In the wild, there are creatures galore,
Each with skills we can all explore.

Take the elephant, a matriarchal beast,
With intelligence, they never cease.
Adapted to life in their habitat,
They manipulate their trunks like that.

And what about the herbivores,
Whose diets consist of greens and more?
They graze on plants, day in and out,
Their lives a never-ending bout.

Some animals migrate when the weather gets cold,
Flying or walking, to new homes they behold.
They find a new habitat that's just right,
And settle in for the cold, dark night.

But some animals, like the rhino,
Have a more valuable kind of show.
Their ivory horns make them a target,
And sadly, many of them don't make it.

So, let's learn from these animals today,
Their resilience and strength on full display.
We can all adapt, just like they do,
And create a world that's kind and new.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What is adaptation, and how do animals adapt to their habitat?
2. What does it mean to be a herbivore, and what kind of animals are herbivores?
3. Why do some animals migrate, and what challenges do they face during migration?
4. What is ivory, and why is it a problem for some animals like rhinos and elephants?
5. What can we learn from the animals in this story, and how can we use that knowledge to make the world a better place?