A is for Aardvark –
By Rhiannonw
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with a nose like a pig
(though longer);
it’s stronger,
and able to dig;
its burrow is made
at speeds that exceed
six men who are digging
at speed with a spade.
Has a tail like a rat,
but ears like a donkey –
it can hold them quite wonkey
(underground they fold flat).
Its olfactory sense
is very intense;
its claws make attacks
on termite nests look
so simple – their walls
would challenge a pick-axe –
not easy to crack.
With a swipe and a lick,
ants, termites will stick
to the one foot long tongue –
and this it can roll,
to poke in a hole.
Its teeth are unique,
while its sensitive nose
is guarded by bristles
and its nostrils can close
when digging. No freak:
but such odd, funny creatures
with remarkable features!
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Comments
This is fun and educational.
This is fun and educational. Loads of great rhymes add to the fun, and that first verse - I loved that. Brilliant!
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You're at it again, Rhiannon.
You're at it again, Rhiannon. Now I know all about Aardvarks. Wonderfully entertaining and educational to boot
Tina
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This was very good and
This was very good and children would love it.
I'd like to see your take on the duck billed platypus, or any other amusing creature for that matter.
Lindy
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Hi Rhiannon
Hi Rhiannon
I liked this too - particularly the first verse.
Jean
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Hi Rhiannon,
Hi Rhiannon,
this poem put a great big smile on my face.
I can just see those little faces lighting up when reading this poem.
Educational in a light hearted way.
Very much enjoyed.
Jenny.
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I just listened to you read
I just listened to you read this on youtube, you were brilliant, and this poem, I had to look it up, it's WONDERFUL!!!
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