Whit, 4, loves exploring nature—learning bird calls, finding roly-polies, & caring for animals. Curious, gentle, & eager to be a Jr. Ranger!
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Receive Text UpdatesWhit loves that nature is full of things to discover! He is always asking questions, learning something new, and then sharing his “facts” with anyone nearby. He especially loves animals—cats, dogs, bugs, birds, and even reptiles—and meets each one with gentleness and curiosity. In the evenings, he listens for owls and talks about space, wondering how the whole world (and beyond!) works.
Whit says his favorite animals are the peacock spider because it has bright colors and the T-Rex because it is big and fierce! At home, he also loves his four cats and his dog. He takes his job of caring for them very seriously—helping feed them, going on walks, and giving lots of snuggles. Whit loves all animals, big, small, real, and even extinct!
Whit says he loves splashing in puddles because it’s “really, really fun!” He also loves digging in the dirt with his excavator, searching for worms, roly-polies, beetles, and anything else he can find. He studies the dirt, roots, and bugs like a little scientist, turning every outdoor adventure into a chance to explore and learn.
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