Cryptozoology

Remember all the weird and wonderful animals I've mentioned that may or may not be out there well...

Cryptozoology is the search for animals believed to exist, but for which conclusive evidence is missing. The field also includes the search for known animals believed to be extinct.

Check out the links below.

Cryptids: http://www.cryptozoology.com/cryptids.php

Photo gallery: http://www.cryptozoology.com/gallery/gallery.php

Glossary: http://www.cryptozoology.com/glossary/glossary.php

Sightings: http://www.cryptozoology.com/sightings/sightings.php

Mummified Dinosaur

Scientists on Monday announced the discovery of what appears to be the world's most intact dinosaur mummy: a 67-million-year-old plant-eater that contains fossilized bones and skin tissue, and possibly muscle and organs.

http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/12/dino_mummy

Be Kind to Animals

You've heard me say this many times, "Be kind to animals." Now find out how. Check out the link below.

http://www.kindnews.org/teacher_zone/default.asp

Ology

Fun facts and games about all the different "ologies." Very cool!

http://ology.amnh.org/

Parasitism - Cool When You're Not The Host

Common parasites of the human body. Can you identify any of them?

Here's a link to 6 horrifying parasites. Check it out.

http://www.neatorama.com/2006/08/21/six-horrifying-parasites/

Don't forget my April post Mind Control in Nature for some more scary parasites.

Limiting Factors

Here's a couple of nice websites that discuss limiting factors. Enjoy.

http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/lessons/less/les5/limit.html

http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/nwep12a.htm