Hi everyone,
Have you had a chance to check out January/February Chirp’s Amazing Animal? Look waaaay up and meet the giraffe, a plant-eating animal with a super-sized neck and a long purple tongue. Why is the giraffe’s tongue purple? Find out in this video of a giraffe feeding at the Houston Zoo.
Hope you enjoy it!
Katherine, Chirp Editor
Hey Readers!
Remember to check out the rock ptarmigan in chickaDEE‘s December issue. This bird is built for winter!
Photo: Jan Frode Haugseth/Creative Commons
Here’s why we love the rock ptarmigan:
It’s feet are fantastic. The ptarmigan’s big claws help it walk on snow without sinking, just like snowshoes.
It matches the snow. During the summer months, this bird’s feathers are mostly brown. But in the winter, the ptarmigan turns bright white. You’d be lucky to even spot it in a pile of snow!
It’s smart. During freezing weather, this bird makes its own shelter. The feathered friend plunges into snowpile, then digs it out with its claws to make a cozy, safe hangout.
It has a funny nickname. Some North Americans call this bird a snow chicken!
There’s is a lot more to learn about this bird, so flip to page 14 in the December issue to get the full scoop.
Until next time,
Melissa
Assistant Editor of chickaDEE
Hi everyone,
Have you had a chance to check out the Arctic fox in December Chirp? Here are a few fun facts about this month’s Amazing Animal:
Find out more about the Arctic fox in December Chirp!
Katherine, Chirp Editor
I love pets and I especially love seeing your pet pics.
Like this one:
This is Maggie, who apparently was not too happy to have her picture taken.
Now I want to see your pet! Send in your pet pic for a chance to win a cool Owlkids prize pack!
Don’t have a pet? That’s okay, you can send in a drawing of your dream pet.
We’ll choose one winner, and some of the pictures and drawings will be featured on the blog.
Entrants must be 14 years of age or under as of the deadline. Winners under the age of majority in their province will need a signed waiver by a parent or guardian in order to claim their prize. Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
We’ll announce the winner on December 7.
Good ruff, everyone!
-Kim, owlblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers!
I hope that you’re all enjoying the November issue of chickaDEE! If you haven’t yet, remember to check out this month’s Animal of the Month, the Indian cobra.
Photo: Dreamstime
Here are a few tidbits about the snake:
It’s famous. This snake is the star of many Hindu legends and myths!
It can smell with its tongue. Snakes flick their tongues in-and-out of their mouths quickly to pick up scents.
It’s dangerous. There’s a very powerful poison inside this cobra’s body. That’s why most people in India and Pakistan respect this snake by leaving it alone.
It’s fun to look at. The Indian cobra has a very cool pattern on the back of it’s body. Some think the design looks like a pair of eyes!
Pretty amazing stuff, right?
Turn to page 14 in the November issue to get to full scoop on this sss-pectacular serpent.
Until next time, keep on reading!
Melissa
Assistant Editor of chickaDEE
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