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The Wonders of a Zoo… After Dark!
Have you ever wondered what happens in a zoo after dark? You might imagine something similar to “Night at the Museum” where all the animals magically come out of their cages and begin their nightly frolics. Believe it or not, this isn’t the case. Many animals, however, are more active after the lights go out …
Baryonyx: Grizzly of the Cretaceous
Baryonyx was a 30 foot long, 3,700 pound dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, approximately 130-125 million years ago. It was one of the few known piscivorous (fish eating) species and was equipped with special adaptations; long, narrow jaws filled with 128 finely serrated teeth and hook-like claws to hunt its prey. Baryonyx hunted …
Geckos: Disposable Parts
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be unable to outrun an enemy but too small to fight? The answer for most geckos is to give up their tail. Built-in weak spots in the bones of the tail make it easy to break. Most require a tug, but some geckos can pop off …
Dinosaur Fun Facts: Tyrannosaurus rex
This dinosaur’s massive jaws were lined with 50-60 serrated teeth. Preserved bone and muscle fragments in T. rex feces show that it took big, bone-crushing bites; its jaws were big enough to swallow an adult human! See this massive meat-eater along with seven other dinosaur species at Dinosaur Come to Life, a special outdoor exhibit …
