![]() ![]() We enjoyed reading every single page of this book and will definitely add it to our home library the moment it is released. I for one was not familiar with the yeti crab or know that it resides in hydrothermal vents. I was shocked when my daughter recognized quite a few animals and was able to describe them to me before we read about them. It would make the perfect gift for an animal lover of any age. They will love the humor of the names and be entertained by their silly traits. This is such a wonderful resource to have available for kids either at home or in school. ![]() The book ended with a Wacky Name Generator so you can practice making your own monikers based on an animals appearance, behavior, habitat and type. There was a box included with each animal that listed its Species, Habitat and an extra interesting fact. We ended up googling several that caught our eye as well (The Long-Wattled Umbrellabird, Naked Mole Rat and Fried Egg Jellyfish to name a few) so we could see extra photos. A good majority of them also included an actual photo. ![]() Each one included 9 or more animals, a colorful illustrations and an easy to follow description of the animal that shared all about its unique facts and how it came about being named. It was then broken down into 5 fun chapters: Funny Names, Magical Names, Fierce Names, Delicious Names, and Just-Plain-Weird Names. How they have common and scientific names, but also belong to various species, genus, family, class and so on. The book is set up by first explaining the origins of an animal’s name. I can’t tell you how many times we equally laughed and cringed as we read some of the descriptions. I’m so glad she did because we had a blast reading and learning about so many interesting animals. My daughter saw this book posted and immediately asked me to request it so we could review it together. This nonfiction book is set to release 6.9.20! Thank you and for the review copy of this book. A coffee table kind of book and a whole lot of fun! It’s one of those books you pick up read awhile ,put it down and pick it up again and again. While the text is certainly engaging, I feel many readers will tire of the wordiness. There are over 70 creatures divided into four Name sections: Funny, Magical, Delicious, and then names that are Just Plain Weird. I was surprised that the wombat poops out square scat. You’ll love the Fried Egg Jellyfish, and the Bone-Eating Snot Flower Worm and the Chicken Turtle who is actually a turtle that does not taste like chicken!īut I beg to differ with the Ugly Animal Preservation Society who claim the The Smooth Headed Blobfish is the ugliest animal. Ok you may have to incorporate your imagination for this guy’s cry. Then meet the White-Bellied Go-Away Bird. The “waxy” refers to its skin secretions and the “monkey” comes from its long, simian fingers, perfect for climbing. Learn of the Waxy Monkey Tree Frog, who lives high in the forests of South America. This may not be an issue with the hard copy. But not are photographed all because some of the animals reside 2,000 to 4,000 feet deep in the water off the coast of Australia.Ī very colorful book, but I read the book on a kindle and had great difficulty reading white print on a lime green background or blue on bright red. The book has bright vivid illustrations and actual photographs. Sound like a book kids will enjoy? I’m sure of it! This is a parade of creatures notable for their bizarre, baffling, and just-plain-funny names. The Zoo will provide updates on the pups through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.It’s science, it’s animals and these guys are just weird. At less than 2 pounds fully grown, the screaming hairy armadillo is the smallest of the three species of hairy armadillos. They get their name from the squealing noise they emit if they are threatened and the greater amount of hair they have compared to other armadillo species. Screaming hairy armadillos are native to South America and are listed as a species of “least concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Visitors will be able to see the pups at the Zoo after they have grown larger and have acclimated to their enclosure. These are the first pups for both parents. ![]() The pups’ parents, Amber and Dylan Walter, were recommended to breed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Screaming Hairy Armadillo Species Survival Plan. It is still too early to determine if they are male or female. At their last weigh-in, the pups were 144 grams and 159 grams. They are still spending all of their time in their nest, and their eyes have not opened yet, but the bony plates that cover their bodies like armor are already visible with very fine hairs. The pups are the first ever born at the Zoo. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed two screaming hairy armadillo pups Aug. ![]()
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