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Did you know that polar bears live only in the Arctic? Many people wonder why polar bears don’t eat penguins, another animal popularly associated with the poles. In fact, these two animals live at the opposite ends of the earth! The giant marine mammals […]
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Polar Bears: Much More than a Polar Pin-Up
Monday, December 3rd, 2007 12:12 pm
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Penguins Only in Antarctica? It’s Not So Black and White!
Monday, November 5th, 2007 4:42 pm
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Did you know that there are 17 species of penguins, and that only a few of those 17 call Antarctica home? While visiting South Africa, our tour guide suggested a stop at Boulders Beach to see the penguins. Penguins? In Africa? The idea seemed laughable, but a short walk down the boardwalk revealed hundreds of […]
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