Do You Know? Which Bats Make Tents? A South American bat, Ectophylla alba is known as a tent-making bat. It makes a tent-like shelter from a large leaf attached to the tree. The bats chew away the sides of the leaf around mid-rib so that it hangs down on either side like a tent. They …
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Do You Know?WHICH BABY BIRD HAS CLAWS ON ITS WINGS? Hoatzin, also known as the reptile bird, is found in South America. It builds nests in trees that overhang Rainforest rivers and streams. If danger threatens, chicks simply dive into the river with headfirst. When it is safe, they climb up slowly using tiny claws …
Do You Know? The reptile that can walk on water The Basilisk Lizard of South America has an amazing ability. It walks on water! It literally runs across the surface of a pond or pool without sinking. It is thought that its sheer speed keeps it afloat, while its long tail helps it to balance.