Animals of the Season
“…one legend from Europe is that at midnight, as Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day, animals can speak for one hour. However, animals may not choose to speak to people…
Reindeer
…Reindeer are the same species …of animal as caribou…They live in northern Europe, Asia, & North America.
Reindeer have long fur with hollow hairs in the outer layer. These hairs trap air to keep them warm.
When food is scarce, they can get by with less food. In winter they eat lichen…a plantlike organism that resembles moss. It may be the only thing to eat under the snow.
Reindeer’s strong legs & large, wide hooves help them stay on top of the snow. Their hooves help them dig through snow to find their food. They have long hair on their feet to help them get more traction on the snow.
Donkey
Donkeys are smaller cousins of the horse…
Donkeys are known for their endurance rather than their speed. They can carry heavy loads for long distances. They are able to travel easily over rocky land. They also do well in dry climates.
Most donkeys have a dark cross in the fur on their backs & shoulders…
Camel
Camels are adapted for life in the hot
desert. They can go for 10 days without any water, & they can drink salty
water.
Camels store fat in their humps. When they
need food, the fat in their humps can break down into nutrients & water…
Camels are known as the ships of the desert
because they can carry up to 1,000 pounds for long distances…
Sheep
People have raised sheep for thousands of
years. They are raised on every continent except Antarctica.
Sheep have few defences & are in danger
from animals such as wolves. That is why they stay together in a herd. They are
shy animals that follow their leaders.
…Sheep can graze in areas where grass may be
hard for other animals to get to, such as on hills & cliffs. They can eat grass
that is very close to the ground…”
The
Gazette, Montreal
Dec.
18/2017
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