Birds

There are 10,000 species of bird. There are around 10,000 different species of bird.

All birds lay eggs.

• Birds migrate to other countries.
• All birds have feathers!
• Birds don't have teeth.
• Birds are great communicators.
• A group of birds is called a flock.
• Some birds can mimic humans!
• Birds have feathers, wings, lay eggs and are warm blooded.
• There are around 10000 different species of birds worldwide.
• The Ostrich is the largest bird in the world.
• Scientists believe that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs.
• Birds have hollow bones which help them fly.
• A female pigeon cannot lay an egg without seeing another pigeon around.
• A hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards and sideways.
• When a vulture sees a threat, it pukes on its enemy.
• A bluejay can imitate the sounds of a hawk.
• The hooded pitohui is a poisonous bird.
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Camping

 Campers spend an average $128.26 on their first camping trip. Around 68% of adult campers in the United States are married or living with a partner, which suggests that camping is a family activity. The most popular type of shelter among campers is a tent. It always rains on tents.

• Crickets can calculate the temperature.
• Canada has an amazing number of insects.
• Lyme disease takes longer to take effect than you'd think.
• Raccoons may sound like cats, but you shouldn't cuddle them.
• Your campfire may be a hazard.
• Camping can relieve stress and depression.
• You get more exercise
  
  Camping is an active pastime, and whether you canoe, hike or enjoy a ramble through the scenery, you're increasing your daily activity levels and therefore reaping a bunch of health benefits. More daily activity means a healthier heart, a faster metabolism and more resilient joints and muscles.

Some like to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. Some families go camping to revitalize their relationships, away from all the distractions at home. Many youth organizations teach young people how to build a fire, pitch a tent, or read a compass.