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A Common Kingsnake, Lampropeltis getula californiae, but this snake was anything but common. From the title of our story, you may have guessed that our snake, or maybe we should call it snakes, had two heads.
Here is something special you can add to your trick-or-treating this year. Find out if there are vampire bats waiting to drink your blood - or if we really have a funny bone in our body? These are just a few of the things Dr. Biology and his guests Rebecca Fisher and …
The public has decided. Congratulations Orthoptera, you have earned your 008 status.
Learn to focus on detail and make keen observations that could be overlooked in a picture in this lesson on scientific sketching.
Do you think you need the same number of nerves in every part of your body? Where in your body might you need more nerves? See for yourself! Also in:…
There is nothing like seeing a feather up close.
Pollen comes in many shapes and sizes. These are just a few of the thousands of examples.
Now is the time to check out these amazing animals from the safety of your own computer.
Plankton comes in many shapes and sizes. These are just a few of the thousands of examples.
Most might be surprised that pollen is being used to catch thieves, illegal drug dealers, murders, terrorists, and even catching those who commit less visible crimes such as making and selling…
Wordsearch | CrosswordLet’s take a ride. It is going to be a fast one, so be prepared. Where are we going? We are going to start at your head and end up at your toes. It may not seem like a long trip, but it is…
Wordsearch | CrosswordMedicinal plants come in all shapes and sizes. Probably some of the weeds growing in your yard, fields, or even cracks in your sidewalk are medicinal. Who knew there was a different kind of…
Wordsearch | CrosswordThe digger bee is just one of about a thousand species of native bees in Arizona, many of which have females that burrow into the ground with their jaws and legs when constructing a nest.
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