Neko is wild, adventurous, and inquisitive. He is very articulate and constantly sharing his knowledge of facts about the wild world!
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Receive Text UpdatesNeko thinks all of the birds and flowers are amazing. He likes watching things grow, his current favorite is watching his sunflower seeds sprout.
“The cheetah because it’s super fast and I love to run like that”
His favorite outdoor activities are investigating ant colonies, tracking wildlife, helping care for plants, and chopping wood with his hatchet.
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