This Kick Start activity is all about learning facts about the pekapeka! We’re creating a poster to share the most interesting information we’ve discovered and why it’s special. To start, I read through these facts and a transcript on Google Docs.
Once I finished that, I wrote down the interesting facts I found. One thing I didn’t know was that they’re actually endangered!! I had no idea this could happen to a pekapeka.
As for the main question: WHY is the pekapeka special? My answer is that they’re super special because they’re one of New Zealand’s only native land mammals! It’s a bat that can fly and crawl on the ground, which is pretty unique! The pekapeka is also important in Māori culture and has its own myths. Isn’t that awesome?!
I wish I could see an actual pekapeka – have you ever seen one before?
Kia ora Leata,
It’s Charlotte again, a blog commenter for the Summer Learning Journey. Ka pai on your work completing the Te Ruapekapeka activity.
Bats are such interesting animals! We had a lady come into my school last year to teach us all about bats. What was the most interesting fact you learnt?
I agree, it is so sad when animals become endangered. What are some ways we could help protect/save these endangered animals?
Ngā Mihi Nui
Charlotte Visser
Summer Learning Journey
Talofa lava, Charlotte!
Thank you for your comment! I really enjoyed learning about bats too. That’s cool that someone came to your school to teach you about them. One interesting fact I learnt is that bats are the only mammals that can truly fly – I think that’s amazing!
I agree, it’s really sad when animals become endangered. I think some ways we could help are by protecting their habitats, planting more native trees, and making sure we don’t pollute the environment.
It’s important to teach more people about endangered animals so they can help too.
– Leata.L