Tag Archives: cold-blooded

SYMBIOSIS: PARASITISM

Posted on September 24, 2019 by in ,

Parasites: some suck your blood, others live off your insides. Don’t watch this one before dinner.

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SYMBIOSIS: COMMENSALISM

Posted on August 23, 2019 by in ,

Commensalism: a symbiotic relationship in which only one of the organisms benefit. Sounds a lot like free-loading to us.

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DRAGONFLY METAMORPHOSIS

Posted on August 28, 2015 by in ,

Who knew the dragonfly was such a mysterious shape-shifter?!

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CROCODILE HEAVEN

CROCODILE HEAVEN

Posted on May 6, 2015 by in , , ,

In South Florida there are crocodiles living in a nuclear power plant…but it’s not exactly what you’re thinking right now!

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE

Posted on February 15, 2015 by

Chomp chomp.

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE SPAGHETTI WORM

ANIMAL BYTES: THE SPAGHETTI WORM

Posted on February 15, 2015 by in

Hungry, anyone?!

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WEB OF LOVE: THE AMAZING COURTSHIP OF THE ORB WEAVERS

Posted on January 31, 2015 by in ,

Ever wonder how spiders make babies?

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INVASION OF THE SNAKEHEADS

INVASION OF THE SNAKEHEADS

Posted on December 14, 2013 by in , ,

With a name like “snakehead,” what’s there to like?!

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE FLORIDA SOFTSHELL TURTLE

ANIMAL BYTES: THE FLORIDA SOFTSHELL TURTLE

Posted on November 19, 2013 by in

What the heck is that?! About the weirdest-looking turtle you’ve ever seen!

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE LETTUCE SEA SLUG

Posted on November 19, 2013 by in ,

It’s like a submarine salad…a squishy, slimy slithering salad.

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE YELLOW-HEAD JAWFISH

Posted on November 19, 2013 by in

The yellow-head jawfish is a terrifying monster of the sea. I’m totally kidding.

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SEA TURTLES AND THE GREAT ARRIBADA

SEA TURTLES AND THE GREAT ARRIBADA

Posted on November 11, 2013 by in , ,

On just a few beaches in the world, thousands of ridley sea turtles come ashore to nest at the same time. Check out one of nature’s great spectacles!

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CARNIVORES

CARNIVORES

Posted on June 20, 2013 by in

Meet the eaters of meat. Grrrrrr.

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SHARKS: PREDATORS IN PERIL

SHARKS: PREDATORS IN PERIL

Posted on April 29, 2013 by in , ,

Ancient. Powerful. Toothy. Threatened. Sharks have been the inspiration for books, movies and nightmares since humans took to the seas…but they’re way more important than we ever gave them credit. Now that we know, can we save them before it’s too late?!

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE COMMON OCTOPUS

ANIMAL BYTES: THE COMMON OCTOPUS

Posted on February 15, 2013 by in

Shoots ink. Has eight arms. Highly intelligent. Can you think of another animal as bizzare and fascinating as the common octopus?!

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE UPSIDE-DOWN JELLYFISH

ANIMAL BYTES: THE UPSIDE-DOWN JELLYFISH

Posted on November 2, 2012 by in

What do you call an unusual jellyfish that spends much of it’s time upside-down, soaking up the sun’s rays on the ocean floor? Well, the “upside-down jellyfish,” of course.

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ANIMAL BYTES: THE COTTONMOUTH

ANIMAL BYTES: THE COTTONMOUTH

Posted on September 30, 2012 by in

Meet the world’s only semi-aquatic viper. He swims, he’s got venomous fangs, and he can even squirt a stinky, repelling musk. No wonder he survives so well in a harsh environment like the Everglades.

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Shark Adventures: Tagging Along

Posted on April 3, 2012 by in Adventure Log

3/4/12  At 6:30 on a Saturday morning most people are enjoying their weekend slumber. I’m chugging coffee, blasting NPR, and clicking my way down US1 towards Islamorada. This time, skimping on sleep is an enthusiastic compromise. Today I’m embarking on a real adventure.  7:45 am.   Mile marker 85 appears. I turn towards the bay side […]

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AMERICAN ALLIGATOR: REPRODUCTION

Posted on January 24, 2012 by in ,

This video explores the amorous habits and life-cycle of the American Alligator. Who knew this cold blooded beast had such a soft side!

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AMERICAN ALLIGATOR: APEX PREDATOR

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR: APEX PREDATOR

Posted on September 2, 2011 by in ,

Filmmakers Richard C. and Richard S. Kern explore the predatory habits of the American Alligator. Impressive footage featured includes up close and personal shots of a 10′ alligator underwater, as well as a night-feeding scene.

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