Every once in a while a great love story
comes along - one that shows the lengths that one one partner will go to in
order to maintain the relationship. This is such a story. It is the story of a
deeply committed couple, Rodan and Malena.
No distance is too far for Rodan, the lovesick stork.
Making the trip from South Africa to Croatia every spring, the male bird travels 13,000 km to see his beloved female partner, Malena, who is disabled and unable to fly, reports Britain’s Metro.
The loving storks cozy up, mating and raising their new chicks (they have produced 32 offspring so far) and teaching them how to fly. Rodan then departs to spend the winter months in South Africa and returns on exactly the same day, the following spring.
Locals in the small village of Slavonski Brod in Croatia thought crippled Malena would almost certainly die when she was shot by a hunter in 1993, but thanks to the Vokic family, whose roof she lives on and her ever faithful partner, Rodan, she has survived for over 17 years.
Reunited again last week, Rodan was more eager than ever to see his love, arriving two hours earlier than usual. “It was clear they were pleased to see each other,” said one local to the Romanian Times. Stjepan Vokic added, “He knows he needs to return home because Malena is waiting for him.”
The storks have become so famous in the village that it’s not only Malena that waits anxiously for her partner to return, local residents and reporters gather round to welcome the tired bird home every March.
No distance is too far for Rodan, the lovesick stork.
Making the trip from South Africa to Croatia every spring, the male bird travels 13,000 km to see his beloved female partner, Malena, who is disabled and unable to fly, reports Britain’s Metro.
The loving storks cozy up, mating and raising their new chicks (they have produced 32 offspring so far) and teaching them how to fly. Rodan then departs to spend the winter months in South Africa and returns on exactly the same day, the following spring.
Locals in the small village of Slavonski Brod in Croatia thought crippled Malena would almost certainly die when she was shot by a hunter in 1993, but thanks to the Vokic family, whose roof she lives on and her ever faithful partner, Rodan, she has survived for over 17 years.
Reunited again last week, Rodan was more eager than ever to see his love, arriving two hours earlier than usual. “It was clear they were pleased to see each other,” said one local to the Romanian Times. Stjepan Vokic added, “He knows he needs to return home because Malena is waiting for him.”
The storks have become so famous in the village that it’s not only Malena that waits anxiously for her partner to return, local residents and reporters gather round to welcome the tired bird home every March.
1- What do you think about this real story?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion is an incredible story, because you can see how similar the other animals can be to us related to our behaviour.
2- Let’s ask questions.
a- How often Rodan does the long trip?
b- Why Rodan does the trip?
c- When Malena was fired by a hunter?
d- Where are they live?
e- Do you think that they are always pleased to see each other?
3- Once I heard a similar story but sadder than this. It is about an old couple who live in Argentina, the man went to a long trip in the sea, and she waited for him all her life, but he died during that trip.
Nicolas Ianni, English IC, Friday Morning
Nicolás,
DeleteVery good job!*****
...IT is.......
a- When does he travel...?
b- Why does he travel?
c- When was Malena fired by...?
d- where do they live?
....than this one. ...who liveD....
1) in my opinion this story is very interesting, because we can see how crazy is the world, that for love the animals and human do everything, like travel 13000 km.
ReplyDelete2)
a- how often the male travel to see his partner?
b-why Rodan travels from South Africa to Croatia?
c- When Malena was shooted by the hunter?
d-where she lives?
e- Do you think they waiting this moment during the year ?
3) i read a story similar to this, where in the second world war, a russian women escaped from rusia, to go to United States to see her love, and she had to travel during 6 months.
Lucas Keenan
LU 1026570
1-c-mondays morning
Lucas,
DeleteGood job!*****
...how crazy this world is...(the)animals and human beings do anything like travelling....
a) how often does the male....?
b) why does Rodan travel.....
c) when was Malena....?
d) where does she livE?
6) ....they are waiting for.....?
I read a similar story to this....a Russian womAn...Russia ...to the USA
1) I think that this story is amazing. It's incredible to learn that these two storks have fallen in love and it's even more suprising to read that the male stork travels so far to see its couple.
ReplyDelete2)
A) How often does the male bird travel to see his beloved female partner?
B) Why does the male bird travel 13,000 km every spring?
C) When was Malena shot by the hunter?
D) Where does Malena live?
E) Do you think that the storks are pleased to see each other every spring?
3) No. I've never heard of a similar story like this one.
Julieta Plastina, Monday morning, LU: 1025741
Julieta,
DeleteWell done!*****
It´s incredible...
Spring
1- I think this story is a true and amazing love story. and it's wonderful to see how people and animals are capable of anything for love even the part that the male stork travels so far to see his partner.
ReplyDelete2 -
A- How often does the stork travels to see his partner?
B- Why does the male stork travels 13,000 km every spring?
C- When was malena shot?
D- Where does she live?
E- Do you think that this could really happen with animals?
3- No, i have ever hear a story like this.
Barbara Aust Posteo N 2 LU 1023430
Barbara,
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a) How often does the stork traveL.....?
b) Why does the ...traveL...Spring?
No, I have never hearD ......this one.
Stefania Dommarco
ReplyDeleteLU: 1030982
Monday Morning
1) I think that love is the engine of all. Stories like this are wonderful and are true... is love at its purest.There is nothing cuter than these acts of love from animals and people.
2- A) how often the male bird travels to see his female partner?
B) Why the male bird travel from South Africa to Croatia?
C) In what year Malena was shot by a hunter?
D) Where she live?
E) Do you think that in the world exist similar stories?
3- Yes, I think on movies. Films inspired in the man and his fighting against fate to reach his true love
Stefanía,
DeleteGood work!!!****
it is love...
a)how often does the bird traveL....?
b) why does the male bird travel...?
c) ...was Malena shot..?
d) where does she live?
e) do you think there are similar stories...?
1- What do you think of this real story?
ReplyDeletewell, i think it´s real. It´s a example for the humans, sometimes for the distance or other things we lost the train.
2- Let´s ask questions. These are the answers!
a- how often the male travel to reunited with his partner?
Every spring
b-why Rodan travels from 13000 km from South Africa to Croatia?
To see his beloved partner
c-when malena was hunted flying?
in 1993
d-where she lives?
on a roof.
e- Do you think they waiting this moment during the year for reunited with the other ?
I think so!
3. Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?No, realy no. But i think in any place of the world there is a similar history.
ferrer juan pablo Lu:1027225
monday morning
reply
Juan Pablo,
DeleteGood job!*****
I (capital letter) it is AN example for human beings
how often does the male travel...?
why does Rodan travel...?
when was Malena hunted?
where does she livE?
do you think they are waiting for this moment to be together?
not really.
story vs history
1. what do you think of this real story?
ReplyDeleteI think this real story about love between storks is that real love between animals is true.
2.Let's ask questions, these are the answers:
a- Every spring
When does the male stork travel?
b. To see his beloved partner
Why does he travel 13.000km?
c- in 1993
When was malena shot by a hunter?
d- on a roof.
Where does malena live?
e- I think so!
Do you think this is a story of real love?
3.No, I haven't heard of a similar story related to human beings.
Exequiel Oudin
L.U.: 1.028.675
Exe,
DeleteVery good!!!!*****
Malena (capital letter)
1- What do you think of this real story?
ReplyDeleteI think that is an incredible story that shows how the love move the world.
2- Let´s ask questions. These are the answers!
How often does Rodan travel to see Malena?
a- Every spring
Why did Rodan Travel from south africa to Croatia?
b. To see his beloved partner
When did malena was shooted by a hunter?
c- in 1993
Where did malena live?
d- on a roof.
Do you think that this is a love story?
e- I think so!
3. Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?
No, I never heard a similar story
Sacha Urquiza
1028516
Friday Morning
705
Sacha,
DeleteWell done!*****
...it is an.....(the) love moveS......
South Africa (capial letters)
When was Malena shot...?
where does Malena live ? (If you ask the question in the past that means that something happened to Malena)
No, I have never heard of .....
1- What do you think about this real story?
ReplyDeleteI think that how beatiful is the love that the humans and the animals do the same madnesses.
When does he travel to see her?
Every Spring
Why did Roldan travel from South Africa to Croatia?
To see his beloved partner.
When was Malena shooted by a hunter?
In 1993
Where did Malena live?
On a roof.
Do you think this is a true story?
I think so!
3. Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?
No I haven´t.
Ivan Adjemian
LU: 1020933
Fridays morning.
Iván,
DeleteVery good work!*****
..How beautiful love is that human beings and animals behave in a similar way.
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where does Malena live? (Check explanation previous post)
1) What do you think about this real story?
ReplyDeleteIt is a beatiful story about love which leads us to understand what is really valuable in life.
2).Let's ask questions, these are the answers:
A)When does the male travel?
Every spring
B) Why does he travel 13.000km?
To see his beloved partner
C) When was Malena shot by a hunter?
In 1993
D)Where does Malena live?
On a roof.
E)Do you think this is a story of real love?
I think so
3. Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?
No I haven´t.
ALLEVATO JUAN
TURNO MAÑANA AULA 614 (LUNES)
LEGAJO: 13065
Juan,
ReplyDeleteGreat job!*****
3- No, I haven´t.
Pingitore, M. Celeste. L.U: 135071
ReplyDelete1- What do you think of this real story?
I think that it is incredible love story, and I think that is so cute that animals and humans do everything they can do for love, no matter what, love is more than everything.
2- Let´s ask questions. These are the answers!
A-In what season does Rodan travel? Every spring.
b. Why does Rodan travel 13,000 km? To see his beloved partner
c- In what year a hunter shoot Malena? in 1993
d- Where do they live now? on a roof.
e- Do you think they are always will be together? I think so!
3. Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?
No, I never heard a similar story before.
M. Celeste,
DeleteGood job!*****
1- I think that it is AN incredible love story, and I think that IT is .....
A-In what season / WHEN does Rodan travel? Every spring.
c- In what year / WHEN DID a hunter shoot Malena? in 1993
d- Where do they live? WHERE ARE THEY LIVING now? on a roof.
e- Do you think they will ALWAYS be together? I think so!
3.No, I HAVE never heard ....
1- What do you think of this real story?
ReplyDeleteI think that could be a real history in human life, but animals are more loyable and protectors. so, yes I do.
2-
a- How often the storck travels to see his partner?
Every spring
Why he travel each spring?
b. To see his beloved partner
When Malena was shooted by a hunter?
c- in 1993
Where lives since she suffered the accident?
d- on a roof.
Do you think Malena lives becouse of Rodan´s love?
e- I think so!
3. Have you ever heard of a similar story but related to human beings?
I can remember some true stories where love cross geographic limits and make miracles like this. Especially in movies.
Noelia Rey
1026128
Noelia,
ReplyDeleteGood!!*****
I think that IT could be a real Story in human life, but animals are more loyaL and protectIVE. so, yes I do.(PLEASE, CHECK QUESTION. YOU ANSWERED "Yes, I do" but the question is What do you think of this real story? not Do you think this is a real story?
a- How often DOES the storK traveL to see his partner?
Why DOES he travel each spring?
When WAS Malena SHOT by a hunter?
Where HAS SHE liveD since she suffered the accident?
...... becAuse of Rodan´s love?
3....... where love crossES geographic limits and makeS miracles like this ONE.