Are you cold or are you warm?
What is the difference between a cold-blooded and warm-blooded animal?
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While most mammals have seven cervical vertebrae (the bones supporting the neck), it turns out that the manatee and the two-toed sloth only have six while ant bear has eight and the three-toed sloth has nine! Additionally, giraffes, who you might think have many, many cervical vertebrae have only seven, just like us.
Frogs can throw up, but not the way humans do. They actually expel their entire stomach then use their forearms to “dig” the contents out. After they’re done, the stomach goes back in.
The platypus and echidna are the only monotremes in our world today. A monotreme is a egg-laying mammal.
Goats and sheep don't have teeth on their upper jaw. They have a hard plate that helps them grind their food.
During World War II, British Prime Minister tried to get Australia to send a live platypus to England. He hoped this would boost British spirits and strengthen ties between Britain and Australia.
It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels that forgot where they hid their nuts.
What is the difference between a cold-blooded and warm-blooded animal?
Find out hereThere are lots of foods that we eat that are safe and healthy for your pets!
Find out hereProtein is just one word for a huge group of tiny molecules we call proteins. These molecules do many jobs in the body. They make cells work. Proteins also help cells send messages to each other.
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Animal science is a STEM discipline that helps prepare students for high level science and math courses. Animal science is also a great way to bring biology, nutrition and genetics research to life!
AnimalSmart.org has resources you can share with any age group.
For elementary school educators:
Visit the Kids' Zone | Join the Jr. Animal Scientist program
For junior high educators:
Visit the Kids' Zone
For high school educators:
Animal science teaching plans | Use Animal Frontiers for in-class research
Through the Jr. Animal Scientist magazine and special online resources, kids can learn about pets, farm animals and zoo animals. Scientific information is tailored for kids ages 5 to 9 (K-3rd grades). Eye-catching photos and exciting animal activities add to the fun! Plus, all Jr. Animal Scientists get special prizes just for joining.
