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Tardigrades
Have you ever heard of a tardigrade? They are fascinating creatures but microscopic, so you probably won’t see one any time soon. But you can learn about them here. Continue reading
Learn About Lemurs
Lemurs all come from Madagascar. There are many different kinds and they are fun to watch. Continue reading
How Kangaroo Got a Pouch
This Australian aboriginal story tells how a kind act by a mother kangaroo resulted in her having a pouch to keep her joey safe. Continue reading
Walking Ball of Wool
This walking ball of wool is actually a sheep now named Baarack. He was spotted wandering in a forest and was rescued by Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary north of Melbourne, Australia. After a much-needed shearing and care of the health … Continue reading
Sea Turtle Rescue
While a deadly winter storm has caused much suffering throughout Texas, one population in particular has become seriously endangered. South Padre Island in Southern Texas is home to a large population of sea turtles. Photo: Vince Smith The unseasonable cold … Continue reading
Angry Cat
The angry cat has become something of an internet meme—but the Pallas’s cat or manul is the perfect living example. Their fur is so fluffy that they look like a round ball. It’s the densest of all the wild cats … Continue reading
Snowy Owl in Central Park, N.Y.
A news report this week describes the sighting of a snowy owl in Central Park, New York on the baseball diamond. This is so rare that the last reported sighting of the bird in central New York was in the … Continue reading
Visit Zoos and Museums Virtually During COVID
During this challenging time, places like zoos are struggling to find the resources to stay afloat. Here are some ways for you to connect with zoos. Continue reading
Dwarf Giraffes
The term dwarfism usually refers to a human born with a medical condition that results in them not growing to full height. It has recently been reported that two giraffes in Africa have been spotted with dwarfism—one in Uganda and … Continue reading
The Pangolin
The pangolin looks like a cross between an anteater and a dinosaur. Learn about this amazing creature. Continue reading
