Zoo Clues: Can You Guess Who I Am?
Illustration of animals and a question mark.
Written by Steven Peck, Karen English,
Elissa Gould, and Dorothy Wells from the Garfield School in Revere, MA
Illustrated by Darcy Schwartz
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Special thanks to the Massachusetts Department of Education whose funding supported teachers and parents in the development of this story.   © CAST, 2004

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Illustration of question marks.

My name is Cammy and I have a hump or two.  I eat leaves and grass, drink little water, and you can find me at the zoo.  What am I? 

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Illustration of a camel.
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My name is Eli and I stomp on all fours.  I flap my large ears, and use my trunk to scoop peanuts from the floor.  What am I?
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Illustration of an elephant.
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Illustration of an elephant.
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Illustration of question marks.

 

My two webbed feet help me move around.  I am dressed in black and white.  I am a bird but I cannot fly.  I live in ice cold water.  What am I? 

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Illustration of a penguin.
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Illustration of question marks.

Max is my name and swinging is my game.  I walk with my long arms, use my tail from tree to tree, and make funny faces when kids look at me.  What am I? 

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Illustration of a monkey.
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Illustration of question marks.
Watch out for me. My name is Thomas and I am on the prowl. I have many dark stripes, sharp teeth, and I growl.  What am I?
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Illustration of a tiger.
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Long neck, long legs, many spots, have I.  I,  by George, am taller than most animals.  My head is almost in the sky.  What am I?
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Illustration of a giraffe.
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My name is Kasey and I love to hop.  I jump so much it is hard to stop.  I have strong legs, a large pouch, and a long tail.  I carry my baby in my pouch.  What am I?

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Illustration of kangaroos.
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I sleep all day and hunt at night.  My name is Larry and I am quite a sight.  I have sharp long teeth and a paw full of claws.  I am  king of the jungle.  What am I?

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Illustration of a lion.
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I am black and brown, big and round, and I live in the woods.  I run on all fours but can stand tall.  I begin to hibernate at the end of fall.  What am I?
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Illustration of a bear.
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I am slow as can be and I will not run if you chase me.  My name is Telly and I have a hard shell and short stubby feet.  I will hide my head if we were to meet.  What am I?

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Illustration of a turtle.
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Illustration of many zoo animals.
The zoo is a wonderful place to meet many animals.
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The End!
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