My Animal Report (The Seahorse)

1. My Animal Report (The Seahorse) By Jacob Dudash

2. Introduction I chose the Seahorse for three reasons. The first one is I like the sea, and horses. I also like fish. Second reason is that they are so fascinating of how they live. Some of the most smallest things are the most cool. The last reason I chose the Seahorse is that I like water animals, and they are water animals. Some are very small. If you want to learn more about the Seahorse, read the rest of my report.

3. Body characteristics • Here’s the start of what my animal looks like, it’s size, the body parts and weight. The Seahorse has swiveling eyes, so it’s easier to catch food. Just like an Iguana! They are very small. Some are so small their only a half an inch tall. It also changes color for camouflage. If it got taller grew four legs, walked on four legs , and lived on land it could be a comeleon. In my opinion this is the weirdest. The male has babies, not the female. See, the male has a brood pouch, just like a penguin male. Read on to find out about the food and nutrition of a Seahorse.

4. Food and nutrition • Now, here’s what the Seahorse likes to eat, how they eat, and everything that goes into this topic. So sit back and enjoy the ride. The seahorse feeds constantly on Plankton, and small fish. Sounds like me and popcorn. They eat constantly, so that must mean everyday. They eat through their tube-like snout. It’s just like you drinking a milkshake. The seahorse also eat shrimp, and other crustaceans. Read on to find out about their habitat.

5. habitat • In food and Nutrition I told you about what the seahorse eats and all that. Well, I’m not telling you that again. I’m telling you about where the seahorse lives. They like to live in shallow waters. That means they’re probably swimming with you. Seahorses mostly live in the Indian and Pacific oceans. They go other places too. The female seahorses home range is about one classroom. The male home range is about one desk. Some seahorses live in cool waters. I wouldn’t want to. Read on to find about Enemies and survival functions.

6. Enemies and survival functions Now it’s time to see what eats the seahorse. Flounders eat them most of the time. Yes, I said most of the time. Bottom-dwelling fish also eat them. Seahorses are too boney to eat, but not for the next one. See, crabs can eat them too. No, I don’t mean mad people. Seahorses can use their swiveling eyes to spot and hide from enemies. They also use it to catch food. Read on to find some fast facts.

7. Interesting Facts Interesting Facts Now here’s some interesting facts about the seahorse. • The male seahorse gives birth. • The seahorse is a salt water animals. • More than 50 species of Seahorses some unknown. • 25 species found on Australia coast alone. You’re almost there, just one more paragraph.

8. Closing paragraph • Well, this is it, the end. I didn’t mean the whole thing. It’s just the last page. Now, here’s a quick summary. The seahorse has swiveling eyes, so it can find food. In the life cycle paragraph I told you the seahorse breeds on a full moon. Everything has to happen on a full moon. Some live in cool waters. I wouldn’t want to. One enemy of the seahorse is the Flounder. Flounders eat seahorses, we eat them. One body characteristic is the male has a brood pouch. Just like the male penguin. The male gives birth to the eggs. Just like a penguin. Well that’s my animal report. I hope you enjoyed it!!

9. Bibliography Page • Not enough information? This is where I got mine. • Title: Sea Stars and Dragons • Author(s) Phyllis j. Perry • Title: Seahorses and Sea Dragons • Authors(s): Mary Jo Rhodes and David Hall • www.Arkive.org • www.ask.com