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2. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/mating-insects-frogs-scorpions-babies-newborns/
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3. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/150428-mothers-day-carrying-babies-animals-science-spiders/
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4. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/05/160505-animals-mothers-day-holiday-culture/
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I watched killer Cuckoo Catfish by national geographic. In the video, I learned about how this type of fish defends her young by holding them in her mouth. You would think that this would be a great adaptation to help the species survive, and even thrive. Surprisingly, it was actually not. Catfish trick these fish into holding there young by laying a few eggs on the ground. The mother thinks that they are her young and tries to keep them safe in her mouth. Even after her young are eaten, she continues to raise the catfish.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool how the fish carries its young in it's mouth
DeleteI read the article “6 Fierce Animal Moms that go to the Extremes for their Young” and this article was about 6 different animals (octopuses, meerkats, pandas, dolphins, whales, and spiders) that go the extra miles to raise their offspring. For example dolphin mothers pave the way through the dangerous ocean for their young making them feel safe and protected. Another example would be panda mothers cradle their offspring almost 24/7. As a result of all these animal mothers that take extra care of their young, the young are able to live a long and happy life. This article is giving an insight of the how mothers around the world are great mothers and should be celebrated everywhere ( hence mother's day).
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty amazing that mother dolphins are able to make their offspring feel safe in such an unforgiving environment!
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ReplyDeleteToday I read the article “Five strange ways animal mothers carry their babies. Unlike human mothers, these animal mothers use their bodies all the time to protect them Humans have strollers, car seats and many other tools that help them keep their babies safe, but animals have their own effective way. For example, reptile mothers often carry their young inside their mouth. If that seems weird, imagine giving birth from your skin like the suriname toad. A sloth mother has to deal with all her young clinging to her body for nearly a year, talk about dedication. I knew that joey's grow in their mother's pouch, but I never knew why. When joey’s are born, they are the size of a cherry, and are very premature, relying on their mother's pouch for protection. I also learned that an octopus mother can watch over her eggs for up to 4 years, but then she dies right after. In this day in age I think we often forget how dangerous and time consuming raising children is for the mother. Overall mothers deserve much more credit than they get, because without them, besides not being alive, we wouldn't be who we are today.
I think it's cool that animals have their own way of protecting their kids just like us and I didn't even realize it
DeleteI never thought about how animals protect their offspring more physically than we do. I also think it's so cute that a baby sloth clings to it's mother for a whole year
DeleteI read the article “5 Animals That Can Carry Babies On Their Backs” from National Geographic. Through the article I got to learn of 5 animals that carry offspring on their backs: giant water bugs, horned marsupial frogs, poison dart frogs, whip spiders, and casque headed frogs. All of these organisms carry their offspring until they are mature enough to survive on their own. I learned that it is not just mothers that carry the offspring, but also the fathers, as the giant water bug does. One of the many things I learned was that scorpions are born soft, which I believe is contrary to what people would expect. I also found it interesting that the tadpoles on the back of the poison dart frogs are not affected by any toxins from the parents.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqH8XhE5604
This video is on wolf spiders, although not disturbing, people with arachnophobia shouldn’t watch.
I read the article "6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go To Extremes For Their Young" and it was about animal mothers who do crazy things for their kids. For example, there was a deep-sea octopus that watched her eggs for four and a half years. Then the mom octopus would use her siphon to blow them to sea right before she died. Also like octopuses, spiders always watch over their young by constantly holding the egg sac in her jaw until it hatches. In nature like human life, we can see how mothers often do whatever they can to protect their young- some more extreme than others.
ReplyDeleteThrough watching these videos I was able to learn much about the different ways species find it socially acceptable to give to birth. The walrus leaves the herd in order to give birth and this phenomenon is still a mystery. Although we don’t know for sure scientists think the mother walrus leaves the herd to keep baby safe because the smell of the herd may attract predators putting the newborn child at risk. The new calf and its mother use their whiskers to memorize each others faces. Only hours after a calf is born on the ice it can later swim and nurse underwater. The new 100 pound calf is still kept away from the herd for two weeks putting on 1.5 pounds each day from nursing. Often times a second adult female with join the pair, acting as a nanny and a pair of eyes on the lookout for predators. Similarly with humans, a walrus mom will never let her child out of her reach for months keeping her calf always safe.
ReplyDeleteI watched the article Gator Mom vs. The World. They are right, when i think of alligators, i don't think of loving,and caring. But this video actually proves that they can be . When predators come to prey on their young, the mom alligators jump into action and protect them whenever they call. There are a lot of animals that can kill their young, but whenever they call, the mom has to be able to be quick enough to come and scare them off. I really never thought that alligators even care about their offspring once they're born, and that they just leave them, but i was wrong. They care and nurse for them. They even transport their offspring in their mouths to the water to protect them and keep them out of harm's way, which i find super cool. This video really proved that even the scariest of animal can be the most loving.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article 5 Strange Ways Animal Mothers Carry Their Babies I learned that the American Alligator mothers carry their babies on their heads, snouts, or even inside their mouths. The mother gator does this to keep predators away from her young. Baby alligators are very different and have many disadvantages compared to a full grown alligators. I also found that the Three-Toed Sloth babies as soon as they're born, cling to the hair of their mother's back or stomach. The baby sloth will eventually start to crawl on some of the branches, but they stay really close to the mother for up to a year before going solo. Because I foster kittens, I have been fortunate to see mother cats that the foster group have found that take on extra kittens from a totally different litters that usually are younger/ older than her own kittens. Currently, we have a mother cat that had a litter of 4 and the foster group had found her and 4 more kittens that were about the same age as her kittens so we put them together to see if the mother would let them latch on her to her. The mother cat was super chill about it and let the kittens nurse on her and play with her even though their not her own. I found it so fascinating that animals do this! I found this video about how animals adopt other species, just like how mother cats or dogs will adopt other litters not from their own.
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I love your connection to your foster kittens! It is so interesting how all of these different animals have different ways to raise their kids!
DeleteI read the article “5 Strange Ways Animal Mothers Carry Their Babies.” I learned that a baby three-toed sloth actually holds onto its mother’s hair. I found this interesting because babies are usually very weak, but these sloths are able to cling on to their parents right from birth until they are about one year old. It makes me think about what it would be like if human babies could do the same thing. If all of us were strong enough to do that, how much differently would we raise kids? That’s all I got, but here is a cool video about sloths! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAuD7io6uXc
ReplyDeleteI like how you addressed the strength of sloths, and compared it to humans.
DeleteToday I read “Animal Mothers Remind Us a Lot of Our Own”. Since today is mother’s day, we all realize all the wonderful things our mothers do for us. In the animal world, mothers do just the same for their young. Mothers are there to be your teachers. They do not need to be your biological mother to inspire you. There can be many important people in your life that also help you become who you are. They teach you right from wrong, like chimp mothers teach their young which bugs are good to eat, and how to eat termites. This article is an interview about a book called “Amazing Moms: Love and Lessons from the Animal Kingdom” which tells you many stories of mothers and their young in the wildlife. Just as many animals, I could not live without my mother, she is such a great role model and such a loving person. I am so lucky to have a mother like her.
ReplyDeleteToday I read “Animal Mothers Remind Us a Lot of Our Own”. Since today is mother’s day, we all realize all the wonderful things our mothers do for us. In the animal world, mothers do just the same for their young. Mothers are there to be your teachers. They do not need to be your biological mother to inspire you. There can be many important people in your life that also help you become who you are. They teach you right from wrong, like chimp mothers teach their young which bugs are good to eat, and how to eat termites. This article is an interview about a book called “Amazing Moms: Love and Lessons from the Animal Kingdom” which tells you many stories of mothers and their young in the wildlife. Just as many animals, I could not live without my mother, she is such a great role model and such a loving person. I am so lucky to have a mother like her.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool how the mother alligator protects her young for over a year. Where as some animals leave their children as soon as they are born. I was surprised that the mother gator brought her children down to the swamp for them. I thought they would be like turtles and leave the young to survive for themselves but i was wrong. I always assumed that alligators were tough ruthless killers but now i've changed my point of view to something more positive.
ReplyDeleteThat is cool, you don't think of alligators as super motherly.
DeleteI read the article “6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to the Extremes for Their Young”. Octopuses are cool animals over all for they get cooler when you learn what they do for their eggs. Octopus moms not only lay huge amounts of eggs, but they fan them to keep the developing babies oxygenated and free of harmful bacteria. Also, they don’t eat or leave the area while guarding the babies. One octopus that was being studied stayed with her offspring for 4.5 years which is crazy. Another amazing sea creature mom is the dolphin. So that their calves can keep up with their mothers, their mothers will create a safe passageway to draw the baby alongside them. They also keep pretty good watch off their offspring and don’t purposely leave them. When a calf gets lost, the mother sends out a signature whistle for it to get back to her. Mom’s are so cool and amazing that I wish we could do mom for them.
ReplyDeleteI also read this article and I agree with you 100%. I too wish we could do do more for moms not only in nature but as human beings.
DeleteFor this week’s blog post, I read the article “Animal Mothers Remind Us A Lot Of Our Own”. The article is an excerpt of an interview with Rachel Buchholz, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Kids magazine and author of Amazing Moms: Lessons From The Animal Kingdom. Buchholz sheds light on how the ultimate goal of animal-moms is the same as that of human-moms: to raise the best kids you possibly can. This includes teaching them the skills they need to survive and thrive on their own. With examples of chimp moms teaching their young how to find the best food (bugs/termites) to the strawberry poison dart frog carrying each of its tadpoles to individual food sources so they don’t eat each other, Buchholz showcases the dedication and protection moms have for their own. Just like my Mom always says “it takes a village to raise kids”, the same holds true for animal-moms and their kids. Buchholz gives the example of how grandmothers, aunts and cousins are all role models for young elephants. Animals and humans. Biological and not. They all share the same ultimate gift ---that of teacher. Guiding, enlightening, preparing and ensuring that the young are best-equipped to survive and thrive.
ReplyDeleteI learned that in nature there are a lot of ways that mothers protect their young. The mother gator and the siglet fish hold their young in their mouths so they can protect them and keep them close. This is very effective because it keeps the babies close to the mothers that can fend off predators so that their young can survive. This shows a good amount of protection by keeping babies close, just like the mother walrus does. She breaks off from the group so that her calf can be born and not overwhelmed. She then keeps her baby close for weeks and she holds them and nurses them until the point that she can go back to the pack where it is slightly more dangerous. As she does this sometimes another mother will also come and help raise and protect the child as a nanny or extra set of eyes for the mother. All these ways that mothers protect their young in nature have one thing in common, keep the babies close so mothers can fend off predators.
ReplyDeleteit always intrigues me to learn about how mothers protect their children in the animal kingdom and this doesn't cease to amaze me.
DeleteFor this week’s blog post I decided to read 6 Fierce Animals Moms That Go to Extremes For Their Young by Liz Langley and learned several new things about mother octopuses, pandas, whales, and spiders. Firstly, once an octopus lays thousands of eggs she does not leave or eat, but instead stays guard. Sadly after the babies hatch, the mother then dies because she uses her siphon, blowing them into the sea. Now to the Pandas, who have the largest offspring to parent ratio because of the small size of newborns (3-5 ounces) and the mother around 300 pounds. Fun fact, the sperm whale nurses its young for about 2 years. Similarly to octopuses, spiders carry the egg sac in their jaws until hatching also not eating food for the duration. In conclusion, moms of all species are pretty amazing and make sacrifices for their young as many of our mothers do on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteMothers of all species sacrifice to provide for their young, in all different sorts of ways. For example, octopuses lay their eggs, put protective muscular organs, called siphons, over their eggs and watch them until they hatch. They don’t eat, or leave their eggs until they hatch, and when they finally do, they release them from the siphons into the ocean and then they die. They give up their lives to have their children. Likewise, Pandas are also very protective of their newborns, considering when they are born they are about the same size as a stick of butter, while the mothers weigh about 300 pounds. A panda mother at the Smithsonian National Zoo wouldn’t let the zookeepers examine her baby. Mothers in all organisms are unbelievably selfless and the world would be lost without them.
ReplyDeleteI also think its incredible that humans and animals share many more similarities with motherhood than we could have ever thought. Both groups are highly protective and are willing to die for their young!
DeleteI read "6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes For Their Young." The article used the mothers of octopuses, meerkats, pandas, dolphins, whales, and spiders as examples. While the article had many interesting facts, I was most surprised to discover that mothers basically give their life raising their young. The fact that they don't eat when guarding mirrors the actions of some mothers in real life. The mothers of octopuses are altruistic just like human mothers, just like my mother. I was also surprised by how much detail and time meerkat mothers put into training their children to properly feed on scorpions. It, again, showed that mothers of all species seem to share a goal of protecting their young.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised about the meerkats spending so much time on food training too. I had seen pictures of meerkat families before, but I never imagined them to be this involved with their children.
DeleteFor this weeks post, I read the article, “6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes For Their Young”. I was taught about 6 animals that put a lot of effort and time into their kids. These 6 moms (octopuses, meerkats, pandas, dolphins, whales and spiders) went to extremes to raise their offspring. One octopus mom stayed in one area watching her eggs for four and a half years! That was the longest period ever recorded. Pandas have the largest offspring-to-parent ratio...with the newborns weighing 3-5 ounces and the mom weighs about 300 pounds. These panda moms have to pay special attention and care for their children very carefully. Whales have to defend their calves against predatory whales while taking care of them. That must be a look of work. One more example is of a SOuth American spider mom who carries her egg sac constantly in her jaw until they hatch. With this much time and dedication spent towards their young ones, animal moms deserve more respect than they are getting now.
ReplyDeleteFrom watching these videos I learnt a lot about the different ways species find it socially acceptable to birth their young. For example, walruses leave the herd to give birth and the reason for this is still unknown. Many scientists believe that this is because the mother walrus is trying to protect the baby by keeping it away from the smell of the herd because it may attract predators, therefore putting the newborn at risk. The new calf and its mother use their whiskers to memorize each others faces. Soon after a calf is born on the ice it can later swim and nurse underwater. The new 100lbs calf is still away from the herd for two weeks, gaining 1.5 pounds each day from nursing. A lot of times, a second adult female with join the pair that acts kind of like a nanny. Like human mothers, a walrus mother will always keep her baby nearby and never let it out of sight.
ReplyDeleteI learned a multitude of interesting facts from reading the article “6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to the Extremes for Their Young” For example, I now know that mother octopodes not only lay huge amounts of eggs, but they also fan their eggs in order to keep the unborn babies free of harmful bacteria. To add on, they don’t eat or leave the area while guarding the babies. Now that's dedication! One particular octopus which was being studied actually stayed with her offspring for four and a half years! Alongside, I found out that dolphin mother's are very interesting as well. In order to help their calves keep up with their mothers, a dolphin mom will create a safe passageway so that the baby won't have to worry about getting lost or falling behind. They also keep pretty good watch of their offspring and don’t purposely leave them, unlike other species with their children. Actually, they are quite the opposite because when a calf gets lost, the mother sends out a signature whistle so the baby will be able to return to her. Overall, I learned that moms, no matter what species, are very important and I don't know what we would do without them!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, I think that it's so cool that the octopus mom stayed with her babies for 4 and a half years. Moms are definitely really important.
DeleteI read the article titled "6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes for Their Young." The first animal the article talks about is the octopus. I thought it was really cool how octopuses can lay 1000's of eggs and they protect all of them. Octopuses can fan their eggs with a special muscular organ to give their eggs oxygen and keep them safe from harmful bacteria. Meerkats are also fierce and protective moms. The moms of meerkats are like teachers to their pups. They teach them how to kill their prey which are venomous scorpions. There are even more animals that are very protective when it comes to mothering their offspring. I thought this article was pretty cool and shows how cool the nature of animals are.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article “5 Animals That Carry Babies On Their Backs” I learned how there are quite a few species who carry their young on their back. For example, with Whip spiders, it’s neat how directly after the babies are born, they instinctively know where to go on their mom’s back. What’s really strange yet neat is how a female Suriname sea toad’s offspring literally come out through holes in her skin. Also, water bug fathers carry their children on their backs, it’s not just the mothers who carry the young. It’s neat to see how mothers and fathers of offspring care for them until they are ready to move on in their own life.
ReplyDeleteI read the article ¨6 Fierce Animal Moms that Go to Extremes For Their Young". The animal that really caught my eye was the octopus. The female octopus can lay up to thousands of eggs and will potentially spend up to years protecting them from harm, not even going to eat. After the eggs are ready, she sends them off and in the process, she dies. I found this interesting because it makes me wonder if octopus'have the capability of love and compassion like humans do, or if its just a built in instinct. It also makes me wonder if humans actually love their young, or could that just be an instinct as well?
ReplyDeleteI chose the article 6 Fierce Animal Moms That go to Extremes For Their Young, first off I didn’t really know that animals cared about the babies. I never though animals understood much about the fact of actually having babies because I didn’t think they were as smart as humans. I was wrong some of these animals would do more for their babies than some humans would. I didn't know that some like the pandas never leave their babies side even when they are sleeping. As a human when we sleep as babies we usually get put in a bed and our parents shut the door and walk out to let you sleep. But these animals stay through it all. An octopus doesn't even leave their young to go eat or anything because they have to guard their young. I guess animals have more things to worry about because animals eat each other and kill each other. Humans usually don’t eat each other but some do steal others so we have to worry about that. There are a lot of thing I guess I didn't realize but now I know.
ReplyDeleteI read the article “6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go To Extremes For Their Young” and learned many new, and interesting facts about animal mothers. While female octopuses wait for their eggs to hatch, they fan them with organs called siphons to keep the babies oxygenated. They also stay by the eggs at all times, and never leave their side. Mother meerkats capture scorpions, remove the stinger, and give it to their pups to help teach them how to hunt for food. Baby giant pandas only weigh 3-5 ounces and are born blind. Their mothers have to be incredibly gentle and cradle the babies at all times. When bottlenose dolphins are swimming, they keep their children next to them so they don’t get lost. If they were to get lost, the child can find their mother by listening to her call. There are more, but these are just some of the amazing things moms do to take care of their young.
ReplyDeleteI watched the video about the Gator and how it was protecting its offspring in the Everglades of Florida. It was really fascinating to see how such an animal that is so stereotypically known for being very aggressive, be so protective and maternal. Along with learning the behavior of the Alligator, I also was exposed to new predator of babies, such as the Blue Crane and certain types of fish. It was really cool to see how smart the baby was by hiding under the lily-pad. A relationship with your mother is crucial to the life of not only humans, but animals also. The are the caregivers and have such a huge influence on the behavior of the offspring. The animal could be like an Alligator, aggressive and always intimidating, or an animal so soft and gentle, like a rabbit. However, despite these, it’s safe to say that, when it comes to the mother-offspring relationship, it is usually the same: loving and tenderhearted.
ReplyDeleteI watched the video “Killer Cuckoo Catfish”, and it explained how cichlid fish carry their offspring. After laying their eggs, these fish pick them up to raise them in their mouth. This is where the baby cichlids find protection from predators. Speaking of predators, catfish constantly prey on the babies of the cichlids and even perform an extremely parasitic action towards them. When laying their eggs, the catfish leave some of them for the cichlids to find, thinking that they’re their own. These catfish eggs hatch first in the cichlid mother’s mouth and eat all of their eggs. Not long after that, the catfish babies emerge from the cichlid’s mouth and are raised by them. Even though these fish don’t feel emotions the same way we do (that we know of), I find it remarkable that the cichlid mothers are so willing to raise the catfish babies and are blinded by the differences in appearances of these children. It is very selfless to be a mother in general, but to go the extra mile of caring for children different than your own is next level parenting.
ReplyDeleteI learned about how many animal parents go above and beyond for their kids. For example I thought it was interesting how octopuses watch over their young for as long as it takes and then blow them out into the ocean which often leads to the death of the parent. I also found it fascinating how whales will do everything in their power to protect their young. Even if that means putting their kid on their back while they fend off a pack of orcas.
ReplyDeleteI decided to read the article about insects and how they treat their children. One of the first points brought up was the way that multiple insects carry their babies on their back. What's interesting though is that they carry their eggs before they hatch. When it comes to the water bug the female actually places the eggs on the males back and protects them with a coating made by their reproductive system. Another common way to carry young outside of carrying them on their back is brooding them under their back. This is a practice done by many frogs in the Americas. Some other frogs lay their eggs straight on their back instead of putting them in a protective sealing.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading “Six Fierce Moms That Go To Extremes For Their Young”, I learned that octopus moms don’t leave the area or even eat while guarding their young, just to keep it safe. This is amazing because their is a possibility that this could mean the moms are starving themselves for periods of time while simply just making sure their kids are safe. I also learned that sperm whales nurse their young for a few years, which is great compared to sea turtles, who leave their offspring right after leaving eggs. I also read “Animal Mothers Remind Us a Lot of Our Own”, andlearned that strawberry dart frogs have each of their tadpoles go to an individual plant right after they give birth. This process usually takes a long time, which shows the mother’s commitment to her children.
ReplyDeleteI read the article on the website http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/05/animals-mothers-pandas-spiders-octopus/. I learned that pandas have very small babies and constantly care for them and keep them safe. I also learned that Octopus moms can watch over their babies for up to 2 years without food and when the babies hatch the mother dies. I however found it very interesting how meerkat moms teach their children how to eat scorpions by taking their stinger off and giving the live disarmed scorpion to her offspring. Overall mothers make so many sacrifices for us and they need to be recognized because it is even hard to imagine how much they really do for us and we can see the same pattern in the animal kingdom of mothers making sacrifices to keep her offspring safe.
ReplyDeleteI read the article on National Geographic. I learned about how an octopus watched over her eggs for over 4 and a half years before they were even born. It’s obvious that it is just natural for mothers to watch over and care for their offspring. All species care for their their children until they are old enough to live on their own. I think it is really cute that dolphins create a passageway for their kids to swim alongside them. My mom does a lot for me and I’m thankful for the way she takes care of me and protects me.
ReplyDeleteThe survival of a parent’s offspring is crucial for a species to be able to sustain themselves, and mothers go above and beyond when it comes to ensuring the lives of their young are in safe hands. Many mothers will carry their children around with them, physically on their bodies, until they’re old and strong enough to fend for themselves. An example of this can be observed by wolf spiders. The females will carry hundreds of their own on their backs, and will transport them from place to place protecting them. A great deal of mammals execute this strategy, and I think it’s pretty amazing that these moms will sacrifice their own comfort so that their kids may be able to survive during their first few weeks or months after hatching. We all owe a lot to our mothers, and sometimes we fail to recognize the great deal of effort they put forth for our sake.
ReplyDeleteI read the article “6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes For Their Young”. This article talked about how many animal mothers will go to extremes, like defending them, to protect their young. I think it’s really cool how these animal moms are so similar to human moms in their extreme commitment and protection of their offspring. One example of this extreme care is the octopus which carefully watches and protects their young until they are ready to leave. One octopus mother watched over her young for 4 and a half years without eating anything. That is serious commitment! I always knew our moms cared a lot for us, but I think it’s pretty cool how animal moms care for their young in sometimes extreme ways.
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are many different types of animals in the sea and on land that help their young live in many different ways. For example the Octopus use their muscular organs called siphons to keep the babies oxygenated and free of bacteria. Also meerkat mothers bite scorpions tails off so that their babies can learn to kill scorpions without being in danger of their stinger. All in all i learned that animal mothers do a ton to protect their babies and we don’t even realise it.
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I read the article "6 Fierce Moms That Go To Extremes For Their Young". I found it interesting that female octopi can lay thousands of eggs and will not leave to even eat. After she is done caring for them, she dies. One female octopus cared for them for 4 and a half years. That is pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteI read the article http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/05/animals-mothers-pandas-spiders-octopus/ and I learned that octopuses can lay thousands of eggs and they will not eat or leave the area to gaurd their babies. I also found interesting that meerkats will injure a scorpion and teach their pups how to handle a scorpion. This just goes to show how much mothers will go through so much to help and protect their kids. Which is truly amazing for what moms go through just to accomplish those things.
ReplyDeleteI learned the extreme lengths that animal moms will take in order to ensure the safety of their offspring. They will carry ten very heavy babies on their own back for hours at a time ensuring they are feed and kept safe. The wolf spider wolf spider in particular is notorious for carrying their kids around on their backs. A mother will carry thousands of her children on her back at one time bringing them with her everywhere she goes. An alligator will carry her children on top of her head to keep them safe at all times using herself as a barrier between her children and their predators. Even more interesting is that when three toed sloths are born they immediately attach themselves to their mother's fur hanging onto their belly or back where they pretty much stay until maturity. I never knew the incredible lengths that animal mothers would go to to protect their children, and this blog post has given me a new perspective on the commitment of animal mothers to their children.
ReplyDeleteI learned how awesome mothers can be through reading the article, 6 Fierce Moms That Go to Extreme Lengths For Their Young. Octopuses lay their eggs and protect them with their siphon and after watching that they have all hatched, they die. Meerkats patiently tutor their young on how to hunt and eat their prey of scorpions. Pandas are fierce because the almost 300 pound moms are constantly cradling their 3 to 5 ounce newborns. Dolphins are fierce mothers due to the fact that they create a wake that is safe for their slow moving young to swim and so that they can keep up and that if they get lost each has a signature call for the calf to find them by. Whales keep their young safe by ardently protecting them, and in some species nursing them until they are two years old. Spider mothers hold their young as eggs in their jaw until they hatch while others keep their's on their silk-producing organs.
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting how much mothers do to protect their children. Every animal is fierce in their own way which is awesome!
DeleteI read the article "6 fierce animal moms that go to the extremes for their young" and I found it intriguing. I never knew that so many animals were so dedicated to their children. For example, the female octopodes do not eat anything while guarding their newly laid eggs. Also, newly born meerkats cannot defend themselves, so the parents or family members must be patient and help them learn. Panda cubs are blind, and much smaller than a full grown adult, almost 100 times smaller. Therefore, the mother must be constantly be cradling and taking care of the young cub.
ReplyDeleteI read "Animal Mothers Remind Us a Lot of Our Own". Rachel Buchholz wrote a book called Amazing Moms: Love and Lessons from the Animal Kingdom which is based on loving motherly tales and shows photos of cute animal baby-mother moments and also incredible "words of wisdom". Mammal or reptile moms do the same things that human moms do. "When you’re a mom, everything you do is about trying to raise the best kid you can" she said. "The job of the mom—whether you are a human or another animal—is to raise kids who can protect and feed themselves and eventually leave the nest." Moms, that are humans and other animals, teach their children. Cheetahs help teach that their spots are camouflage and Chimps teach how to catch bugs, just like human mothers teach their kids to survive and do things on their own. This shows how precious and special mother-child relationships are no matter what you are- if you're a human or another animal! It also shows how similar we are.
ReplyDeleteI watched the three National Geographic videos on different animals and there mothers. From the videos I learned about how even though some animals like alligators seem ferocious they are just protecting their land for their young. I thought it was interesting how in the walrus video the another female walrus came to help out the mother walrus. I the alligator video I was impressed by how well the mother alligator kept her babies from being preyed on (for the most part). And in the cuckoo video I found it interesting how the catfish invaded the cuckoo's eggs and planted their own eggs allowing for the cuckoo to mother the fish that would eventually eat her actual young.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article "5 strange ways Animals carry their babies" I found out that unlike humans who carry their babies young ones, different animals carry their babies in different ways. Reptile, specifically alligators moms hold their babies in their mouths when traveling through water. The three toed sloth carries their babies by having cling onto the mothers bellies. Kangaroos carry the joey's in their pouch. The Suriname Toad carry their eggs in little pouches on their back .And when the baby toad is full grown they emerge from her skin, and then the mom sheds off the dead skin. And the wolf spider carries hundreds of baby wolf spiders on her back. This article shows the bond a baby and their mom truly create human or not!
ReplyDeleteI did not read this article but by your summary and how you described it I can really visualize how animals are trying to save their offspring.
DeleteWhen reading the article "Short Answers To Hard Questions About Health Threats From Hurricane Harvey", I noticed three main things. The people were asking about a lot of diseases like the Zika virus, E. coli, and norovirus. Hand in hand with viruses, people were asking about their water supply being contaminated or what they should do at home. And last big thing I noticed was if there is ever a disaster like hurricanes, they focus more on shelters for spread of diseases because some diseases spread faster when a lot of people are in a small space. I think health officials should try and get children and elders to safer places first because bothof their immune systems are not at their prime and they could get sick easier. Also, Trying to clear out any wall boards or carpets that are contaminated with mold spores, out of the streets so in case more water comes in those spores don't further contaminate the water.
ReplyDeletei watched the video "walrus mom and baby cuddle". I learned walruses go away from the herd when they give birth for reasons scientists still don't know. Baby walruses just after an hour after being born already know how to swim and nurse underwater. overall this video shows even in the animal kingdom mothers can care so much for their babys
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