Creature club.

2026 Mar 1 Sun
teal wolf today we are learning about the pangolin

pangolin

facts

The Pangolin is the only known mammal in the world to have hard overlapping scales, that cover their entire body.factanimal.com

"20% of a pangolins weight is made up of hard scales. Their scales are very different to those of a reptile, and are more like a pine cone in appearance.factanimal.com"

"The word Pangolin comes from "penggulung" the Malay word for roller If touched or grabbed it will roll up completely into a protective ball.wwf.org

The scientific name for the pangolin family is Manidae, and there are three subcategories: Phataginus and Smutsia, found in Africa, and the Manis, found in Asia. In total, there are eight different species of pangolin.ifaw.com

diet

foods pangolins eat Ants Termites Larvae

"a-z animals".com

pic from www.boredpanda.com

activity/challenge

find 5 species of bird in your yard.

observe from a safe distance for you and the bird's safety.


2026 Feb 1 sun
Hi! It's me again Teal Wolf.
This month, we are learning about rhinos.

Facts.

Rhinos are an endangered species. Rhinoceroses are endangered because of poachers and hunters.

"Black rhinos have a pointy, top lip, which grabs branches".Study.com

There was 100+ species of rhinos but now there are 5 species. There are 2 African rhino species and 3 Asian rhino species left. including the white, black, Javan, Sumatran, and great one-horned rhino.International Rhino Foundation

"The word rhinoceros comes from two Greek words: rhin meaning nose, and keras meaning horn. "factretriever.com.

Diet.

The diet of the black rhinoceros consists of leafy plants, foliage from low-growing trees and bushes, shoots, thorny wood bushes and fruit. Helping Rhinos.com

picture from brittanica

Next month we will learn about the pangolin.


2026 Jan 26 Mon Hi! It's Teal Wolf.
This month, we are learning about wolves.

facts.

Grey wolves are endangered.
Wolves can run at 36 to 38 mph. visitbigsky.com.

Wolves don't howl at the moon. ifaw.org.

Diet.

Although wolves are classified as carnivores, wolves sometimes eat eggs, fruit, and pumpkins. Facebook.com.

Picture from britannica.

Next month we will learn about the rhino.

But I hope you learn more.