The Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua)
These trees may look pretty when their leaves change color, but their seed pods can leave you with injuries. Let's find out how!
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
The True Seal (Phocidae)
Earless seals look like the dogs of the oceans, but they are also formidable animals that can hold their own in the arctic waters.
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Lucy Turner
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
The Hedgehog Subfamily (Erinaceinae)
Hedgehogs are cute and small, but you may not want to cuddle them, their sharp spines will make sore of that! Let's learn more about them!
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Dr. Reginald Finley, Sr., Ph.D.
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
Hammerhead Worm (Bipalium)
These worms may look cute, but once you see them eating a meal, you may reconsider.
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Lucy Turner
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Despite the name, snowy owls are rarely pure white. They also don't really have noticeable ears either. Let's find out more.
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Lucy Turner
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
The Cookie-cutter Shark (Isistius brasiliensis)
These sharks may be small, but they prey upon the largest of creatures, such as whales and great white sharks. Let's find out more!
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Lucy Turner
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
Rain Frogs (Breviceps)
These frogs may be tiny, but they can survive in the most hostile of locations. Let's learn more about them.
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Lucy Turner
- Aug 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Warthog (Phacochoerus)
Warthogs are members of the pig family, called Suidae. Hakuna Matata.
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Lucy Turner
- Aug 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
The meerkat looks like a long cute chipmunk, but it is a vicious predator.
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Lucy Turner
- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Glass Octopus (Vitreledonella richardi)
The glass octopus shows a wide array of oddities and colorations that are unique.
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Lucy Turner
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
The Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)
Many ticks can give you Lyme disease, but this one can leave you so allergic to red meat that it can cause anaphylaxis. Let's learn more!
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Lucy Turner
- Jul 25, 2021
- 2 min
Roly Polies (Armadillidiidae)
Pill bugs are common worldwide, but not too many people know much about them. So let's learn more about these tiny critters
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Dr. Reginald Finley, Sr., Ph.D.
- Jul 13, 2021
- 5 min
Ocean Dreams: A Deep Dive Into the Science of Whale Sleep
Whales have inspired myths and legends throughout the world. Their grace and power awe us. But have you ever wondered how they sleep?
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Lucy Turner
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Rockweed Gunnel (Apodichthys fucorum)
These small eel-like fish are fairly common, but little is known about them. Let's see what we have found out about them thus far!
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Dr. Reginald Finley, Sr., Ph.D.
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Bunny Harvestman (Metagryne bicolumnata)
The bunny harvestman is an unusual-looking creature that some say resembles a bunny or dog with spider's legs. But what is it?
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Lucy Turner
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
What Life Is Like In Modern Chernobyl: A Deep Dive
Chernobyl caused a lot of damage in its wake. But what happened to the wildlife that lived there? Let's take a look and fine out!
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Michael Tomlinson
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus)
Mimic octopuses are amazing cephalopods that can mimic other sea creatures when it feels threatened.
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Lucy Turner
- May 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Kinkajou (Potos flavus)
This small mammal actually helps to pollinate flowers! It is also a carnivore, despite almost never consuming meat. Let's learn more!
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