My 2 Animals- How are they alike? How are they different? I'll tel you!

Orangutan vs. Koala

Animal: Orangutan

Orangutans are mammals. They are found in Sumatra and Borneo of Southeast Asia. They mostly live in forests. They spend a lot of time in the trees., how cool?! Orangutans like to eat fruit, shoots, bark, leaves, seeds and even insects! Most males are about 4 ½ feet tall, and females are a little smaller.  They have two hands and two feet. Their body is very hairy, usually brown hair and dark brown eyes.

                         

Animal: Koala

Koalas are mammals. They are found in Australia. They mostly live in Eucalyptus forests. They spend a lot of time on tree branches.  Koala’s like to eat leaves, especially eucalyptus. Most Koalas’ are about 2 to 3 feet longer.  They have two hands and two feet. They have light gray fur with some white spots and a oval black nose. Koala’s have brown eyes. They use their hands to snatch food (leaves) off the branches while grasping their feet to the branch. Koala’s have 5 “fingers” on each hand. 

Orangutan & Koala

Orangutan and Koalas are both the same because they are both mammals. The two animals I chose are found in forests and like to spend most of their time on branches. Similarly, they eat leaves and have fur around their bodies. They both have 5 fingers on their hands and also have brown eyes. 

Animal Similarities and Differences

Meet the Animals!

Learning about animals is great fun! Whether its 

endangered African animals, sea animals, wild animals or pets, there are so many amazing types of animals that each have their own characteristics and behaviors. Living in all parts of the world, these animals include cats, dogs, insects, birds, sharks, gorillas, frogs, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, horses, and many more. 

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Assignment Details:

1.       Each student is allowed to choice their own two (2) animals to research.

2.       The following links will help with research:

a.http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals.html

b. http://adminkids.sandiegozoo.org/animals Feel free to use the glossary on this website if you do not understand something.

3.      You will be creating a post comparing and contrasting your two chosen animals.

4.      Within your research, compose information to help you compare and contrast your two animals. Be sure to report state the following in your post for each animal.

a. Name of the animal

b.What is its classification- is it a vertebrate or invertebrate? Warm-blooded, cold-blooded mammals.

c. Describe its physical features- what does it look like, hair color, eye color.

d.Where does this animal reside/ where is it commonly found?

e. What kinds of foods does this animal eat?

f. Size- How big does this animal grow? / How tall/long is it?

g. Include an illustration of the two animals you chose.