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10 Questions About Sharks Answered

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Cherilyn Chin

1. Are sharks vertebrates? Yes, sharks are vertebrates. Vertebrates have a backbone or spinal column. In the case of sharks, they have a spinal column made out of cartilage, not bone as in other vertebrates like bony fishes. 2.What is … Continue reading →

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10 Fabulous Facts About the Sea Cucumber

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Cherilyn Chin

1. Sea cucumbers are not a vegetable, but an invertebrate (animal without a backbone). They are like a squishy leather-like terrestrial cucumber with a mouth on one end and an anus on the other. They breathe through their anus. 2. … Continue reading →

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10 Fun Facts About the Opah Fish, or Moonfish

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Cherilyn Chin

1. The opah, or moonfish, is a fully warm-blooded, deep-diving flat and round fish. 2. The opah has a silvery gray body, red fins and mouth, and white spots all over. 3. Opah average 100 pounds (but can weigh up … Continue reading →

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10 Cool Facts About Polar Bears

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Cherilyn Chin

1. A polar bear’s skin (under its white fur) is actually black to help keep it warm. A polar bear’s white hairs are hollow to help it float while swimming. 2. A polar bear can growl, roar, chuff, hiss, whimper … Continue reading →

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10 Not-So-Scary Facts About Tiger Sharks

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Cherilyn Chin

1. A tiger shark’s stripes fade as he gets older. 2. Tiger sharks are the second most dangerous sharks to humans (after great white sharks) 3. Tiger sharks eat a variety of animals, including sea turtles (their teeth can crack … Continue reading →

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