Gulf Coast Family - February 2020

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Pinellas Academy is a SACS Accredited Charter School offering:     

A rigorous and challenging curriculum. Character-based education program. A safe, secure campus. Tuition-free, private school environment. High quality teachers that provide individualized student attention.

Now accepting applications for kindergarten through 8th grade!

Enrichment in

S.T.E.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education.

Perfectly Pygmy The best things come in pygmy packages – that’s the saying, right? Pygmy hippos, as their name implies, are smaller than their Nile hippo relative. At full grown, pygmy hippos weigh in at only a few hundred pounds and stand only about three feet tall. Our pygmy hippo family consists with mom, Zsa Zsa, dad, Pogo, and baby, Holly Berry. They may be “small”, but their personalities are huge. Proud papa Pogo is an easy-going, gentle hippo. He likes stretching himself across the steps of his pool to keep half his body in the water, and half out in the sun. If you have children, there is a chance Pogo will come straight to the viewing window of his habitat to inspect them – makes for a great photo and memory!

Natural Habitat

Rivers running through West African forests.

Range

Found primarily in Liberia.

Size

Experienced mother, Zsa Zsa, plays that role very well! She spends her days with little Holly Berry and teaching her the pygmy hippo ways. While she can sometimes be stern, she is also extremely patient and accommodating with her playful girl. Rounding out our perfect pygmy family is Holly Berry. The little bundle of joy made her debut weighing 9 lbs. at just 5 days old and proceeded to steal the hearts of everyone who saw her little rolls. Her name came to fruition with a naming competition in partnership with Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops. After a thousand suggestions, tons of cuteness, and hundreds of pops – Holly’s name was revealed and it is fitting. She is sweet as a berry and truly a holly little girl. With every day, she gains confidence and independence. She still sticks close to mom but is not afraid to push her boundaries. We can’t wait to watch her grow up and hit her next milestones – budding teeth and solid foods.

350-600 pounds can reach 6 feet in length.

SACS ACCREDITED

Lifespan

30-50 years.

Gestation 6-7 months.

1775 S. Highland Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756

(727) 330-9449

Diet Details

www.pinellasacademy.com www.gulfcoastfamily.org

Mainly consume grasses, leaves, shoots and fallen fruits from forest.

To advertise, call 727-612-0783

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February 2020 Events

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Focus on the Family

10min
pages 34-36

Species Spotlight: Perfectly Pigmy

2min
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The Most Romantic Gift–Keep a Lifelong Fascination With Your Spouse

4min
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And They Lived Happily Ever After

4min
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Math Success Begins With Algebra

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page 40

Kids in the Kitchen

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pages 26-27

Building Community

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page 37

Education Spotlight

2min
page 41

20 Questions to Get to Know Him Better

20min
pages 19-23

All Pro Dad: Valentine’s Day, It’s Not About You

3min
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Dungy Diaries: 11 Keys for Loving Your Family

2min
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Leave This World With Memories, Not Dreams

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Heart Gallery

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

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Movie Night

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Parent to Parent

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This February We Recommend That You

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The Young and the Young at Heart

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Florida Minor Settlements: Allen v. Montalyan

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It’s Great to Create

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February Fun Facts

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