Megalodon Dodo Saber-toothed Tiger

Steller’s Sea Cow

Great Auk T-Rex Tasmanian Tiger

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What type of animal was it?

What did it look like?

Where did it live?

What did it eat?

What could it do?

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 THE TASMANIAN TIGER
The Tasmanian tiger, or Thylacine, lived in Tasmania, an island south of
Australia. It looked like a mix between a dog and a kangaroo. It had a stiff
tail and stripes on its back, which made it resemble a tiger, but it wasn't a
tiger at all. They had sharp eyes, too.
Thylacines were active at night, which means they could move around in
the dark. However, they weren't as good at seeing in the dark as they
were during the day. They had good hearing, so they could hear sounds
even in the night.
Thylacines were skilled jumpers. They could jump really high for their
size. They liked to find shelter in dens or caves to sleep during the day. A Tasmanian Tiger
When they were awake, they enjoyed eating small animals like wallabies
and birds. Thylacines were carnivores, which means they liked to eat
meat. They drank water from rivers or streams.
 T- REX
The Tyrannosaurus rex, often called T-rex, lived a very long time ago
when the Earth was a different place. It lived in a land full of forests
and giant plants. T-rex was a massive dinosaur with a huge head and
very sharp teeth. It could stand on two strong legs.
T-rex was a dangerous predator. It liked to eat other dinosaurs and it
could eat almost anything it could catch. It drank water from rivers,
lakes or streams.
At night, T-rex rested and slept. It didn't see very well in the dark, but
it had a great sense of smell and could hear low-frequency sounds,
a T-Rex
which helped it find food.
T-rex couldn't do some things we do today, like using tools or
building houses. But it was an amazing dinosaur, and it is known as
one of the biggest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever lived.
 THE MEGALODON
The megalodon was a massive shark that lived a very, very long time
ago. It swam in the ancient oceans all around the world. The megalodon
was much, much bigger than any shark we see today. It had a powerful
body and sharp teeth, and it looked like a gigantic, scary version of
modern sharks.
Megalodons were excellent swimmers. They ate other sea animals,
including whales. They were skilled predators.
When it was time to rest, megalodons didn't sleep like we do. They would a Megalodon
simply slow down and float in the water to rest. They didn't need to
stand or walk on land.
Megalodons didn't see well in the dark, but they had a strong sense of
smell and could feel vibrations in the water, helping them locate their
prey.
 STELLER’S SEA COW
Steller's sea cow was a unique, gentle giant that lived a long time ago in the
icy waters near Alaska. It was a marine mammal, not a shark. These sea
cows were slow-moving and spent their time eating seaweed and
underwater plants.
They got all the water they needed from the plants they ate. At night, they
didn't sleep like we do; instead, they would rest in the water or near the
shoreline.
Steller's sea cows were excellent swimmers, and they could dive to find
their food. They were peaceful animals and didn't have sharp teeth or claws;
instead, they had tough, blubbery skin that kept them warm in the cold
ocean. The Steller’s sea cow
Despite their gentle nature, Steller's sea cows are no longer with us. They
went extinct in the 18th century, primarily due to overhunting by humans.
Scientists study fossils and historical records to learn more about these
unique marine mammals.
 THE GREAT AUK
The Great Auk was a fascinating bird that used to live in the cold, northern
parts of the Atlantic Ocean. It was a large bird, about the size of a goose, with
black feathers on its back and white feathers on its front.
Great Auks were excellent swimmers and divers. They spent most of their time
in the sea, where they found their food. They liked to eat fish and other small
marine creatures. Unlike people, they didn't drink water from a glass; they got
all the water they needed from the ocean.
When it was time to rest or sleep, Great Auks didn't sleep in nests or trees like
some birds. They slept on the rocky shores or islands where they lived. They
were not good at flying, but they could move quickly in the water.
Great Auks couldn't see well at night, but they had a good sense of hearing, The Great Auk
which helped them stay alert in the dark.
However, the Great Auk is not around anymore. It went extinct in the mid-19th
century because people hunted them for their feathers, eggs, and meat. Today,
scientists study their fossils and historical records to learn more about these
unique birds from the past.
 THE SABER TOOTHED-TIGER
The Saber-Toothed Tiger, a fascinating creature, lived a very long time
ago during the time of the mammoths and giant ground sloths. These
prehistoric cats roamed various parts of North and South America.
They were not tigers but had fearsome-looking teeth that were long
and sharp, like sabers.
Saber-Toothed Tigers were carnivores, which means they loved to eat
meat. Their sharp teeth helped them catch and eat other animals. They
drank water from rivers or streams.
At night, Saber-Toothed Tigers were most active. They had a good sense
of hearing and could see in the dark, which made them skilled night
The Saber Toother-tiger hunters. During the day, they found shelter in caves or dens to rest and
sleep.
Saber-Toothed Tigers were not as fast as some other prehistoric
predators, but they were excellent jumpers. Their strong hind legs
allowed them to leap great distances.
 THE DODO
The Dodo was a unique bird that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian
Ocean. It was large, it couldn’t fly. It had gray feathers and a big, round body. Dodos
were not very good at flying, so they spent most of their time on the ground.
Dodos liked to eat fruits and plants they found on their island. They got the water
they needed from the fruits they ate. At night, they didn't see well, but they had a
good sense of hearing, which helped them stay alert in the dark.
Dodos didn't build nests or sleep in trees like some birds. They usually slept on the
ground, hidden in tall grass or under trees.
Despite not being fast runners, Dodos could waddle around and use their beaks to
find food. They were not good at escaping from danger, though. When people and
other animals arrived on the island, Dodos couldn't protect themselves, and this led The Dodo
to their extinction.
It went extinct in the late 17th century because of hunting and habitat changes.
Today, scientists study the fossils and records to learn more about these fascinating
birds from the past.