We have learned that Ivan is a Gorilla who lives at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall. But how much do you know about gorillas already? Research 5 interesting facts about gorillas and post them on the blog. Try to comment on 2 other posts! You can use the following sites to help you:
http://www.defenders.org/gorilla/basic-facts
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/gorilla.html
https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/7-gorilla-facts-you-should-know
These are the five interesting things I learned about Gorillas..
ReplyDelete1. They need to eat 48 pounds of food in order to be a silverback.
2. If they feel in danger they will throw me-balls at you. Me-balls are dried excrement.
3. Silverbacks need to protect their group, but Ivan lives in a zoo in a cage with no one to protect so he feels lonely.
4. When ever you look at gorillas you think that they are powerful and are ready to fight. In fact, they are very calm and patient.
5. Gorillas in the wild need to live in high elevations in the jungle to stay safe from predators.
Great research, Grace! I never thought about the fact that gorillas use elevation as a form of protection!
DeleteGorillas use me-balls to defend themselves. Gorillas weigh up to 440 pounds. Gorillas can grow up to 4-6 feet tall. Gorillas move around in family groups. There are between 100,000 and 200,000 gorillas in the world.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Aiden! There are some great organizations in place to help with gorilla conservation.
DeleteFrom Ben Visconti: Ivan should draw with Julia because she knows what Ivan draws. They're both very good artists.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you are thinking, Ben! It would be really neat to see a picture that both Julia and Ivan drew together!
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