Orana Park Visit!!

• On Tuesday the 18th of September, the year 7s went to Orana Park. But some of the year 7s didn't go because of Koru games. We saw some very unique animals and what they can do, we also learned the word "HIPPO". The H stands for habitat loss, I stands for invasive species, P stands for pollution, the other P stands for population growth and finally, O stands for Overexploitation. We also saw some native animals, they were kiwis, keas, pukekos, Emos. Here are all the animals that we saw… Kiwis, Keas, Spider Monkeys, Lions, Tasmanian Devils, Tigers, Zebras, Buffalos, Cheetahs, Apes, Orangutans, Rhinos, Giraffes, Meerkats, Llamas, Wild Dogs, Emu, Addax. But that’s not all, our zoo teacher showed us some very wonderful things. For example the rhino horn and rhino teeth. This is what we all learned.
  
  
  • Giraffes tongues changed colour to purple so it doesn’t get sunburnt, they can also kick in every direction.
  • Rhino horn is made out of the same material as our hair and toenails which is keratin.
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    The rhinos also eat the Giraffe’s grass at Orana Park so that the Giraffes won’t eat it because it will make them sick.
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    The Kiwis need strong legs to kick predators away from him/her.
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    Chocolates are toxic for Keas. Make sure that if there is a Kea on your car don’t drive yet but try to remove the kea.
  • If you drove while the kea is on your car it can fall off and could possibly die.
  • Zebras are born black and then develop their white stripes. Every zebra has a unique stripe.
  • Kiwis carry their eggs for 28 days. At 6 weeks old kiwis chicks leave their mum. Female Kiwis are larger to carry the eggs.
  • They have no tail and their wings are underdeveloped. They only eat insects that are alive.
  • Tasmanian Devils are marsupials and carry their babies in their pouches like kangaroos. But only the strongest 4 would survive because the mum has only 4 teeth to feed on. They cling to each other’s backs to get carried.
  • Lions have the loudest roar of the cats. It can be heard from 5 miles away.
  • Cheetahs are the only large cats that can purr. Cheetahs also need to rest after they hunt for food, but sometimes when they rest their food can be stolen.
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  • The oldest ape or the boss is dominant and the young apes MUST give him whatever he wants.
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    One meerkat will stand on its hind legs, propped up by its tail, and act as a lookout while the rest of the mob is outside looking for food.
  • Tigers live alone and spray to let other tigers know that a tiger already owns this territory.
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    Spider Monkeys have a thumbprint on the end of their tails. They use their tails for balance.