A-Z AnimalsA-Z Animals

By Marisa L. Moore-BarbosaBy Marisa L. Moore-Barbosa

A is for ArmadilloA is for Armadillo

• Armadillo's have hard covering to protect them.

• They eat insects, ants, and termites.

• Their size is 30in.

• They live for 12 years.

B is for BuffaloB is for Buffalo

• Buffalos weigh 1,500lbs.

• Their top speed is 22mph.

• They live for 22 years.

• They eat grass, shrubs, and leaves.

C is for CheetahC is for Cheetah

• Cheetahs are the fastest land animals 75mph.

• They live for 14 years.

• They like to eat Impala, which is like Antelope.

• Their weight is 120lbs.

D is for DolphinD is for Dolphin

• Dolphins love to play they play fight with other dolphins, they play with seaweed.

• They are my favorite water animal.

• Their colors are black, gray, and white.

• Their speed is 25mph.

E is for ElephantsE is for Elephants

• All Elephants need salt.

• Their favorite food is grass.

• They live for 70 years. (That’s amazing!)

• They spend 22 hours eating.

F is for Fennec FoxF is for Fennec Fox

• Baby Fennec foxes are called Kits.

• They are the smallest foxes in the world.

• They have large ears.

• It is an Omnivore.

G is for Gerbil G is for Gerbil

• Gerbils grow long tails and can shed them if they are grabbed by a predator.

• They eat nuts, fruit, and seeds.

• They live for 4 years.

• They weigh 4oz and are 2.5in.

H is for HorseH is for Horse

• Horses are my favorite animal to.

• They weigh 1200lbs and are 5.9ft tall.

• Their colors are black, brown, and white.

• They live for 50 years.

I is for ImpalaI is for Impala

• Cheetahs eat them.

• They eat grass, seeds, and flowers.

• They live for 12 years.

• Their top speed is 30mph.

J is for JellyfishJ is for Jellyfish

• Jellyfishes top speed is 5mph.

• They eat fish, eggs, and invertebrates.

• They live for 1 year. (And I’m serious.)

• They weigh 0.8lbs.

K is for Killer whaleK is for Killer whale

• They are the biggest member from the dolphin family.

• Their main prey is seal, fish, and squid.

• They weigh 19,000lbs.

• Their size is 24ft.

L is for LynxL is for Lynx

• They have short stubby tails.

• They are related to cougars but still cougars eat them.

• They live for 15 years.

• Their size is 52in.

M is for MouseM is for Mouse

• They are 2in and weigh 0.4lbs.

• Their top speed is 8mph.

• They eat fruit, seeds, and grasses.

• They live for 3 years.

N is for NewtN is for Newt

• Newts live for 20 years.

• They weigh 0.3oz.

• Their size is 5.9in.

• They eat insects, worms, and water snails.

O is for OcelotO is for Ocelot

• Their fur is brown, black, and yellow.

• They weigh 35lbs.

• They live for 10 years.

• They are 3.2ft tall.

P is for PantherP is for Panther

• Panthers are black and brown.

• They eat raccoon, deer, and armadillo.

• Their top speed is 30mph.

• They live for 20 years.

Q is for QuailQ is for Quail

• A quail is a lovely bird.

• Adult males are rich gray and brown, with a black face outlined with bold white stripes.

• Females are a plainer brown and lack the facial markings.

• Young birds look like females but have a shorter topknot.

R is for RabbitR is for Rabbit

• My rabbit, Oreo, died of cancer in his spine in the summer.

• Rabbits are natures lawn mowers.

• They are as fast as 2.8mph.

• They are 1ft tall.

S is for Sea turtleS is for Sea turtle

• Their top speed is 2.8mph.

• They weigh 350lbs.

• They like to eat fish, crabs, sea weed, and jelly fish.

• Their size is 13in.

T is for T is for