Penguin Pals - Meet King & Rockhopper Penguins (K-2)

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K-LS1-1. LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms
K-ESS3-1 Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
1-LS1-1 Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
1-LS1-2 Obtain information from multiple sources to determine patterns in parent and offspring behavior that help offspring survive.
2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare patterns of diversity within different habitats.

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Diamondback Rattlesnake | Zoo Minutes

The largest of the rattlesnakes is the eastern diamondback. This snake is one of the largest venomous snakes in the world, and it is capable of reaching lengths of more than 8 feet and can weigh up to...

East African Crowned Crane | Zoo Minutes

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East African Crowned Crane | Zoo Minutes

In this segment, the East African crowned crane is examined. This bird normally lives anywhere south of the Sahara to the southeastern tip of South Africa. These unique birds learn dances from their...

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Galapagos Tortoise | Zoo Minutes

This segment explores the largest species of the tortoises, the Galapagos tortoise. This tortoise can weigh up to 900 pounds. Sailors that visited the Galapagos Islands in the 17th century originally...

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Giraffe | Zoo Minutes

This segment explores the tallest living animal, the giraffe. This animal can reach up to 20 feet tall. They also have 18-inch tongues that they use to pull leaves off the thorny acacia tree. Giraffes...

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Grant's Zebra | Zoo Minutes

Zebras are known for their mostly vertical black and white striped coat. Their patterns of stripes are as individual as a human fingerprint. This species is closely related to the horse and the donkey...

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Jersey Cow | Zoo Minutes

Jersey Cows are famous for the high butterfat content of their milk. This breed is small, and this breed was originally developed on the Channel Islands off the northwest coast of France. The average...

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King Cobra | Zoo Minutes

According to this segment, the king cobra is the largest of all venomous snakes, and it is potentially one of the most deadly snakes. This snake is known as the only snake to construct a nest. This...

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Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes

The moon jelly is an invertebrate because it does not possess a backbone. These animals are often referred to as jellyfish, but they are not fish. They are found in all of the oceans except the Arctic...

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Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes

This segment examines the life of a common (Nile) hippopotamus. This amazing animal is the second-largest land mammal, and it can weigh up to 8,000 pounds. This animal spends much of its time in the...

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Nubian Goat | Zoo Minutes

Nubian goats are the most popular of the six officially recognized breeds of dairy goats raised in the United States. Their high, rounded faces, variable coloration and pattern, their short slick coat...

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Ostrich | Zoo Minutes

The Ostrich is the largest living bird, and it can stand 8 feet and weigh up to 345 pounds. This bird is flightless, but it is able to run at speeds of 50 miles per hour. This is also the only living...

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Polar Bear | Zoo Minutes

One of the largest land carnivores on the earth can be found around the coasts, islands and floating ice of the Arctic regions of the world. This animal is known as the polar bear. Although their cubs...

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Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes

One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python. Lengths of up to 32 feet have been documented for this large snake. These large snakes also eat large animals such as deer, wild boar...

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Siamang | Zoo Minutes

The largest species of the gibbon family in the forests of Sumatra and Malaysia is the siamang. The siamangs are excellent swingers due to their arm spread of 5 feet. According to this segment, these...

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Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes

The toco toucans are medium-sized birds that are known for their beaks. Their beaks are very lightweight, and they have a honeycombed structure that is covered with a protective layer. These powerful...

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Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes

One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the false gharial, more accurately known as the tomistoma. This species is known for its narrow snout that is used for catching fish...

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Warthog | Zoo Minutes

The fascinating world of the warthog is explored during this segment. The warthog is famous for its large facial warts. This species is the smallest of the true swine, and warthogs have a much larger...