Brighten up your day and learn about the sun beetle in today’s Small but Mighty! This tiny insect is a powerful pollinator with beautiful, distinct markings. Learn even more about the world of insects and see some larger than life friends in Wicked BIG Bugs — open only through Labor Day!
Small but Mighty: Meet the Madagascar hissing cockroach
Did you know that cockroaches play an important role as decomposers (aka “nature’s recyclers”)? They feed on dead and decaying organic matter while releasing nutrients back into the soil. Learn more about their superpowers in this edition of “Small But Mighty”.
What Are Amphibians?
Amphibians are animals which are able to both live on land and in water. They are cold-blooded vertebrates (animals with backbones) and include over 6000 species. Amphibians begin their lives in the water using their gills and tails to survive and navigate. Eventually, they start to develop lungs and limbs which allow them to move onto land.
There are three orders of amphibians, these are; Anura (Frogs and Toads), Caudata (Salamanders and Newts), and Gymnophiona (Caecilians). An order refers to a group of animals which are related. The order which has the most types of species is the Anura (Frogs … Continue
Mexican Wolf Pups at the Columbus Zoo
The four Mexican wolf pups born this year to first-time parents, Winter (mom) and Storm (dad), mark a significant achievement for the future of the Mexican wolf, which is the rarest subspecies of gray wolf in North America. Learn more about this 3 month journey with the pups from North America head keeper, Ashley!
How Did Big Cat Rescue Get Started? -VR 180 3D
Join a virtual VR180 3D walkabout with the founder herself, Carole Baskin and her husband Howard, and learn about how Big Cat Rescue got started, our evolution, and what we are working towards for the future! You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of “Big Cat Rescue” in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your … Continue