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Monkeys

A monkey is a clever, playful mammal with a tail. It usually lives in groups for safety. There are 130 different monkeys in the world.

 

Species

There are over 130 different species of monkey. Some examples are: Capuchins, Columbus, Owl monkey, Baboon, Tamarin, Saki monkey, Oranatan, Little Squirrel monkey, Japanese macaques, Mona monkey, Red tailed monkey, Gorilla, Spider monkey and many more.

 

Habitat

Monkeys can be found across Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

Monkeys are also rarely found in Australia. Some monkeys are found in mountainous terrains. But they are most commonly found in forest, grassland, even swamps

 

Appearance

The average length for a monkey is 140 to 160 millimetres(Plus Tail). Monkeys come in all sizes, from big Baboons, too tiny Tamarins. Old world and new world monkeys are very different all though they have similar features such as the nose, cheeks and rumps. Some monkeys have lots of fur and while some have very little fur.

 

Monkeys are one of the most popular animals in the world. Monkeys are also one of the most intelligent creatures in the world. Monkeys are also closely related to humans.

 

By Joshua D'Silva

 

 

 

Californian Condor

 

Californian condors are black coloured vulture like birds. They are one of the heaviest birds that can fly.

Appearance:

They have a huge wingspan of 3 meters wide. Black feathers cover the adult condor's body. They have an orange featherless neck and head. Adult condors weigh 10.4 kg and are 127cm in length.

Habitat:

The condors live in rocky scrublands, coniferous forests, and oak savannahs. They are often found near cliffs or large trees, which they use as nesting sites. They live in southern California. Only 300 survive today, mainly in captivity. They can live up to 50 years in captivity.

Diet:

Californian condors are scavengers. They fly up to 250km in search of carrion (dead or rotten flesh). They prefer to feast on large mammals such as deer, goat, and sheep.

Condors are known to fly at speeds of 90km/h. They have been sighted at heights of 4600m.condors were on the verge of extinction in the 1980's, with only three left in the world. Now they are protected. They are magnificent animals.

By Anandu

 

Extreme Trampoline

What a great hour the children from Room 21 and our lucky draw winners had.

Yes, Extreme Trampoline provided a voucher for 35 children to spend an hour experiencing the fun and skills involved in trampolining. Room 21 children all brought back their Rugby Cup Athon sponsorship money and as well they collected the high.est average amount, thus they were rewarded with this trip.

Fun Ho

Today the Senior Team learned the history of the Fun Ho toys that were produced in New Zealand for over 50 years. Mr and Mrs Dreadon shared their extensive collection and we certainly now know about the value of such a collection. Because of their construction they are still in perfect condition even though their paint shows some wear and tear.

It was fascinating to see all the intricate parts and to discover the graders, tip trucks, tractors etc had simple mechanisms that made them work.

How toys have changed!

Sausage Sizzles are back for Term 3

Sausage Sizzles are back!

The first one for Term 3 will be:

Monday 15th August (Week 3) and they will then take place every second week.