AmazingLife.Bio - Biological Science Education and Critical Thinking

Lucy Turner

Aug 16, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber)

This beaver was almost hunted to extinction for its fur now it has made an excellent comeback.

Lucy Turner

Aug 16, 2020
2 min

Siphonophores (Apolemia)

Considered to be the longest animal of its kind and one of the longest on Earth, Apolemia is a fascinating colony to see. Recently, the...

Lucy Turner

Aug 9, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Moon Bear (Ursus thibetanus)

The moon bear is often hunter for their bile, which is seen in folk medicine as medicinal. It is vital to know more about this animal.

Lucy Turner

Aug 9, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

Known in many legends around the world, the Gray Wolf is an animal that is both protected, as well as massively hunted. Let's find out more.

Lucy Turner

Aug 2, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Cuban Snail (Polymita picta)

The beauty of these snails have turned into their downfall. Let's learn more about them.

The American Lobster (Homarus americanus)

Lucy Turner

Aug 1, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The American Lobster (Homarus americanus)

These lobsters are a common part of American cuisine. But what do we know about them as a species? Let's find out!

Mexican Plateau horned lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare)

Lucy Turner

Jul 27, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

Mexican Plateau horned lizard (Phrynosoma orbiculare)

These horned lizards use blood as their weapon. How cool is that!?

Lucy Turner

Jul 27, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Leaf Sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae)

This sea slug looks like an overturned pine tree. It can also photosynthesize like one!

Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)

Lucy Turner

Jul 20, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)

Named after the crown forced on Jesus's head, this purple starfish will give you quite a shock if you get close enough to get pricked.

The lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus)

Lucy Turner

Jul 20, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus)

Seahorses are cute little aquatic animals but they are in danger. Let's learn more about them

Amazon Giant Fishing Spider (Ancylometes rufus)

Lucy Turner

Jul 13, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

Amazon Giant Fishing Spider (Ancylometes rufus)

Massive spiders that can walk on water and eat fish and sizable frogs. Sounds like a nightmare!

Lucy Turner

Jul 9, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica)

This plant is fun for kids to mess with because the movements are able to be seen with the naked eye. Let's learn more about it!

Lucy Turner

Jul 3, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

Blue Whales are the most popular of all whale species and it is not difficult to find out why.

The Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus gracilis)

Lucy Turner

Jul 3, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus gracilis)

This small lizard looks like a tiny crocodile, making it seem like a cute addition as a pet. But maybe be wary about that.

The Queen Alexandria's Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae)

Lucy Turner

Jun 28, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Queen Alexandria's Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae)

This butterfly does kind of look like it has feathers, but there is a lot more this endangered species.

Lucy Turner

Jun 25, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules)

These beetles are not just large but they are also important to ecosystems. Let's discover more.

Lucy Turner

Jun 21, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

The Hammer Orchid (Drakaea glyptodon)

This flower is a master of disguise, and uses its cunningness to reproduce

Lucy Turner

Jun 19, 2020
2 min

ORGANISM OF THE DAY

Dead Man's Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha)