Helmeted Hornbill
Doesn’t he look happy to see you? This ugly brother of the toucan is called the helmeted hornbill. These guys are natives to the Malay peninsula in Sumatra and in Borneo. Although described as ugly by...
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Axolotl
This is by far the creepiest animal I have come across thus far. The axolotl looks like something straight out of a cartoon, and it looks like they are always smiling at you! It looks like a mix...
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Proboscis Monkey
The taxonomic name of the proboscis monkey is Nasalis larvatus. In latin, this name appropriately means “long-nosed monkey.” This animal obviously has large protruding nose. This is the proboscis...
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The Liger
Modern scientific advancements allow humans to defy nature. We can cure diseases, genetically modify plants, and even send humans into space. One of the most fascinating feats of modern science,...
View ArticleIrish Storyteller
Earlier this week, a few friends and I made our way to the Downtown Theater to listen to Clare Murphy, and Irish storyteller. I’ll be honest, I did not have high hopes for this event. The thought of...
View ArticleMary Robinson
Last night, I attended the the lecture by former Irish President Mary Robinson. I wanted to attend because I felt like it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to a President speak. I think...
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Angler Fish
The angler fish is an interesting deep sea creature that is known for its strange light on its head. This light attaches to the top of the fishes head and extends right in front of his mouth. You all...
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Tarsier Monkey
The tarsier monkey is different from most primates for a variety of reasons. The most prominent attribute is its size. The tarsier monkey is one of the smallest primates in the world. The other...
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Frill-Necked Lizard
I don’t know about you, but these lizards remind me of one of those little dinosaurs from Jurassic The frill-necked lizard, also called the frilled dragon, is known for the large ruff of skin which...
View ArticleSustainability Extra Credit
David Owen is a huge advocate for sustainability. He started out his talk by describing what makes a perfectly sustainable city. These included walking everywhere, used less electricity, and found...
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