Austin has a pure love for animals and nature. No day is complete without a walk outside. He loves learning and sharing about all animals.
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One of the things I like most about nature is how all of the animals and plants work together to keep cycles going. I love animals and their quirks and attributes. All creatures great and small are designed so well; it’s amazing.
Austin’s favorite animal is a bison. He loves the size of the creature and how he looks so strong. He loves watching them move slowly and then take off galloping on the prairie.
Austin’s favorite outdoor activity is watching the small ecosystems in the ponds by our house. He loves looking at the ducks and heron as they bathe and hunt for small fish and then take off into the sky. He loves watching the lily pads blossom. The turtles are so happy basking in the sun and then diving into the water
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