Hey there! Welcome to Natural World Facts! Today, we’re visiting the Tottenham Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. We’re celebrating a big milestone of having 7,000 subscribers! Thank you so much for watching my videos about animals and nature. In this article, I’ll answer some of your questions while we explore the beautiful countryside of Britain together.
While exploring, I found a common toad. People often mix up toads and frogs, but they’re different! Toads have rough, bumpy skin, while frogs have smooth, moist skin. Toads mostly live on land and only go to water in the spring to lay eggs. I held a frog in one hand and a toad in the other to show you the differences. The toad had dark, bumpy skin, which is a big clue!
I also found a cocoon from a woolly bear caterpillar. This cocoon has hairy protection, and those hairs are poisonous, so don’t touch them! I found it under a chalk rock in the hills. Soon, it will turn into a beautiful moth!
Someone asked me about my favorite animal. It’s hard to choose, but I really like the Greenland shark. These amazing sharks can live up to 500 years in the deep ocean! I also love the harvest mouse because it’s so cute and quick. It’s cool how different animals can be so interesting!
While exploring, I found a red ant nest. When I lifted a brick, I saw ants rushing to protect their eggs. The nest goes deep underground and has a queen and many worker ants. The workers were busy moving eggs to safety. The bigger eggs will become future queens, and the smaller ones will become worker ants. Ants are so organized!
I was excited to find a slow worm, which is a legless lizard that looks like a snake. Unlike snakes, slow worms have eyelids and smooth bodies. This one surprised me by going to the bathroom on me! It was a funny reminder of how wild nature can be!
My friend Shelby, who also loves wildlife, asked why I started this channel. I began when I was eight because I love animals and wanted to share that passion. My dream is to teach people about nature and maybe work in zoology or conservation one day.
Later, I went on a night walk and found an old animal skeleton, maybe from a badger or fox. I saw a spine and hip bones, showing it was a big animal. Discoveries like this remind us of the life cycle in nature.
Thank you for coming along on this adventure at the Tottenham Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. I hope you had fun exploring the wonders of nature with me. Your support means so much, and I can’t wait to share more wildlife adventures with you!
Toad and Frog Observation: Next time you visit a park or garden, try to find a pond or a wet area. Look for frogs and toads. Can you spot the differences in their skin and behavior? Remember, toads have rough, bumpy skin, and frogs have smooth, moist skin. Draw a picture of each and label the differences you notice. Share your drawings with your friends or family and explain what you’ve learned about these fascinating creatures.
Ant Colony Exploration: Find an ant hill in your backyard or local park. Watch the ants for a few minutes. What are they doing? Can you see them carrying food or moving eggs? Try to draw a map of the ant hill, showing where you think the queen might be and where the workers are busy. Discuss with your family how ants work together as a team and what roles they might have in their colony.
Nature Detective Night Walk: With an adult, go on a night walk in your backyard or a safe outdoor area. Bring a flashlight and look for signs of wildlife, like animal tracks, feathers, or even bones. What do you think these signs tell you about the animals that live nearby? Write a short story about your night adventure and what you discovered. Share your story with your class or family and talk about the importance of observing nature.
