Scorpions are arachnids and have eight legs like their cousins—spiders, mites, and – They have been around since before the age of the dinosaurs. – Only 30 or 40 species around the world have strong enough poison to kill a person – Researchers have even frozen scorpions overnight, only to put them in the sun the
They have been around since before the age of the dinosaurs.
Jellyfish have drifted along on ocean currents for millions of years, even before – Jellyfish have tiny stinging cells in their tentacles to stun or paralyze their prey – The Chinese have fished jellyfish for 1,700 years.
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Bactrian camels have two humps on their backs where they store fat. – Arabian camels, called dromedaries have only one hump, but both these types of camels
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Although eels have the power to be the bullies of the Amazon, they are actually not – Electric eels are nocturnal, live in muddy, dark waters, and have poor eyesight.
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Fireflies have come out for the evening.
They have special organs under their abdomens that take in oxygen.
It’s a good thing sloths don’t have to go to school. – There are two main species of sloth, identified by whether they have two or three – Three-toed sloths have facial coloring that makes them look like they’re always smiling – They also have two extra neck vertebrae that allow them to turn their heads almost
There are two main species of sloth, identified by whether they have two or three
Axolotls have long fascinated scientists for their ability to regenerate lost body – In rare cases, axolotls have matured past the larval stage and emerged onto land – As Mexico City has grown, the lake complex has shrunk and parts have become contaminated
That makes sense: These animals have a rare trait (called neoteny) where they retain
Most ladybugs have oval, dome-shaped bodies with six short legs. – Depending on the species, they can have spots, stripes, or no markings at all. – They have a black head with white patches on either side. – their eggs in clusters or rows on the underside of a leaf, usually where aphids have
Most ladybugs have oval, dome-shaped bodies with six short legs.
Giant squid, along with their cousin, the colossal squid, have beach-ball size eyes – Like other squid species, they have eight arms and two longer whiplike tentacles
Giant squid, along with their cousin, the colossal squid, have beach-ball size eyes
But sand tigers have one unique habit. – Sand tiger sharks like the shallow water close to shore and so have "sand" in their – danger is bigger sharks, but once they grow to their full size, they no longer have
Sand tiger sharks like the shallow water close to shore and so have "sand" in their
