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Matthew Toker '24

AOTW #10: Atlantic Puffer Fish – Sphoeroides maculatus

The Atlantic Puffer Fish (Sphoeroides maculatus), or also known as the Northern Puffer Fish, is often enveloped in an aura of mystery and intrigue....

AOTW #9: Great Horned Owl – Bubo virginianus

The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus), often heralded as the "tiger of the skies," is a captivating and formidable bird of prey that has...

AOTW #8 Komodo Dragon- – Varanus komodoensis

Physical Description The Komodo dragon, scientifically known as Varanus Komodoensis, is the largest land living reptile and relative to the monitor lizard family.The Komodo, most...

Animal of the Week #7: Quokka – Setonix brachyurus

Characteristics of the Quokka The quokka (Setonix brachyurus) belongs to the macropod family, which includes kangaroos and wallabies. Adult quokkas are typically 40 to 54...

AOTW #6: Red King Crab – Paralithodes camtschaticus

The Overview of the King Crab The red king crab, a formidable crustacean renowned for its colossal size and distinct reddish color, commands attention in...

AOTW #5 The Kiwi– Apteryx mantelli

About the Kiwi: The Kiwi, a beloved species of flightless birds found in New Zealand, is a unique aviary species known for its nocturnal habits...

Animal of the Week #4: Saw Shark

Saw Shark Summary: The saw shark, a marine marvel, swims through the ocean depths with a bizarre and captivating feature—its elongated snout adorned with a...

Animal of the Week #3: The Gibbon

"What's a good day to see monkeys at the zoo? Any gibbon day of the week" Gibbon Overview Gibbons, a remarkable group of small apes found in...

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