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The Sumatran Rhinoceros The Sumatran rhinoceros is the smallest of the rhino family. They weigh about 1,700 pounds and grow to a height of nearly five feet at the shoulders and 8 to 10 feet in length. Unlike most other rhinos, their hide which is dark red-brown in color, is covered with patches of short, dark, stiff hair.

The hair helps keep mud caked to the body which cools the hide and protects it from insects.

Sumatran rhinos are generally solitary creatures that feed on fruit, twigs, leaves and shrubs. They have a keen sense of smell and sharp hearing.

They leave a network of scented trails throughout the forest in order to find one another. Like other rhinos, the Sumatran has poor eyesight, so they rely heavily on their other senses.

They spend their days in mud wallows to keep cool and are active at dawn and dusk for feeding. The wallows serve to also maintain their skin and their health.

The Sumatran rhino’s two horns are smaller than those of their other relatives. The anterior horn can grow on average 10 inches and the posterior horn may grow up to 3 inches but most often is no more than a hump.

Listed as critically endangered, there are thought to be less than 400 Sumatran rhinos in existence today. Even though a number of these are kept in zoos around the world, they rarely reproduce young in captivity.

In 2001, a calf was born in the Cincinnati Zoo which was the first born in the United States. The main threats to their survival in the wild include poaching (people illegally hunting them for their horns) and habitat encroachment by humans.

Interesting Facts About Rhinoceros In General • A rhinoceros can sleep either standing or laying down.

• The skin of a rhinoceros is quite sensitive particularly to sunburn and insect bites.

• When a calf is threatened by a predator, adult rhinos will form a circle around them to protect the young.

• The average lifespan of a rhinoceros is forty-five to fifty years.

• A rhinoceros can run at thirty to forty miles per hour.

• Rhinos are herbivores.

• There are five species of rhinoceros alive today. These are the white rhinoceros, the black rhinoceros, the Indian rhinoceros, the Sumatran rhinoceros and the Javan rhinoceros.

• A rhinoceros can survive four to five days without water.

• A group of rhinos is referred to as a crash.

• The hump on the back of a white rhinos neck is a ligament that helps support is large head.

• The Indian rhinoceros has a layer of skin with many folds that gives the rhinoceros an armor plated appearance.

• Javan rhinos are the rarest species.

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Kingdom of Thailand • Thailand is a constitutional monarchy under King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who has reigned since 1946. King Bhumibol is the world's longest-serving head of state. Thailand's current Prime Minister is Yingluck Shinawatra, who assumed office as the first ever female in that role on August 5, 2011.

• Thailand covers 198,000 square miles at the heart of Southeast Asia.

It is bordered by Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia.

Thailand is said to be shaped like an elephant’s head. The Thai coastline stretches for miles along both the Gulf of Thailand on the Pacific side, and the Andaman Sea on the Indian Ocean side. The west coast was devastated by the Southeast Asian tsunami in December of 2004, which swept across the Indian Ocean from its epicenter off Indonesia.

• The highest point in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, at 8,415 feet.

• Thailand's weather is ruled by the tropical monsoons, with a rainy season from June through October, and a dry season beginning in November. Average annual temperatures are a high of 100° F, with a low of 66° F. The mountains of northern Thailand tend to be much cooler and somewhat drier than the central plain and coastal regions. One fifth of Thailand is covered by monsoon forests or rainforests.

• The majority of people who live in Thailand come from Thai, Chinese, Malaysian or Mon cultures. People usually do not shake hands when greeting, the custom is to "wai". Usually the younger person "wais" the older person by placing the palms of the hands together and bowing slightly. If the hands are high, the person is greatly respected. The older person then returns the gesture.

• About 96% of Thailand's population is Buddhist. Buddhism is a religion that encourages its followers to reduce suffering in the world. Because of the Buddhist influence in this culture, many boys and young men become monks for a short time in their lives.

• Throughout Thailand there are many monks. They wear orange robes and have shaved heads. Most people wear modern clothes and dress in shirts and pants, jeans, or skirts.

• Thai children learn the same things that most children around the world

learn. They study math, science, social studies, language, art, and physical education.

There is a time during the school day for worship. Most schools have a temple and statues of Buddha. Shoes cannot be worn in the classrooms.

• Thailand is a leading manufacturer of electronics. Many women work in electronics factories as assemblers. Thailand also is the world's largest producer of pineapples.

• Fish, shrimp, rice, soups and noodles are found at most meals. Thai cooking uses a variety of spices and seasonings such as lime juice, ginger, coconut milk, and peanuts for flavor.

• Kite flying is a favorite activity and a competitive sport.

• Takro is another favorite sport among Thai men. The men try to keep the ball in the air using mostly their feet, knees and chests to pass the ball to one another and to try to make a basket.

• Bangkok is Thailand's largest city and the capitol. It is home to nearly 10 million people.

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Goats Are One Of The Oldest Domesticated Species!

The domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of the wild goat from Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the Bovidae family and is closely related to the sheep. Goats can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

The domestic goat COLOR has cloven hooves, a ME! long beard on its chin, a short tail and horns that grow upward from the head.

Many dairy goats are hornless. Their hair is straight with a wooly undercoat during the winter. Goats weigh approximately 100 to 120 pounds as an adult. Their diet as a browser includes fresh or dried grasses, foliage of trees, shrubs, bushes and various other plants. Most goats live in herds of about 5-20 members.

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For thousands of years, goats have been used for their milk, meat, fiber and skins all over the world. Goats were often passengers on the ships of early explorers and voyagers, including the Mayflower. They provided travelers with milk and their meat.

Goat meat is called chevon. Goat's milk is easily digested and has greater protein and fat content than that of cows.

Have you ever heard of cashmere, angora or mohair? These are all fibers from different types of goats! Most domestic goats are an ivory color, but they can range in many colors depending on the breed. The most common domestic breeds are the Angora, Cashmere, French-Alpine, Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg.

In the last century, goats have also gained some popularity as pets.

Female goats are referred to as a “doe,” or “nanny.” Males are called a “ram” or “billy” and their offspring are called “kids.”

Goats don’t actually consume garbage, tin cans or clothing, although they sometimes eat items made primarily of plant material which can include wood. Their reputation for doing so is most likely due to their intensely inquisitive and intelligent nature.

They will explore anything new or unfamiliar in their surroundings. Goats explore primarily with their prehensile upper lip (adapted for grabbing) and tongue. This is why they investigate clothes sometimes by nibbling them!

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Cookin’ Fun Homemade Blueberry Pancakes 3/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup blueberries, washed and drained * Extra margarine or butter for the pan In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set the bowl aside. Melt the margarine or butter in a small sauce pan. Crack the egg into a medium size bowl, then add the milk and melted margarine or butter. Whisk the egg mixture until it is well mixed. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Whisk again until both mixtures are blended together. Put extra margarine or butter in the griddle and heat it on the stovetop on medium heat.

It is hot enough when the margarine or butter starts to buttle. Use a measuring cup or small ladle to spoon the batter into the pan. Put some blueberries on top of each pancake. Cook your pancakes on medium heat until small bubbles appear on the top. Use a spatula to see when your pancakes are light brown on the bottom. When they are, flip them over with the spatula.

Cook for another few minutes until the pancakes are light brown on the other side. Remove your pancakes and put them on plates to eat!

Hawaiian Chicken 6 whole wheat tortillas 1 1/2 cups broccoli slaw 1 cup spinach leaves, chopped 1/4 cup crushed and drained canned pineapple 1 pound cooked chicken, diced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Southern Style Corn Bread 2 eggs, beaten with a fork 1 cup corn meal 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned or frozen it it’s taken out of the freezer ahead of time and unthawed) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put all the ingredients, except for the corn, into a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together with a big wooden spoon.

The mixture needs to be smooth. Stir in the corn and mix again. Pour the mixture into a baking pan coated with non-stick spray. Bake in the over 25 or 30 minutes or until the corn bread is light brown on top. Remove the bread from the oven and cut it into 9 pieces with a knife and serve it warm.

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I Want To Play The Xylophone!

The xylophone is a member of the percussion family.

Unlike most percussion instruments, it produces a pitch when struck. The percussion family includes the timpani, snare drum, bass drum, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, gong, cymbals and many smaller percussion instruments.

The earliest xylophone originated in 2000 BC, documented by temple carvings of musicians playing suspended wooden bars. Xylophones were seen in Asia by the 9th century and later in Africa. By the 16th century, they had reached the European continent. Xylophones had grown quite popular by the 19th century due in part to the extensive tours of Russian xylophone virtuoso Michael J o s e f Gusikov.

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When the xylophonist strikes a bar with a soft mallet, a more muted sound is produced.

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The Toucan CAN… ...live to be up to 20 years old. …eat fruit, nuts, and some small animals. ...have a large beak for its body size; up to 8 inches long. ...sleep in a ball resting its large beak on its back. ...protect its self by living high up in the rain forest trees. …sleep in hollow trees with 5-6 other toucans. ...be heard up to a half mile away with a call that sounds like a frog! …be seen hopping from branch to branch because it is a poor flyer. …be FUN to draw!

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Itchy Hives!!

Have you ever eaten something and then a little while later broke out in some reddish bumps and patches on your arms, legs or back? If you have, then you have probably had hives. Yuck!

The medical term for hives is urticaria. Hives are pink or red bumps that sometimes have a pale center or are raised patches of skin. They usually itch but they can also burn or sting. Hives can occur anywhere on the body and vary in size. They can be small like a bug bite or large like a saucer. They also may look like rings or groups or rings joined together. In other words, they can appear in clusters and also may change locations on your body.

About 10 to 25% of people get hives at least once in their lives. They are uncomfortable and usually harmless. But they can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction. So if you think you have them, you need to tell a responsible adult immediately.

When a person is exposed to something that can trigger hives, certain cells in the body release histamine and other substances. This causes fluid to leak from the small blood vessels under the skin. When this fluid collects under the skin, it forms the blotches called hives.

There is more than one reason to get hives. Here are a few: • A common reason is an allergic reaction. Some triggers are foods like eggs, shellfish, berries and nuts, medications and insect bites or stings.

• Exposure to very cold temperatures or very hot temperatures • Sun exposure • Stress or being nervous • Infections caused by viruses No matter what the cause is, hives can last for a few minutes, a few hours or even days. Sometimes you need to see the doctor. After hearing your story and examining you, your doctor can try to help figure out what might be causing your hives. If you keep getting them, your doctor may send you to an allergist. The doctor may also suggest you take a type of medicine called an antihistamine to relieve the itchiness.

Not as often, hives can be a sign or a more serious allergy. Some kids who know they have serious allergies carry a special medicine to use in an emergency. This medicine called epinephrine is given by a shot.

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Many adults and kids carry this emergency shot with them and know how to use it just in case.

How can I prevent hives? You can prevent them if you know what causes the hives. If its from food, you avoid that food. If you get them from being nervous, relaxation breathing exercises may help.

However, if you don’t know why you get hives, you can’t prevent them.

The good news is that hives usually aren’t serious. You may even grow out of them!

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