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  The Hippopotamus is an herbivorous mammal with a life span of up to 40 years. The hippos spend most of their day in water which helps them staying cool in a hot, tropical climate which is the natural habitat of hippopotamus. They are round, large, and water-loving animals which are native to Africa. They have 5 cm /(1.9685 inches) thick skin on edges while it is thinner elsewhere and almost hairless. They have a greyish brown color and have a mouth half a meter width with sharp lower canines. The ears, eyes and nose of hippos are on the upper part of head, and they project from the water.  However, its body and rest of the head are submerged in the water. They are amazing swimmers and can hold their breath for about five minutes. Hippos leave the water at dusk and walk on land for about 5 miles from water for grazing on short grasses which is their main food. They return to the lake or river before sunrise to avoid heat of the Sun. Pigs, Whales and Dolphins are the closest...

  September is ‘Back to School,’ but many students started in August. Events of the day September 12 th National Chocolate Milkshake Day    National Day of Encouragement National Policewoman Day Library Card Sign-up Month Little League Month Read a New Book Month- observed in the months of September and December   ‘Childhood Obesity Awareness Month’ Encouraging Children's Fitness Obesity, Childhood obesity is on the rise, and conditions such as diabetes among children are a concern among parents. It has never been more important to consider fitness for children. As more and more children spend increasing amounts of time in front of the computer and television, combined with the wide variety of snacks and unhealthy junk food available to children, these conditions have reached epidemic proportions among the nation's children. It is critical to instill in your children the value of regular exercise and encourage them to participate in activities that wi...

  A good read for parents and teachers alike to share with children ages: 3-6 years- old and older children 8–10-year-olds.   It’s never too early to instruct children about money. The vibrant illustrations are detailed and easy to follow along for a child. Kai, a worrier type of kid, received some money gift during the Chinese New Year. After his father takes him to deposit the money at the bank, Kai believes the money monster ate his money.   The mention of ATM, appearing as a monster, an armored truck, all connected to the bank, explained by his mother. Eased Kai's worry from going to attack the money monster to get bank his money. (The illustration in that section was spot-on!) The storyline and artwork help parents to open a delightful approach to saving money. Especially for the smaller children-a piggy bank and older kids deposit them into the bank. The ATM card is a bit much for a 6-year-old. Perhaps 8 -10-year-olds would be better at handling an A...

  August is Back to School time for many Children For facts and awesome information for parents and eyecare for children see EyeSmart - Facebook channel. Here are samples:   One question we always hear from parents is, “Should my child get their eyes checked before school starts?” Learn when to get vision screenings and eye exams for children here:  http://bit.ly/TF4HLt    #ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth   If your kids are heading back to school this month, make sure to read this parents’ guide to pink eye. These viral or bacterial infections spread fast in classrooms: http://bit.ly/1jXLfuE  #ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth   At college, the threat of pink eye, dry eye and sports injuries are magnified. Pass on these six tips to keep your children seeing 20/20 on campus. http://bit.ly/1o6N7wi  #ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth   Are your kids taking care of their contact lenses the right way? Help them avoid con...

    July- Book review details   The Two of Us       Kindle Edition Author: Shaun Garrett   For ages 4-8 years- old. An interesting short piece for children, with color illustrated pages, keeps the child engaged and a friendly way to bond the parent. Family Time! To learn more about this book and the author Link:  http://www.amzn.com/B08Q37ZDQG August 14 -National Monster Day August 21 – National Senior Citizen Day August 26 -International Dog Day   What’s happening in August! ·         International Assistance Dog Week   - The first full week of August ·         National Exercise with Your Child Week   ·         Children's Eye Health and Safety Awareness Mo nth ·         Family Fun Month ·         National Children's Vision &...

 

Elephants are the largest living land animal. Elephantidae is the only surviving family of the order Proboscidea. What s Elephantidae Elephantidae is a family of large, herbivorous mammals collectively called elephants and mammoths. These are terrestrial large mammals with a snout modified into a trunk and teeth modified into tusks.   Source Wikipedia Have you ever seen the Hindu God Lord Ganesha? Indian people worship this Elephant headed lord in the beginning of any occasion. The Lord Ganesha remind them of the giant land animal Elephant. There are mainly two species of this giant animal. African elephants Weight: 6000 kg Life span: 60-70 years Height: 3.2 m   Asian elephants Weight: 4000kg Life span: 48 years average Height: 2.8 m    African Elephant Asian Elephant                                                     African e...