Correction: Luna Moth caterpillar vs. Oleander Hawk Moth caterpillar

In the May 2022 Animal of the Month section, we mistakenly labelled an Oleander Hawk Moth caterpillar as a Luna Moth caterpillar. Although they are both green, you can tell an Oleander Hawk Moth caterpillar by its striking blue eyespots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re so lucky at Chickadee because we get to meet readers who do amazing things! Check out Nathan and Timothy — their family raises several species of giant silk moths, including Luna Moths! So cool, right? Thanks for sharing, Timothy and Nathan!

 

Have you ever seen a Luna Moth in person? Let us know in the comments!

-The Chickadee Team

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Chickadee’s Ask a Vet!

In Chickadee’s May 2021 issue, we asked a veterinarian questions from readers about their pets. Click on the images below to read the answers!

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Blue Whale vs. Humpback Whale

In the March “Trivia Time”, a photo of a humpback whale was mistakenly labelled as a blue whale. Here’s some facts about these two cool whales!

 

1. Blue whales can grow to about 32 to 34 m (105 to 110 ft). That makes them the largest animals on Earth!

2. They get their name from their bluish-grey colour. Sometimes if the conditions are right, they might even appear to have yellowish-green undersides.

 

 

 

1. Humpback whales can grow up to 48 to 62.5 feet (14.6 to 19 m) long.

2. These whales are named for the humps on their backs.

 

Hope you learned something new about whales today! Before I go, here’s a fun tongue twister about whales:

Would a Wet Whale Want Wet Water?

How did you do?

— The Chickadee Team

 

 

 

 

 

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It’s World Giraffe Day!

Hey readers,

Sarah has some fun facts about giraffes to share with you for World Giraffe Day!

• Giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world. Their legs are the size of a human adult grownup!
• Giraffes have to kneel or crouch to get a drink of water because their necks are not long enough to reach the ground by themselves.
• Every giraffe has a unique spot pattern. No two giraffes are the exact same.
• Giraffes only need between 5-30 minutes of sleep each day.
• A group of giraffes is called a tower.

Thanks Sarah!

Do you know any fun facts about giraffes you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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It’s World Otter Day!

Hey readers,

To celebrate World Otter Day, here’s an up close video of otters in their natural habitat!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

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