there are some fields near your house?
You might try there first.
And if you don't find any lambs; don't worry!
There are plenty of lambs around!
Maybe you could even make up your own names for them!

Best of luck lamb watching, Paws Club Leader. 

Tip

If you get your pet a new collar, always make sure that it fits him/her.

Paws Club: The World Is In Our Paws!

Hi, there!
I created this blog to tell everybody about animals and some of the amazing things they can do.
We should treat animals fairly and respect them for who they are.
There are also great facts, owner tips and ways you can help.
Hope you enjoy reading my blog!

Love, Paws Club Leader.
(and my cats!)