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2. DON’T FALL ASLEEP! HERE IS WHERE THE
FUN BEGINS!!!
We need to know certain facts about several different
animals in order for us to tell which animal makes the best
pet for our class. Let’s investigate our options

3. LIFE CYCLE, LIFE SPAN, AND INTERESTING
FACTS… OF BIRDS
However, with the right type of
bird care, it is possible to help
your bird to enjoy a long,
healthy life as a member of
your household.
In this case… Your classroom!
For the most part,
birds in captivity
tend to live shorter
lives than birds in
the wild, due to
many people
neglecting to give
their birds proper
pet care attention.
Birds Facts

4. LIFE CYCLE, LIFE SPAN, AND INTERESTING
FACTS… OF MICE
The best way to increase a mouse's lifespan (or
prevent yourself shortening it) is to:
•Keep your mouse out of direct draughts and
sunlight
•Make sure the mice are in a room that is warm
enough, usually the average room temperature of
21 degrees Celsius is fine.
•Do not expose your mice to loud noise and/or
stress
•Do not overfeed your mice or give them too many
fatty foods: as with humans and other animals,
obesity puts a strain on the heart and shortens
lifespan.
•Feed a balanced diet and supply water soluble
vitamins if necessary.
•Always seek appropriate vet treatment at the
earliest opportunity for any problems. Make regular
health checks to make sure your mice are well.
•Make your mouse's life fun! This could be with toys,
other mice companions, and of course you! Facts
Mice

5. LIFE CYCLE, LIFE SPAN, AND INTERESTING
FACTS… OF BUTTERFLIES
The typical lifespan of
a butterfly is regarded
as 20 to 40 days. The
minimum lifespan of a
butterfly is just for
three to four days.
Although the
maximum regarded
as life of a butterfly is
12 months. These
had been the typical,
maximum and
minimum lifespan of a
butterfly. Given below
are the 4 life stages
with the butterfly, and
much more facts on
lifespan of a butterfly! Butterflies Facts

6. LIFE CYCLE, LIFE SPAN, AND INTERESTING
FACTS… OF FISH
Fish
length and
life span
will vary
depending
on tank
conditions
.
Fish
facts

7. LIFE CYCLE, LIFE SPAN, AND INTERESTING
FACTS… OF SNAKES
Often we don’t Fact is that
appreciate how snakes (as
long a snake well as other
can live when reptiles) can
housed in ideal live long,
conditions. The long lives
pet shops and especially
breeders rarely when you
ever tell us just compare it to
how much of that of other
commitment it common
really is to care household
for a snake pets like
over the full cats, dogs,
course of its and ferrets.
life.
Snakes Facts

8. LIFE CYCLE, LIFE SPAN, AND INTERESTING
FACTS… OF A FROG
Frogs in
captivity are
quite long lived
(with proper
care), so be
prepared for a
long term
commitment.
Average life
spans are
typically 4-15
years, although
some have been
known to live Facts
Frogs

9. SECOND GRADE CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS
Life Sciences
 2. Plants and animals have predictable life cycles.
As a basis for understanding this concept:
 b. Students know the sequential stages of life
cycles are different for different animals, such as
butterflies, frogs, and mice.

10. SOURCES
 http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
 http://www.pestworldforkids.org/guide.html
 http://www.kidsbutterfly.org/life-cycle
 http://www.fancymice.info/index.htm
 http://www.wildbirds.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.asp
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 http://www.petplace.com/
 http://pet-snakes.com/
 http://www.tooter4kids.com/Frogs/Frog_Index.htm