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The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the world. It has a wingspan of up to three metres.
BIRDSof Birds of prey are beautiful, powerful birds that soar through the skies, hunting for their prey using their sharp eyesight. From the speed of a Peregrine Falcon to the grace and power of an eagle, an encounter with one of these birds is one you would never forget. Read on to learn more and see what you can find out yourself through some fact hunting!
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Seven-year-old Helen has a very special job! She helps to train Poppy — a hearing dog!
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MASTERS
Whether pretending to be a rock, or blending into the background, these creatures are masters of disguise. Can you spot the creatures in these pictures and then identify them using the internet or books and magazines you have at home?
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As you are doing your research you might come across some difficult words you haven’t heard of before. Here are a few examples along with what they might mean…
CRYPSIS — The ability of an animal to hide from others. CRYPTIC COLOURATION — The most common form of camouflage. BIOCHROMES — Natural pigments that absorb and reflect light + colour.
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Can you imagine a planet where 99% of the living space is ocean? You don’t have to – you’re living on it! Over the next four pages, we want you to find out as much as you can about the Pacific Ocean and the creatures that live there.
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