AmazingLife.Bio - Biological Science Education and Critical Thinking

Lucy Turner

Oct 17, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Telescopefish (Gigantura)

This fish looks like the stuff of nightmares, and they even eat their prey whole! Sounds cool! Let's find out more!

The Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Lucy Turner

Oct 10, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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!

Lucy Turner

Oct 3, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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.

Lucy Turner

Sep 19, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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!

Dr. Reginald Finley, Sr., Ph.D.

Sep 19, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

Hammerhead Worm (Bipalium)

These worms may look cute, but once you see them eating a meal, you may reconsider.

Lucy Turner

Sep 12, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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.

The Cookie-cutter Shark (Isistius brasiliensis)

Lucy Turner

Sep 6, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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!

Lucy Turner

Sep 6, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

Rain Frogs (Breviceps)

These frogs may be tiny, but they can survive in the most hostile of locations. Let's learn more about them.

Lucy Turner

Aug 29, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Warthog (Phacochoerus)

Warthogs are members of the pig family, called Suidae. Hakuna Matata.

Lucy Turner

Aug 29, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)

The meerkat looks like a long cute chipmunk, but it is a vicious predator.

The Glass Octopus (Vitreledonella richardi)

Lucy Turner

Aug 23, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Glass Octopus (Vitreledonella richardi)

The glass octopus shows a wide array of oddities and colorations that are unique.

The Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)

Lucy Turner

Aug 8, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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!

Lucy Turner

Jul 26, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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

Ocean Dreams: A Deep Dive Into the Science of Whale Sleep

Dr. Reginald Finley, Sr., Ph.D.

Jul 13, 2021
5 min

EVIDENCE-BASED MUSINGS

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?

The Rockweed Gunnel (Apodichthys fucorum)

Lucy Turner

Jul 9, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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!

The Bunny Harvestman (Metagryne bicolumnata)

Dr. Reginald Finley, Sr., Ph.D.

Jun 5, 2021
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

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?

What Life Is Like In Modern Chernobyl: A Deep Dive

Lucy Turner

Jun 1, 2021
4 min

BIOLOGICAL ODDITIES

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!

The Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus)

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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