In class you mentioned that the blue footed booby had a Spanish connection to how it got its name. Well I looked it up on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-footed_Booby and found the answer. It says that the blue-footed booby got its name from the Spanish word Bobo. Bobo means in Spanish “stupid fellow”. It also says that they were very clumsy on land, but also can be very tame. That is kind of weird. It also mentions that it is part of the Sulidae family which comprises ten species of long-winged seabirds. Now that is interesting.
Bobby, pd. 8
Gracias, Bobby! Now you know where the phrase, "don't be a booby" comes from!
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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.
Teachers - Do you want to go to the Galapagos Islands?
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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