Sentences with phrase «while climbing trees»

Blind from infancy due to retinal cancer, Daniel Kish learned as a young boy to judge his height while climbing trees by making rapid clicking noises and listening for their echoes off the ground.

That's not to say that I don't still hold my breath while they climb trees and wrestle with one another.

Not exact matches

While their parents spent free time in activities like a neighborhood game of tag, building forts, or climbing trees, the modern child's day includes far more screen time than green time.

My 7 - year - old daughter is as drawn to physical play, from playing tag and climbing trees to building forts and making tunnels in the sand, as her brother... while my 9 year old is more likely to be found reading books to her brother, guiding him on how to plant the beans in the garden or teaching him how to use the insect net.

In fact, mold spore counts are usually in the thousands per cubic meter (they can reach over 15,000 per cubic meter), while tree pollen counts reach 3,000 to 4,000 per cubic meter and grass counts only climb to the hundreds per cubic meter.

Because it had substantially modified the other four toes for upright walking, even while retaining its grasping big toe, the Ardipithecus foot was an odd mosaic that worked for both upright walking and climbing in trees.

Chimps excel at climbing trees, but we beat them hands down at balance - beam routines; they are covered in hair, while we have only the occasional guy with really hairy shoulders.

A Kappelman - led team concluded earlier this year that, based on numerous bone breaks, Lucy fell to her death from a tree, either while climbing or sleeping -LRB-

If life existed in a vacuum and it was simply a matter of a choice between a) the small chance of something bad happening to kids while playing outside; and b) a 0 % chance of something bad happening under constant supervision, then my kids wouldn't be outside climbing trees right now unsupervised while I write this post!

Personally, while I can dead lift over 200 pounds, do a pull - up or climb a tree, my «abs» are masked by a little loose skin from my four pregnancies and a scar from my c - section and I'm ok with that...

So while kids get to play outside, sprint barefoot and climb trees, we sullenly trudge off to the gym each day to log our miles and pat ourselves on the back for our commitment to health.

While climbing, he spent a lot of time among the trees and plants of the PNW.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

While other boys his age were playing with video games and climbing trees, he was busy tinkering with his chemistry kit and telescope.

My cousins and I climbed hills, while the elders reclined against huge pillows in the shade of willow trees or under the broad leafy branches of a panj chinar tree.

There was Rew, and there was the Zebra, where the two of us would go each day, and tell stories, and climb trees, and listen to uncluttered quiet that had no warning in it.So as that summer began, while America counted hostage days and Beth learned to swim, I thought up good lies to tell and climbed trees and lay a lot in the shade.

The cats love to go out and climb trees, or follow us around while we work, and Tater even loves to get into the canoe and go fishing with my husband.

While there's still plenty of room for research to be done on the subject of crate rest versus active rest, it stands to reason that getting your dog moving sooner rather than later, under the guidance of a certified canine rehab professional, can help your loved one safely return to being the bone - licking, tree - sniffing, stair - climbing canine you know and love in as little time possible.

Laser pointers, climbing posts and cat trees are great for encouraging your cat to run, jump and climb, while toys such as puzzle feeders will ensure your cat has to work for their treats.

One dog I most clearly remember actually climbed into the tree at the back of our property while chasing a squirrel at 2:00 AM!

Dewclaws provide certain breeds, such as the basenji and Catahoula leopard dog, gripping power for climbing trees, while dewclaws give the Great Pyrenees balance on rugged mountain terrain while herding sheep, and create a snowshoe effect in deep snowpack.

Outdoor cats are known for their penchant of climbing trees, while indoor cats enjoy scaling «cat trees» provided by their owners.

Both features were created to prevent strangulation should a pet catch its collar on something — a quick - release buckle allows a person to easily unsnap the collar without having to free the dog first, and a breakaway cat collar will actually break off if the cat catches it on a tree branch while climbing.

Leopards prefer to eat their food elevated in a tree and are strong enough to carry their prey while they are climbing.

Since cat's naturally climb and scratch, a tree is often the best option to keep your cat off of the furniture while providing an exercise option.»

Play with your pet each day, and provide plenty of safe cat toys and climbing trees so she can entertain herself safely while you're at work or school during the day.

The story goes that Saint Honorat came to snake infested Lerins Islands he climbed up the palm tree while the sea covered the island and drowned all the snakes.

On your rather vigorous climb to the top of the ruins, you will see a variety of flora and fauna; of particular note is the strangler fig tree which engulfs cohune palms; while this destroys the cohune tree, it becomes a habitat for thriving bird life.

On your vigorous climb to the top of the ruins, you will see a variety of flora and fauna; of particular note is the strangler fig tree which engulfs cohune palms; while this destroys the cohune tree, it becomes a habitat for thriving bird life.

While fighting The End, climb a tree onto a ledge that is easily accessible to the old man.

Green Screen: Exotic Plants Crawl Up Living Exterior Walls Talk about tree cover — you could almost miss this whole home while walking by on the street, buried as it is under dense layers of climbing greenery that wrap up and around on three of four sides (as well as the roof).

Talk about tree cover — you could almost miss this whole home while walking by on the street, buried as it is under dense layers of climbing greenery that wrap up and around on three of four sides (as well as the roof).

Dollar Tree climbed 3.6 percent to $ 70.25, while Dollar General advanced 3.8 percent to $ 69.77.