tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post7046333032764787112..comments2024-03-26T23:38:39.659-07:00Comments on Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog: Animals, Announce Your Adaptation!Mrs. Yollishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-5514785879872262212011-04-06T20:19:16.769-07:002011-04-06T20:19:16.769-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I have three favorite animals. T...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />I have three favorite animals. The bison, chameleon and the squirrel monkey. They have nothing in common, but I find things in each of them I like. The chameleon is the smallest animal of the group. The squirrel monkey is bigger and the bison is the biggest of the three!<br />I like how the chameloeon can change colors. I think squirrel monkeys are really cute. And bisons are cool because they are so big and powerful!<br /><br />From,<br />Your student BenBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674330153930287172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-68533644648263406582011-03-29T19:24:38.194-07:002011-03-29T19:24:38.194-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Hi, I'm Alie the Kangaroo, a...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br />Hi, I'm Alie the Kangaroo, and right now I am sitting in my mama's pouch with a whole herd called <b>"Mobs"</b> of other Kangaroos around me. We all live in <b>Australia</b>. We spend all of our time on the <b>Australian plains</b> and we get to eat <b>grass</b> and other <b>vegetation</b>.<br /><br />I feel so snuggly, warm and safe in mama's pouch because no one can hurt me.<br />My Mother and Father will use their really strong <b>hind legs</b> to kick at anyone who tries to harm me, and that's how they protect me.<br /><br />The name for all pouched animals is called <b>Marsupial</b>. The males like my daddy are called <b>Boomers</b>, the females like mama are <b>Flyers</b> and all the young ones like me are called <b>Joeys</b>.<br /><br />Well daytime is over and I'm all tucked into mama's pouch, she found a nice spot on the ground where we will sleep until morning.....goodnight.<br /><br />Alie the KangarooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-46372804636103759652011-03-29T11:40:26.621-07:002011-03-29T11:40:26.621-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I am Kooky Koala, and I live in...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />I am Kooky Koala, and I live in Australia. <br /><br />A physical adaptation is my front paws. <b>The thumb and the first finger are close together to make one part</b>. <b>My other three fingers make a second part</b>. I love to use my claws to hug the tree, I love you eucalyptus tree. I wish there was something for me to eat. Oh look, there is someone coming to save me, to bring me where there is more food to eat. Koalas love to climb.<b>Koalas can only climb trees with smooth bark </b>. When I am climbing up a tree I want to see new things. <br /><br />One of my many enemies is the Dingo. <b> When they are on the ground they run very quickly to the nearest tree to be safe.</b> Even pet dogs will kill a Koala if they find it walking on the ground. My home is in the trees and that is where I feel safe.<br /><br />From, <br />Kooky Koala<br />(Lindsay)Kooky Koalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-56199842702413541882011-03-29T11:05:41.887-07:002011-03-29T11:05:41.887-07:00Dear spitting cobra,
I really hope that I will N...Dear spitting cobra,<br /><br /><br />I really hope that I will NOT see your friends. Are they big? <br /><br /><br />I think I also have a hawk friend that could come to get you before your friends get to me! He could get to you first! Also I think my hawk has a friend eagle to hunt you down. Just please don't shoot venom in their eyes. If you do I will... I have not thought about it yet! <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Henry the humpback whale<br />(Iman)Henry the humpback whalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-2894349035921342202011-03-28T12:14:23.433-07:002011-03-28T12:14:23.433-07:00@ Ginger the Giraffe,
It wasn't very nice of ...@ Ginger the Giraffe,<br /><br />It wasn't very nice of your mother to kick the Lazy Lion. The lion just wanted a leg, and I'm not just saying that because I'm friends with the lion.<br /><br />I think three legs is better, and I know how that feels. I only have three legs because I got in a fight with the spitting cobra.<br /><br />On the other hand, I love your huge neck because I can't reach high leaves in high trees, but I don't like leaves! Disgusting!<br /><br />From,<br />Artie the AnteaterArtie the Anteaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-2404849671919688412011-03-25T18:13:18.374-07:002011-03-25T18:13:18.374-07:00Dear Gracie the gorilla,
I think that it is fun ...Dear Gracie the gorilla,<br /><br /><br />I think that it is fun to hunt in groups of 2 to 34. I know it is fun because I hunted with 39 other cobras at my friends birthday party. Not like us who hunt all alone. <br /><br />You mentioned that you are restless. I would like to now why you are restless at the moment? Also, where is a popular place for a gorilla to take a nap? <br /><br />From,<br />The spitting cobraThe spitting cobranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-54673245535724962292011-03-25T11:20:40.915-07:002011-03-25T11:20:40.915-07:00@ Pary the Platypus,
I sure have heard of you on ...@ Pary the Platypus,<br /><br />I sure have heard of you on t.v because I always watch Phinius And Ferb. Pary, if I were you I would do that every time. Do the tough pads also help you swim? Is your friend your on Phinius And Ferb. I have a question for you:<br /><br />Do people in different cities or countries call you duckbill?<br /><br />From,<br />Cody the coyote<br /><br />P.S You are lucky that you live in a diffrent place.Cody the coyotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-62663654278176381982011-03-25T10:07:58.830-07:002011-03-25T10:07:58.830-07:00Dear Curious spitting cobra,
I think your adaptat...Dear Curious spitting cobra,<br /><br />I think your adaptation of stretching your ribs is really cool. Spitting venom in my eye is easy because I am slow. However, I have moveable eyes and could dodge your evil venom.<br /><br />From,<br />Cookoo the chameleonCookoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-74576879954238620262011-03-25T09:58:54.598-07:002011-03-25T09:58:54.598-07:00@ spitting cobra,
I don't want to mess with ...@ spitting cobra,<br /><br /><br />I don't want to mess with you! Well... you can't come under water with me. Can you?<br /><br />Those adaptations I just read about are scaring my best friend Hansel! Especially the one when you spit venom in your foes' eyes! She is terrified of it! That is not very nice you know!<br /><br />I would really like to meet you someday! MOM! Can I have a play date with the spitting cobra?<br /><br />@ pary the platypus,<br /><br />Great comment! I think it is great that from just one post <i>so</i> many animals commented. For instance: lazy lion, Elie elephant, Millie monkie, and Bucky beaver.<br /><br />I just asked the spitting cobra if we could have a play date. Maybe if I'm lucky we could have a triple play date. It would be <b><i>awesome</i></b>!<br /><br />I have never heard of the show Phinius and Ferb. I think it is because We don't get t.v. down here. :-[<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Henry the humpback whale<br />(Iman)Henry the humpback whalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-10179564385048921062011-03-25T09:57:36.731-07:002011-03-25T09:57:36.731-07:00Dear Pary the Platypus,
Wow, I love your adaptata...Dear Pary the Platypus,<br /><br />Wow, I love your adaptatations! Yes, I have watched Fhinius and Ferb. In fact, I watch it all the time. I think it is very funny because Fhinius and Ferb build a lot of things, but Kansass sees it and tells mom, but then it dissapears, and Kansass gets angry. I think that's really funny.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Kelly the Kangaroo<br />(Alexa)Kelly the Kangaroonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-42863206341678554392011-03-25T09:57:26.257-07:002011-03-25T09:57:26.257-07:00Dear Henry the humpback whale,
Wow, you can go u...Dear Henry the humpback whale,<br /><br /><br />Wow, you can go under water which makes you a captain of the under world. Not for long because I have some other snake friends that can swim under water, so be careful I might bite.<br /><br />From,<br />The Spitting cobra<br /><br />P.s. I will tell them to not bite. where under water do you live?The Spitting Cobranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-13532953903838498222011-03-25T09:56:31.931-07:002011-03-25T09:56:31.931-07:00@The Spitting Cobra,
I am writing to every cobra...@The Spitting Cobra,<br /><br /> I am writing to every cobra I know. <br />I just wrote to The Curious Spitting Cobra, and now it is your turn. I want to make sure you don't <i>eat me</i>! Wow, I wonder how many cobras I have met, and how many I will have to write to. I will defiantly not invite <i>you</i> for tea. I am not sure if I trust you. In fact, I'm not sure if I trust any cobra! <br /><br />Well, thanks for telling me that you expand yourself to make you look bigger because now I will know the you are really not that big.<br /><br />I hope you do not eat me.<br /><br />From,<br />Matthew the mountain goatMatthew the mountain goathttp://bestbrothersblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-3974693292189792192011-03-25T09:43:05.316-07:002011-03-25T09:43:05.316-07:00@ The Curious Spitting Cobra,
Wow, you sound li...@ The Curious Spitting Cobra,<br /><br /> Wow, you sound like a frightening cobra. Spitting venom in my eye would not be very pleasant! I am relived you don't live in the mountains because you would scare me to death. Crossing my hooves will hopefully help my luck of you not harming me. How did you even write the comment? I am cautious every where I go. <br /><br />Do you eat me?<br /><br />From,<br />RyanMatthew the mountain goathttp://bestbrothersblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-22912205376309577372011-03-25T09:41:53.038-07:002011-03-25T09:41:53.038-07:00@ Matthew the mountain goat,
I love the adaptati...@ Matthew the mountain goat,<br /><br /><br />I love the adaptations that you have. For example, you talked about your powerful legs and how they help you to climb up tall mountains. In the snake family, we have no legs at all. So can you give me a ride to the top of Mount Everest? I promise not to bite.<br /><br />From,<br /><br />The Spitting CobraThe Spitting Cobranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-4219651052476573492011-03-25T09:41:17.501-07:002011-03-25T09:41:17.501-07:00Dear Chicky cheetah,
I am Gracie the gorilla. I l...Dear Chicky cheetah,<br /><br />I am Gracie the gorilla. I love the adaptations that you mentioned! They are specific, true, and you found your voice.<br /><br />One fact I did not know about cheetahs was that they have a<b> slender</b> body. I never thought of that. Good vocabulary!<br /><br /><br />So sorry I have to go! I am going to a party with 34 other gorillas!Gracie the gorillahttp://gracieonthego.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-35232734119149080902011-03-25T07:16:24.231-07:002011-03-25T07:16:24.231-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis
First, I'm Cody the coyote....Dear Mrs. Yollis<br /> <br />First, I'm Cody the coyote. I live is in the <b>mountains, the desert, and in urban communities.</b>. We get around as you will find my relatives <b>in much of the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and even parts of Central America.</b><br /><br />One of my physical adaptations is that <b>the fur on my body and my relatives' bodies varies in color from light yellow or yellowish-gray to brownish-yellow so that we can camouflage</b> ourselves in the bushes and leaves when we are hunting, especially in the <b>deserts, mountains and plains</b>. The camouflage fur also helps me hide from humans that are trying to kill me to get my fur.<br /><br />A behavior adaptation is that <b>when we hunt, we go in groups or packs. After we bring the prey back we all share it.</b> Another behavior adaptation is what we eat. We <b>mostly eat rabbits and rodents, such as gophers, mice, prairie dogs, rats, and squirrels</b>. However, we will also <b>prey on antelope, goats, sheep, and the pets of urban residents</b>. We also will <b>eat insects and reptiles and during the winter, many of us in northern regions will eat the remains of large dead animals, such as cattle, deer, and elk</b>. Although we mostly eat meat, <b>in some areas, we will eat juniper berries, mesquite beans, watermelons, and other fruits for a few weeks of the year</b>.<br /><br />It's getting late in the evening so I have to go hunt. I will see you later.<br />From,<br />Cody the coyoteCody the coyotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-2044951439941114942011-03-24T21:16:58.640-07:002011-03-24T21:16:58.640-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I am a cobra in one of the ra...Dear Mrs. Yollis, <br /><br /><br />I am a cobra in <b>one of the rain forestest of India</b>. Right now I am munching on a rattle snake.<br /><br />My brother Ethan is<b> ten feet long, but I am eighteen feet long</b>! <br /><br />The three most mind-blowing adaptnations are <b>the expansion in my ribs, raising my body, and spitting venom</b>.<br /><br />First, I <b>expand my ribs to make me look bigger to prevent the fercious enemy from eating me</b>. That remids me about the time I expanded my ribs to get rid of the mongoose that tried to eat me! <br /><br /><br />Next, I <b>raise my body to have a longer jump, and to see over rocks and boulders</b>. I also, <b>use them to protect my self by sensing the animal or animals around me</b>.<br /><br /><br />Finnaly, I <b>spit venom in the enemies eye, so it can not see</b>. That <b>will helps me to attack easier by just biting the victim</b>.<br /><br />I sense a crunchy rattle snake which Ethan and I can share with my family for dinner!<br /><br />Got to go,<br />The Spitting CobraThe Spitting Cobranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-34484107573834523132011-03-24T20:14:35.864-07:002011-03-24T20:14:35.864-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I am cookoo the chameleon.I li...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br /> I am cookoo the chameleon.I live in the forest of Madegascar,southern Asia and southern Spain.One of my adaptations is my skin.I can<b>blend in with my surroundings,but I can only change into green,yellow and tan.</b>The next minute I may change into brown or black.This helps me because that way I can <b>respond to the light tempeture,result of fright,and cummunicate.</b><br /><br />Anothor adaptation is my <b>grasping tail.It could support me to get a better grip on branches.</b><br /><br /><br />Fianally my last adaptation is my loooooong sticky tounge.I use it to <b>catch bugs faster.</b><br /><br />From,<br />CookooCookoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-12568518611490653062011-03-24T20:00:52.252-07:002011-03-24T20:00:52.252-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Let me introduce myself. I am H...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />Let me introduce myself. I am Helen the harp seal who lives in the Arctic. <br /><br />First, we are going to talk about my beautiful white coat. When I see a enemy I hide myself using my white fur.<br /><br /><br />Second, I'm going to talk about my eyes. I have big bulgy eyes to see my delicious prey.<br /><br /><br />Last but not least, My whiskers help me feel underwater.<br /><br /><br />I got to go, I have swimming lessons!<br /><br /><br /><br />From,<br />Helen the harp seal<br /><br />(Nicole)Helen the harp sealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-64441262650414056262011-03-24T19:47:10.031-07:002011-03-24T19:47:10.031-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Hi, my name is Chicky cheetah.
...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />Hi, my name is Chicky cheetah.<br /><br />I live in <b>Eastern Africa. The Serengeti to be exact.</b><br /><br />First, I have a <b>slender body, long legs and a small head.</b> That helps me run faster and change directions quickly. Oh, and by fast, I mean I can <b>run up to 70 miles per hour.</b><br /><br />Shhh, I'm <b>stalking zebras.</b> It is very hard so I need to concentrate. <br /><br />Did you know <b>cheetahs escaped extinction 10,000 years ago? It's happening again right now, and we are not escaping. </b>(thumbs down!)<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Chicky cheetah<br />(Ileanna)Chicky cheetahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-78138400576281774972011-03-24T19:29:45.458-07:002011-03-24T19:29:45.458-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
My name is Kelly the ...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br />My name is Kelly the Kangaroo, and I<b> live in deserts and dry grasslands of central Australia </b> with my family and friends. <br /><br />A few of my adaptations include my <b> incredible size </b>, <b> powerful hind legs </b>, and my <b>fabulous offspring</b>.<br /><br />First, I'm going to talk about my incredible size. <b> I am the largest living marsupial mammal </b>. A marsupial mammal is <b> one that gives birth to extremely underdeveloped offspring </b>. <b> Male kangaroos may weigh as much as 187 pounds </b>. That's a lot! <b> They also stand up to 6 feet tall </b>. <b>Female kangaroos, like myself, usually weigh only about 110 pounds and stand up to 5 feet in height</b>. Wow, that's way smaller, but still quite large! <br /><br />Another physical adaptation includes my powerful hind legs. My powerful hind legs <b> grow much larger than my front legs </b>. I hop <b> only on my hind legs, and they move together </b>. I use my <b> tail to help keep my balance while hopping </b>. My friends and I <b> hop 30 miles an hour </b>, and we can jump really high, too. We can <b> jump as high as 7 feet </b>. Pretty amazing, don’t you agree? When I graze I move slowly on all four feet, using my tail for support.<br /><br />Finally, my babies are my greatest adaptation. Kangaroos like me <b> give birth to a single offspring one month after mating </b>. We don’t stay pregnant for long. Ha, ha, ha! Our babies are little; they measure only about <b> one inch long at birth </b>. <b> Baby kangaroos are called “joeys,”</b> and they stay very close to their mommies, just like kids. For their <b> first six to eight months of life, joeys spend most of their time inside each of their mommy’s pouches </b>. <br /><br />As you can see, my adaptations include my incredible size, my powerful hind legs, and my fabulous offspring. My friends are calling me to come eat grass and have a party, so I have to go. Bye.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Kelly the Kangaroo<br />(Alexa)Kelly the Kangaroonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-51073534132217621312011-03-24T18:19:09.188-07:002011-03-24T18:19:09.188-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
Howdy, My name is Armie Armadil...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />Howdy, My name is Armie Armadillo.<br />I live in a burrow near a stream in the great state of Texas. <br />I have <b> three interesting physical adaptations to tell you about. I have a very hard shell, a super long tongue and very strong claws!</b><br />First I use<b>my shell to protect myself.</b> If any predators come after me I run into the thorny bushes to escape. My shell protects me from the thorns. If I can't find some thorny bushes I can roll into a ball and the predator can't hurt me. <br />Secondly,<b> I have really strong claws.</b> I use them to dig dig dig! I dig my burrow into the ground for my home. I also dig for yummy insects in the mosit soil near the creek.<br />Last you may not know <b>I have a super long tongue!</b> I use this to lick up bus, worms, spiders and snails! <br /><br />It's time to go I am ready for a bug buffet! Can you dig it?<br /><br />From Armie Armadillo<br />(Ben)Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674330153930287172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-39212123586177491582011-03-24T17:04:50.995-07:002011-03-24T17:04:50.995-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I am Andrew the Alligator and I...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />I am Andrew the Alligator and I just ate my lunch. Now I am ready to comment. <b> I live in a river in the Southeastern United States </b>.<br /><br />I have several adaptations that help me survive. First, <b>my eyes are on top of my head so I can see and catch my predators </b>for lunch. Today I had two fish, three frogs and one snake.Yum. <br /><br />Second, I have <b>sensors near my jaws so I know what animal is coming near </b> that I can eat for lunch.<br /><br />Last, a <b>female alligator lays twenty to sixty eggs in a nest made out of dried leaves that is three feet wide and seven feet high </b>. She lays so many eggs because so few hatch and become adults.<br /><br />From,<br /><br /><br />Andrew the Alligator<br /><br />P.S. You are lucky I am not hungry anymore, because I would have eaten the computer.Andrew the Alligatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-15488768449895809912011-03-24T17:01:41.158-07:002011-03-24T17:01:41.158-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollissss,
I am a venomous ssnake cal...Dear Mrs. Yollissss,<br /><br /><br />I <b>am a venomous ssnake called the Cobra </b>. Right now I am by the Indian rain forest ssstalking on my prey, a crunchy and scrumptious <b>rattle snake </b> ... sh-ch sh-ch sh-ch...Gulp!...Yumm, that was very good!<br /><br />I am 18 feet long, but my brother Ethan is 10 feet long. <br /><br />The first adaptation I will talk about..........<br /><br /><br />Sorry, I just <b>expanded my ribs to scare </b> the Mongoose away. Oooh, that's an adaptation!<br /><br />I also, had to <b>raise my body to do the same thing, and additionally it will give it a easier way to attack </b>. Hmmm.. That's an adaptation too. <br /><br />The Mongoose also attacked me, so I sit some of my venom in it's eye. Not <b>all cobras can spit venom </b> in the victim's eye. <br /><br /><br /><br />From,<br /><br />The Curious Spitting CobraThe Curious Spitting Cobranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-32250268555094231852011-03-24T16:57:36.762-07:002011-03-24T16:57:36.762-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I am Henry the humpback whal...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br /> <br /><br />I am Henry the humpback whale. I live in all oceans. I can be up to 62 feet wide!<br /><br />I eat krill, and have a fin in the middle of my body that often has a hump. That is how I get my name. In my mouth I have 270 thin fringed plates, called baleen on each side.<br /><br />I was almost extinct, when commercial whaling happened in the 1900's. Our population has grown after hunting us whales was illegal.<br /><br />Another adaptation we have is that we travel in groups, and migrate in our groups or.... well... I am always in my group...<br /><br />We are also very acrobatic. If you go out to the beach, and you are really lucky, you might see one of us flipping and jumping out of the water. <br /><br /><br />Have you ever seen me jump and flip out of the water?<br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Henry the humpback whaleHenry the humpback whalenoreply@blogger.com