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- Learn About Seals and Sea Lions There are 33 species of seals, sea lions, fur seals and walrus that populate the world's oceans and lakes. All pinnipeds breath air and some are capable of very deep and prolonged dives. The northern elephant seal, for example, is cap...
- Learn About The Immune System Inside your body there is an amazing protection mechanism called the immune system. It is designed to defend you against millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that would love to invade your body.
- Curious Bobcats 101 Bobcats are curious, like cats, but they are very shy and never come up to people. They do not make good pets. Bobcats have very sharp teeth and are carnivorous (eating only meat.) The bobcat's scientific name, Felis Rufus, has to do with the ca...
- Hyenas Laugh? Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) are social carnivores that live in groups called clans. Each clan is composed of multiple matrilines of adult females and their offspring, as well as one or more adult immigrant males. source:MSU Are you smarte...
- Learn About The Skeletal System This system has 206 bones and associated cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Because bone is rigid, it gives the body a framework, maintains its shape, and protects vital organs. Bones provide a place for muscles and supporting structures to attach, a...
- Learn About The Circulatory System Your circulation is the system of tubes called blood vessels which carries blood out from your heart to all your body cells and back again. Blood circulation was discovered in 1628 by the English physician William Harvey (1578-1657), who built on th...
- Dolphins and Porpoises 101 Dolphins are the most amazing creatures on Earth. Like fish, they spend all their lives in the sea. But unlike fish, they breathe air, have warm blood and suckle their young. Dolphin Charities are listed here and they deserve our #1 attention. Ex...
- Save the Panda 101 Ultimate Pandas - NEW Panda DVD. The world has been waiting for this DVD that has been 3 years in the making! Giant Panda - Learn how to adopt a wild panda. Learn how to have a Save the Panda Party! What better way to raise com...
- Learn About The Endocrine System The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and secrete hormones. These hormones regulate the body's growth, metabolism (the physical and chemical processes of the body), and sexual development and function. The hormones are released into...
- Nervous System The nervous system of an animal coordinates the activity of the muscles, monitors the organs, constructs and processes input from the senses, and initiates actions. (see Central Nervous System). In animals without brains, the nervous system does not...
- Learn About Killer Whales- Orcas One of the most stunning, beautiful and identifiable whales. The orca or killer whale is a toothed whale and is a member of the Dolphin family (it is the largest dolphin). There are 3 distinct species of these warm blooded, air breathing mammals
- Learn About The Grizzly - Brown Bear The brown bear (known as the grizzly in the Lower 48 states) is a large predator distinguished from black bears by a distinctive hump on the shoulders, a dished profile to the face, and long claws about the length of a human finger. Coloration is u...
- World Weather Weather is the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. It is measured in terms of such things as wind, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloudiness, and precipitation. In most places, weather can change from ho...
- Learn About The Nervous System The nervous system is your body's control and communication system, made up of nerves and the brain. Nerves are your body's hot-lines, carrying instant messages from the brain to every organ and muscle - and sending back an endless stream of...
- Learn About Ocelots Measuring up to four feet long, ocelots are about twice the size and weight of ordinary house cats. Being nocturnal, ocelots hunt at night with varying techniques. Because they swim well, they will often hunt for fish. As occasional climbers, they wi...
- Learn About Mammals - The Life of Mammals Mammals are one of the 6 main classes of animals. Animal classes are groups of animals that scientists consider to be alike in some important ways. Mammals are the animal class that people belong to. There are only about 4,000...
- Bears 101 Common characteristics of bears include a short tail, excellent senses of smell and hearing, five un-retractable claws, and long, dense, shaggy fur. Bears have a large body with powerful limbs. They are capable of standing up on their hind legs. They...
- Giraffes With their long necks and spotted coats, these majestic animals stand tall and proud.
