science class

Tomorrow we are going to be talking about the flightless birds of New Zealand.

Why don't birds in New Zealand fly?
Check it out: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/land-birds-overview/page-3

http://www.liveanimalslist.com/birds/kiwis.php

http://kidworldcitizen.org/2012/11/24/the-flightless-birds-of-new-zealand-and-australia/

Along with flightless birds, we are going to learn about the tuataras.

http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/tuatara

http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/reptiles-and-frogs/tuatara/

Last, the gentle wetas, which are the heaviest insects in the world.

http://www.geekosystem.com/record-breaking-giant-weta/
http://www.firstlighttravel.com/blog/new-zealand-giant-weta-contender-for-worlds-biggest-bug-status/