My son knows everything about animals. He memorized animal facts drive he was a baby and cares about animals and nature more than anything.
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Learn moreWhat my son loves most about nature is the animals. He is endlessly curious about how they live, move, and communicate. Whether it's spotting a bird in the trees, watching ants build their tunnels, or learning about wild animals from books and documentaries, animals always capture his attention. He loves the idea that every creature has a role in the world — from the smallest insect to the biggest bear. Animals spark his imagination, make him ask thoughtful questions, and inspire him to learn mo
What my son loves most about nature is the animals — especially bugs. He’s completely fascinated by insects like the praying mantis, with their strange movements and alien-like features. He could spend hours watching tiny creatures crawl, fly, and build their little worlds. But his curiosity doesn’t stop there. He’s also drawn to big, wild animals — lions, bears, elephants, wolves — and loves learning about how they survive in the wild. Whether it’s a bug under a rock or a powerful predator in t
My son's favourite outdoor activity is running around and exploring outdoors. He will stop to watch the bugs in their natural habitat and spend time admiring the way they function as a mini ecosystem and society. Outdoors is where he is happiest.
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