Poem

Choco the bear was very sweet But she hated the summer heat

So she searched for a place to rest When she found Torty’s nest The sand was full of eggs she saw And then a giant lion’s paw Confused she said “What is this?” When Leo the Lion said that it was his!

“No way!” said Choco “it can’t be!” “Do you see a fool in me?” Then Greg the elephant came in And said, “Choco listen!”

“It doesn’t matter whose eggs these are They are too precious and dear! We must all take care of it And ensure we do our little bit

To take care of the little ones While Torty’s away from his daughters and sons” Then Monty the mouse blew his horn And all praised the Lion For helping Torty, the tortoise in the hour of need, He was the king of the jungle indeed!

All young ones require protection.

Giant: Very big Fool: Mad person

The tiger is a magnificent animal found in tropical climates mostly in Asia. Unlike other big cats like Lions and Leopards, Tigers, love to swim in water. They are ferocious animals who prey on Sambar Deer, Buffaloes and Wild Pigs. In exceptional cases, they also prey on Elephants, Rhinos and even humans, which is why they are also known as ‘man eaters’. Animal enthusiasts and forest lovers

India has the largest Tiger population in the world.

embark on jungle safaris every year to catch a glimpse of this majestic creature. National Parks in India like Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, Sunderban , Bandhavgarh, Bandipur, Periyar, Kanha, Manas, Tadoba and many others have this breathtaking animal.

Tiger populations across the world have been dwindling due to encroachment of forest area and rampant poaching. Loss of habitat and inadequate food supply are also reasons why tiger populations have been shrinking over the years. Due to this rapid decline in the number of tigers in Indian forests, the Indian government

Dwindling: Falling Encroachment: Intrusion or invasion initiated ‘Project Tiger’ in 1973. It was initiated to save the national animal of the country and also restore their natural habitats. The other aim was to make sure that the animals could breed in safety, which would significantly increase their populations. International Tiger Day is observed on 29th July every year by 13 tiger range countries which raised consensus to double the number of Tigers in the world by 2O22.

By Taqwa Fatima

Kakapo’s are the only type of night parrots that cannot fly

We know that birds are known for flying and soaring high, but did you know that there is one very unique bird that is flightless?

The Kakapo is a large bird that is typically green in colour and belongs to the parrot family, but unlike the rest of its kind this distinctive bird does not fly. Instead, it uses its beautiful wings to balance and support itself rather than flap them. Its feathers are significantly softer than those of other birds, because they are not used for flight. A true example of the beauty of nature, this flightless bird is found in New Zealand. It is incredibly sad though, that the Kakapo is critically endangered, and is the focus of conservation attention. If protected, however, the Kakapo will remain one of the most rare species ever found in birds!

Distinctive: Particular Endangered: About to go extinct

By Taqwa Fatima

Napo has been screened in more than 7O festivals and has won more than 2O awards

This deeply moving short film tells the story of a little boy, John, whose grandfather suffers from dementia, a condition in which people lose the ability to remember things clearly. John is thoroughly confused and clearly upset about why his grandfather is unable to remember some of the most important things of his life. While he tackles this thought, he comes across an old picture album that has pictures of some of the most special moments of his grandfather’s life. Utilizing his artistic abilities, he starts sketching his own analysis of his granddad’s memories, which gradually starts reminding him of the beautiful moments of his life. Through art and creativity, the duo nurtured their relationship. While the grandson comes up with his innovative drawings for each picture, his grandfather relives those moments.

The little grandson john is an excellent example of how every child should treat their grandparents and strive to give them all the happiness they deserve. Thoroughly: Completely Tackle: Make efforts to deal with Utilizing: Make use of

12OO-2OOO miles off the coast of Africa, in the island nation of Mauritius, lays a spectacular geological phenomenon, an underwater waterfall! Spectators and scientists across the world have been baffled by the phenomenon. Created about 8 million years ago, by volcanic eruptions, it is one of the recent additions in terms of its geological time span. However, calling it a waterfall would be a misnomer, because there is no water that “falls” from a higher plain to a lower one, as is the case for normal waterfalls. If not pouring water then why

The entire island of Mauritius is just 45km wide and 65 km long does it look like a waterfall? It is actually sand. Huge deposits of sand flow into deeper levels as a result of continual erosion. This creates an optical illusion where it seems like an entire body of water is falling down a cliff located higher. This spectacular phenomenon can only be observed from a higher place and several helicopter tours are available for tourists to experience this magnificent phenomenon. Would you like to visit this amazing place soon?

Misnomer: Named wrongly Spectacular: A fascinating event