There’s an old cliché that says that the age of twelve is the best time to start reading science fiction. However, science fiction is too important to wait until 7th grade! This genre can teach science-fictional ways of thinking, a mindset that helps us process new technology and think critically about science. Thanks to that…
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Toucan: members of the bird family Ramphastidae. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Aves Order: | Piciformes Family: | Ramphastidae The toucan family includes five extant genera and over 40 different species. Some of these birds have names like aracari or toucanet, but they all sport that large, comical bill. Size and Weight:…
Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia): a big cat in the genus Panthera native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Carnivora Family: | Felidae Genus: | Panthera Species: | uncia Size and Weight: Snow leopards are 39 to 51 inches in length, with…
Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis): a medium-sized terrestrial mammal native to Africa and the Middle East. AKA: dassie, Cape hyrax, rock rabbit, and coney. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Hyracoidea Family: | Procavidae Genus: | Procavia Species: | capensis There are three members of the Procaviidae or hyrax family: the…
This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Nature and WCS are sharing stories of nature and conservation from members of these communities. As the Director of Learning Experiences for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoos and Aquarium, I have the unique experience of supporting the educational…
This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Nature and WCS are sharing stories of nature and conservation from members of these communities. While many people dream of taking care of wild animals, there are few who choose to actually pursue it as a career. It’s…
This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Nature and WCS are sharing stories of nature and conservation from members of these communities. John and California sea lion, Erie. Photo credit: Jennifer Rant/WCS. “The only thing they have to look forward to is hope. And you have…
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae): a species of baleen whale. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Cetacea Family: | Balaenopteridae Genus: | Megaptera Species: | novaeangliae Size and Weight: Humpback whales weigh up to about 40 tons and can reach up to 60 feet in length. Their flukes can be up…
Cassandra in the Aquatic Bird House at the Bronx Zoo. Photo credit: Madeleine Thompson/WCS. Think of a job in conservation science. What did you come up with? Field researcher, perhaps? Maybe a marine biologist? How about a zookeeper? These are only some of the many job titles people imagine when thinking about the world of…
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