mammal /oss/taxonomy/term/3011/all en Pangolins Use Rocks in Lieu of Teeth /oss/article/did-you-know-general-science/pangolins-use-rocks-lieu-teeth <p><span>Pangolins, or scaly anteaters, are amazing little mammals. There are eight species of them, and they are the only living creatures in their order of Pholidota. Spread throughout Asia and Africa, they can be as small as 2 kg or as large at 35 kg. But if you meet one, you will probably be struck by their scales. </span></p> Thu, 31 May 2018 18:20:00 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 7120 at /oss Rabbits have hinged skulls and three eyelids /oss/article/did-you-know/rabbits-have-hinged-skulls-and-three-eyelids <p><span>Rabbits and hares are pretty cute, but they’re also fascinating. </span></p> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 22:42:34 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 6980 at /oss Platypus are Electrifying /oss/article/did-you-know/platypus-hunt-tracking-their-preys-electrical-outputs <p><span>If you thought that</span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_echolocation#Bats"> echolocation</a> or vegetarianism were the only options available to vision-impaired animals, you’re in for a surprise.</p> Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:49:46 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 6938 at /oss