Alligator spotted in a tree; and apparently, this is not unusual
Some feel that seeing gators on land and in the water is bad enough; but gators and other crocodilians can also climb trees, and do so quite often.
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Former Media Host, Biology Instructor, Critical Thinking Advocate, Carideatarian 🍤, Lifelong Student, Autodidact, Saver of Worlds.
Brain-eating amoeba appears on the rise at a NC water park
A brain-eating amoeba appears on the rise in a NC water park The now infamous brain-eating bacteria, Naegleria fowleri, has been discovered in significant amounts at a North Carolina water park according to CNN. A teen died at the same location just a few weeks ago, at the National Whitewater Center just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are a number
Read moreAlgae Bloom Emergency In Florida
Algae Bloom Causing Grim Outlooks in some Florida county waterways. From The Weather Channel Runoff and continued warming are perfect bedfellows for a number of aquatic microorganisms which can grow in such numbers that they can displace oxygen in the water, block sunlight from getting to other photosynthetic marine organisms, and produce toxins that kill fish and other organisms. Florida
Read moreThe Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
The Western lowland Gorilla is a common gorilla seen in zoos. It can stand up to 6 feet tall and can weigh over 600 pounds. Despite their size, most gorillas are gentle and not known for attacking humans, unlike their chimpanzee cousins who have been known to attack humans in captivity and in the wild.   Typically, gorillas live quite harmoniously together. Groups
Read moreGreater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi)
Greater short-horned lizards have a surprising self-defense mechanism. They shoot their own blood at their enemies!
Read moreAmazing Life Biology Tutoring – 5-12.
AmazingLife.Bio is now offering virtual tutoring services for grades 5 through 12. Our services will be provided online using video streaming technologies such as: Skype, Google Plus, etc. Sessions can also be pre-recorded in 15 minute intervals. A link to youtube (private) will be provided to watch the session. Prices are currently as low as $5 per 15 minute lesson. Currently,
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