Fish and Amphibians

platypus venom :: Article Creator Interpreting Shared Characteristics: The Platypus Genome So, what are some of the details that we've learned from the platypus? One important message relates to the unity of life. Sequencing of the platypus genome reveals that the platypus has about 18,000 genes; humans, by comparison, have somewhere around 20,000. Moreover, roughly 82% of the platypus's genes are shared between monotremes, marsupials, eutherians, birds, and reptiles. This is not at all surprising, because all of these organisms are made of eukaryotic cells, and the basic eukaryotic machinery is going to be shared among species. Platypuses and humans also share a lot of "selfish" DNA bits—about half of both species' genomes consists of LINE and SINE-like sequences. Humans and platypuses do differ in the details, however. For instance, an obvious difference is that the platypus lays yolky eggs, whereas humans and other eut...

flamingo bird :: Article Creator UW-Madison Nets More Than $511,000 In Annual Flamingo Fundraiser A sea of pink flooded Bascom Hill Friday as Badger donors brought in nearly $511,877 during the annual fundraiser paying homage to one of UW-Madison's most memorable pranks. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association fundraiser, dubbed "Fill the Hill," encourages alumni and other university benefactors to donate to an educational program, student assistance fund or scholarship chapter of their choice for 24 hours, which started at 5 p.M. Thursday. For each donation received, the Alumni Association planned to stick a pink plastic flamingo in the ground in front of Bascom Hall facing Library Mall. Donations were still coming in Friday evening, with 3,334 gifts as of 5:30 p.M. "We are deeply grateful to our many UW-Madison alumni and friends for their generous contributions this year," Betsy Po...

rubber snakes for sale :: Article Creator Snakes: Super Senses, Stretchy Jaws And Deadly Venom Discover why snakes stick their tongues out at you, whether they really dislocate their jaws to eat, how many ways there are to slither and much more. Where do snakes live? Snakes have evolved to survive in a huge variety of habitats. Some live in deserts or dry plains, others are master tree-climbers that thrive in forests, while many spend most of their lives burrowing in soil. Then there are sea snakes, which are adapted to spend most of their lives in the ocean. Anacondas are some of the world's biggest snakes and they spend lots of time in water too. Their eyes and nostrils have evolved to be on top of their heads – an adaptation that lets them see and breath while keeping the rest of their body submerged. Snakes live almost everywhere but you won't find them in the coldest parts of the world, including Antarctica, Greenland and Icela...

amelanistic corn snake :: Article Creator Eastern Coral Snake Common Name: Eastern Coral Snake Scientific Name: Micrurus fulvius Average Life Span In Captivity: Up to 7 years Size relative to a 6-ft man: IUCN Red List Status:? Least concern Least Concern Extinct Current Population Trend: Stable A bite from the notoriously venomous eastern coral snake at first seems anticlimactic. Venom There is little or no pain or swelling at the site of the bite, and other symptoms can be delayed for 12 hours. However, if untreated by antivenin, the neurotoxin begins to disrupt the connections between the brain and the muscles, causing slurred speech, double vision, and muscular paralysis, eventually ending in respiratory or cardiac failure. This iconic snake, with its bulbous head and red, yellow, and black bands, is famous as much for its potent venom as for the many rhymes—"Red a...

crocodile is an amphibian :: Article Creator Learn The Difference Between An Alligator And A Crocodile Alligators and crocodiles are both large reptiles with tough skin, elongated snouts, lizard-like bodies, long tails and large bone-crushing jaws. They look similar but knowing their differences can enable you to tell a gator from a croc easily and from a distance. Learn their distinct physical traits, feeding preferences, threat to humans and which one would win in a fight in this amazing video! View comments 7 Deadliest Reptiles In The World From Venomous Snakes To Turtles Reptiles have long fascinated and terrified humans, with some of the deadliest species being among the most dangerous creatures on Earth. These reptiles possess a variety of lethal traits, including powerful venom, sharp teeth, and immense strength, allowing them to swiftly incapacitate or kill their prey. Found in diverse habitats worldwide, their deadly nature is often...