Giant Anteater
Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Native to Central and South America Can be up to 7 feet (213 cm) in length from tip of snout to end of tail Can weight up to 90 pounds (41 kg) Uses claws to tear…
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Capybara
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) The largest rodent in the world and can weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg) Native to South America Lives in groups of 10-20 Eats grasses and aquatic plants Lifespan is about 4 years in the wild…
Silkworm
Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Larva or caterpillar of the domesticated silkmoth Native to China Produce silk by spewing a substance called fibroin through holes in their jaws called spinnerets Silkworm’s preferred food is mulberry leaves Their cocoons are one continuous thread…
Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) Summer flowering deciduous tree or large shrub Native to China Can grow up to 20 feet (6 m) in height Flowers of the tree can be shades of pink, red, purple, and white Leaves are small,…