Category: Animals

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What Is A Placental Mammal?

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By: C.A. Victor

Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Exploring their world can be a fun, if often challenging, experience. Exploring the world of mammals can be just that, especially as you begin to break down the types of mammals and what characteristics separate them as well as the ones they share. In this article, we’ll be breaking down the specifics of a group you probably know better than you think you do – placental mammals.

Chimpanzee with two young.

What is a Mammal?

While we’ve tackled this topic previously, let’s take a moment to talk about mammals compared … Continue

Rescued Sea Turtles – Georgia Aquarium & Partners Provide Temporary Home to Turtles in Need

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✈️Incoming! 🐢 On Monday, December 14, 2020, four cold-stunned loggerhead turtles were flown in from New England to stay with us for a period of time. They are in need of care before they can be released back into the ocean during warmer months. During cold weather, turtles are susceptible to hypothermia and sometimes need a little help. These are not the only turtles being cared for at zoos, aquariums, and rescue organizations – this mission to help hundreds of cold-stunned turtles is a multi-institution effort and we are so proud to work alongside our partners and U.S. Fish and … Continue