Facts about Forests | Environmental Education

It is said that crocodiles and alligators snouts are even more touch-sensitive than a human fingertip.

They have tiny raised black spots/domes on their heads, mostly along the jaw, inside their mouths and between their teeth.

“Croc dots” can detect ripples from even a single drop of water. These domes are what the mothers use to sense the babies when helping them out of their shells.

Crocodiles have a longer more “V” shaped head and have these little black bumps all over their bodies Alligators have a more rounded ”U” shaped head and only have these little black bumps on their snouts.

Did you know that a crocodile is more aggressive than an alligator and their fourth tooth sticks out when they close their mouths?

Crocodiles & Alligators have a pouch in their throats (gular) which can block water and allow them to eat under water.

Alligators & Crocodiles are one of the oldest & most successful predators.

Researchers found a skull of one of the largest crocodiles which was discovered in Texas, it measured over 2m in length.

Based on its skull the Deinosuchus/ “terrible crocodile” was an enormous creature that according to researchers measured up to 15m in length and was large enough to eat most dinosaurs.

 

*How to help your child belong*

A lot of parents often wonder if their child is coping out in the social

world and often fear that their child will become the victim of a bully or

just be the “outsider” that sits alone during lunch time.



Here are a few tips parents can use to help their child build the

confidence needed to make friends and be happy at school amongst others.







*How to help your child belong*



- A consistent and positive atmosphere at home is needed to keep

your child feeling nurtured and supported by their family at all times



- Social engagement can be encouraged by teaching your child

respect and good manners.



- Praise and encouragement helps build your Child's confidence and

confidence helps your child make friends and feel good about their selves



- It helps if you teach you child good conversation skills like to

listen without interrupting and you can do so by developing your Child's

empathy by asking “ how would you feel if…”



- Practice these social skills with roll play or simply by playing

with dolls.



- Sport is another way to get your child to make friends and build

up good social skills



- Remind your child that having friends is all about respect,

compassion and face to face time with your friend and not just about adding

them on facebook or Mxit.



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*Thanking you*

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*Ronel Harris*

*Director*

*Outdoor Education Africa*

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