Weirdlife Story Series: Episode 6 - Poodle Birds And Comb Frogs
Hickory uncovers the best groomers of the animal world, as well as their use of a remarkable frog. He also discovers first hand the bird’s dangerous side!
Poodle Birds And Comb Frogs
Chimpanzees pick fleas off each other. Oxpeckers clean the ears of hippos. Lots of creatures in the animal kingdom take grooming very seriously. But a very special flock of feathered creatures, here in the foothills of Peru, take grooming one step further.
See this trail of freshly-clipped fur on the ground near the thick, bubbling Shampoo Springs? I must be getting closer to it. Ah! Now I can hear the distinctive call...
*Oo-la-la! Oo-la-la!*
...of the poodle bird.
My name is Hickory Slick. Welcome to Hickory Slick’s Weirdlife...with Hickory Slick, with a very special message to all my fans.
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Benefits of reading Weirdlife - Poodle Birds And Comb Frogs
Weirdlife is an animal documentary inspired bedtime story series. This short story covers the theme of discovery. Poodle Birds And Comb Frogs is written and narrated in the first person. We recommend this story for children with a reading age of 6 - 10 years old.
Who are the main characters in Weirdlife - Poodle Birds And Comb Frogs
The main character in The Weirdlife series is Hickory Slick and features a variety of fictional animals. In this episode Hickory introduces us to the poodle birds and comb frogs.