WSNatureNotes
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The mosquito can drink 1 1/2 times its body weight in blood in a single meal.
10:05 AM Jan 13th
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Did you know that most snowflakes are less than one-half inch across. The largest snowflake recorded was fifteen inches in diameter.
9:44 AM Dec 16th, 2011
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Check it out and give it a try!
1:46 PM Nov 2nd, 2011
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By giving up meat for one day a week you can save money, reduce your environmental impact and live a healthier life.
9:59 AM Oct 29th, 2011
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Did you know that the bark of the Willow tree was the original source for making aspirin. You can chew on a branch if you have a headache.
5:11 AM Oct 24th, 2011
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The male platypus, that beaver tailed, duck billed, otter footed mammal that lays eggs, has a venomous spur on its back feet.
12:09 PM Apr 3rd, 2011
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Flying squirrels don’t really fly, they glide from branch to branch. A blanket-like furry skin stretches their front and hind legs.
4:29 PM Mar 25th, 2011
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On average, how much water is used worldwide each day?
About 400 billion gallons.
2:15 PM Feb 8th, 2011
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Snow Fleas are not fleas at all, but a type of insect called a springtail. They appear as specks on snow piles during warm winter days.
1:36 PM Dec 18th, 2010
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Did you know that no two zebras have the exact same stripe pattern?
9:23 AM Nov 20th, 2010
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An owl can NOT turn their heads all the way around. They can only rotate the head 270 degrees or 3/4 of the way.
12:29 PM Nov 3rd, 2010
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Did you know that a tree squirrel can run as fast as 20 MPH. They usually only scamper along at about half that speed.
9:05 AM Oct 6th, 2010
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Birds migrate, not due to cold weather, but due to lack of food. It is easier to find food in warmer climate.
12:46 PM Oct 3rd, 2010
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Autumn leaves lose their chlorophyll to reveal their true colors hidden within the green.
5:43 PM Oct 1st, 2010
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