Mia has a passion for learning about nature and wildlife, and she loves to share her knowledge with her friends and teachers.
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Learn moreMia loves all sorts of animals and the special roles they play in nature. Her favorite part about nature is when she can learn new things and share her knowledge with others. When she encounters animals like snakes or salamanders on hiking trails she never misses an opportunity to get a closer look, and will go out of her way to share her discoveries with passers-by. She loves seeing animals thrive in the wild, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to move an animal out of harms way.
Mia's favorite animal is the cheetah due to its speed and colorful spots. As a member of a running club, she often pretends to be a cheetah to inspire herself to run faster. Mia finds cheetah cubs adorable and appreciates how they sometimes work together to survive when they move away from their mother. She also enjoys their cute noises, like purring and meowing, similar to her own cat. Mia wishes that someday she will be able to meet a real cheetah and see them in the wild.
Mia’s favorite thing to do outdoors is to explore the woods looking for animals and try to find interesting new things. She likes to collect rocks, and catch frogs and butterflies to get a closer look at them before releasing them back to the wild. She enjoys discovering new plants and flowers and learning about what they’re called. In the spring and summer she spends lots of time outside playing with her pet chickens and ducks, and in the winter she likes building snow forts and ice skating.
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