Northern hemisphere
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Arctic Skua
This bird has earned the name "avian pirate" because of its tendency to steal much of its food from other birds! Where did the word "skua" come from and what does it mean? Read this…
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Harmful Algal Blooms in the Chesapeake Bay
Children can learn about harmful algal growth through tracking the pH, turbidity, and total chlorophyll of the ocean through algal blooming.
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Reptiles
Would you like to learn more about reptiles? What are these cold blooded creatures that exist in the deepest corners of this world? Did you know that there are approximately 7,900 spe…
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Gila Monster
Much similar to the camel’s hump, the Gila Monster’s tail acts as a fat storage facility to help the Gila monster survive through arid climates! How cool is that? It is also one …
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Pika
Pikas are small mammals that are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Pikas like to live in regions where there are few other animals. Find out more about Pikas!