Archives for the ‘Animals’ Category

Water Boogers

May 18th, 2011 • Category: Animals

Even though lakes don’t have noses, some do have boogers. Bryozoans are microscopic animals that live in colonies.



Getting Wild with Bats

Mar 7th, 2011 • Category: Animals

Check out these startling facts about bats!



Prepare To Bee Amazed!

Mar 7th, 2011 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

The world’s youngest scientists publish a study on the learning behavior of bumble-bees.



New Antarctic Octopus Discovered!

Nov 7th, 2010 • Category: Animals

Four new species of octopus with special venom are discovered in Antarctica



Getting Wild with the Brown Bear

Nov 7th, 2010 • Category: Animals

Imagine going to bed around Halloween and getting up in time for Passover or Easter. That’s approximately what the brown bear does every year, during its “winter dormancy” or hibernation period, which lasts from four to seven months.



Getting Wild With the Great White Shark

Sep 12th, 2010 • Category: Animals

Great white sharks are among the world’s most misunderstood creatures. Here are some myths and facts.



Dinosaurs in Color

Mar 13th, 2010 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Chinese and British scientists have reported the first evidence of dinosaur color.



Sea-Slug Chefs

Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Animals

Scientists have discovered that a lowly sea slug has the amazing ability to produce its own food, just as plants do.



New Dinosaur

Jan 10th, 2010 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Fossils support the theory that dinosaurs come from South America.



Super Spider Glue

Nov 15th, 2009 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Scientists studying golden orb weaver spider webs have noted that the web glue that coats the spiders’ silk strands is among the world’s strongest glues.