Marvelous Marshes
Reading edition
Millions of plants and animals thrive in the marsh. Most creatures are just visitors looking for shelter or food in the grass or by the water’s edge. Take a stroll on the boardwalk looking for signs of life in the marsh. Circle the ones that you find!
Dolphin
Great Blue Heron
Periwinkle Snail
Sea Pickle
Ribbed Mussel
Blue Crab
Manatees can also be seen in the marsh. Did you know that manatees can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes! How long can you hold yours?
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Can you match these riddles with some of the animals above? There is space at the bottom for you to write your own riddle for an animal or plant you see!
• I am a marine mammal • I have flippers instead of legs • I like eating fish
I AM THE
• I am a salt loving plant • I am short and skinny • I was once used for my salt to make glass
I AM THE
• I am a wading bird • My long legs allow me to walk through shallow water • My long bill helps me to spear fish
I AM THE
• • •
I AM THE
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