Matthias explores the world with endless curiosity, collecting rocks, watching bugs and animals, and asking big questions only kids think of
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Learn MoreMatthias loves that nature is so beautiful and that we live in it. He loves seeing trees and animals like birds anytime he goes outside.
Matthias loves many animals. He loves mantises because they have folded arms to catch food really fast and can turn their heads backwards. Great white sharks amaze him because they can smell a seal from far away. Sloths are his favorite for being slow on land but good swimmers. He also likes tarantulas because they’re big and you can see their fangs, and crocodiles for their very strong jaws.
Matthias loves exploring, collecting rocks, sticks, and leaves. The beach is his favorite place to surf, play, and feel the cold water on his feet.
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