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Aardvark:

By Great Neck Pal

Wearable Craft Project

Tie dyeing is a fun activity for getting messy outside, and the best part is wearing your creations once they’re done. Did you know tie dye goes back thousands of years?!

People in Peru, China, Japan, and India all have a form of tie dyeing. You can do this easy project with things you probably already have at home: a white piece of fabric, rubber bands, vinegar, water and food coloring. (You can wear gloves and an apron to stay a bit cleaner, but remember: dye is meant to be permanent!) While your results won’t be as vibrant as they would with fabric dye, this method is a fun way to get started.

Here are the steps:

1. Mix half water and half vinegar in a container and get your fabric wet.

2. Wring out the fabWric so it’s just damp.

3. Follow the diagram for the design you’d like to make: accordion, crinkle or starburst.

4. Put rubber bands to hold your design in place.

5. Squirt your color! Make sure you get both sides.

6. Place in a sealed bag and leave in a sunny spot.

7. Rinse after 24 hours for best results. And that’s it! Send us a picture of your best dyes for a future kids page.

According to the African Wildlife Foundation, aardvarks are in the same group as the African elephants, and they have no relationship to anteaters despite their appearance. Currently, their biggest threats are being hunted by humans, and losing their habitats to development. Even through their challenges, aardvarks love to dig! This helps them hide from predators, and provides a great spot to sleep. When they sleep, they block the entrance to their burrow, leave a very small opening and roll into a curl. But, aardvarks like to mix it up a little bit by burrowing new holes, which actually comes in handy for fellow animals who makes use of the holes. Aardvarks also prefer to be alone, and don‛t make many friends.

And do you know what‛s the aardvark‛s favorite food?

Termites!

What a bunch of strange fellas. Check back next week to learn about another animal starting with the letter…. B!