March 6, 2013
Ice can take so many different forms… sometimes it is simply stunning. —photo by Kyle Scully
January 22, 2013
Our resident amphibians now have a gorgeous enclosure in which to live! —design and photo by Jerod Skebo
September 18, 2012
Spider webs collect dew in a beautiful way! Wetness actually hinders the web’s ability to snag prey… but it has inspired some researchers to examine the possibilities of collecting water in the air. Check out the article at Nature. —photo by Jerod Skebo
September 12, 2012
Northern Leopard Frog /
Hiding in a grassy spot /
Camouflage, top-notch!
—photo by Jerod Skebo; amphibian haiku by Justin Raymond
August 13, 2012
A spider’s bristle-like hair, or “setae,” is actually an extension of its exoskeleton. Setae, found in all sorts of insects, can provide critical feedback on vibrations, temperature, humidity, and even smell! Check out some terrific (micrometer scale) close-ups at Tina Carvalho’s website.
July 15, 2012
…and always leads to the joy of discovering critters like this cute crayfish! —photos by Kaitlin Pope
June 23, 2012
Can anyone identify this camouflaged critter?
