Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Fact Hunters: Deserts, flags & monkeys

Riley Sullivan
Did you know that male reindeers drop their antler? Males & females both grow antlers that are deciduous, solid antlers which grow from permanent bases or pedicles on the frontal bones of the skull. The males tend to drop them in December.

Sophie Adams
Did you know that the national flag of France is a tricolour featuring three vertical bands coloured blue (hoist side), white, and red. It is known to English speakers as the French Tricolour.

Sophie Adams & Sophie Lewis
The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert and one of the harshest environments on the planet. At 3.6 million square miles (9.4 million square kilometers it is huge! The name Sahara is Arabic for "The Great Desert”.

Holly Clark
Have you ever heard of William Foulkes? Foulke kept goal for Sheffield United, Chelsea and Bradford City between 1894 and 1907. He was in the Guinness Book of Records at the time as the heaviest ever footballer.

Natalie Towner
Did you know that Timaran monkeys come from central Sout America? Their body size ranges from 13-30cm and they weigh 220 – 900 grams





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