permafrost
Permafrost is soil that stays frozen for years at a time. Depending on what different materials are in the soil, different patterns can form in the permafrost. Scientists estimate that some permafrost in Siberia has been frozen for more then 1,000,000 years straight!
slate
Slate is formed when shale is exposed to immense heat and pressure! Among other things, slate has been used in road construction, roofing, and concrete mixes. Slate is found all throughout the world in places where small pieces of rock have been pressed together under pressure for thousands of years!
yak
Yaks are a type of wild cattle that live in Asia at high elevations, ranging from 10,000 to 18,000 feet! In China, yaks are known as hairy cattle, because they look like cows covered in long, thick hair. Yaks are used in many different ways. Their meat and milk is eaten, their hair is used to make cloth, and their skin is used to make coats and blankets.
red panda
Red pandas are also called lesser pandas and firefoxes. In the past, scientists have identified red pandas as relatives of both giant pandas and raccoons! Red pandas weigh about 8 pounds and are about 23 inches long. Their bushy, ringed tails are almost as long as their bodies are!
gold
Gold has been prized among civilizations since ancient times. Gold is one of the easier metals to form and was often used by ancient civilizations to make jewelry. Since gold is such a soft metal, copper is sometimes added to make it harder.
partridge
Partridges are game birds, which means they are hunted for their meat. There are many different species of partridges, and each species has its own unique colors and appearance. Some partridges are brown and white, some have red faces, and some are even blue-green!
hawk moth
Hawk moths are powerful fliers and can reach speeds of almost 30 miles per hour! Most hawk moth adults sip nectar through a long strawlike tongue called a proboscis. One species, however, steals honey from bees! Hawk moths have wingspans that can measure up to 8 inches across.
*more coming soon* ~ sweetysparkles signing off to do animal jam!
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