In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic animals in Africa, the hippopotamus.

Learn all about their massive girth and that it isn’t actually fat, how far they can open their huge jaws and what makes them one of natures deadliest animals.

If you want a listen to the nursery rhyme mentioned in the show head here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zkfxwty

If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.com/blogs/blog/the-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase so do go have a look at that for more brilliant resources.

And if you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature, or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com

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Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way about animals from all over the world.

Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com

In this episode we talk about one of the largest flying birds, the albatross.

Learn all about their massive wingspan, how unusual one of their hunting methods is and how long they can stay out at sea before ever seeing dry land.

If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.com/blogs/blog/the-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase so do go have a look at that for more brilliant resources.

And if you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature, or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com

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Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way about animals from all over the world.

Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com

In this episode we talk about one of the worlds most feared lizards, the komodo dragon.

Find out what makes their bite so deadly, how big they can extend their stomach and an unusual get away strategy for avoiding predators.

If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.com/blogs/blog/the-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase so do go have a look at that for more brilliant resources.

And if you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature just like Yoshi, or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com

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Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way about animals from all over the world.

Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com