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How Snakes Move

Rattlesnakes have four different ways of moving on the ground. Its movement looks almost effortless! …

Animal Stories
Reptiles
Zoobooks
rattlesnake, reptiles, snakes

How a Rattlesnake Strikes

The fangs of a rattlesnake are usually folded inside the mouth. The fangs move forward when the snake strikes. …

Animal Stories
Reptiles
Zoobooks
rattlesnake, reptiles, snakes

A Butterfly is Born

A baby butterfly goes through a lot of different stages before it’s fully grown. …

Animal Stories
Creepy Crawlies
Zootles
butterflies, butterfly, caterpillar, chrysalis, insect

A Butterfly’s Body

Butterflies have big bulgy eyes. They can see colors and recognize flowers and even other butterflies. …

Animal Stories
Creepy Crawlies
Zootles
butterflies, butterfly, insect, moth

Everything About the Common Hippo is Heavy

A hippo’s head takes up a third of its body and can weigh half a ton. Its 2-inch thick skin can weigh as much as its head! …

Animal Stories
Mammals
Zoobooks
hippo, mammals

Hippo Fights

Hippos would rather run away than fight. But when they clash, it is a contest of weight and strength. …

Animal Stories
Mammals
Zoobooks
hippo, mammals

Bats Hunt at Night, and Sleep During the Day

About half of the bats in the U.S. sleep in caves. Caves make good roosting places, because they are usually dark and quiet. …

Animal Stories
Mammals
Zoobooks
bats, mammals

The Body of a Bat is Perfectly Suited for Flying

Unlike bird wings, which are made of feathers, bat wings are made of skin! The skin is tougher than a rubber glove. …

Animal Stories
Mammals
Zoobooks
bats, mammals

Looking Out for Trouble

Because they’re so tall, giraffes are the first to spot lions approaching in the distance. …

Animal Stories
Mammals
Zootles
giraffe, giraffes

Giraffes…in General

A giraffe’s long neck helps it reach leaves at the tops of trees. Believe it or not, a giraffe has only seven bones in its neck—the same number you have! Their neck bones are just much bigger than yours. …

Animal Stories
Mammals
Zootles
giraffe, giraffes

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