April 30, 2013 at 11:38 amCategory:Learn More!
There are three types of amphibian:
The third type, caecilians, are animals that many people have never heard of! They’re secretive little critters that live underground or in rivers and ponds. There aren’t very many species (less than 200) and scientists still don’t know very much about them. Read More…
April 28, 2013 at 2:25 pmCategory:General Posts | Pet Care
Interested in keeping an aquarium? Already have one but want to make sure you know what you need to know? Then this post is for you! This article touches on a few very important aspects having to do with aquariums, aspects that many people may not usually be aware of: the nitrogen cycle in the aquarium, the risk of hydrogen sulfide gas, and the risk of disease transmission (yes, there are aquarium-related diseases that can transmit to humans). Read More…
March 26, 2013 at 9:10 amCategory:Learn More!
Did you know that silk produced by the banana spider (Nephila clavipes) can be used to create artificial human epidermis (skin)?!
Nephila clavipes is also known as the golden orb-weaver or golden orb-web spider. It’s found in southeastern parts of the U.S., throughout Central America, and in parts of South America.
How It’s Done: Read More…
February 11, 2013 at 5:33 pmCategory:Miscellaneous Fun
(this photo is a snapshot from the video, posted below)
Wow. Just wow! You just have to check out this video, which shows a colony of hundreds of spiders building a HUGE web between utility poles, making it look like hundreds of spiders are floating in the sky!
Special warning: if you’re afraid of spiders, definitely don’t watch. 
February 10, 2013 at 12:12 pmCategory:Animal Fact Files | Invertebrates
Common Name: Six-Spot Burnet Moth
Scientific Name: Zygaena filipendulae
Conservation Status: Not Threatened
This moth is a type of moth known as a day-flier, moths that are out during the day rather than at night. What’s pretty cool about day-fliers is that they’re just as beautiful (if not more) as butterflies! Read More…
