Science Solution - My Animal

     My animal I got was a black swan from the Chaffee Zoo. I was to do a research on it, and by doing the researches I learned things about the animal that I haven't know before. Such as, the looks of a black swan. The swan is about the size of the white swan, however it is black and has a red beak. Also, the males tend to have longer necks than the females, and they are bigger. I learned that the species was originated from Australia, also I learned that the beautiful animal lives in swampy places and can live in both fresh water and salt water. The black swan means the sign of mystery and music because of the black color. Therefore, the black swan is an amazing creature.
     The black swan has a related characteristic to most animals. Such as, they live in large flocks. However, this information I found about them is very fascinating. The parents or the mature swan are herbivores, and the cygnets are carnivores. At the young age the cygnets feed on small creatures such as crabs, fishes, or insects. The cygnets are carnivores because protein in meat helps the cygnets grow faster and healthier. As you can see, there are many fascinating facts about common animals.