Operation Whale Rescue
Join an exciting, on-stage whale rescue based on the real-life experiences of local marine mammal heroes.
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Yuri's NightLife
Why Mushrooms Glow
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Uncover the science behind the bioluminescence of some very special fungi.
Shape-Shifting Frogs
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A newly discovered frog can change textures from smooth to "punk rocker" in a matter of minutes!
Operation Whale Rescue
Participate in an exciting whale "rescue" based on the real-life experiences of marine mammal conservationists.
Nature NightLife
Giant NightLife
Reel to Real NightLife
Sunset moth: Wing structure defense mechanism
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“These ‘tails’ on the rear edges of the wings break off very easily. If a predator takes a snap at the moth, they get a tail for a meal. Meanwhile, the moth escapes.”
Sunset moth: Black and colored patterns
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Bold contrasting colors like the black and colored patterns of the sunset moth warn predators of its toxicity.
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