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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Alligator versus Crocodile: Distinguishing
Head Bumps
Another way the unpracticed eye can easily distinguish alligator leather is by counting the bumps on the back of the head.
At the base of the head crocodilians have a pattern of bumps that is unique to each species.
Alligator : 2-2-2
Crocodiles : 4-2
Caiman : 4-4-2
Alligator : 2-2-2
Crocodile : 4-2
Caiman : 4-4-2
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Tardigrades (Waterbears) : First Animal to Survive in Space
Tardigrades (commonly known as waterbears or moss piglets) are small, water-dwelling, segmented micro-animals with eight legs.
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