Rhinoceros

 Today we will learn about 3 different types of Rhinoceros!

FACTS:

Scientific name: Rhinocerotidae

Daily sleep: 8 hours a day

Lifespan: White Rhino- 40- 50 years    Indian Rhino- 35- 45 years     Black Rhino- 35- 50 years 

Length:   White Rhino- 3.7- 4 m           Indian Rhino- 3.7- 3.8 m        Black Rhino- 2.8- 3.8 m

Weight:   Male- 2,300 kg     Female- 1,700 kg 

Diet: Grass, leaves and fruit from trees and shrubs

Population: 27,000 :( 

Country from: Parts of Asia and Africa

Superpower: Their horn defends themselves from predators and other rhinos. RATING: 7.5/10

Gestation period: White Rhino- 16- 18 Months  Indian Rhino- 15- 16 Months  Black Rhino- 15- 16 Months.

How many types?: 5 different species!

FUN FACTS: 

Rhino's horns are made of Keratin ( so are our fingernails )!

Rhino's have poor vision.

There are only 76 Javan Rhinos left and they all live in Indonesia!

*Credits to Wiki

 

Great Golf and Wonderful Wonka

 On Tuesday, me and my family went to golf and the cinema.

At golf, I got 2 holes in one and came 3rd.

My brother got 2 holes in one and came 2nd.

My dad got 1 hole in one and came 4th.

My mum got 2 holes in one and came 1st.

We also won a free round for 1 person.

Then we had lunch and it was yummy.

Then we went to watch Wonka at the Cinema and it is now my favourite movie ever.

Milosmarvellousblog.......... QUIZ!

 Hello everyone and i'm very excited for this blog because I will be TESTING you your knowledge of my blog from the first blog i ever did! So, I hope you've REVISED and have been PREPARED! 

QUESTIONS:

1.  Which famous Duo did I do a blog about way back into August 2022?

2. Which WONDERFUL place in England did the Fyne's return to? HINT: I've done a blog about it before.

3.  What was the first animal fact file I did in October, 2021?

4.  What day did I post my Grandad's paintings to celebrate his birthday?

5. On March 13th 2022, I posted a blog about my baby sister. Her name is......?

6. In December 2022, I posted about ......... Winning the FIFA World Cup?

7. On March 16th 2023, I posted about how to make............?

8. What is the nickname of the person, who has commented the most on my blog?

9. What was the first Country I did a blog about in 2023? 

10.  How many blogs have I ever posted on Milosmarvellousblog??? That's SUPER hard.

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ANSWERS:

1. Ant and Dec!

2. Wonderful WHITBY!

3. Ring Tailed Lemur!

4. 10th March 2022!

5. Daisy Drew Fyne!

6. ARGENTINA F.C!

7. BANANA BREAD!

8. 'HAPPY77'!

9. BENIN!

10. 167! Including THIS ONE!

Tell me what score you got please?

*Credits to commons.wikipedia.org

 

Wonderful Woodpeckers

 Today's Brilliant Bird is The Wonderful Woodpecker!

FACTS:

Scientific Name: Picidae

Domain: Eukaryota

Lifespan: 4-11 Years

Length: 20-24 cm 

Weight: 70-98 G

Diet: Bugs, Spiders, Chicks and Eggs of smaller birds, Nuts and Seeds

Population: 3000- 6000 Pairs in The UK

Country from: UK, South East Asia, Africa and mostly South America

Super Power: Uses their beaks to make holes in the trunks of trees to eat their food!

Gestation period: 10 - 12 Days! 

How many types: 240!! That's nearly FIVE times more species than the Cat!

FUN FACTS:

Only MALE Woodpeckers have a red patch on the back of their head!

Even though the Woodpecker bangs it's beak on tree trunks all day, it NEVER gets a head ache!

The rarest Woodpecker in the world is the Ivory- Billed Woodpecker. Better Start looking!

*Credits to Wiki

Christmas at home!

 This Christmas was great. How was yours?

I got many cool presents like a lava lamp, books, a make your own Goodison Park model, a box of cool mini gifts, football cards and lots more.

Then we had Lunch which was delicious and i loved it.

This was my first Christmas with a family of five and it was my favourite Christmas!

Merry Christmas and of course..... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

The Top 10 Populated Countries in the world!

 Today we learn about the top 10 Populated Countries in the world!

1- India: Around 1, 435, 200, 000 People

2- China: Around 1, 425, 500,000  People

3- United States:  Around 340, 909, 000 People

4- Indonesia: Around 278, 675, 000 people

5- Pakistan: Around 242, 833, 000 People

6- Nigeria: Around 226, 442, 000 People 

7- Brazil: Around 217, 000, 000 People 

8- Bangladesh: Around 173, 829, 000 People

9- Russia: Around 144, 196, 000 People

10- Mexico: Around 128, 925, 000 people

Please remember these populations will change over time.

* Credits to worldpopulationreview.com and Wiki

On Sunday i will tell you about my Christmas.

Spider Monkeys

 I hope your Christmas was amazing. Today's Animal is a Spider Monkey.

FACTS:

Scientific name: Ateles 

Daily sleep: 4 Hours

Lifespan: 25-40 years

Length: F=78 CM  M= 52 CM 

Weight: F= 2 KG  M= 1.7 KG

Diet: leaves and flowers, nuts, seeds, insects, eggs and fruit

Population: 250 :(

Country from: Mexico- Brazil

Powers: Their tails are like an extra limb!

Gestation period: 7 - 7.5 Months 

How many types: 7

Fun Facts: 

Spider Monkeys don't have thumbs.

They bark like a dog!

Spider monkeys are one of my favourite animals!

*Credits to Wiki 

On Thursday we learn about The top 10 Populated Countries in the world!

My fantastic family come over!

 On Friday, My Grandma and Grandpa came over and stayed for the weekend.

First we talked for a bit and then we had a Chinese takeaway which was delicious.

The next day, As well as my Grandma and Grandpa coming over, my Nan and My Uncle came over and we had a sort of roast dinner which was yummy too!

Then my Grandparents left and later on My Nan and Uncle. :(

On Tuesday we find out about Spider Monkeys!

 

Beautiful Benin!

 Today's Cool Country is....... Benin!

Capital City: Porto-Novo

Continent: North-South part of Africa

Population: 13 Million

Official Language: French

How many cities?:  253! WOW

Celebrity: Stephane Sessegnon

Food: Benin Cuisine

Sights: Pendjari national park

Festival: Voodoo Festival

*Credits to wiki

Cool Cats!

 Hello everyone! Today's blog is about a very popular animal..... THE CAT!🐈

FACTS:

Scientific name: Felis Catus 

Daily sleep: 12-16 hours

Lifespan: 12-18 years 

Length: 46 CM ( Though males are bigger than females)

Weight: 4-5 KG

Diet: Meat, fish and vegetables

Population: 600 million

Country from: Ancient Egypt

Term for young: Kitten 

Gestation period: 65 days

How many types: 51

FUN FACTS:

Cats have a total of 18 toes! WOW.

Only 20% of cats are GINGER!!! 

They are the most popular pet in the WORLD! COOL.

*Credits to wiki 

On Thursday we find out about the country BENIN! 

The RETURN of milosmarvellousblog!

 Hello everyone. The last time i did a blog was 245 days ago and finally, here is the RETURN of Milosmarvellousblog! 

Firstly lets talk about good things that have happened. Good things in the last 245 days:

.  My dad now works for NESTLE

. I have started secondary school

. My mum has a new job too!

. ITS CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Secondly lets talk about bad things that have happened. Bad things in the last 245 days:

. Daisy (my little sister) had a seizure 

. I sprained my wrist

. And the death of poppy (RIP)

Finally, lets talk about my blog in the future.

Tuesdays- any animals from around the world.

Thursdays- quizzes , top 10, countries and brilliant baking

Sundays- things i did on the weekend.

* Credits to blogs.glowscotland.org.uk

On Tuesday, we will find out about cats

                                                                                                                                                                             

Everton v Fulham

 Yesterday, me and my dad went to watch Everton f.c take on Fulham f.c at Goodison Park, Liverpool.

We travelled to Liverpool, where we met my uncle and grandpa and we had a walk around the stadium.

My dad bought me a programme, scarf, and 2 badges.

Then i had a picture with footballer, Ben Godfrey's....... Car!

My dad surprised me by  showing me that my picture was on the big screen in the stadium.

At half time, the score was 1-1 because our player Dwight McNeil scored at 35 minuets.

But, finally, the score ended at 3-1 to them.

Then we had a McDonalds and went home.

Although the score wasn't good, I loved my dad in Liverpool.

Michael Jackson quiz

 Today's blog is a quiz about Michael Jackson.

1. How many songs did Michael Jackson make?

2. How old was Michael when he died?

3. What was Michael Jackson's chimp called?

4. How many siblings did Michael have?

5. How many children did he have?

6. How many records has he sold?

7. When was he buried?

8. What is his number 1 hit song?

9. What is his number 1 album?

10. how many fans does he have?

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Answers:

1. More than 150

2. 50 years old

3. Bubbles

4. 10

5. 3

6. 400 million records worldwide

7. 3rd September 2009

8. Billie Jean

9. Thriller

10. Over 4.8 billion fans

*Credits to wiki

I am going to take a break of blogging  for a few months as i am going to spend more time with my family, but there is still one more blog until the PAUSE of milosmarvellousblog!

Swordfish

 This week's Fantastic fish fact file is a Swordfish.

Facts:

Scientific name: Xiphias Gladius 

Lifespan: 9 years

Length: 455 cm 

weight: 650 kg

Diet: fish and invertebrates.

Fun facts:

They are found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific ocean.

They first appeared in 1758.

They came from Japan and Spain.

*Credits to wiki

My birthday!

 On Friday 18th March it was my birthday!

I turned 11 as i was born in 2012.

I had 15 birthday cards and a lot of presents. 

I was given money, books, lego, playmobil, a teddy and Everton f.c. goodies.

I had a golf party with 4 other friends and i came last.

We had a delicious chocolate cake, which my mum made for me.

I loved my birthday and thank you to everyone who gave me a present or card.

I hope you had a great mothers day.

Next week we look at Swordfish, a quiz about Michael Jackson and more news.

How to bake Banana bread

 This week's Beautiful bake is a banana bread.

Ingredients:

. 140 g of softened butter 

. 140 g caster sugar 

. 2 large beaten eggs

. 140 g self- raising flour

. 1 tsp baking powder 

. 2 very ripe mashed bananas

. 50 g icing sugar 

Instructions:

Step 1: Heat the oven to 180C/ 160C fan/ gas 4.

Step 2: Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment.

Step 3: Cream 140 g softened butter and 140 g caster sugar until light and fluffy and then add 2 beaten eggs with a bit of the flour.

Step 4: Fold in the remaining flour, 1stp of baking powder and 2 mashed bananas.

Step 5: Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for about 50 minutes or until cooked through. Check the loaf at 5 minute intervals from around 30-40 minutes in the oven by testing it with a skewer, as the time may vary depending on the shape of your loaf tin.

Step 6: Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.

Step 7: Mix 50 g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp of water to make icing.

8. Drizzle the icing over the loaf.

9. EAT!!

*Credits to bbcgoodfood.com and bbc.co.uk 

Common Octopus

 This week's Fantastic fish fact file is an Common Octopus. 

Facts:

Scientific name: Octopus Vulgaris

Lifespan: 1- 2 years

Length: 4.3 ft

Weight: 22 Pounds

Diet: Crabs, clams, snails, small fishes and other octopuses

Fun facts: 

They have 3 hearts.

They are solitary.

They are masters of camouflage.

*Credits to wiki.

Red nose Day 2023!

On Friday 17th March it will be Red Nose Day, so today i will tell you about it.

On Friday 5th February 1988, comic relief started red nose day. They started this to raise money for people who live in poverty and have an illness.

Every year, they create a red nose for people to buy so that they can raise money.

This year their nose is designed by Sir Jony Ive. 

Every year, comic relief do a show to raise money and lots of celebrities host the show.

Sir Lenny Henry has been a great part of comic Relief.

Next week we look at the Common Octopus, how to bake Banana bread and my birthday.

 

*Credits to shop.comicrelief.com

Famous women Quiz

 As yesterday was international women's day, today's quiz will be about famous women around the world.

1. What is Greta Thunberg's nationality?

2. When was Ada Lovelace born?

3. What month did Amelia Earhart die?

4. What is Joan of Arc's full name?

5. How many siblings does Jane Goodall have?

6. Where was Helen Keller taught?

7. How many children did Marie curie have?

8. What is Florence Nightingale's nickname?

9. Why is Mary Anning famous?

10. How many years did Queen Elizabeth II Reign for?

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Answers

1. She is Swedish.

2. She was born on 10th December 1815.

3. She died in January.

4. Her full name is Jeanne d'Arc.

5. She has 1 sibling.

6. She was taught at Radcliffe College.

7. She had 2 children.

8. Her nickname is 'The lady with the lamp'.

9. Mary Anning is famous for being a super fossil collector and she found many new discoveries. 

10. She reigned for 70 years.

Credits to nottingham.ac.uk

Sea horse!

 Welcome to Milosmarvellousblog! This term we will have sea creatures on Tuesday, baking and quizzes on Thursday and news on Sunday.

Facts: 

Scientific name: Hippocampus

Lifespan: 3-5 years

Length: 2- 35 cm

height: 11.8 inches or more

Diet: Krill, copepods, fish larvae and other tiny edibles

Fun facts:

They don't  have stomachs.

Male seahorses carry the eggs during reproduction.

There are more than 50 species of them.

*Credits to wiki