We scientists don’t have much patience for myths, science fiction, or pseudo-science. Legends of Bigfoot irritate our rational sensibilities. But sometimes it
your perception that is based on cheesy postcards, bad
Zoo Atlanta’s Grossology Day, when we celebrate all the things in nature that may gross people out, but serve an important role in ecosystems, is coming up on
It also may have a bad odor.
Hi all! I trust you all have enjoyed our guest bloggers over the last few posts. Big thanks and kudos to our intrepid research interns, Avery Twitchell-Heyne
Not bad at all.
Hello everyone, my name is Evan, and I’m a new Herpetology Keeper here at Zoo Atlanta. I recently moved to Atlanta from Kansas City, where I grew up. As a
Despite the bad press, rattlesnakes are very beneficial
As is often the case in biology, if you hear of some weird phenomenon, there may well be a sound scientific basis for what you are hearing. The details and
swim (e.g., snapping turtles) don’t have them (too bad
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “sustainable” as “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not
sustainable seafood easy with a green for good/red for bad
Scroll, scroll, like…scroll, comment…scroll, scroll, share. Even without a description, many people know what activity is being referred to.
Sharing animal posts on social media isn’t all bad.
Picture your favorite mammal for me. Some of you might be picturing your dog or cat at home, while some of you may be picturing your favorite zoo mammal, like
That is too bad because they are amazing, and I am
Using a freezer is a staple of modern life for most people. Whether it’s keeping your ice cream safe from melting or holding those leftovers that you keep
concept of using a freezer to keep something from going bad
This is one of the most frequently asked questions that a herpetologist hears. No doubt about it. Although I am still waiting for someone to ask “How tall is
they have seen, so you can just count on getting bad
