Magpie attacking rider from rear. Taken with a rear facing
camera on a bike helmet by Monique Newton. This was in
Queensland, Australia.
Wonderful article from a fine site. Lots of photos in this story.
Before people came, there were a dozen species of pronghorns.
Now there is one.
Going in Ancient History and Art
Evolve or Perish Board Game
"This is a board game developed by artist-illustrator Hannah Bonner
and the Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems Program,
Smithsonian Institution. The set-up is similar to Chutes and Ladders
(in Europe, Snakes and Ladders) - you use chips and a die to reach
the finish.
Evolve or Perish, however, also takes you through 630 million
years of evolution from life in the sea to life on land!
The guidebook explains all the organisms and events in more
detail and supports learning about the history of life on our planet.
The game can be played at two levels; beginner and advanced."
2-4 players, 15 to 30 minutes
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How to estimate remaining daylight
Infographic with discussion
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The World's Deadliest Animal: The Mosquitoes
credit: Clifford Cross II
"The animal you see in the photo is a mosquito.
It looks basic and yet it's built like a perfect machine.
Upon examination with an electron microscope and other
modern devices, the mosquito forms as follows:
On her little head there are exactly 100 eyes.
In her mouth,
which can hardly be seen even under a microscope, 48 teeth.
In the chest, one for the center and two for the wings,
there are 3 hearts and in each heart 2 auricles and 2 ventricles.
This little mosquito has a heat receptor to find living things
with heat. The heat sensitivity of this device is one thousandth
of a degree Celsius. A very advanced blood analyzer, and also
an anesthetic device to easily absorb the blood, so that its
victim does not react to the sting. And also an anticoagulant
device to be able to absorb the blood. There are six tiny blades
on its suction pipe; with four of them he makes a square
incision and with the other two he forms a tube to absorb
the blood. They also have claws and hooks on their feet to
hold on to their food source."
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A pink mantis from Asia. It hides in pink flowers.
Going in Animals
Vendel helmet: A pre-Viking warrior helmet found in a grave
in 7th century AD Sweden. Similar to the Sutton Hoo
helmet found in the UK, and the same age.
Going in Ancient History and Art
Spooky Scary Skeleton Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
from Two Kids and a coupon.
With a wide variety of pages, thee are hours of coloring fun to have!
Celebrate spooky season with these spooky scary skeleton coloring
pages for kids and adults. Print them for your family.
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Animal Corner
"Discover the many amazing animals that live on our planet.
The Animal Encyclopaedia with loads of facts, images,
definitions, diagrams and so much more!
We are dedicated to bringing you the latest information
on animals from around the world. Dive into the world of
animals, discover new species, and learn fascinating facts
about their habitats and behaviors. Enjoy your exploration!"
Among the many species profiled are the Marine Iguana.
the Tarantula Hawk, and the Dingo.
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The giraffe born without spots!
Going in Animals
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