The Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
Goldfish make great house pets, but people do not seem to understand how intelligent they are, or even how varied they can be.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 10, 2020
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The Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
This small bird is great at adaptation. It also showcases a wonderful array of colors and sheen that makes you want to learn more about it.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
Eastern Emerald Elysia (Elysia chlorotica)
This slug is not turning into a plant, but it does incorporate processes mainly known to plants to help them survive.
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Lucy Turner
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
The Grasshopper Mouse (Onychomys)
If you were not afraid of mice before, this little guy might give you a good reason to keep one eye open.
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Crested Rat (Lophiomys imhausi)
The crested rat has the face of a cat, and even purrs like one. That said, you should not pet it, as it is covered in a deadly poison.
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 28, 2020
- 2 min
Oceana Report Finds That Plastic Kills or Harms 1,800 Marine Animals in the US
Plastic exists at the deepest parts of the oceans, and it is deadly. Oceana explains how plastic has killed 1,800 marine animals.
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Vaquita (Phocoena sinus)
The vaquita is one of the most endangered animals on Earth. As a result, it is vital that we learn more about it and how to help!
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 21, 2020
- 2 min
The Wrinkle-Faced Bat (Centurio senex)
The wrinkle faced bat is considered to be the ugliest of all bats, but they also are known for some odd behaviors. Let's check them out!
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 13, 2020
- 2 min
The Wolf Spider (Lycosidae)
This goofy-looking spider is actually pretty scary when it comes to hunting their prey.
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Two New Species of Mammal Discovered in Australia
This cute little Furby is a comon enough sight in Australia, but recently, scientists found out that there are not 1, but 3 species of them!
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
The Fisher Cat (Pekania pennanti)
Some say the shrieks of this animal at night sounds like a lost child in the woods. Sounds spooky, so let's find out more!
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Lucy Turner
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
The Camel (Camelus)
Camels have a lot of adaptations that help them survive in the harsh and dangerous environment of the desert. Let's find out how!
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
Why we Should Worry About the Murder Hornet Invasion
Murder hornets are invading the US! Why is this an issue and what is being done about it?
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Ogre-Faced Spider (Deinopis spinosa)
This creepy holloween-friendly spider has some oddities that are wonderful to study!
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 25, 2020
- 2 min
Feather Stars (Crinoids)
Sea stars are often seen tobe stationary. But these stars not only look fascinating, but can also move pretty fast.
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 25, 2020
- 2 min
The Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)
Flying squirrels do not actually fly, but they do have some great mechanisms that help them with survival.
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Basically Uncrushable Ironclad Beetle
This beetle looks like it is covered in iron. It is also nearly impossible to crush.
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Lucy Turner
- Oct 19, 2020
- 1 min
Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
Lemurs are an endangered species, so let's see what we can learn about them!
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