Comments on: Spotlight On…

By: nature

nature — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:26:09 +0000

We had some really great guesses this week. Thanks to all those who participated! This week's specimen was a polar bear (Ursus maritimus). If you want to touch the fur of a polar bear, stop by the Naturalist Center. To learn more about polar bears, check out the following websites:

By: Ciaran O'Donnell

Ciaran O'Donnell — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:01:16 +0000

Sand Cats is it. But Erin and Mary Ellen got it first.

By: Robbie H

Robbie H — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:26:21 +0000

An Otter ?

By: Jorge Lehr

Jorge Lehr — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:56:35 +0000

How about Sand Cats? Felis margarita They get all the nutrients and fluids they need from their prey. I have seen these cats in the wild in Saudi Arabia, living amongst the rocks, and at the Living Desert Museum in Palm Desert, CA.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:25:59 +0000

Sand Cat

By: Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:22:45 +0000

Polar bear. Or Sasquatch.

By: Lisa Maria

Lisa Maria — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:06:13 +0000

We have three votes:

Lisa Maria: Seal
Christiana: Seal
Eva Marie : Seal

Thank you!

By: Carmen S

Carmen S — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:04:41 +0000

Koala

By: Ariana C

Ariana C — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:54:03 +0000

Koala

By: Ilana G

Ilana G — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:49:27 +0000

Polar Bear