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In the world, there are many fascinating creatures creatures exist, and in this blog, I shall share some information about five animals of this animal kingdom.

Bull Shark

Sharks are known to almost everyone in this world for being dangerous sea creatures, and amongst these sharks, is the species of bull sharks. Known to be extremely aggressive, these sharks hunt along the tropical shoreline, where many people swim, thus, proving a threat to the swimmers there. The bull sharks live in shallow, warm water and are even known to swim up freshwater rivers. Bull sharks, when hunting, head-butt their prey first, then eat on them, hence the name, bull shark. Bull sharks' general lifespan is about 16 years.

American alligators

Part of the reptile family, American alligators can be extremely dangerous. However, despite their ferocity, these reptiles once faced extinction and were protected legally. Fortunately, the protection worked, and now, off the endangered species list, there are about a million of them in the world. However, habitat destruction caused by human activities is now the main threat to these reptiles' existence. The American alligators can be found in the rivers, ponds, swamps, bayous and marshes of the Southeastern United States.They consume practically any animal meat, even the meat of already dead animals. They are great swimmers, with their webbed feet and strong tails which propel them through the water. However, these creatures are clumsy on land.

Spotted salamander

Greatly known for their distinctive bright yellow and orange spots, the spotted salamanders are extremely difficult to find. They are nocturnal creatures, hiding under shelter during the day, and only active in the night. Spotted salamanders possess the ability of regeneration. Spotted salamanders possess the ability of regeneration. When attacked, these creatures can regrow their limbs, eye glands and even some parts of their brain in a matter of time. Amazing! Spotted salamanders' favourite habitats are moist environments, such as, streams or forests near rivers. They are classified under the amphibian family, like frogs. When laying eggs, the female spotted salamander lays eggs in clusters up to 200. Their eggs hatch after 60-90 day. In the wild, the spotted salamanders can live up to 20 years. Spotted salamanders feed on insects, worms, slugs and spiders. Although the spotted salamanders are not considered endangered species, they are extremely sensitive to pollution and other changes in the environment and might become extinct in this ever-changing world.

Orcas(Killer Whales)

Whales are known to many as huge sea creatures, only eating microscopic creatures and are quite docile, however, these whales are different. Small in size as compared to their other much larger relatives, Orcas or killer whales, are one of the top predators in the world. Orcas live in the cold Arctic waters. They hunt sea creatures such as, fish,walruses, seals, sea lions, penguins, squid, sea turtles, sharks and even some other whales. However, their diet may vary, depending on the season and their location. Orcas hunt and live in pods, like packs of wolves. They herd prey together. These predators do not chew their food; they swallow their prey directly after ripping the prey's meat from the body of the animal.

Polar Bears

Many misconceive these creatures as harmless creatures to be loved, but they are wrong. Lovable, cute and cuddly in appearance, polar bears are actually dangerous creatures. They are the largest of predators and bears. These large creatures live along on sea ice of the Arctic. Polar bears main diet are seals. When the ice of the Arctic melts, the creatures return to the shore. When hunting, polar bears might stalk their prey. In Fall, pregnant polar bears make dens in the earth and give birth to 1-3 cubs. In spring, the young polar bears, along with their mother emerge,and the mother nurse them for about 2 years. In that time, the mother teaches them to hunt and will protect them.

Well, this is some information of the polar bears, killer whales, spotted salamanders, American alligators and bull sharks.

Sources: kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/

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I was born in 28 January 1996 in Gleneagles Hospital by chance as my family was travelling towards a destination which I am not clear about. There, after being given birth to, I took my first injection, BCG, an injection whichb was last time taken by 12-year old. After leaving the hospital, my parents who were unable care for me as an infant due to their hectic schedule, left me in the care of my grandmother who I am very close to now. During my stay there, I learnt how to talk and crawl and then walk.
In 1998, I went to montesory which is located near Hpps, the school my brother was studying in, and the school I am studying in now. It was for plain convenience that I went to school there. In 2000, I enrolled into Maris Stella Kindergarden, a kindergarden which was renown for producing good primary school pupils then. There, like at other ordinary kindergadens, I learnt the basics of some subjects and socialise with others. When 5, like my brother, I attended swimming lessons from a part-time swim coach who was once a national water polo player, Chinese and English tution.
!n 2002, a memorable incident happened. I was playing catch with the entire class, when suddenly, all of them jumped onto me and squashed me.
In 2003, I enrolled into HPPS as a Primary 1. It was in my P1 class that I gained many friends in my current class, such as Timothy.
When I was a P3, I had one of my most serious injuries. When I was playing badminton with a few classmates, my eye was hit by a companions's racket. Teachers who found out immediately contacted my parents, and my father fetched me from the school to Gleneagles Hospital to get the injured portion of my eye stiched. During that paticular year, I was also struck with a sickness which lasted for almost 2 weeks. I also was infected with a similar illness in Primary 5.
In 2006, I was sent by the school to participate in the Japanese Swimming Gala with 3 of my friends , Leonis, Lo ching and Stanley( I am the slowest swimmer among them. Best timing: 35s)
for team relay and, miraculously, we came in second. In the same year, the same team participated in the annual inter-school swim championship and we actually won fourth prize! When I was P5, We also particpated in the two swim meets and in the Gala, we won second prize and in the interschool swim meet, we won the fith prize. Disappointing. And due to the latter's results, we did not participate in this year's Gala.
Now, I am a P6 student, in 6Initiative and hope to score well in all my exams, especially in my PSLE and will work hard to achieve my goals.

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Elizabeth Choy, a war heroine of Singapore, has been remembered as one of the heroes who had aided Singapore during the Japanese occupation and is a war heroine who I respect and idolise the most. Born in malaysia, she came to Singapore in search of a higher education and enrolled into a school with her aunt. There, she excelled in her studies and recieved a prize for being the most outstanding in studies as well as character. After a few years, she graduated, and instead of pursuing further education, she decided to provide for her younger siblings by teaching. after teaching in St Magarets for years, she was invited to St Andrews to teach aand she accepted. Later on, she married Mr Choy. They were living in bliss but when the japanese occupation arrived, Mr and Mrs Choy found themselves unemployed. However, they were encouraged by friends to work in a hospital as canteen stall owners to provide essentials to citizens but as the hospital slowly turned into a trading ground for the anti-japanese, the couple were suspected of aiding the anti-japanese and were thus detained. There Mr and Mrs Choy were seperated: Mr Choy was detained and later on Mrs Choy was also detained and loked up in a prison four to three metres large with twenty other men and was provided with very little food and water. At the prison she was totured horribly, the worse being electrocuted in front of her husband but she perserveared through all ordeals and after the japanese occupation, she was treated as a war heroine but due to her torture, she developed a phobia of electricty and avoided using it at all costs. After the japanese occupation, she became a politician and after retiring from politics, she became the principal of the School for the blind and eventually retired. Unfortunately, she was later on diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. However, before passing away she said that she only wanted to be remembered as a lover of peace, no more. This is the summary of Elizibeth Choy's meaningful life and thus I idolise her.

Elizabeth Choy

Through out history, there were many war heroes but, to me, Elizabeth Choy of Singapore is the one I idolise the most. As an adult, she taught at many schools, imparting knowledge to others, but when the second world war came, she became a victim. She and her husband lost their jobs, her husband was imprisoned for being a chinese informant and soon she followed suit.
During her days as a prisoner, she was tortured horribly by the Japanese, but she overcame all ordeals and when she was about to pass away, she said she only wanted to be a loverb of peace, thus I idolise her.