Thursday, April 17, 2008

Migration

Swallow:
The swallow flies from Ireland to South Africa. It takes him 1.5 months to get there. His wingspan is 38cm. He is 17-20cm long.

Osprey:
The osprey flies from Ariemore, Scotland to Senegal, Africa. It takes him 20 days to get there. His wingspan is 150-170cm.

Arctic Tern:
The arctic tern flies from The Shetland Islands to Antartica. It takes him 2-3 months to get there. His wingspan is 70-80cm.

Monarch Butterfly:
The monarch butterfly flies from Maine, USA to Mexico. It takes him about 2 and half months to get there. His wingspan is 10cm.

Grey Whale:
The grey whale swims from Bering Sea to Baia, California. It takes him 3 months to get there.

All birds know where to go because they follow these - Magnetite, it is like a magnet in their heads, instinct.

By: Smiley

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