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Unknown Ungulates
What is an ungulate? Well, you probably know many ungulates. The word refers to hoofed animals, so horses, donkeys, camels, giraffes,...
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Jun 196 min read
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Earth Day Animal Quiz
Just for fun, what animal are you? Answer the following questions to see what animal reflects your personality. 1)       My ideal...
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Apr 225 min read
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Animal Antics for April Fool's
Who couldn't use a chuckle? Animals bring joy and sometimes giggles! Hope you enjoy these animal antics. Okay, really they are just...
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Apr 12 min read
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Book Recommendation: 1,000 Facts About Sharks by Sarah Wassner Flynn
As you may have noticed, I like sharks - not because they are predators, or scary but because they are so fascinating. They are ancient...
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Mar 112 min read
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Itty-Bitty-Cuties
Good things come in small packages.... in the animal world, there are some very tiny creatures that we wanted to celebrate!!!!! Who? ...
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Mar 25 min read
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The Unexpected Peacefulness and Beauty of Sharks
Yes, they have teeth, yes they are predators, but they are also largely misunderstood. Sharks are often portrayed as "mindless...
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Feb 183 min read
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Thankful for.... Animals!
There is always something to be thankful for, and I thought it was a good time of year to focus on some of the unique things about...
ejharpist
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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We're batty for books about bats!
The companion to the post about spider picture books, here is a round-up of books about bats. Nightsong - by Ari Berk, illustrated by...
ejharpist
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Spider Picture Books to celebrate our arachnid friends
There are many more books than these, but we chose nine varied picture books celebrating spiders in many ways. Hope you enjoy! Luigi,...
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Nov 19, 20242 min read
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Bats and Spiders - not scary, just amazing!!!!
This time of year there are so many decorations and descriptions of "scary" spiders or bats and yet these animals are unique and...
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Nov 16, 20243 min read
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Picture Books inspired by REAL animal adventures
I love books - all kinds of books, but of course, I particularly adore books about animals, as long as the animals are treated kindly. ...
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Sep 21, 20246 min read
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Why Zoos Matter
On the surface, it might seem that for someone who loves animals so much and truly wants them free (which I do) that zoos might be...
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Sep 17, 20243 min read
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A Flamboyance of Flamingo Facts!
A group of flamingoes is called.... a flamboyance! If you want to color your own flamboyance, this "adorable" coloring page from...
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Aug 24, 20242 min read
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Book Recommendation: Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better by Tracey Stewart, Illustrations by Lisel Ashlock
This book is SO beautiful: Lisel's illustrations make me want to pet the animals. She has loving depictions of farm animals, pets, and...
ejharpist
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Let's Talk about Tapirs!!!!
I truly love all types of animals - from stick bugs to whale sharks, but I do have a special place in my heart for tapirs. There is...
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Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Amazing Animal Parents, Part 2!!!!(.)
Just like human families are varied, there are all different types of family groups throughout the animal kingdom. Some flocks or...
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Jul 15, 20243 min read
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Amazing Animal Parents!!!! Part 1.
All species are remarkable and unique, from capybaras, the cutest largest rodent in the world to alligator mamas who carry their babies...
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Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Turkeys are Terrific, and Totally Awesome!
So, today is July 4th -and a lot of people think about the bald eagle. There is a myth about Benjamin Franklin advocating for the turkey...
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Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Myths about Frogs and Toads
When you think of a frog or toad, what comes to mind? Slimy? Warty? Toxic? Do you ever even think about these amazing animals? Today...
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Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Sanctuary: A Home for Rescued Farm Animals by Julia Denos
We are so looking forward to visiting one of the many amazing farm sanctuaries in the near future, but for those days when you are at...
ejharpist
Jun 15, 20241 min read
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