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Sarah Jane Elliott
I am a writer, teacher, content producer and a museum educator. I hold a honours bachelor of Science degree from University of Toronto, specializing in zoology and animal behavior and a B.Ed., J/I Science Specialist from York University. I have published an educational anthology of science fiction stories. I am passionate about nature and history. I am a contributing author of various science articles for kids.

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Walking on Tiptoes 0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 21, 2015
Have you ever watched a ballerina en pointe as she moves across the stage on the tips of her toes? What animal do you think she looks like? Most people compare ballerinas to graceful swans, but the animal she’s most like when she’s dancing on her toes is actually a horse! If you look at
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Fishy Extremes 0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 21, 2015
There’s a big, bright, beautiful world beneath the surface of the ocean, just brimming with life. Some fish display a rainbow of colours, and some like to blend in with the sand. Some enjoy nibbling on plants, while others are fierce predators. But one thing is for certain: there are some incredible extremes of life
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What’s in a name?0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 21, 2015
Most people know that a baby dog is called a puppy and a baby cat is called a kitten. But some baby animals have names that you would never expect! For example, pup is a very popular word: armadillos, bats, coyotes, dogs, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, moles, otters, prairie dogs, seals, sharks, and squirrels
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What is the fastest animal?0
- Curious questions
- May 21, 2015
The has big nostrils to let it take in lots of air, and a big heart to pump blood fast when it’s running. And unlike most big cats, it can’t roar – but it is the biggest cat that can purr! But there is an animal that can move even faster than the cheetah. You
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