February 8, 2024 • 11 mins
Join us in calming down our bodies while learning some cool giraffe facts! ——— Want to track a real animal and get a cool bracelet too? Support Fahlo’s conservation efforts here https://bit.ly/481OFp1 and use my promo code MATTRUIZSTUPI20 for 20% off!
Don’t worry, this discount doesn’t lessen their financial support for preserving wildlife 😊
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(00:00):
Hey Bubba Buddies, welcome back to Mr. Matt's Story Time.
The inspiration for today's episode came from my very own
Bubba, who loves to close his eyes, sit still, or lie down and
meditate. So this episode will be a bit
different from past ones. I'll talk you through some calm
(00:24):
down breathing exercises, all the while sharing fun giraffe
facts. This episode is dedicated to our
friend Ari, who recently recovered from pneumonia which
had landed him in the ICU. We're glad you're feeling
better, Ari. This is Bubba meditates.
(00:47):
Let's begin. Find yourself a nice, quiet
place, close the door or put in your headphones, Sit down,
crisscross, applesauce or lay down in your bed, whichever you
prefer, and take a deep breath in through your nose.
(01:11):
In in in in. And push all the air out through
your mouth. Giraffes are the tallest mammals
on earth, with their long necks reaching up to 18 feet, allowing
them to feed on leaves high in the trees.
(01:35):
Concentrate on how your toes feel now your ankles.
Next up, think about how your calves feel.
Despite their height, giraffes only have seven neck vertebrae,
(01:57):
the same number as most mammals,including humans.
These vertebrae can be up to 10 inches long.
A giraffe's tongue can be up to 45 centimeters long and is
prehensile, helping them grasp and pull leaves from branches
(02:25):
deep breath in through your nose.
In in in in. And push all the air out through
your mouth. Think about your knees and now
your thighs. Giraffes have distinctive
(02:49):
spotted coats, and no two individuals have the same
pattern. They're kind of like
fingerprints. Their spots or patches are not
only on their fur but also on their skin, and they darken with
age, deep breath in through yournose in.
(03:15):
In in in and. Push out all the air through
your mouth. How does your belly feel when
you breathe? And your chest giraffes have a
unique walking gait known as pacing.
Both legs on one side move simultaneously at the same time,
(03:41):
similar to how a camel walks. These gentle giants have ossa
cones which are horn like structures on their heads.
Male giraffes tend to have thicker and more prominent ossa
cones. Deep breath in through your
(04:04):
nose. In in in in.
And push out all the air throughyour mouth.
Now imagine your fingertips and your palms and your wrists.
(04:29):
How do they feel? Next, concentrate on your arms
and your elbows. Giraffes are ruminants, meaning
they have a complex stomach withfour compartments to aid in
digestion of tough plant materials.
(04:53):
Did you know that giraffes don'tdrink water frequently as they
obtain most of their moisture from the vegetation they
consume? And did you know that giraffes
don't sleep for a long time? They only take short 5 minute
(05:15):
naps. Deep breath in through your
nose. In in in in.
And push out all the air throughyour mouth.
Now focus on your neck. How does your neck feel?
(05:40):
Female giraffes give birth whilestanding, and the newborn calf
drops about 6 feet to the ground.
This helps stimulate its first breath.
Giraffes are social animals and often form loose groups.
(06:01):
These groups, known as towers, can include both males and
females, and when they're on themove, it's called a journey of
giraffes. How cool they get to have two
names deep breath in through your nose.
(06:24):
In in in in. And push out all the air through
your mouth. Now think about your chinny
chin, chin, your nose, forehead,ears, and your hair.
(06:51):
Can you feel your hair? Do you have ossa cones?
Giraffes communicate using various sounds, including moans,
snorts, and hisses. Calves also make bleating
(07:12):
sounds, kind of like a goat to communicate with their mothers.
Giraffes have excellent eyesight, allowing them to spot
predators from a distance. Their long necks also serve as
an advantage for this purpose. The heart of a giraffe can weigh
(07:40):
up to 25 lbs and is about two feet long, necessary for pumping
blood up their tall necks to reach their brains.
OK, now slowly open your eyes. Keep breathing.
(08:01):
Big breath in. In in in and.
Hold now out in a big whoosh andthat my friends, was Bubba
meditates. I hope this helped you, and
(08:26):
remember, you get to be exactly who you want to be.
If you have story ideas, please ask your grown up to send me a
message on Facebook or Instagram.
Don't forget to follow wherever you listen to your podcasts to
never miss an episode. And if you're on Spotify, Bubba
(08:47):
loves getting five star reviews.If you enjoyed this story and
want to support our mission of encouraging our Littles to read
through imaginative and interactive storytelling, please
consider becoming a monthly supporter.
The link is in this episode's description.
(09:08):
We hope you enjoyed it. We'll catch you next time here
on Mr. Matt's Story Time and we'll read the world together.
Bye. Hey Bubba buddies, have you ever
(09:29):
wondered what sounds giraffes make?
They actually aren't silent. They moan, snort, and hiss.
Cool, right? You know what else is cool?
A company called Follow. They partner with non profit
organizations to create bracelets that come with a real
animal to track. Since 2018, they've been able to
(09:51):
donate nearly $700,000 to save wildlife by combining A tangible
bracelet and interactive tracking experience.
Their goal is to educate people about wildlife and excite them
about conservation. You can get a bracelet to track
a gorilla, a lion, an elephant, a Penguin, a polar bear, a
(10:13):
shark, a dolphin, a sea turtle, and, Yep, you guessed it, a
giraffe too. With each bracelet you receive a
card to track a real animal on your phone, tablet or computer,
Learn your animal's name, get their picture, gain knowledge of
their awesome stories and journey, and follow their
incredible trek on an interactive tracking map.
(10:37):
Best of all, when you use my promo code, Matt Rue is 2 Pi 20.
You get 20% off. Don't worry, I know my last name
is hard. I've put it in this episode's
description. Ask your grown up to help you
check it out. Bye follow.
Us on Facebook and Instagram andtell your friends too.
(10:59):
Thank you. Bye.
Hey Bubba Buddies, welcome back to Mr. Matt's Story Time.
The inspiration for today's episode came from my very own
Bubba, who loves to close his eyes, sit still, or lie down and
meditate. So this episode will be a bit
different from past ones. I'll talk you through some calm
(00:24):
down breathing exercises, all the while sharing fun giraffe
facts. This episode is dedicated to our
friend Ari, who recently recovered from pneumonia which
had landed him in the ICU. We're glad you're feeling
better, Ari. This is Bubba meditates.
(00:47):
Let's begin. Find yourself a nice, quiet
place, close the door or put in your headphones, Sit down,
crisscross, applesauce or lay down in your bed, whichever you
prefer, and take a deep breath in through your nose.
(01:11):
In in in in. And push all the air out through
your mouth. Giraffes are the tallest mammals
on earth, with their long necks reaching up to 18 feet, allowing
them to feed on leaves high in the trees.
(01:35):
Concentrate on how your toes feel now your ankles.
Next up, think about how your calves feel.
Despite their height, giraffes only have seven neck vertebrae,
(01:57):
the same number as most mammals,including humans.
These vertebrae can be up to 10 inches long.
A giraffe's tongue can be up to 45 centimeters long and is
prehensile, helping them grasp and pull leaves from branches
(02:25):
deep breath in through your nose.
In in in in. And push all the air out through
your mouth. Think about your knees and now
your thighs. Giraffes have distinctive
(02:49):
spotted coats, and no two individuals have the same
pattern. They're kind of like
fingerprints. Their spots or patches are not
only on their fur but also on their skin, and they darken with
age, deep breath in through yournose in.
(03:15):
In in in and. Push out all the air through
your mouth. How does your belly feel when
you breathe? And your chest giraffes have a
unique walking gait known as pacing.
Both legs on one side move simultaneously at the same time,
(03:41):
similar to how a camel walks. These gentle giants have ossa
cones which are horn like structures on their heads.
Male giraffes tend to have thicker and more prominent ossa
cones. Deep breath in through your
(04:04):
nose. In in in in.
And push out all the air throughyour mouth.
Now imagine your fingertips and your palms and your wrists.
(04:29):
How do they feel? Next, concentrate on your arms
and your elbows. Giraffes are ruminants, meaning
they have a complex stomach withfour compartments to aid in
digestion of tough plant materials.
(04:53):
Did you know that giraffes don'tdrink water frequently as they
obtain most of their moisture from the vegetation they
consume? And did you know that giraffes
don't sleep for a long time? They only take short 5 minute
(05:15):
naps. Deep breath in through your
nose. In in in in.
And push out all the air throughyour mouth.
Now focus on your neck. How does your neck feel?
(05:40):
Female giraffes give birth whilestanding, and the newborn calf
drops about 6 feet to the ground.
This helps stimulate its first breath.
Giraffes are social animals and often form loose groups.
(06:01):
These groups, known as towers, can include both males and
females, and when they're on themove, it's called a journey of
giraffes. How cool they get to have two
names deep breath in through your nose.
(06:24):
In in in in. And push out all the air through
your mouth. Now think about your chinny
chin, chin, your nose, forehead,ears, and your hair.
(06:51):
Can you feel your hair? Do you have ossa cones?
Giraffes communicate using various sounds, including moans,
snorts, and hisses. Calves also make bleating
(07:12):
sounds, kind of like a goat to communicate with their mothers.
Giraffes have excellent eyesight, allowing them to spot
predators from a distance. Their long necks also serve as
an advantage for this purpose. The heart of a giraffe can weigh
(07:40):
up to 25 lbs and is about two feet long, necessary for pumping
blood up their tall necks to reach their brains.
OK, now slowly open your eyes. Keep breathing.
(08:01):
Big breath in. In in in and.
Hold now out in a big whoosh andthat my friends, was Bubba
meditates. I hope this helped you, and
(08:26):
remember, you get to be exactly who you want to be.
If you have story ideas, please ask your grown up to send me a
message on Facebook or Instagram.
Don't forget to follow wherever you listen to your podcasts to
never miss an episode. And if you're on Spotify, Bubba
(08:47):
loves getting five star reviews.If you enjoyed this story and
want to support our mission of encouraging our Littles to read
through imaginative and interactive storytelling, please
consider becoming a monthly supporter.
The link is in this episode's description.
(09:08):
We hope you enjoyed it. We'll catch you next time here
on Mr. Matt's Story Time and we'll read the world together.
Bye. Hey Bubba buddies, have you ever
(09:29):
wondered what sounds giraffes make?
They actually aren't silent. They moan, snort, and hiss.
Cool, right? You know what else is cool?
A company called Follow. They partner with non profit
organizations to create bracelets that come with a real
animal to track. Since 2018, they've been able to
(09:51):
donate nearly $700,000 to save wildlife by combining A tangible
bracelet and interactive tracking experience.
Their goal is to educate people about wildlife and excite them
about conservation. You can get a bracelet to track
a gorilla, a lion, an elephant, a Penguin, a polar bear, a
(10:13):
shark, a dolphin, a sea turtle, and, Yep, you guessed it, a
giraffe too. With each bracelet you receive a
card to track a real animal on your phone, tablet or computer,
Learn your animal's name, get their picture, gain knowledge of
their awesome stories and journey, and follow their
incredible trek on an interactive tracking map.
(10:37):
Best of all, when you use my promo code, Matt Rue is 2 Pi 20.
You get 20% off. Don't worry, I know my last name
is hard. I've put it in this episode's
description. Ask your grown up to help you
check it out. Bye follow.
Us on Facebook and Instagram andtell your friends too.
(10:59):
Thank you. Bye.
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