Check out this week’s featured specimen!
(Pictured below, really close up!)
Photo: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration
Can you guess what it is?
Here are some hints:
- This animal lives in large groups.
- This animal can dive up to 650 ft (200m) in search of its prey.
Leave us a comment with your answer! Then come see us in the Classroom on Sunday, March 11 at 2:30 pm for Science Story Adventures to see if you’re right and to learn more about this animal. Science Story Adventures is our program for children ages 4 – 8 and their caregivers. In the program, we explore the natural world through stories, specimens, games and crafts.
Check out this week’s featured specimen!
(Pictured below, really close up!)
Photo: © 2006 Steven G. Johnson
Can you guess what it is?
Here are some hints:
- This animal is monogamous.
- This animal is very slow moving so it sucks up it’s prey rather than chasing it down.
Leave us a comment with your answer! Then come see us in the Classroom on Sunday, March 4th at 2:30 pm for Science Story Adventures to see if you’re right and to learn more about this animal. Science Story Adventures is our program for children ages 4 – 8 and their caregivers. In the program, we explore the natural world through stories, specimens, games and crafts.
Check out this week’s featured specimen!
(Pictured below, really close up!)
Photo: N. Sincero © California Academy of Sciences
Can you guess what it is?
Here are some hints:
- This animal’s teeth can be up to 4 inches (10 cm) long.
- This animal has a very good sense of hearing.
Leave us a comment with your answer! Then come see us in the Classroom on Sunday, February 26th at 2:30 pm for Science Story Adventures to see if you’re right and to learn more about this animal. Science Story Adventures is our program for children ages 4 – 8 and their caregivers. In the program, we explore the natural world through stories, specimens, games and crafts.
Check out this week’s featured specimen!
(Pictured below, really close up!)
Photo: N. Sincero © California Academy of Sciences
Can you guess what it is?
Here are some hints:
- This animal digs its own burrow for its home.
- This animal helps with the dispersal of seeds.
Leave us a comment with your answer! Then come see us in the Classroom on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 pm for Science Story Adventures to see if you’re right and to learn more about this animal. Science Story Adventures is our program for children ages 4 – 8 and their caregivers. In the program, we explore the natural world through stories, specimens, games and crafts.
Check out this week’s featured specimen!
(Pictured below, really close up!)
Photo: C. Spears.
Can you guess what it is?
Here are some hints:
- This animal eats mainly invertebrates, such as worms, snails and insects.
- Although this animal lives in dry habitats, it is a good swimmer.
Leave us a comment with your answer! Then come see us in the Classroom on Sunday, February 12th at 2:30 pm for Science Story Adventures to see if you’re right and to learn more about this animal. Science Story Adventures is our program for children ages 4 – 8 and their caregivers. In the program, we explore the natural world through stories, specimens, games and crafts.
