Category Archives: Science and World News
Little Blue Butterfly Receives Protection
The Miami blue butterfly, once thought to be extinct, is now protected by the Endangered Species Act. Only 50 of these butterflies were alive in 2003, and they were isolated in the Florida Keys. Since then, only some populations have … Continue reading
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Look Who’s New at the Miami Zoo!
It’s a baby giraffe! Born to 5-year-old mother Mia on April 10th, this zoo baby stands at about 6 feet tall and weighs nearly 150 pounds. See more pictures here: http://www.zooborns.com/zooborns/2012/04/zoo-miami-welcomes-45th-zoo-born-giraffe.html And, if you’re interested in learning about the babies … Continue reading
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Amazing Mimic Octopus
It is well known that octopuses are amazing animals–they are intelligent, can squeeze through tiny spaces, and can change color at will. And apparently, they can also make fun of humans! Check it out: It seems like the octopus was … Continue reading
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New Bat Species Discovered!
In Vietnam, scientists have discovered a new species of leaf-nosed bat. At first, the researches mistook it for a known species–the great leaf-nosed bat, which is often aggressive when captured. These little bats, however, had an unusually gentle demeanor around … Continue reading
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Techno Turtle Tracking
Did you know leatherback turtles can grow to be 7 feet long and weigh up to 2,000 pounds? They also live to be about 45 years old, but unfortunately the length of time it takes for them to mature means … Continue reading
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One Special Penguin Gets A New Suit!
Biologists at the California Academy of Sciences began to notice that one out of their twenty African penguins, Pierre, began shedding feathers on his behind. These waterproof feathers are what insulated Pierre and kept him warm. Unfortunately, this meant that Pierre … Continue reading
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Celebrate National Wild Bird Feeding Month this February!
Grab a pair of binoculars and head outdoors! No matter where you live, you will be able to spot the wild birds near you. National Bird Feeding month has not been around for too long, it was started only 18 … Continue reading
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What is a Synesthete?
So I came across a new word today: Synesthete. What in the world is that? As I hope you know, reading can bring all sorts of new experiences and knowledge. Here’s what I learned today through taking a few minutes … Continue reading
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Let’s Celebrate Antarctic Day!
Tomorrow, November 22nd, is Antarctic Day! This is a day to celebrate our neighbors way way south where the penguins and icicles play. This may be a nice place to visit, if you can handle the extreme cold, but I … Continue reading
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Orionid Meteor Shower: A Sight to See
This past weekend was the Orionid Meteor Shower. Did anyone get a chance to look at the night sky in the early early hours of the morning? Although these Orionids, which appear from the Orion constellation, are rather modest, they do … Continue reading
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