A Wild Morning!

     On Tuesday May19th Class 5 had a very special visitor called Chris "The Nearly Wild Man" who came to talk to us about animals and how they have evolved and adapted to live in various places. Chris also brought many 'friends' along to help him......and we were able to meet them all!

First of all we met a number of different snakes and heard how they adapt to their environments - we held them to feel their muscles working inside!! We also met some bearded dragons called Bruce and Sheila (Australian!) and a gecko and were able to handle them all.

We were also introduced to tortoises, giant millipedes and Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches - they were REALLY fast and seemed to be determined to escape and stay with us in school - and even a scorpion which glowed in the dark!!

Finally we handled and learned about some less exotic creatures but we still all enjoyed stroking and cuddling the rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, chinchillas, chickens and barn owl, Basil.

We had a great morning with Chris and all of the animals and even Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Rees joined in the fun too.....Mrs. Rees was the bravest! Huge thanks to Chris from all of us in Class 5.