{"id":50603,"date":"2025-05-31T11:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T08:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/e-coloring-painting-the-animals-of-the-museum\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:18:08","slug":"e-coloring-painting-the-animals-of-the-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnhm.gr\/en\/announcements\/e-coloring-painting-the-animals-of-the-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"e-COLORING: PAINTING THE ANIMALS OF THE MUSEUM"},"content":{"rendered":"

With e-coloring<\/span><\/strong>, the new series of activities for children, the Educational Department brings the animals of the exhibition into your home!<\/p>\n

We learn by <\/span><\/strong>painting!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022print it and<\/p>\n

\u2022start painting!<\/p>\n

Each week there will be a different animal for a pleasant<\/strong>, calm and creative occupation for children, in 2 designs:<\/span> One for younger and one for older ones.<\/p>\n

In addition to painting, we have interesting facts about each animal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Come to the Museum and get to know them better!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>81.<\/span> M\u0391UVE STINGER or PURPLE JELLYFISH (Pelagia noctiluca)<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Its scientific name comes from the Greek word pelagos (open sea) <\/span><\/strong>and the combination of the Latin words nox (night) and lux(light),<\/span><\/strong> which can be described as a marine organism with the ability to glow in the dark<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It mainly feeds on<\/span><\/strong> plangtonic crustaceans, salps, fish eggs and larvae, as well as phytoplankton<\/p>\n

\u00b7 While we see it “swimming” in the sea, it is mainly carried by the wind, or sea currents to coastal areas, or even washed ashore<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Both its bell and tentacles are covered in stinging cells<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 When it is young, its color is orange-brown and upon maturing, it acquires its characteristic vivid purple color<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is considered one of the most dangerous jellyfish species in the Mediterranean, with an extremely painful sting, due to a neurotoxin it contains.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 The stinging causes symptoms such as intense pain, local redness, swelling and a rash, that can persist for several days.<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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80.<\/span> TRIDACNA (Tridacna gigas)<\/em><\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7 It is also known as the giant clam, as it is the largest clam species, growing to sizes over a meter wide and weights more than 200 kilograms!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 The largest species found to date is 1,15 meters wide and weighs 340 kilograms!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It can be found in coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific oceans, in depths around 20 meters.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its shell comprises of 2 pieces, known as valves. These can open and close when the giant clam needs to feed and reproduce.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is now considered an endangered species, due to its decreasing populations.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It has an average lifespan of 100 years and more!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Once it settles in a location, it remains permanently attached<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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79.<\/span> THE PHEASANT<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The pheasant, originally from Asia, is a well-known bird since ancient times, as it was considered a fine game.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The length of the male pheasant reaches approximately 80 centimeters<\/strong> and has copper-colored plumage, with black streaks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The pheasant has strong sexual dimorphism,<\/span><\/strong> meaning the male is much more impressive in colors than the female.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Its tail is very long and reaches approximately 40 centimeters.<\/span><\/strong> Its feathers are reddish and yellow, with black spots. It has green feathers on its head and a white line on its neck.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It also has<\/span><\/strong> a characteristic hoarse voice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We find it in open forests, in shrubby areas and fields. It feeds mainly on seeds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When threatened, it prefers to hide rather than fly.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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78.<\/span> THE LYNX<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is a solitary, nocturnal mammal that lives in cold climates.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It has characteristic small black tufts on its ears.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Its legs are strong with wide soles so that they do not sink into the snow.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It walks a lot, withstanding long distances.<\/span> <\/strong>It jumps and climbs the branches of trees with great ease.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a silent animal and only during the mating season<\/span><\/strong> does the male call the female with voices.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a carnivore:<\/span><\/strong> it feeds on small deer, sheep, hares, squirrels, rodents and birds.<\/span>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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77.<\/span> THE ROE DEER<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is a beautiful, agile animal, the smallest of the deer family<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is reddish – gray brown during summer and grayer during winter.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It has large and erect ears; its muzzle is black and around the base of the tail it has a large white spot.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Only the male roe deer<\/span> <\/strong>grows small antlers<\/p>\n

It is a particularly timid animal and moves around during the day,<\/span><\/strong> until dusk<\/p>\n

It is herbivorous, and its enemies are mainly wolf and lynx<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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76.<\/span> TRITON’S TRUMPET<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Triton\u2019 trumpet, also known as the buru, is a well-known sea snail,<\/span><\/strong> found in Greek seas<\/p>\n

It is a big invertebrate animal (gastropod mollusk) with an average length of 25-30 centimeters<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It was named<\/span> <\/strong>after the son of Poseidon, Triton<\/p>\n

It feeds on starfish and clams and is considered a protected species<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In ancient Greece, the Minoans used the Triton as a ladle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

By opening small holes in its surface,<\/span> <\/strong>Triton\u2019s trumpet is believed to have been the first musical instrument used by man.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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75.<\/span> THE PANGOLIN<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pangolins known as scaly anteaters, are mammals of the order Pholidota (from the Greek word pholis meaning scale). They superficially resemble armadillos.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The name “pangolin” comes from the Malay word pengguling meaning “one who rolls up”.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pangolins have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin; they are the only known mammals with this feature. They are structurally and compositionally very different from the scales of reptiles.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The pangolin’s scaled body (30 to 100 cm)<\/span><\/strong> is comparable in appearance to a pinecone. It can curl up into a ball when threatened,<\/span> <\/strong>with its overlapping scales acting as armor. The scales are sharp, providing extra defense from predators.<\/p>\n

Pangolins are nocturnal, and their diet consists of mainly ants and termites, which they capture using their long tongues.<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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74.<\/span> THE KINGFISHER<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A small bird with a particularly long beak and short legs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It has very striking colors:<\/span><\/strong> blue green on its back, brown on its belly, white on its neck and on the sides of its head<\/p>\n

It is a very fast flyer and dives vertically to catch its food<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It makes characteristic cries, not very melodious ones<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is an ancient Greek myth about the kingfisher,<\/span><\/strong> hence today the halcyon days, we call the days of good weather, in mid-JanuaryDownload the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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73.<\/span> THE SWAN<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A large waterfowl bird closest relative of geese and ducks<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Its particularly long neck<\/span> <\/strong>has more vertebrae than the rest of its family<\/p>\n

It flies with slow flapping of its wings and with its neck stretched out<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Its wingspan can reach the length of 3 meters!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a very skilled swimmer – helped by the membrane between its toes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It feeds on<\/span><\/strong> worms, shells, frogs, plant roots and seeds<\/p>\n

Its chicks have short neck and a fluffy body<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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72.<\/span> THE BUDGER<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Badgers are mammals with brown-grey fur and a long tail<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

They are members of a family, which also includes otters, weasels and ferrets<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The badger\u2019s face is white, with distinctive black stripes on each side,<\/span><\/strong> which run from the nose to the ears. So, the badger looks like it’s wearing a mask!<\/p>\n

It can be found in the mountains and forests of our country<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Its legs are short and strong<\/span> <\/strong>– its claws, long and forked, help the badger to dig well. It builds its shelter underground \u2013 it lives in burrows with many corridors<\/p>\n

It is a nocturnal animal. Its diet consists of<\/span><\/strong> insects, earthworms, small reptiles, birds, mammals and fruits.<\/p>\n

When threatened, it emits a characteristic stink smell<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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71.<\/span> THE MUSHROOM<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mushrooms belong to the fungi group.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In most of them, the upper part resembles an umbrella and is called a cap, which rests on a leg called a stalk.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a wide variety in mushrooms,<\/span><\/strong> with forms of funnels, corals, etc.<\/p>\n

The Greek word mushroom (manitari) is a diminutive of the ancient Greek “amanitis”.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A large variety of mushrooms is used in various cuisines around the world<\/span> <\/strong>and their history is lost over time.<\/p>\n

It is crucial to know all about mushrooms if one wants to pick and eat them, for a few of them are poisonous.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are mushrooms that have been used in ancient times to treat several diseases.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Others have been used for dying wool and other natural fibers.<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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70.<\/span> THE SPONGE<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7 Sponges are very primitive aquatic animals<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Their bodies are full of pores and channels allowing water to circulate through them<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 They are also called porifera<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 as they are pore bearers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Although most sponges live in the sea, there are a few freshwater species<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Sponges are usually found at shallow depth, on firm surfaces such as rocks, but some can attach themselves to soft sediment by means of a root-like base<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 They present a wide variety of colors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 They firstly appeared about 500 million years ago on Earth<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 If one part of them is cut off, they can create another.<\/span><\/strong> This phenomenon is called regeneration.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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69.<\/span> THE SEA URCHIN<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A peculiar globular animal\u00a0covered by spines<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Invertebrate animal of the sea,<\/span><\/strong> one of the few with fivefold symmetry<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is related to the starfish, which is also its enemy!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Most sea urchins are<\/strong><\/span> black, dark brown, dark green, purple and red in color<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

They are small animals having a size from 3 to 10 centimeters<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Inhabiting<\/span> <\/strong>all oceans and seas of the world<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sea urchins move slowly, crawling with their tiny tube feet<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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68.<\/span> THE GRASSHOPER<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Grasshoppers are relatively large insects, that can make long jumps as they have shorter front legs and longer hind legs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Females are usually larger than males<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

They are green or brown<\/span> <\/strong>in color<\/p>\n

On their heads they have two large compound eyes and very strong jaws.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We find them in warm areas.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Female grasshoppers lay around 150 eggs in autumn,<\/span> <\/strong>which they leave in holes they dig in the ground.<\/p>\n

In springtime, while looking for food, grasshoppers move in very large groups (swarms) and can cause enormous damage to agricultural crops.<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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67.<\/span> THE SALAMANDRA<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is an amphibian<\/span><\/strong>, meaning it lives both on land and in water<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is typically characterized by its lizard-like appearance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is mainly a nocturnal animal<\/span><\/strong>, but it is often seen after the rain<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It has poison on its skin, that’s why it has yellow spots that warn other animals to stay away!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its venom is harmless to humans, unless it comes in direct contact with the eyes, mouth, or an open wound,<\/span><\/strong> where it causes some mild symptoms<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It can regenerate its limbs if they are cut off!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It feeds exclusively on invertebrates,<\/span> <\/strong>such as insect larvae, worms and snails.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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66.<\/span> THE ZEBRA<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Herbivorous mammal that lives in savannahs, grasslands and shrublands of Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

During birth, it has brown and yellow stripes, which become a distinctive bold black and white coat in adulthood<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Each individual has unique stripes, like human fingerprints and stands out from the rest!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

They usually graze in herds together with ostriches and antelopes,<\/span><\/strong> to better protect themselves from their enemies!<\/p>\n

Their stripes serve as camouflage!<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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65.<\/span> THE JACKAL<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7 It is an omnivorous mammal,<\/strong><\/span> feeding on invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, small mammals and fruits<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its presence helps a lot in cultivating areas, because it acts as a “cleaner”<\/span><\/strong>: it eats mice and reduces the fallen fruit and dead animals of the area it lives in<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It relates to wolf and fox<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It belongs to the Endangered species of Greece<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Jackals communicate with each other by characteristic howls after dusk.<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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64.<\/span> THE SWALLOW<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7 It is a small bird with narrow wings and a forked tail<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It migrates in large flocks at the end of autumn<\/span> <\/strong>and returns in springtime<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It flies thousands of miles to get from Europe to Africa to spend the whole winter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It feeds on small insects, caterpillars and spiders, having its mouth open while flying<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It knows the way back to the same nest<\/span> <\/strong>it built the previous year!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 To build its nest it makes lumps of mud.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 One nest requires about 1000 lumps and 2 weeks of work!<\/span><\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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63.<\/span> THE REINDEER<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2022 It is the favorite animal of Christmas and Santa Claus!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 A herbivorous animal, characterized by its front teeth only present in the lower jaw!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 It is the only species of deer<\/strong> that both males and females have antlers!<\/p>\n

\u2022 It has been domesticated long ago and is used by humans to pull sleds<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 To withstand the cold, it has thick fur and hairy feet with wide hooves<\/strong> to keep it from slipping on ice and sinking in snow!<\/p>\n

\u2022 It is the only mammal that can see ultraviolet light!<\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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62.<\/span> THE CHEETAH<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7 It is a carnivore mammal, belonging to the Feline family<\/strong> (along with the cat, lion, tiger, leopard, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is the fastest land animal. It can reach 120 kilometers per hour,<\/strong> that is, as much as a car on a highway!<\/p>\n

\u00b7 It gets tired easily while running so fast, so it only runs for a few minutes and then rests.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 It is active mainly during the day,<\/strong> unlike other felines.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Cheetah is a vocal felid with a broad repertoire of calls and sounds<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Its population has declined and is threatened with extinction<\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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61.<\/span> THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the largest animal on land, weighing up to 8 thousand kilos!<\/strong><\/p>\n

They are characterized by their large ears, their long trunk and their huge tusks, which keep growing all the time!<\/strong><\/p>\n

An elephant\u2019s trunk is used to drink water, to bathe, to pick up objects and to communicate with other elephants<\/strong><\/p>\n

They have the longest pregnancy among mammals, which lasts 22 months,<\/strong> that is almost 2 years!!!<\/p>\n

A newborn elephant can weigh 50-150 kilograms!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elephants can live 50-70 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

They are believed to have a very strong memor<\/strong>Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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60.<\/span> THE SEAGULLS<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Seagulls, are\u00a0seabirds, medium to large in size, usually grey or white colored
\nThey have stout, longish bills and webbed feet.
\nSeagulls have harsh wailing or squawking calls.
\nMost seagulls are ground-nesting\u00a0carnivores\u00a0which take live food including
\ncrustaceans, mollusks, fish and small birds.
\nThey are typically coastal or inland species, nesting in large, densely packed,
\nnoisy colonies.
\nGulls are resourceful, inquisitive, and intelligent, the larger species in
\nparticular, demonstrating complex methods of communication and a highly
\ndeveloped social structure.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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59.<\/span> THE SNAIL<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Snails are invertebrate animals, with a soft body that crawl on the ground
\nThey have a shell, large enough for the whole animal to hide in
\nThey also have 4 tentacles on their head, the taller pair baring 2 eyes on the
\ntips
\nTo find food (usually grass and decaying organic matter) snails use the two
\nsmaller tentacles
\nSnails propel themselves by\u00a0deforming a slimy \u2013 sticky substance (called
\nmucus) beneath their soft body
\nThis unique form of locomotion allows snails to traverse almost any obstacle,
\nincluding the ability to climb steep inclines
\nOne can see snails when there is plenty of moisture, i.e after rain, or at night
\nSnails seek for soft ground to dig and lay their eggsDownload the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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58.<\/span> W\u0395ASEL Mustela nivalis<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\uf0b7 The smallest carnivorous mammal of Greece
\n\uf0b7 It is extremely mobile and mainly diurnal.
\n\uf0b7 It can be found in many parts of Greece.
\n\uf0b7 It prefers areas with many rodents, so it can find food.
\n\uf0b7 Lives about 4 years.
\n\uf0b7 The ancient Greeks and Romans kept weasels in their homes to
\nprotect them from mice.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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57.<\/span> THE FLAMINGO<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Flamingos are tall birds, with very thin legs and a very long neck
\nTheir name probably comes from the Spanish flamengo, which means flame
\n\u2013colored.
\nThey live in shallow waters and they usually stand on one leg
\nFlamingos have a strange beak and they are very noisy birds
\nTheir pink color comes from their diet (usually shrimps)
\nThey are very social birds, living together in large groups.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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56.<\/span> THE GOLIATH BEETLE<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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One among the largest insects on the planet, with a length of 6-11 cm
\nin males and 5-8 cm in females!
\nIt is found in many tropical forests of Africa!
\nIts larvae have a high protein diet, while adults feed on sap from acacia
\ntrees.
\nThey can lift 850 times their own weight!
\nMales have a Y-shaped &#39;horn&#39;, which they use to fight other males.Download the design for younger children <\/span><\/b>here:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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55.<\/span> THE VIPER<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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