Penelope is so passionate about wildlife. She loves to study animals and often goes on hikes looking for new things to learn about.
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Receive Text UpdatesPenelope loves everything about nature, the beauty, the excitement, and all the life. But she loves how amazingly different animals are from each other the most.
Her favorite animal is the horse because they are so beautiful and interesting, and because they are so friendly to humans. They are amazing!
Her favorite outdoor activity is hiking because you are walking in nature like you are a part of it. You get to experience all the different plants, its really cool.
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