AmaZing Animals
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "AmaZing Animals - K"The A-Z of animals and facts
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Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
Kangaroos! What I knew about them was practically nothing. I knew just the general name Kangaroo, that they carried their babies in a pouch, and that the hop about in Australia and can be very fast. I am pleased with all the extra information you have given me!
Lovely photos too.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Kangaroos! What I knew about them was practically nothing. I knew just the general name Kangaroo, that they carried their babies in a pouch, and that the hop about in Australia and can be very fast. I am pleased with all the extra information you have given me!
Lovely photos too.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Your knowledge was equal to mine, I only knew what you did. Fascinating creatures. Especially how they protected the albino. Thank you for reading and your lovely review, my friend. Have a lovely day. :)) Sandra xx
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Welcome, Sandra.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a good job, Sandra, with your kangaroo chapter. I enjoyed reading it. Your husband's picture is great. The facts you present are interesting and well-organized. I believe all will enjoy this. I did not know about the tree kangaroos.
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Fun Facts on Kangaroos
this is because the name, joey, originates from the aborigine [Aborigine ] language meaning, 'small animal'. Joey is the name [given to all small animals. ] they give for all small animals.
Kangaroos are 'marsupial' animals, meaning they have a pouch, [pouch. They can be . . . ] and can be found in Australia and New Guinea.
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RED KANGAROO
This[ Their lifespan may be . . . ] being eight years in the wild, and up to twenty-five years in human care.
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WALLABY KANGAROO
The wallaby is the smaller [smallest ] of the three species, with the wallaroo coming in at a size between the two.
There are other differences, [too, ] if you can get them to open their mouths to look at their teeth.
Although the wallaby is not endangered, there is a certain species called the 'rock wallaby' that are [ is considered endangered . ( I know--repeat of endangered ] considered to be so.
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TREE KANGAROO (my favourite)
The tree kangaroo was first discovered in the Torricelli [ Mountains ]mountains of Papua New Guinea in 1990. It has a chestnut-brown coat, pale belly and double stripe down it's [its ] back.
Several million years ago [ ago, ] all kangaroos were once tree dwellers. .
Scientists say the numbers have been steadily falling due to their habitat being destroyed, [no comma] and from being hunted.
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ANTILOPINE KANGAROO
They will either go in groups, or separately [ comma after separately ] when they search for grazing areas; preferring the short shoots of grass [grass. This search may take . . .] it can take them a few miles away. [away' but, they always . . . ] They always return to the same camp.
As you might have guessed, its [the name ] name comes from its fur being the same colour, feel and texture as the antelope.
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And Finally
KALARI: ALBINO KANGAROO
Australian Wildlife Secrets magazine editor [ editor, Simon Watharow, ] Simon Watharow told how he spent more than five years tracking an albino kangaroo.
In fact, many people told how when they stopped their car to look at her, the others immediately went into protective mode, [ no comma ]and surrounded her many kangaroos deep.
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A few little extra facts
The mother kangaroo can feed two different babies different types of milk at the same time. The older baby [baby,] who has just left the pouch and still needs feeding, and the newborn baby [ are examples of this. ].
New born [newborn ] babies are the size of a jelly bean when they crawl into their mother's pouch. They stay there for about six months until they [are ] big enough to leave.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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You did a good job, Sandra, with your kangaroo chapter. I enjoyed reading it. Your husband's picture is great. The facts you present are interesting and well-organized. I believe all will enjoy this. I did not know about the tree kangaroos.
Suggestions:
Fun Facts on Kangaroos
this is because the name, joey, originates from the aborigine [Aborigine ] language meaning, 'small animal'. Joey is the name [given to all small animals. ] they give for all small animals.
Kangaroos are 'marsupial' animals, meaning they have a pouch, [pouch. They can be . . . ] and can be found in Australia and New Guinea.
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RED KANGAROO
This[ Their lifespan may be . . . ] being eight years in the wild, and up to twenty-five years in human care.
***
WALLABY KANGAROO
The wallaby is the smaller [smallest ] of the three species, with the wallaroo coming in at a size between the two.
There are other differences, [too, ] if you can get them to open their mouths to look at their teeth.
Although the wallaby is not endangered, there is a certain species called the 'rock wallaby' that are [ is considered endangered . ( I know--repeat of endangered ] considered to be so.
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TREE KANGAROO (my favourite)
The tree kangaroo was first discovered in the Torricelli [ Mountains ]mountains of Papua New Guinea in 1990. It has a chestnut-brown coat, pale belly and double stripe down it's [its ] back.
Several million years ago [ ago, ] all kangaroos were once tree dwellers. .
Scientists say the numbers have been steadily falling due to their habitat being destroyed, [no comma] and from being hunted.
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ANTILOPINE KANGAROO
They will either go in groups, or separately [ comma after separately ] when they search for grazing areas; preferring the short shoots of grass [grass. This search may take . . .] it can take them a few miles away. [away' but, they always . . . ] They always return to the same camp.
As you might have guessed, its [the name ] name comes from its fur being the same colour, feel and texture as the antelope.
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And Finally
KALARI: ALBINO KANGAROO
Australian Wildlife Secrets magazine editor [ editor, Simon Watharow, ] Simon Watharow told how he spent more than five years tracking an albino kangaroo.
In fact, many people told how when they stopped their car to look at her, the others immediately went into protective mode, [ no comma ]and surrounded her many kangaroos deep.
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A few little extra facts
The mother kangaroo can feed two different babies different types of milk at the same time. The older baby [baby,] who has just left the pouch and still needs feeding, and the newborn baby [ are examples of this. ].
New born [newborn ] babies are the size of a jelly bean when they crawl into their mother's pouch. They stay there for about six months until they [are ] big enough to leave.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much, dear Jan, for this extremely helpful review. I appreciate all the time you have spent. I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading this letter, and that you now know about those cute tree kangaroos. Not many seem to have known about them. Have a wonderful day, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Margaret Bednar
I love this sweet alphabet series. The comparisons to other animals is cleverly done. I didn't know they could have two different aged babies in their pouches - I like the idea of siblings of different ages sharing her pouch. :)
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I love this sweet alphabet series. The comparisons to other animals is cleverly done. I didn't know they could have two different aged babies in their pouches - I like the idea of siblings of different ages sharing her pouch. :)
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much, Margaret, for reading my letter K, I had fun researching this one. I didn't know about the babies, either. Or tree kangaroos! I'm so pleased you are still enjoying my series. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from damommy
What fascinating facts about kangaroos that I've never known. I did read once that in time of drought, they recycle their urine to keep hydrated. Interesting that the red kangaroo can't walk backwards. Is that so for all kangaroos. I didn't know they'd ever lived in trees, and some still do. I agree, the tree kangaroo looks more cuddly. 8-) How interesting, too, that the herd protects the albino one, showing they know she's different. Animals are wonderful!
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What fascinating facts about kangaroos that I've never known. I did read once that in time of drought, they recycle their urine to keep hydrated. Interesting that the red kangaroo can't walk backwards. Is that so for all kangaroos. I didn't know they'd ever lived in trees, and some still do. I agree, the tree kangaroo looks more cuddly. 8-) How interesting, too, that the herd protects the albino one, showing they know she's different. Animals are wonderful!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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You read that right, Yvonne, that's why they can keep going without a lot of water. I read that too! lol. There was a lot to discover when I researched these animals, some really incredible facts. The way the baby has to crawl up to the mothers pouch when it's no more than a jelly bean with hands! There is a video on utube, it was fascinating to watch. I wished I could put it on here, but I don't know how.
Thank you so much for the six stars, my friend, and the lovely review. Have a wonderful day! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from tfawcus
You've nailed it again with your interesting selection of facts. Here are a few more! LOL
We have a mob of about forty kangaroos living on or around our small farm.
Our miniature schnauzer delights in chasing them, which is a dangerous sport as they could easily turn on him, so we are careful not to let him out around dusk.
In the summer when fodder is scarce in the paddocks they come and graze on the lawn. We have to put barricades around Wendy's roses, as they seem to be a favourite food.
When I was teaching, my class used to sponsor a Yellow-footed rock wallaby at the Adelaide Zoo.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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You've nailed it again with your interesting selection of facts. Here are a few more! LOL
We have a mob of about forty kangaroos living on or around our small farm.
Our miniature schnauzer delights in chasing them, which is a dangerous sport as they could easily turn on him, so we are careful not to let him out around dusk.
In the summer when fodder is scarce in the paddocks they come and graze on the lawn. We have to put barricades around Wendy's roses, as they seem to be a favourite food.
When I was teaching, my class used to sponsor a Yellow-footed rock wallaby at the Adelaide Zoo.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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I've never seen a kangaroo, not even in our wild-life parks, (not that I've been lately) but after doing all this research, I don't think I'd like to meet one at night. I watched some videos as I was checking things out, and saw a couple of them boxing over a female. They don't aim to harm, just to come out the superior one. lol. We have deer come and eat our roses, not nice!! The rock wallaby is one of those that are facing extinction, those and the tree kangaroos. That mustn't be allowed to happen. Thank you so very much for the six stars, my friend, I really appreciated that, and your lovely review. Have a wonderful day!! :)) Sandra xx
Comment from aryr
You did great with this, Sandra. I loved learning about the different types, their pictures and of course their names. I do declare that Graham is definitely becoming an artist in his own right. I love the idea of a short poem but with a lot of information following, this was a great idea. I did not know about the tree kangaroo, which was interesting and educational. Very well done. Be safe, be well, big smiles and bigger virtual hugs. Blessings to all.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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You did great with this, Sandra. I loved learning about the different types, their pictures and of course their names. I do declare that Graham is definitely becoming an artist in his own right. I love the idea of a short poem but with a lot of information following, this was a great idea. I did not know about the tree kangaroo, which was interesting and educational. Very well done. Be safe, be well, big smiles and bigger virtual hugs. Blessings to all.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you again, Alie, for another of your wonderful reviews. I'd never heard of the tree kangaroo, either. They look quite cute, too. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Darlene Franklin
Fascinating kangaroo facts! I like how you presented the major facts in poetry but then added all those delightful details in appropriate prose. Kids should have a blast with this.
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Fascinating kangaroo facts! I like how you presented the major facts in poetry but then added all those delightful details in appropriate prose. Kids should have a blast with this.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2020
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Thank you so much for this fabulous review, Darlene! I'm hoping I'm getting the right facts to keep the kids attention. They don't do boring, or at least, what they think is boring, lol. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Ulla
Hi Sandra, this is just so informative and very well written. I'm also learning a few good things about the Kangaroo. I've seen them in the wild in Australia, and they are so cuute, but I never knew about the tree kangaroo in New Guinea. How interesting. Loved you poem and as always, I loved Grahams drawing, as well. A big hug. Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2020
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Hi Sandra, this is just so informative and very well written. I'm also learning a few good things about the Kangaroo. I've seen them in the wild in Australia, and they are so cuute, but I never knew about the tree kangaroo in New Guinea. How interesting. Loved you poem and as always, I loved Grahams drawing, as well. A big hug. Ulla xxx
Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2020
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Thank you so very much for the lovely six stars, and fabulous review, Ulla. The tree kangaroo was new to me as well. They look so cuddly. I'm glad you enjoyed reading about them. Thanks, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Diana Kane
I learned quite a bit here. This is great. It's a lot of information. I'm not sure what age bracket you're looking at for this. As a parent of a dyslexic child, I know how difficult it can be to find what works for them. My daughter hated school but then love college because she could do things her way. Great write here though. And what a wonderful gift.
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I learned quite a bit here. This is great. It's a lot of information. I'm not sure what age bracket you're looking at for this. As a parent of a dyslexic child, I know how difficult it can be to find what works for them. My daughter hated school but then love college because she could do things her way. Great write here though. And what a wonderful gift.
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Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2020
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My grandson has just had his 12th Birthday, so I have to make sure I don't treat him like a child, but make it interesting enough for him to want to learn from it. He will need help in reading, but the new special needs school he is now attending, is helping him enormously. I can understand your daughter's dislike of school. It wasn't until Eric started his new school that we learnt he'd been teased about his lack of reading skills, and had been bullied. At this school he is one of the lads, and he's thriving. It's made such a difference. Thank you so much for your kind review, Diane. I really appreciated it. Have a lovely week. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Amanda Louise Davis
This is another great one for your grandson. You did have a typo. It says K is 'or kangaroo.' Other than that, this is really good. I am always glad to see these and hope I get to check out all of them.
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This is another great one for your grandson. You did have a typo. It says K is 'or kangaroo.' Other than that, this is really good. I am always glad to see these and hope I get to check out all of them.
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Comment Written 07-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2020
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Thank you for your lovely review and for pointing that typo out, lol, that was a good start!! I'm glad you enjoyed the Kangaroo letter in this book. :)) L is next and that's a lovely one. Hope you come again, Amanda. Have a lovely week, my friend. :)) Sandra xx