
Have you ever wondered how snakes have evolved? Lower Key Stage 2 were visited by Mark’s Ark at Bosvigo School on Wednesday 9th September to answer this question as well as lots more. While Mark told us facts, his assistant showed us fascinating animals all to help us with our new topic of ‘Nature Detectives’.
First he showed us an amazing six inch millipede. We found out that each segment of its body has two legs. This means it is a diplopoda!
Next he told us the difference between frogs and toads, toads have lumps on them bit frogs don’t. However they are both slimy amphibians.
After that he showed us a 28 inch, star patterned Monitor Lizard named Tyron. His spiked, strong hide (skin) would help defend himself in the wild desert!
Then Mark told us about an amazing 150 CM snake named Matilda. Her scaly skin is slippery and her tiny legs help her stealthily move along. Her sling-shot shaped tongue helps Matilda smell other animals.
When Mark showed us Sophie, a cute, funny skunk, we found out that only male skunks spray disgusting, stinky and distracting gas. Sophie’s soft, cuddly fur makes her a mammal. Surprisingly her fur is softer than a rabbits!
Finally we were allowed to touch the animals, some of us even put Matilda around our necks! We really enjoyed Mark’s visit and we hope to see him again soon.

