Hi Ms. Barrett,
When is the mating season for the blue-footed boobies, and how many baby boobies do they produce each year?
Crystal pd. 8
Crystal, good questions about the blue-foots' reproduction. I don't believe there is a set breeding season for the blue-foots; the breeding is almost continuous throughout the year. The female lays up to three eggs. If feeding conditions are favorable, all three chicks will be raised by the parents. If feeding conditions are not favorable, "siblicide" will occur. That is when a stronger chick kills a weaker chick.
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by Michele period 2
Illustrated by Vicky pd. 2
Illustration by Bobby pd. 8
Yes, blue feet! The blue-footed booby is just one of the amazing animals that calls these islands home. Please join me as I travel to the Galapagos Islands from September 30, 2007 through October 12, 2007 to learn about the unique animals of the Galapagos and the environment in which they live.
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Blue-footed Booby
by Michele period 2
Marine Iguana
Illustrated by Vicky pd. 2
Red-footed Booby
Illustration by Bobby pd. 8
About me
- Ms. Maureen Barrett
- Hola and welcome! My name is Maureen Barrett. I am an 8th grade life science teacher at Harrington Middle School in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Each year I try to participate in some kind of scientific expedition to learn more about science. These trips allow me to work side-by-side with scientists and other experts in places all around the globe. This year's field trip is to the Galapagos Islands. Please join me as I travel to Ecuador's Enchanted Islands in South America. Together, we'll learn about the amazing wildlife inhabiting these volcanic islands.
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