Researched and Written By:
Ms. Zughayyer’s 4th Grade Class
Chapter 1: Bats
DID YOU KNOW‌ That bats can eat 10,000 insects in one day. And that they are nocturnal so they sleep in the morning and in the day and at night they are awake.
Physical Description There are two kinds of bats which are Megabats and Microbats. Megabats are a type of bats that are very big. Microbats are another type of bats that are small. Bats have short legs and long fingers. Bats have bright orange fur or striped fur.
This is a picture of a bat with orange fur.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? We can help bats by not polluting their homes.
Diet Bats eat figs, bananas, mangoes, nuts, nectar, pollen, insects, fish scorpions, lizards,
frogs, and birds.
Behaviors
Bats rest in caves. They hide from predators and hunt during night. Bats hear sounds that bounces off objects.
Habitat
Bats live in deserts, forests, cities, caves, basements, and attics.
A group of bats y around the sky.
Why This Animal Is Endangered Bats are endangered because farmers use pesticides to poison the fruits and to kill the bugs but bats might eat the fruit and get poisoned. If bats eat poisonous bugs they might get poisoned. Some people
pollute the bats’ habitats and the bats get sick or die. People spray harmful chemicals in attics and basements that bats live in and bats get poisoned.
Chapter 2: Wolves Physical Description
DID YOU KNOW… that wolves don’t howl at the moon they howl to talk to other wolves.
mals. Wolves have fur coats to keep them warm. Wolves’ fur colors are red, grey, black, and white. Wolves are muscular and have big feet. They also have sharp teeth to hunt for food.
This wolf is howling.
Wolves are large dog-like mamHOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? We can help wolves by not taking over there homes and not hunting them. We can also help them by not hunting so many things the wolves eat.
Diet
Wolves eat deer, moose, rabbits, and rodents. They eat
birds, beavers, mals and anielk, and carimals that die. bou. They also eat hooved ani-
Behaviors
Wolves use body positions and facial expressions to show if they are angry or not. They wag their tails when they are happy or when they want to play. Wolves also howl before they hunt.
Habitat
Wolves live in forests and grasslands. They also live in the artic. This wolf is chasing prey.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
Wolves are endangered because they loose there habitat from humans who take over to make new buildings and farms. Wolves are also en-
dangered because they are being hunted. They are also losing livestock from humans.
FROGS
Chapter 3:
Physical Description DID YOU KNOW…
That the pads on this tree frog’s toes s'ck to the surfaces on witch the frog
climbs.
This is the red eye tree frog.
Frogs have green, slimy bodies. Frogs are vertebrates which means they
have backbones. Some frogs are poisonous. Frogs have small bodies. Frogs have no teeth at all. Frogs have very long legs.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL?
We can by not eating frogs anymore.
Diet
Frogs eat plants, snails, small
fish, spiders, worms, and flies.
Behaviors
Frogs have s"cky tongues . Frog’s tongues are fast . Frogs swallow their prey whole. Frogs breath through their skin. Frogs croak super loud.
Habitat
Frogs live in hot places, cold winters, near the equator, in burrows, and tropical regions.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
This animal is endangered because people eat them.
This is a frog family
Chapter 4: Leopards Physical Description Did you know that researchers keep track of leopards by pu(ng radio collars on them.
You can help this animal by not hunting it or destroying their home.
i) Leopards are large cats known for their beautiful spotted fur. Leopards have long tails. Leopards have light cream to dark gold fur. Some have black fur. Leopards have sleek powerful bodies. Leopards have very good sharp claws. Leopards are very ďŹ erce
Diet
Leopards eat mon keys wart hogs large
birds and snakes. They also eat any kind of meat
antelope jackals pea cocks and sheep.
Behaviors
One of the behav
iors are to give off a scent. An
other thing is that they make sounds to get a mate. They climb trees to see more ani
mals. Leopards mature at three years old.
Habitat
Some leopards habitats are forests, rain forests, deserts, savannas, and mountains. They also live in cold climates, warm climates, Asia, and many other places.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
Leopards are being hunted illegally. People sell their fur in secert. Also they lose their homes by people clearing
forest.
Leopards also have black fur
Chapter 5: Tigers
DID YOU KNOW‌
That a 'ger crouches down low and moves quietly to its prey. Then it pounces on the prey and eats it.
Physical Description striped fur. A tiger has long whiskers and a large pink nose. Tigers have white bellies with a thick reddish coat covering it.
A baby tiger sitting in a field. A tiger is a large member of the cat
The baby tiger is two pounds when it is born. It has amber or gold eyes with white and black tails.
family. It has 30 teeth HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL?
You can help this animal by going slower with your car and stop cutting down trees.
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Diet
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Behaviors The "ger roars loudly to tell another "ger to stay out of its territory. A "ger scratches bark to leave its scent so no predators will come near the tree. The mother "ger ďŹ nds a den to have babies. A baby "ger starts hun"ng at 18 months. They are nocturnal animals.
Habitat The "ger can live in many places. Some places are Asia, China North Korea, and Cambodia. Some other places are Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They also can live in swampy areas, hot jungles, and snowy forests.
A "ger prances on the turtle and eats its prey.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
They are being endangered because people are cutting down the forest and being run over by speeding
cars. They are also being endangered by polluted water and they are being hunted for meat.
Chapter 6: Mountain Gorilla
DID YOU KNOW‌ that Mountain gorillas live by volcanos .
Physical Description
This mountain gorilla thinks he is so cool.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? You can help
Diet
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by not hunting it and not ruining it’s habitat.
This is what they eat.
Behaviors
Habitat THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS HABITAT IS COOL, AND MISTY IN THE MOUNTAINS. THEY MOSTLY LIVE IN AFRICA SURROUNDED BY VOLCANOS. THE MOUNTAIN RANGES THEY LIVE IN ARE ABOVE 11,500 FT.
Why This Animal Is Endangered "
This is a mountain gorillas habitat.
Chapter 7: Chimpanzees
DID YOU KNOW…
Physical Description there babies wherever they go. The average male chimpanzee is 4 feet and 100 lbs. The skin on a chimpanzee gets darker as it gets older. The average female chimpanzee is less then 3 and a half feet and less then 100 pounds.
Chimpanzees are only found in 21 countries. They face many threats. This chimpanzee is making a face to communicate.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL?
We can help this animal by stop hunting there species. We have to stop destroying there habitat.
Chimpanzees are members of the ape family. Chimpanzees have black hair all over their bodies. The baby chimpanzee has pink skin and learns from its parents. Chimpanzees use there hands and feet to walk. Male chimpanzees are slightly bigger then female chimpanzees. Mothers carry
Diet Chimpanzees spend many hours ea"ng. Chimpanzees eat plants and animals. They also eat fruit, leaves, roots, insects, termites, and
Because a chimpanzee eats plants and animals we call them omnivores. Chimpanzees “fish” for termites using a s"ck or twig.
Behaviors Chimpanzees make a lot of faces for communica"on. Chimpanzees ďŹ sh for insects such as termites.
Habitat Chimpanzees live with each other. Chimpanzees also live in a African rain. They live in forests.
This chimpanzee is si7ng in an African forest.
Why This Animal Is Endangered There are only 21 countries that chimpanzees live in. Chimpanzees are hunted. Chimpanzees are also in danger of being sick. There habitats get destroyed. So now you know that chimpanzees face many threats.
Chapter 8: Pandas
Did you know pandas are omnivores?..
Physical Description Pandas have long strong bodies. Pandas hav e thick, oily black and white fur. Pandas hav e thick fur that holds body heat. Pandas hav e oil that keeps water away from its skin. Pa ndas have dry skin that stays warm. The ad ult panda is 5 feet long. Females weigh abo ut 200 pounds. A male panda weighs about 220 pounds. Pandas shuffle and sway when walking. Pandas have front paws that point inward when walking. Pandas have strong c heek muscles. Pandas have large teeth that
These pandas are in the snow.
break apart bamboo. Pandas have strong hi nd legs. Pandas have fore-paws that allow t hem to hold bamboo. have large round head s. Pandas have small like ears.. Pandas have one black eye patch around its eye. Pandas have a broad band around their shoulder. HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL BY NOT CUTTING DOWN BAMBOO TREES.
Diet Pandas eat bamboo.
fruit. Pandas eat
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pith. Pandas drink
eaters. Pandas eat
water. Pandas are
grass. Pandas eat
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bark Pandas eat
eat birds. Pandas
eat rodents.
Behaviors Pandas have scent markings. Pandas have scent glands. P andas attract mates. A femal e pandas scent changes. A fe male pandas new scent lets males know. Pandas make bar king sounds. Pandas growl. P andas roar. Pandas hind legs are a threatening pose. When pandas roll on its back it me ans it is playful. Pandas hide there eyes with there paws when they are frightened.
Habitat Pandas live in forests. Pandas live in mountains. Pandas live in southwestern china. Pandas live in province called Sichuan. Pandas mark there territory. Pandas live in dens. Pandas live in hollow trees.
Why This Animal Is Endangered Pandas are endangered because of habitat loss. There homes get cut down. Bamboo die-back.
Bamboo forest
flower from every 20 to 100. After flowering all bamboo plants in an area die.
This panda is upside down.
Chapter 9: Sea Turtles
DID YOU KNOW‌ 203,000 females leave their nests?
Physical Description The sea turtle has green colored fat under it’s shell. 203,000 females leave their nest. Males have big tails, and females have small tails. All sea turtles have sharp beaks. They have wet scaly bodies to help them swim. All sea turtles have 4 flippers to swim in the sea. Some sea turtles have leathery backs instead of hard backs.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? By not hunting for them and not littering the beach.
Diet Most sea turtles are carnivores. Sea turtles eat sponges, and jellyfish. Some sea turtles eat fish eggs. Leather backs main-
ly eat jellyfish.
This sea turtle is trying to get to the beach.
Behaviors ALL SEA TURTLES MIGRATE TO WARMER CLIMATES TO MATE. ALL ADULT FEMALE SEA TURTLES GO ASHORE TO NEST. AFTER THEY FINISH LAYING EGGS, THEY COVER THEM WITH SAND AND DRAG THEMSELVES SEA TURTLES SWIM IN THE TO THE WATER. AFTER 45 TO 70 DAYS THE EGGS HATCH . THEN THE BABIES HAVE TO MAKE THERE WAY TO THE SEA FOR SAFETY. THEY USUALLY DO NOT START MAKING BABIES UNTIL THEY ARE OVER 25 YEARS OLD.
Habitat
Sea turtles main habitat is the ocean. They also live in beaches to lay their eggs. Also they swim along coral reefs and lagoons. Sea turtles mainly live in cold water climates.
a green sea turtle swimming
Why This Animal Is Endangered
Sea turtles are being poached illegally . They’re being stranded. They also are being fished and
killed.
Chapter 9: Komodo Dragons
DID YOU KNOW…
Physical Description
That the komodo dragon ‘s tail is as long as their body?
The komodo dragon is living in it’s environment.
The Komodo Dragon is a very large lizard that has sharp claws and deadly mouths. The komodo dragon does have 60 razor sharp teeth and grow to 9 feet. They have though skin that could be colors gray or brown. HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? Buy saving their environment.
Diet The Komodo dragon eats Rusa deer, birds, pigs, monkeys and rep"les. This creature eats whole
animals. A<er ea"ng the Komodo dragon will not eat for several days. The animal .gets water from
it’s from the day.
Behaviors The Komodo dragon is a strong swimmer and is a patient hunter. They are alone most of the time although they sometimes eat meat of dead animals together. live for about 30 years .
Habitat The komodo dragon lives in Indonesia, Flores, Rintja, Gili, Montang and komodo Islands. The island that they live on is surrounded with water from the Indian ocean. The island is covered by a tropical savanna. They live in the ocean, too.
This komodo dragon is perching on a rock.
Why This Animal Is Endangered The komodo dragons are endangered because people are taking over their environment. Also, the areas that are le< are too small for them to live in. When people burn grass and plants, they are making it hard for komodo dragons to ďŹ nd food.
Chapter 11: Rhinoceros Physical Description DID YOU KNOW
that the rhinoceros try to avoid ďŹ ghts instead of trying to start one.
They enjoy the fresh air and out side.
The rhinoceros is a large land mammal which has horns over five feet long. There horns are also known
for fighting. Most rhinoceros have lips that are pointed. Their lips fold over the back of the top of the lip. Their horns are also known for digging roots for the food they need. They use their lips to tear their food.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? You can
help this animal by not trying to harm the animals horns.
Diet
Rhinoceros look for their food in the morning and
evening. They eat grass and branches. They also eat leaves
and bushes that are on the ground.
Behaviors
The rhinoceros fig hts for food agains t other animals. The y avoid fights. Their mothers keep their babies close to the m. The rhinoceros a re very aggressive.
Habitat The rhinoceros lives in forests, mountains, and savannas. They go to a watering hole everyday. They can survive up to four days without water. There water sources can dry up really fast. It is super warm during most of the hot year. They also live in herds.
This is a rhinoceros enjoying the sunshine.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
This animal is endangered because people want their horn. There is a lot of people who hunt for their
horns. They are called poachers.
Chapter 12: Elephants Physical Description DID YOU KNOW.. Did you know that elephants are the biggest land animal. Elephants have big ears that keep them cool.
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This elephant is ea"ng Elephants are brown and gray animals. They have big ears to keep them cool. Elephants have tough, thick, wrinkled skin. They
have long hairs at the ends of their tails. Elephants have thick pads on the bo@oms of their feet. They have 12 molars in their mouths. Elephantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; babies are called calves. Elephants use molars to chew plants. Elephantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tusks are made of ivory. Elephants have pads on their feet to help them walk without making a lot of noise. Elephants are the biggest animal on land.
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL? We can help this animal by trying to stop people from killing them for their tusks.
Diet. Elephants eat grass , fruits, twigs, leaves, water plants, bark, bamboo, roots,
and seeds are the main thing
Behaviors Elephants bathe and they spray mud. Rap tusks to say hello. They sleep at the ho@est "me of the day. Elephants make many sounds to communicate with each other. They snore while they sleep. They use their bodies to communicate. Calves o<en lean against their mothers.
Habitat Some elephants live in forests. Asian and African elephants mostly live in rain forest. African savannah elephants live in dry grasslands. Elephants also live in deserts, mountains, forests, and swamps.
Here is a mother elephant with her calf.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
Elephants are endangered because of habitat loss. They are also endangered because there is not
enough space. People kill elephants for their tusks.
Chapter 13: Manatees
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Physical Description mals. They are also ver-
Manatees make different noises such as squeaks, squeals, and chirps.
tebrates. Manatees have sleek shaped bodies with tails, blubber or fat, and 2 front flippers. These animals have grey skin with little hair. The Here is what manatees look like.
snout of manatees have whiskers, nostrils, and strong jaws to eat. The
Manatees are warm-
face of manatees have
blooded marine mam-
small eyes and a thin
HOW CAN WE HELP THIS ANIMAL?
We can help this animal by not polluting the bodies of water they live in. Bodies of water such as slow rivers, ca nals, bays, la goons, and coastal waters.
Diet
Manatees eat sea-grasses, algae, and plants along
shores. Sometimes, they eat fish, snails, or
crabs. Manatees eat 100 to 150 lbs. a day.
Behaviors Manatees make noises such as squeaks, squeals, or chirps. Behaviors to other manatees are nuzzling, chasing, and bumping into each other. Manatees sleep on their stomach or back.
Habitat For manatees to live, the climate needs to be warm all year, such as Florida. The water should be a shallow body of wa ter and could either be saltwater or freshwater. Some places where mana tees live are slow rivers, canals, bays, lagoons, or coastal wa ters.
Most of Florida is where most manatees live.
Why This Animal Is Endangered
Manatees are endangered for their meat and because they are easy to hunt. Most of the time, they are hurt on accident. They sometimes run into nets and get injured from them. Also,
they are injured from unhealthy habitats or canal locks. While they are swimming, they get hit by boats, boat propellers, or motors.