Science fact of the day: Southern sea lions are found in South America
Southern Sea Lions, sometimes called South American Sea Lions, live along the western and lower eastern coasts of South America and the...
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Nov 61 min read
Science fact of the day: Matschie’s tree kangaroos are folivorous
Matschie’s Tree Kangaroos are folivorous, meaning that they eat mostly leaves. The majority of their diet is made up of forest tree...
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Nov 51 min read
Science fact of the day: The largest macaw Macaw is 100cm tall
The world’s tallest macaw is the Hyacinth Macaw. These impressive birds can grow to be 39.4 inches — that’s 100 centimeters — tall.
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Nov 21 min read
Science fact of the day: Hummingbirds are rapid breathers
The average 4-inch hummingbird takes roughly 150 breaths every minute. (This rate can increase or decrease slightly depending on a...
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Nov 11 min read
Science fact of the day: The U.S. is home to 3 types of vultures
There are 3 different types of vultures living in the U.S. today — the Turkey Vulture, the Black Vulture, and the California Condor.
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Oct 311 min read
Science fact of the day: Bats roost upside down for a reason
Bats are commonly associated with Halloween, but have you ever wondered why they roost upside down? Bats do this because the lightweight...
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Oct 311 min read
Rescued from the brink of death, Scout the Doodle dog waits for his forever home
By Joe Johnson Three months ago, a mix-breed doodle dog had been left to die when someone abandoned it at a dumpster. Rescued and given a...
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Oct 301 min read
Science fact of the day: The Portuguese man o’ war is not a jellyfish
The Portuguese Man o’ War is not, in fact, a jellyfish. Instead, it is a species of siphonophore. Siphonophores are comprised of a colony...
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Oct 281 min read
Science fact of the day: Not all lions live in Africa
While it is true that most lions live in Africa, not all of them do. In fact, one small population of lions exists outside of Africa —...
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Oct 271 min read
Science fact of the day: Zebras have extremely good eyesight
Zebras have extremely good eyesight. In fact, a zebra’s eyesight is thought to be comparable to that of an owl! Zebras are also swift...
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Oct 251 min read
Science fact of the day: Emperor tamarins are omnivorous
Emperor Tamarins are small monkeys native to the southwest Amazon Basin. They are omnivorous. While they primarily eat fruit, they also...
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Oct 241 min read
Science fact of the day: American bison are over 6 feet tall
Male American Bison can reach a height of 6.5 ft fall at the hump and often grow 9 – 12.5 ft. in length. Females are typically smaller...
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Oct 231 min read
Science fact of the day: The smallest wolves live in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Wolves are the smallest wolves in the world. They typically measure 2.7 – 3.3 feet long, with males being larger than females....
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Oct 221 min read
Athens animal shelter in need of donated newspapers
Due to the high number of ringworm cases at the shelter, we will be using an increased amount of newspaper in order to properly clean and...
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Oct 211 min read
Science fact of the day: Hummingbirds use spiderwebs to make nests
Hummingbirds nests are built by females only and are assembled in 5 – 7 days. They are typically made from lichen, moss, and spiderwebs.
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Oct 201 min read
Science fact of the day: Tasmanian devils travel up to 10 miles for food
Tasmanian Devils travel very long distances for food each night, sometimes up to 10 miles! They mostly eat carrion, but have been known...
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Oct 191 min read
Science fact of the day: Red pandas have very long tails
Red Pandas have very long tails for their overall body size — on average, their tails measure 11 – 19 inches long. Notably, a Red Panda’s...
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Oct 181 min read
Science fact of the day: Baby skunks are altricial
Baby skunks are called kits or kittens. Like human infants , they are altricial, meaning that they are born helpless and completely...
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Oct 171 min read
Male mandrills are the world’s largest monkeys
Male Mandrills are the largest monkeys living on Earth today. On average, they are 32 inches tall and weigh around 55 lbs.
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Oct 161 min read
Science fact of the day: Warthogs are surprisingly speedy
Warthogs can run at speeds of up to 34 mph! They have powerful legs that are longer than those of other swine. This helps them quickly...
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