A Beautiful Weed

This is the dandelion, if you didn't already know. It is an exotic species. You will see it in just about every yard from Ohio to California. It is a weed that is really hard to get rid of. When it gets windy the seeds of the dandelion fly everywhere. Some people have used them over the years to make wishes, they would make a wish and blow the seeds into the air. They are the most beautiful weeds.

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The Great horned owl is large and is 18 to 25 inches and a wing span of about 40 to 60 inches. They have feathers and are usually light brown underneath and a darker brown on top and they have big bright yellow eyes. As babies the owls are preyed on by nest predators such as the raccoon. When they are older the only predator they have are other birds of the same species. They eat small mammals such as rabbits, squirrels, and mice, they also eat other birds like ducks doves and even turkeys. Their young are called chicks. I saw one of these large birds pick up a mouse when i went to water my garden the mouse was about 6 feet away from me.

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The crocodile starts at about 20 cm long and can grow to about 3.3 feet to about 15 feet depending on the species and can weigh over 2,600 pounds.They are similar to alligators. They have scaly skin on their backs that is thick And rugged and their stomachs are smooth. They are usually a greenish brown color. When crocs are young they have many predators such as birds and even large frogs but when they get older it is much harder to attack a croc. The only predators they seem to have as adults are humans with weapons, other crocs and big herbivores such as elephants and hippos. The crocodile is in the middle of the food chain because it eats other animals and other animals eat it. Crocs eat Snakes and cattle or pretty much anything that will get close enough to the water. Their young are born from eggs so they are called hatchlings, they have no specific name. I saw one attack a buffalo by the water when I was walking by.

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The beetle eats types of plants and sometimes seeds from a certain plant. They can be 1 to 2.5 cm long. They are also in the middle of the food chain because they eat plants and fungi and the debris of animals and they are eaten by lizards and birds such as hawks.Their young are called a mealworm. One of these landed on my hand when I was outside picking flowers.

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The stick bug is very tiny and resembles a stick. Their size depends on what species of stick bug they are are, there is one species of stick bug that can reach about 21 inches in length.They are mostly brown mostly brown.They eat leaves and are in the middle of the food chain, they eat the leaves and they are eaten by other animals such as lizards. I found one of these on my daughter lily's back after she had climb out of a tree.

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Lizard are scaly and can usually change color, they can be 23 inches long and weigh up to 3 pounds. They eat different types of insects like beetles and stick bugs. They lay eggs and their young are called geppys. The lizard is in the middle of the food chain because it eats small insects but the lizard is eaten by other animals like birds. I saw a lizard jump off a leaf of a branch that I picked up.

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A hawk is a carnivore and feeds on small animals like mice and other rodents. They range is size from small to large they can be a length of 22 inches and a wingspan of 55 inches and have brown feathers. They are birds so they lay eggs, their young are called an eyas. Hawks are at the top of the food chain. I saw one of these fly by me and grab a mouse.

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pampas grass is the most common grass in the pampas biome. They are an evergreen plant. This plant is mor useful for the ecosystem. Deers eat this plant and small animals use it for shelter. these plants spread quickly. It is long and is eaten by many herbivores. They grow in clumps called tussocks, they are about 12 feet tall. The seed of these plants have tan crusty shells.

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The fox is a small animal with orange fur usually. They have bushy tails and pointy ears. They can grow to be between 2 and 4 feet tall, they are a little smaller than a domestic dog and weigh between 6 and 15 pounds.They are carnivores and eat small rodents like the mouse. Bears and wolves like to eat foxes and they are in the middle of the food chain. They give birth naturally and their young are called a kit, cub, or pup. I saw a fox chase a mouse when I was taking a walk and it almost knocked me over.

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the llama is related to the camel. They are big and wooly with different colored fur like white and brown.They are 6 ft. Tall and about 5 ft. Wide. llamas are herbivores and eat plants so they are in the middle of the food chain and are eaten by carnivores such as big cats. They give natural birth and their young are called a cria. I saw this animal eat the flowers right out of my daughter's hand when we were picking them.

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the jaguar is a cat and it has fur and it resembles the leopard.Their fur is a yellowish orange color or a light brown with black spots. jaguars are the third biggest cat on earth. they are seven feet long, over 6 ft. Tall and weigh over 200 pounds. This mammal is carnivore and it eats animals such as foxes and llamas and is at the top of the food chain. Their young are called cubs and they give natural birth to their young. I saw this animal catch a fox when I was gardening.

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I saw this animal run by me when I was walking through the pampas.This is the pampas deer or the Ozotoceros bezoarticus. They are tan with fur.They are a medium size. The deer's young is called a fawn and they give natural birth. They are herbivores and eat mostly grass. The deer is in the middle of a food chain because it eats grass then another animals eats it. Wild cats eat the deer. These deer are almost extinct.

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I saw this bird in a training book i was using .This bird is called the Greater rhea. It lives in the pampas biome. It's the heaviest American bird alive. It looks like it's a cross between an Ostrich and emu. It has brown or white feathers. This bird is an omnivore so it eats both plants animals. Their babies are born from eggs and i'm not quite sure what they are called. I believe this animal is at the top of the food chain because nothing seems to eat this animal.

Cool water facts about Parrett river

We must cross the Parrett river to get to our boat in Plymouth. Its 37 miles long (60 km). The origin of the name Parrett is unclear but is said that several derivations from the Celtic Languages used in Wales have been suggested.There are many types of fish such as Roach, Bream, Rudd, Chub, Dace, Carp and Pike. This river is about 50 percent of Somerset's land area.

Water on the way Parrett river

Transportation Facts

I am taking a horse and carriage part of the way to my new home. The horse must eat every few hours,he gets two apples with his horse feed if he has to go longer without food. We must brush the horse and wash it with water in the nearest body of water we can find. This trip will last a few days so we must rest every night because the horse is carrying a big variant all day and needs to rest. Since the trip will only last a few days we do not need to change the shoes on the horse but, we do have to clean them. The horse can travel a pretty long distance before it gets tired so the trip may not last as long.

Transport

Animal I see now

Travel route (detailed travel plans)

I have planned a travel route to get to my new home. I'm going from London, England to the pampas biome in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am taking a hoarse and carriage from London to Plymouth which is a total of  195 miles. Then my children and I will board a boat who is taking shipments of goods to South America. We will be on the boat for a few days it is 6,926.0 miles from England to Argentina. The boat docks in Buenos Aires and a man aboard the boat will take us by hoarse to the pampas biome.

my new home

leaving home

Weather to come

In Buenos aires,Argentina, where the pampas biome is located is very warm. The temperatures are between 67 and 81 degrees and the average precipitation is between 2.20 in. and 4.90 in.

Weather now

In London February is the coldest month. Its average temp. Is between 25 and 48 degrees and have an average precipitation of 1.34 in.

Food

My clothes and food

I am going to the store to get some new clothing because I tore my dress. I will also be going to the market to get food. The type of clothing I wear are very elegant dresses. The one i plan on getting is an evening gown which is what is popular with most women of this time period. The dress is made with silk satin and gross grain Trimmed With tulle and is lined with cotton. After I found a dress,I went to the market to get food. I purchased some meat and fish,fruits,vegetables,bread,milk, and tea. A traditional meal consists of a meat, vegetable and potatoes.

My Home

About me

My name is Emma Elizabeth Kingsly and I live in London England. The year is 1890. I live in a big home with my two children. My son is 16 and his name is August and my daughter is 14 and her name is Lily. My husband has recently died so i am the only one who can provide for my family now. I work at a very small animal hospital where i take care of sick animals.

The Geoffroy's Cat