Table of Contents What are sea slugs? The term sea slug is often used interchangeably to describe many species with the “classic slug shape”—a long, slightly squashed cylinder. True sea slugs, like the blue glaucus, belong to a family known as . Nudibranchs are some of the most fascinating and […]

Table of Contents A male ant-mimicking spider. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Zygy Has anyone ever told you that there is a spider that looks like an ant? Yes, you read that correctly! There are spiders that look like ants so they can avoid being eaten and catch their prey. These spiders are

Table of Contents Do you love to solve puzzles? Are you willing to time-travel? Then pack your curiosity and get ready for adventure—we’re going fossil-hunting!   Fossils are all around us. They’re waiting to be discovered on beaches, in quarries, in state parks, even right under your feet. The La

Table of Contents When you think of snow, you probably think of winter—snowball fights and snowflakes melting on your tongue. But snow’s most dynamic season is actually spring. Spring’s warm, sunny days are when snow’s best features shine.   Snow is not just for skiers and sledders. Food and electricity

Table of Contents Do you know anyone who is scared of spiders? The extreme fear of spiders is known as . Although spiders may seem scary in appearance, what if we told you that there are crabs that look exactly like spiders?   The Japanese spider crab, as one can

Table of Contents Lizards are reptiles. There are over 6,000 of lizards, occurring commonly in diverse habitats across all continents except Antarctica, and they range in size from giant Komodo dragons to tiny geckos which are a few centimeters long. As might be expected in a large group of animals

Table of Contents “Like a fish out of water” is a common phrase used to describe someone caught in an unfamiliar situation. But how long can a fish stay out of water?   Humans, animals, and birds can survive on land because they have organs that can utilize the oxygen

Table of Contents Lionfish – An Introduction The red lionfish – a native of the South Pacific Ocean, Credit: Wikimedia/Alexander Vasenin Lionfish are also known as zebrafish, fire-fish, or turkey fish. Similar to zebras, these fish have brown (or maroon) and white stripes on their heads and bodies. Adult lionfish

Table of Contents Benefits of Owning a Snake Plant Humans naturally have an affinity towards nature. It’s instinctual. Tending plants is a way to get closer to nature. However, a lot of us today do not have the time to dedicate the appropriate care that a lot of plants need