Argyoneta Aquatica (Diving Spider) You aren’t likely to see much of me, because I spend most of my life under water. Besides, I’m very small, only about 10 mm (less than half an inch). But I think I’m pretty special, thanks to my very wonderful Designer. Let me tell you a little about myself, and … [Read more…]
Did You Know…? …that all tadpoles develop into frogs, but all frogs do not develop from tadpoles. …that certain frogs swallow their eggs, then allow them to hatch into tadpoles and then mature into tiny frogs—in their mother’s stomachs. …that a frog’s tongue is attached to the front of the mouth so that it can … [Read more…]
Did You Know…? that camels don’t have to drink water as often as other animals or humans because they are designed to conserve water. that camels have been known to go as long as 8 or 10 days without drinking. that the camel’s nostrils have been designed to absorb moisture from the air that is … [Read more…]
Did You Know…? …that a whale can sing yet has no vocal cords? …that some whales strain their food before eating it? …that a baby blue whale gains more than 200 pounds per day? …that the killer whale is harmless to humans? …that the great blue whale is three times larger than the largest known … [Read more…]
Did You Know…? … that ants are one of more than a million insects that have been catalogued and studied. Approximately 5000 species of ants have been identified, and more are being added yearly. … that the population of a single colony of ants may number in the millions—and they are all the offspring of … [Read more…]
I’m just a harmless little lizard, between one and six inches long. You surely don’t think I have much to boast about. We are a colorful lot, some of us gray, some green, some orange. But that doesn’t surprise you. I’m talking to you today not to boast about myself but about my Creator. You … [Read more…]
As night descends on the eastern coast of Australia, a fuzzy form waddles its slow way across the forest floor. A noise is heard, and with surprising agility the creature takes to the trees. Using its sharp claws and strong muscles, it leaps from tree to tree to find that just-right perch. When a low … [Read more…]
They look like bubbles on the surface of the water. Looking closer, you see they are actually eyes which float just above the surface of the water. They belong to the anableps, a minnow-sized fish often referred to as “four eyes.” Isn’t that awesome! I’m a minnow—you don’t get much more ordinary than that! But … [Read more…]
Did you ever run in a marathon? Did you win? If you did, you thought yourself pretty distinguished, didn’t you? But whether you won or not, the greatest victory was completing it—right? You became a marathoner. Well, we red knots are flying marathoners. How long is the marathon you run? Something like 26 miles? Well, … [Read more…]
Did You Know…? it wasn’t until 1745 that the first prototype capacitor was built while electricity was being used for defense, navigation and weaponry in prehistoric times? there are over two hundred species of aquatic creatures that use electric signals for self-defense and hunting? the electric eel can discharge up to 1,000 volts of electricity … [Read more…]