Animals

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Do Turtles Really Breathe Through Their Butts?

Did you know that common snapping turtles can breathe through their butts? Because turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, they rely on heat from their environment to sustain their bodily functions.
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Rat Infestation Is Getting Worse. Here's Why!

Aw, rats! Climate change could be making your city’s rat problem worse.
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Animals Celebrate Museum of Science's 195th B-Day!

How are our animal ambassadors celebrating the Museum of Science’s 195th birthday? They’re enjoying birthday-themed enrichment treats!
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Coral Snake or Milk Snake: Can You Tell?

Why does the harmless Sinaloan milk snake look so much like the venomous Sonoran coral snake? Museum Educator Jason explains predators see the bright colors of the coral snake and know not to eat it because of its venom.
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Hypoallergenic Cats with CRISPR

Could it be possible to cure cat allergies? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how scientists are using CRISPR to create cats that produce reduced amounts of the Fel d 1 protein.
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Faster Than a Jet: Chameleon Tongue

How does a chameleon’s tongue help them hunt? Museum educator Jason describes how a chameleon’s tongue is twice the length of their body.
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Axolotls Hold the Key to Regeneration

Can axolotls help teach us how to regenerate limbs in humans? Jessica Whited, Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard, explains how limb regeneration in axolotls starts with a blastema.
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123,000 Crabs a Year?! Sea Otters to the Rescue

How do sea otters help fight invasive species? In the early 2000s, sea otter populations in California’s Monterey Bay declined due to habitat loss.
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Frogs with Built-In Sunblock? | Amazon Milk Frogs

Where do Amazon milk frogs get their name? Museum educator Jason explains how these amphibians secrete a milky substance from their skin that is toxic enough to make predators sick.
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35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub Found

Have you ever wondered what a baby saber-toothed cat would look like? Researchers in Russia recently found a 35,000 year old saber-toothed cub in melting Siberian permafrost!
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Millipedes Have 300- 400 Legs. Here’s Why

Why do giant African millipedes have so many legs? In this video, Museum Educator Jason introduces us to Archie, a millipede with 300 to 400 legs.
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Cow Burps & Seaweed: Climate Solution?

How can seaweed help cut the emissions from cattle burps? Scientists have found that by feeding cows red seaweed they can cut down on their methane production by 40%.
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Why Reindeer Eyes Change Color!

Why do reindeer’s eyes change color with the seasons? In this video, Alex Dainis explains why reindeer eyes change color from orange-gold in the summer to blue in the winter.
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Legless Lizards: Evolution in Action

Did you know that lizards can be legless? Not to be confused with snakes, European legless lizards like Curly have eyelids and external ear holes, two features not found in snakes.
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Axolotls Halt Aging? Discover Their Secret

How do axolotls stop the aging process? In this video Insoo Hyun, Bioethicist and Director of the Center for Life Sciences at the Museum of Science, describes how axolotls are known for their amazing ability to regenerate lost limbs.