Week Five - Photo Contest

Each week we will post a picture of an animal hidden within the library. The featured animal will be based on one of the stories/books that were read in the corresponding week.

Can you find me?

I am among the most beautiful and marvelous creatures in all of nature. Tropical Central and South America is the richest region in the world for my species, but we can be found in many other places as well. Costa Rica has over 1300 species.

My life begins with a very tiny egg laid on a leaf. From this develops a larva, then my caterpillar stage. Eventually, the larva makes a cocoon or chrysalis. Safe inside, I develop into a pupa.

Eventually, a beautiful winged species is released from this container, flying heavenward, fully-developed. What an astounding transformation, from a humble, earth bound worm-like creature to a delicate flying wonder!

(click on image to enlarge)

Once you have located the animal you are then free to post your own picture of the hidden animal.

• it can be the real thing (picture of the real thing that is)
  
• a pet dressed up (please be careful with your pet and also have an adult help you)
• a stuffed version of the animal
• you can dress up as the animal
• scan a drawing
  

Send your pictures to marjoriemews@live.ca

The best picture at the end of the summer will win a prize!!