Category Archives: Evolution

Meet Thylacosmilus atrox

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Anne Crumpacker

Looks can deceive… h/t: Michael Fisher From DeviantArt: A South American sabertooth-lookalike, Thylacosmilus was in fact a marsupial – at roughly the size of a jaguar, one of the largest marsupial carnivores. Looks a great deal like a saber tooth … Continue reading →

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An illuminating metaphor for the process of biological evolution

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Anne Crumpacker

A very short video with a powerful effect. Small changes over time produce dramatic results: h/t: Michael Fisher Definitely worth sharing with the little monkeys at home. Then pair it with this one on biological evolution by Carl Sagan: If … Continue reading →

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Do Big Cats Purr?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Anne Crumpacker

Ever wonder if lions and tigers purr? h/t: Michael Fisher Imagine the size of the hair balls! Yuck! Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tweet about it Tell a friend

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A Day at the Office with National Geographic, the Texas Showgirls, and a Destructive Chimp

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Anne Crumpacker

If I could do it all over again I would like to be a photographer for the National Geographic. What a glamorous and adventure filled life, right? Well maybe not always… Earlier this month, National Geographic wildlife photographer, Joel Sartore, … Continue reading →

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Once the monkeys learn they can vote themselves bananas…

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Anne Crumpacker

“Once the monkeys learn they can vote themselves bananas, they’ll never climb another tree.”  Robert Heinlein   Here is the quote for the week. It’s a little late, but you understand why. Have the kiddos copy it down and post it … Continue reading →

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