AmaZing Animals
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "AmaZing Animals - H"The A-Z of animals and facts
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Comment from richie b
Sara,
Your ABC book is marvelous idea. Your grandson Eric
will benefit and many other children as well.
Including a poem and fun facts makes this a must
have book. If you go public I will buy a copy for our
granddaughter.
I learned more about Hippo's from this reading
than I had previous knowledge of.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Sara,
Your ABC book is marvelous idea. Your grandson Eric
will benefit and many other children as well.
Including a poem and fun facts makes this a must
have book. If you go public I will buy a copy for our
granddaughter.
I learned more about Hippo's from this reading
than I had previous knowledge of.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Aw, thank you, Richie, what a lovely compliment. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this letter H in my alphabet book of animals. I'm trying hard to make it as interesting as possible for my grandson to learn from. Your words are so encouraging, thank you. :)) Sandra xxx
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You are most welcome!
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
They are amazing animals that are very strong and dangerous when provoked. I didn't know that they lived together in such large groups. I know that like the elephant, predators don't have much of a chance getting to their young with such a formidable group around them. I'm enjoying these informative and well written offerings that you share with us here. Great job and well done!
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They are amazing animals that are very strong and dangerous when provoked. I didn't know that they lived together in such large groups. I know that like the elephant, predators don't have much of a chance getting to their young with such a formidable group around them. I'm enjoying these informative and well written offerings that you share with us here. Great job and well done!
Comment Written 19-May-2020
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What a lovely review, Jeffrey, thank you so much. I think anyone would be dangerous when our young are threatened, so we can't blame them for that. Those who go after them for profit really don't deserve sympathy if they get hurt. Thank you, my friend. Sending you a hug. :)) Sandra. xxx
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Great writing! I did not know that people ate Hippopotamuses or that they had ivory teeth. I think I learn more from your postings which is a good thing.
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Great writing! I did not know that people ate Hippopotamuses or that they had ivory teeth. I think I learn more from your postings which is a good thing.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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I didn't know they ate hippos, either, and really don't want to try it, either. And the ivory teeth, that was a big surprise, and we know from the elephants and rhinos how man will mutilate them for the ivory. Those men should be shot. Thank you so much for reading this one, my friend, I'm so pleased you are enjoying these posts. Big hugs!! :)) Sandra xx
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You teach me much. Love it!
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Bless your heart! xxx
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Tell Graham I think this is his best picture so far. He does a good job. Wow, You told me a lot about the Hippo I didn't know. I never cared to know. I knew they were huge but I never knew how huge. My word they are enormous. Well done Sandra. Nancy:)
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Tell Graham I think this is his best picture so far. He does a good job. Wow, You told me a lot about the Hippo I didn't know. I never cared to know. I knew they were huge but I never knew how huge. My word they are enormous. Well done Sandra. Nancy:)
Comment Written 19-May-2020
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I have told Graham what you thought of his picture on the hippo, now there is no room for my head! lol. Bless him. Thank you from both of us, for your lovely review. Yes, I don't think you should go looking for the hippo, he's only friendly with his own kind! lol. Sending you a hug, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from aryr
Another great posting Sandra. I am so glad you decided to write about the hippo, I really learned a lot, some of it I knew but it was packed full of knowledge that I enjoyed. Thank you to Graham for the picture, I look forward to them. Fantastic job, big virtual hugs, a smile behind the mask and blessings to be safe, be well.
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Another great posting Sandra. I am so glad you decided to write about the hippo, I really learned a lot, some of it I knew but it was packed full of knowledge that I enjoyed. Thank you to Graham for the picture, I look forward to them. Fantastic job, big virtual hugs, a smile behind the mask and blessings to be safe, be well.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Aw, Alie, you always put a smile on my face. Thank you so much for this lovely review, I'm delighted you enjoyed this one. And thank you for the virtual hug, that I will send to you as well, and the smile behind the mask! LOL, that is so special. Big hugs, my dear friend. :)) Sandra xx
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You are most welcome, my friend.
Comment from Ben Colder
Fresh out of six. These creatures have always remind me of a pack of oversize hogs playing in the mud. Good one Sandy. I know the boy will appreciate it someday.
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Fresh out of six. These creatures have always remind me of a pack of oversize hogs playing in the mud. Good one Sandy. I know the boy will appreciate it someday.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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The six is not the important thing, Chuck, it's that you read it that made me smile. They are related to the pig, so that is why they remind you of the 'oversized hog', lol. I just wish people would respect that they are God's creatures and stop killing them for the ivory in their teeth. What terrible animals some people are. Thank you my dear friend, for this lovely review. Sending you a hug. :)) Sandy. xxx
Comment from Mistydawn
This is a well-written, very educational piece. I learned a lot today. I knew they were huge but not that big, wow. I didn't realize they spent so much time in water either. I didn't realize their gestation period is as long as an elephant's. Makes sense though. Nicely done as always.
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This is a well-written, very educational piece. I learned a lot today. I knew they were huge but not that big, wow. I didn't realize they spent so much time in water either. I didn't realize their gestation period is as long as an elephant's. Makes sense though. Nicely done as always.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Thank you so very much for the six stars and amazing review, Misty. I never knew any of this either. What incredible animals they are, and we are killing them! I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, and your support has been wonderful. Thank you, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing with us. I learned something and enjoyed reading.
They can hold their breath for five minutes under water before surfacing to breathe. They do this automatically, even while sleeping and not waking up. (Interesting! I didn't know this.)
Hippopotamuses are in decline in Africa and are classified as vulnerable due to mans unregulated hunting for their meat, (I am not 100% sure about this, but about 95% that man's needs an apostrophe)
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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Thank you for sharing with us. I learned something and enjoyed reading.
They can hold their breath for five minutes under water before surfacing to breathe. They do this automatically, even while sleeping and not waking up. (Interesting! I didn't know this.)
Hippopotamuses are in decline in Africa and are classified as vulnerable due to mans unregulated hunting for their meat, (I am not 100% sure about this, but about 95% that man's needs an apostrophe)
Comment Written 19-May-2020
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Hi Barbara. I put the apostrophe in when I first wrote this, then took it out. I'm not sure, either. I thought I'd wait to see if someone picked me up on it, and you have. I'll put it back and see how it goes. Thank you so much for reading this letter H, and for the nice review, my friend. Have a lovely day! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Shirley McLain
I didn't know they are disappearing from Africa. That would really be a shame. The hippo really defies nature due to its size. You wouldn't think they could do all they do with their size. Great job. Shirley
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I didn't know they are disappearing from Africa. That would really be a shame. The hippo really defies nature due to its size. You wouldn't think they could do all they do with their size. Great job. Shirley
Comment Written 19-May-2020
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Hi, Shirley. I was really surprised to learn how fast they can run, 35mph, and with all that weight they carry! I can get as far at the gate, I won't tell you how far that is, though, lol! Thank you so much for reading my letter H, my friend, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from amada
Wonderful one line descriptions that paint a vivid picture, "The Hippo bulls stand wide and tall..." For sure, it made me smile. This is the secret of nature...I didn't know anything about hippo, now I like them.
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Wonderful one line descriptions that paint a vivid picture, "The Hippo bulls stand wide and tall..." For sure, it made me smile. This is the secret of nature...I didn't know anything about hippo, now I like them.
Comment Written 19-May-2020
reply by the author on 19-May-2020
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I'm delighted you like them now, Amada. I didn't know much about them, and like you, I think they are wonderful animals, and so clever. Thanks for reading, my friend, and the lovely comments. :)) Sandra xx