The animal kingdom
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Monitor Lizard
According to legend, when monitor lizards were around, it meant that crocodiles were around as well! Monitor lizards get their names from the fact that they will stand on their hind l…
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Chameleon
What lizard has large eyes and a curled tail? The chameleon is a very distinct lizard found in jungles and deserts! Did you know that the chameleon's eye structure allows it to have c…
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Bearded Dragon
Did you know the bearded dragon can grow up to be 24 inches long? It makes a great pet and is a very exotic pet among children! Check out why!
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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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Water Dragon
Water dragons are one of the largest reptiles around! There are two different types of species of dragon and they are found in jungles and forests of East and South America! Check out…
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Thorny Devil
With a name like Thorny Devil, anyone would be scared to go near it! Did you know that the thorny devil also has a pretend head at the back of its neck to thwart predators? How c…
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History - The Dodo Bird
Don't judge a bird by its namesake! Just because the bird is named Dodo doesn't mean it's particularly unintelligent. Your kids will learn about the Dodo bird and how it became extinct.
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Goose
Learn fun facts of geese like their diet, mating activities, and how they hatch and mature! Kids will learn about many different characteristics of Geese.
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50 Best Birds in the World
Find out what birds have the perfect combination of impressiveness, uniqueness, and rarity and are considered to be in the top 50 of the best birds in the world! Check out this study …
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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!
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Beverly and Dereck Joubert: Life lessons from big cats
Beverly and Dereck Jouber travled through Africa to look at some of the world's biggest and coolest cats! See their story and all of the different species of cats they encountered on …
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Video From the Field: Anolemageddon!
Do you know what Anoles are? Anoles are a type of reptile usually found in the Caribbean Islands! Check out this cool video on Anoles , and how the scientist is trying to experiment h…
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Classifying Animals
Students will explore the animal classification system known as taxonomy. Students will learn the differences between different animals that seem very similar, and they will have a ch…
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Echolocation
Students will learn about echolocation used by bats. They will learn why bats use echolocation and how this benefits the bats.
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Konrad Lorenz: Animal Psychologist
Students will learn about the field of animal psychology. The article describes the life and job of Konrad Lorenz. Lorenz faced hardships prior to facing success, so this article also…
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What Do Dogs Understand?
Researchers have found that dogs may understand emotions along with words. They studied dogs and their responses to simple commands, and they have also observed that these dogs respon…
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Dying Snakes
A strange snake was found with symptoms of a strange disease. The disease was recognized as snake fungal disease. Scientists have been studying this disease, and they have found that …
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Coughing Frogs
The article describes a new species of frogs found in the northern states. However, this frog is not a typical frog. It makes a coughing sound instead of a croaking sound. Scientists …
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New Animals
With all the environmental degradation, extinction, and human expansion occurring, people would think that new species can't be discovered. Well biologists have proven otherwise wit…
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New Spiders
In one of China's most biologically diverse areas, scientists have discovered several new species of spiders. There could be many more undiscovered spider species around the world. Th…
