Facts about Starfish

Last week, we were all about showing gratitude for things that start with the letter R. Today, we’d love for you to join in and share something you’re thankful for that begins with the letter S. Your thoughts can really help create a vibe of appreciation and reflection!

I feel deeply grateful for Starfish and all that they represent. I would love to hear what you're grateful for, especially if it starts with the letter S.

⭐ Star Power: 8+ Fascinating Facts About Starfish

With arms that reach out like points on a cosmic compass and colors that rival coral reefs, starfish (or sea stars) are truly ocean royalty. But behind that fancy shape is a creature full of wild abilities and surprises!

Let’s dive in!

Facts about the Venus Flytrap

Venus Flytrap Facts

It is good to learn something new every day!! Have you ever heard about the Venus Flytrap? The Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant! Carnivorous means that it eats meat! The Venus Flytrap plant can eat tiny frogs and insects. The Venus Flytrap can snap its trap closed in seconds, making it easy for it to catch insects to eat! Venus Flytraps are harmless to humans and safe to grow in your home. They will eat spiders and flies that get in your home.

 

What is your favorite type of plant?

 

Facts about the Venus Flytrap:

1. Venus Flytraps can grow between 5 and 12 inches tall and about 5 to 9 inches in diameter. They are native to and grow only naturally in North and South Carolina's coastal bogs and swampy areas. Venus Flytrap plants have been successfully transplanted and grown in different places around the world.

2. The Venus Flytrap has leaves that can close shut like a clam shell does. Along the edges of the hinged leaves are a bunch of spiny, long, thin teeth.

3. The Venus Flytrap plants can grow beautiful white flowers in spring and summer.

4. There is only one species of the Venus Flytrap!

5. Venus Flytrap plants can change color if they are not getting enough sunlight or nutrients. If the plant is healthy, it will have a very bright green coloring of its leaves and a reddish coloring inside the traps.

6. The Venus Flytrap is listed as vulnerable on the endangered species list because of over-collection and habitat destruction.

 

Can you share a fact about Venus Flytrap plants with us?

 

Books about Venus Flytraps:

1. Hungry Plants by Mary Batten

2. Venus Flytrap - A Science Guide for Kids by Kathleen Honda

3. Carnivorous Plants by Dan Torre

4. Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger

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Facts about Turtle

FACTS ABOUT TURTLES

Did you know that all turtles do not live in the water? Some turtles spend a lot of their time on dry land but need access to water to stay hydrated! Aquatic (sea) turtles live in the water. Only the female aquatic (sea) turtle returns to land to lay eggs. The male aquatic (sea) turtle never leaves the water (ocean). There are a lot of different types of turtles. There are more than 350 different species of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

Can you answer this TRIVIA question? 

Which continent do turtles not live on?

A.) Africa B.) Asia C.) Antarctica D.) South America

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Facts about turtles:

1. First, let's clear this one up…. Tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises! They are both reptiles, which means they are cold-blooded, but they come from different classification families. The main key difference is that tortoises spend most of their time on land, and turtles spend most of their time in water.

Facts about Moose

Moose Facts

Did you know moose are a member of the deer family? It is the largest species of deer in the world. They can grow to be around 4 to 7 feet tall—that is very tall for an animal!! Only the male moose have antlers, and they shed them every year around November. During the spring and summer, their antlers regrow. Their antlers can grow to be up to six feet wide and weigh around 40 pounds!!

 

What is your favorite animal from the deer family?

 

Facts about moose:

1. There are four subspecies of moose. Elk is the same species as moose.

2. They can weigh anywhere from 440 to 1,500 pounds; the males are usually more significant than the females. Moose can live an average of 15 – 25 years.

3. They can be found in North America, Europe and Asia. Moose prefer areas with a lot of trees, streams, and ponds. Moose prefer cold climates and won’t live in regions that don’t get any snow.

4. Despite their large size, they can run up to 35 mph and jump up to 6ft high!

5. Moose are great swimmers! They can swim through the water for several miles and even stay beneath it for about 30 seconds. During the summer, most of their diet consists of underwater plants.

6. A group of moose is referred to as a herd. Male moose are called Bulls, females are called cows, and baby moose are called calves. A moose calf can stand up within the first day of birth and outrun a human at only 3 days old!

7. Moose can sleep standing up or lying down. They love to sleep in the tall grass.

8. Moose are herbivores, which means they don’t eat meat. Their diet consists of leaves, weeds, grasses, and underwater plants.

9. Moose have lousy eyesight but can hear and smell good. A moose can smell and hear a predator from a few miles away.

 

Share a fact about moose with us?

 

Books about moose:

1. Moose (Amazing Animals) by Kate Riggs

2. Deer, Moose, Elk, and Caribou by Deborah Hodge

3. Looking for a Moose by Phyllis Root

4. Circle, Square, Moose by Kelly Bingham

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Facts about Rainbows

Last week, we emphasized the importance of expressing gratitude, specifically for items and experiences that begin with the letter Q. Today, we encourage you to share something you are thankful for that starts with the letter R. Your contributions not only promote a positive mindset but also enhance our collective spirit of appreciation and reflection.

Rainbows are often appreciated for their beauty and the symbolism of hope and diversity they represent. They serve as a reminder of the wonders of nature and the positive emotions they can evoke. What are some things you are thankful for that also begin with the letter R?

🌈 Bend It Like a Rainbow: 8+ Colorful Facts About Nature’s Sky Art

They arch across the sky like magical bridges, appear after storms like shimmering smiles, and spark myths and music across the world. But did you know that rainbows are full of scientific sparkle and surprise?

Let’s chase this optical wonder through history, weather, and whimsy!

☀️ 1. Rainbows Are Made of Light and Water

Rainbows happen when sunlight hits raindrops and bends (or refracts), reflects inside the drop, and then exits like a beam split into colors. It’s like nature’s prism party in the sky!

Facts about Penguins

 Penguin Facts

Do you like penguins? Today, we are going to learn about penguins! A penguin is an aquatic flightless seabird. Did you know that penguins love to swim? Yep, they love the water! Penguins do almost everything in groups, including swimming together! Penguins are very social and intelligent creatures. A group of penguins are boisterous and chaotic when they are all together. A group of penguins swimming in the water together is called a raft. They eat, hunt, swim, and even nest together. They huddle together when it gets really cold so they can stay warm. If you ever see penguins, do not approach them. Just watch them waddle and play from a safe distance! Never approach any wild animal.

 

Have you ever seen a group of penguins?

 

Facts about penguins:

1. Even though penguins have wings, they can’t fly through the air, but they are great swimmers! Penguins fly through the water, not the air!! Penguins can swim four times faster than humans can. They can stay underwater for up to 27 minutes.

2. There are 18 different species of penguins. Here is a list of the 18 species of penguins in alphabetical order:

• Adelie Penguin
• African Penguin
• Chinstrap Penguin
• Emperor Penguin – the largest species of penguin.
• Erect-crested Penguin
• Fiordland Penguin
• Galapagos Penguin
• Gentoo Penguin – fastest penguin in the water.
• Humboldt Penguin
• King Penguin
• Little Penguin – the smallest species of penguin.
• Macaroni Penguin
• Magellanic Penguin
• Northern Rockhopper Penguin
• Royal Penguin 14
• Snares Penguin
• Southern Rockhopper Penguin
• Yellow-eyed Penguin

3. A group of penguins on land is called a waddle, tuxedo, or colony. A group of penguins in the water is called a raft!

4. Baby penguins are called chicks or nestlings. Baby penguins are grey and white in color until they reach adulthood.  Their black and white feather coloring starts coming in when they are about one year old. Adult penguins shed their feathers once a year in a process called Catastrophic molt. During the molting, the penguin’s old feathers are pushed out so new ones can grow back in.

5. Penguins are carnivores! They only eat meat. Their diet consists of fish, squid, and tiny crustaceans.

6. Penguins originate from only the Southern Hemisphere. Depending on the type of penguin, they can live in Antarctica, Australia, Argentina, Falkland Islands, Galapagos Islands, Tristan da Cunha, New Zealand, and various other places in the Southern Hemisphere!!

 

Books about penguins:

1. Penguins: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts by Kay de Silva

2. If You Were a Penguin by Florence Minor

3. All About Penguins: by Dyan deNapoli

4. Peanut the Penguin by Aruna Lepore

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