Educational

How Fancy! Identifying Your Pet Fancy Mouse

by Arnold Carreiro

Does your adorable mouse have Black and white splotches, an all-over tan, or look kind of blue? Use this handy guide to figure out which variety your little squeaker falls into, or if you’re looking to add a new mouse to your family, take a look at the wide selection of pretty mice are available. Let’s take a look, shall we?

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Scientists Discover Only One Species Of Gigantic Squid Exists (Plus Video of Live Giant Squid!)

There is a global population of one giant squid species.

by Arnold Carreiro

After taking DNA samples from the remains of 43 different giant squid, scientists have come to the conclusion that there is one global population of giant squid, without any subspecies.

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Who Knew That Armaillos Love Taking a Bath? The Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

This video falls under the category of "I've never really thought of this before." Seriously--how many times have you thought, "Hey... I wonder if armadillos take a bath?" Me? Never. But this video answers that question...

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Raising A Clawed Salute To America’s Three State Crustaceans!

Three American States have official state crustaceans

by Arnold Carreiro

While you’re probably aware that each of America’s 50 States has claimed an official state bird, did you know that three have adopted a state crustacean?

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Leafy! The Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

I've always found insects to be fascinating creatures (though they freak my girlfriend clear out). Insects that can emulate their environment particularly interest me. And though I've seen many "leaf bugs" in my life, I've not encountered one like this...

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Orca Evolution? The Killer Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

I know I did a short video post concerning orca not long ago--but I found this documentary to be fascinating and wanted to share it with you all. It's a bit long (clocking in at just shy of 45 minutes). But it's worth it.

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Portuguese Man Of War -- The Stinging Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

I live on the east coast of Florida and I've had a couple of encounters with the Portuguese Man Of War. Though it looks like a jellyfish, it isn't. It's far more complex...

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