December+TRC

=December 22, 2014= This week's science discovery is on turtles. Turtles are reptiles that range in size. Turtles have a shell on the top of them and the bottom of them. The top shell is called the carapace and the bottom is called the plastron. Many turtles live in or around water and can also be kept as pets. A turtle's diet varies greatly depending on the environment in which it lives. Adult turtles commonly eat insects, snails and worms.

http://www.turtlesale.com/home/index.php?page=juvenile-turtles

December 22, 2014 This science discovery is on Cheetahs. Cheetahs are the world's fastest land mammal. A Cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds. Cheetahs can weigh anywhere from 75 pounds to 140. They have exceptional eyesight to catch prey such as antelope and hares. Their average lifespan in the wild is 10 to 12 years. Most wild cheetahs are found in eastern and southwestern africa. These big cats are quite nimble at high speed and can make quick and sudden turns in pursuit of prey.

http://www.turtlehurtled.com/all-subspecies-of-cheetah-fastest-land-animal/