Monarch Butterflies!

• Monarch butterflies are the only insect in North America to take a 3,000 mile journey.
• Monarchs are poisonous because of the milkweed they eat.
• They have a probiscus (a straw-like tongue).
• A vicaroy butterfly mimics a monarch butterfly for protection because it looks just like a monarch, but it is not poisonous.

Rhinos!

• Rhinos are the second largest land mammals in the world. 
• A rhino has a charge speed of 45 miles per hour!
• A rhino's horn is made of keratin.
• There are 5 different kinds of rhinos: black rhino, white rhino, Indian rhino, Javan rhino, and Sumatran rhino.

Peregrine Falcons!

• Peregrine falcons are the fastest birds in the world!
• A peregrine falcon can dive 240 miles per hour.
• A peregrine falcon can live all over the world, except for Antarctica. 
• Peregrine falcons built to be hunting machines! They have eyes in front of their head for focusing, a really sharp beak, really sharp talons, and it's the fastest diver in the world. 

Basilisk Lizards!

• Basilisk lizards have giant claws for running on water.
• On the bottom of their giant claws, are little flaps of skin that help them stay afloat.
• The flaps make bubbles for them to run on so they stay afloat.
• The last step to running on water is that they're light!

Draco Lizards!

• Draco lizards are one of the only reptiles that can fly.
• They have ribs that can open and allow them to fly.
• Their wings are extra skin attached to their rib cages.
• Draco lizards are master gliders. 

Hippos!

• Hippos are the third largest land mammals on Earth.
• Hippos have two teeth on the top and the bottom that are shaped like squares because they're herbivores.
• Hippos have little ears.
• Hippos have stubby feet and a big body, but they can still outrun a human!

Cheetahs!

• Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth.
• Cheetah cubs mimic a honey badger until two months so no predators will eat them. 
• Cheetahs have backbones that can bend so that they can cover more ground when they run.
• Cheetahs have black "tear marks" on their eyes so they can see toward the sun. 

Elephants!

• Elephants are the biggest land mammals on Earth.
• They have trunks, tusks, and big ears.
• They put certain things on their bodies, such as dust, water, and mud.
• When baby elephants are born, they weigh 200 pounds!