Taryn is obsessed with animals. He can name animals I’ve never heard of and knows facts about animals I never knew. He is so passionate.
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Receive Text UpdatesHis favorite thing about nature is simply learning the minute details like what animals sound like or where they live. It’s how we discovered that an Emu sounds like a T-Rex growling. He’s a detail dude!
Mammal: Zebra and Panda Bird: Blue Jay and Scissor-tailed fly catcher Reptile: Rattle snake Bug: mosquito (he thinks they are pretty- idk) Sea life: Green Sea Turtle Extinct: Megaladon
Going to the zoo. We go every weekend. Visiting grandpas farm to play with the chickens and GI Jane (the horse). The guy also loves a good playground.
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