Emma's Earth Explorations

  Here's a riddle for you: What do 3 apples, 2 oranges, 1/2 a lemon, and a drizzle of honey get you? *1 *2 Now, answer this: what do apples and oranges have to do with Lemon Sharks (besides the fruit names)? Yeah, there aren't any footnotes for this; you're gonna have to actually read this post for the answer.  The Lemon Shark :  Canis lupus arctos Characteristics :  Lemon Sharks range from lengths of 8-10 feet and weights of 400-550 pounds. They're distinguishable by their olive yellow skin and lighter yellow underbelly which gives this shark its name. Two triangular dorsal fins, one by the pectoral fins and one by the anal fin, also serve as identifiers. Additionally, Lemon Sharks have flatter heads and shorter snouts compared to other shark species. Habitat :  Lemon Sharks are often found in shallow coastal waters near the Pacific and Atlantic coasts no deeper than 260 feet in depth.  Diet : Carnivores; more info below Conservation : Near Threatened The age-old quest

  HAPPY FEET!!! The King Penguin :   Aptenodytes patagonicus Description :  As the world's second-largest penguin, the King Penguin weighs around 30-45 pounds and ranges around 30-40 inches. Distinguishable by their upper-chest yellow-orange feathers, the King Penguin also has bright yellow patches on the sides of their heads that stand out against their standard black and white bodies. Males are typically larger than females, and chicks weigh around 300 grams at birth. King Penguin chicks have a fluffy brown coat that has actually led scientists in the past to incorrectly identify them as a separate species, Woolly penguins. Habitat :  Although Penguins are thought to be primarily found in the Antarctic region, the King Penguin can be considered as an Atlantic creature as it resides in the South Atlantic regions of the Falkland, South Georgia, and other temperate islands. These areas, north of Antarctica but located in the Atlantic waters, are known as Subantarctic areas. King Pen