Ryder is the most adventurous kid I’ve ever known! He loves bugs, insects, mammals, birds, amphibians and discovering and tracking them!
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Receive Text UpdatesRyder IS the original nature boy! When his eyes open until he goes to bed at night, he wants to be outside. He’s spent a great amount of time on his grandma‘s farm where she has over 70 animals and he loves asking questions and discovering about each type. When we go camping, he’s also in his element climbing trees to keep an eye on birds, deer, elk, and whatever else crosses his path. He loves discovering insects with his magnifying glass and bug catcher.
Ryder’s favorite animal is a snake. He loves watching them on TV and would love to hold one, although he never has. He loves the way they move, the way they test the air with their tongue, and also how they creep a lot of people out! He has most recently been watching a series about someone who catches snakes from people’s homes and then releases them back into their natural habitat. He likes their adventurous, just like he is!
Ryder loves to go outside and explore anywhere he is! At home, he digs and looks under rocks and other objects for insects and other animals. If there’s a tree to climb, he will climb up and watch whatever animals are around. Animals he watches on TV or on short clips on the phone are also fun for him and he loves to ask questions or listen to facts about their lives, what they eat, their offspring and habitat. He loves and just curious about all types of living things!
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