Elías loves animals. He’s gentle, kind and ready to hear all the facts. We also learn about native species. He has 2 dogs and 5 chickens.
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Learn moreElías loves plants. We have learned about foraging plants in nature, which plants are native to our area, and which are poisonous. He thinks the mayapple is interesting. He is also interested in the fastest animals on earth, like the peregrine falcon.
His favorite animal is the cheetah. He likes the unique patterns each cheetah has. He also likes how fast they are. He knows they are meat-eaters. Another favorite is the coquí frog! He loves their tiny size and sounds.
Hiking is his favorite outdoor activity because of all the nature around us. He also enjoys foraging and getting to eat what we find, and learning about the different animals in the area.
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