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10/06/2025

Lions + Tigers = Ligers?! 🦁🐯

Ligers are the hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger — and they’re huge. Some grow over 900 lbs, making them the biggest cats on Earth!

They don’t exist in the wild, but in captivity, they’ve become both fascinating and controversial. Cool or concerning? 🤔

👇 Tell us what you think!

10/06/2025

Snowy owls at the airport? Yes, really! 🦉❄️✈️
Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts gets visits from snowy owls during the winter months—and yes, these stunning birds are often active during the daytime!

I have had long layovers there and had no clue this was even a thing. Next time I’m at Logan, I’ll be hunting for donuts and owls—in that order. 🍩👀

Norman Smith has dedicated his life to protecting and relocating the snowy owls from Boston’s busiest airport runways. Called “the Owl Man of Logan Airport,”...

10/06/2025

What’s a Trilobite? 🦠

Trilobites were ancient sea creatures that lived over 500 million years ago. They had hard shells and three body parts, kind of like underwater bugs. Though extinct now, their fossils help us learn about life in the distant past!

Welcome back to Trilobite Tuesday! Pictured is a 2.8-in- (7.1-cm-) long Metopolichas patriarchus. With few known complete examples, this species is one of the rarest of all British trilobites. Specimens like this one have been found in-and-around the sedimentary layers of the Shropshire region of England. Because of the density of the host rock, proper preparation of fossils like this one has only become possible thanks to technological advancements during the past 20 years.

09/06/2025

Remember the green egg we posted earlier 🤔

🦖🔥 The World’s Most Dangerous Bird? 😳💥

This prehistoric-looking bird is the Southern Cassowary, and it’s not just for show, it can deliver a deadly kick with its dagger-like claws.

Native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea, its helmet-like crest and vibrant face make it look like a dinosaur come to life.

✨ Fun Fact: Despite their danger, cassowaries play a crucial role in spreading seeds across the forest!

📷: Unknown

09/06/2025

Did you know an octopus has three hearts and nine brains? 🤔

Octopuses are truly remarkable creatures, boasting not just one but nine brains and three hearts.

One central brain controls overall body functions, while each of their eight arms has its own mini-brain, allowing incredible independence and coordination.

Meanwhile, their three hearts work tirelessly—two pump blood to the gills for oxygen, while the third circulates oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

This complex system supports their extraordinary intelligence, agility, and ability to adapt to their underwater world, making octopuses some of the most fascinating animals on the planet.

09/06/2025

July/August vaca outdoor things 😎

Are you interested in visiting the Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust?

Book today and learn about all our amazing flora and fauna, and the importance of conservation of our natural spaces in Trinidad and Tobago through our Environmental Education Programme.

09/06/2025

🦖 Over 100 downloads + course explorers—whoa! 🎉

You have been downloading our freebies, enrolling in our courses, and making our little dino-loving hearts explode! 💚🧠

Now we wanna hear from YOU:
👉 What did your kids love most?
👉 What do you wish we made next?
👉 What would turn you into a proud Prehistoric Pals customer?

Your feedback = cooler content + better adventures coming soon 🦕

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Let’s make learning roar-some together!

08/06/2025

🦖 Do you remember when we voted to name this dino "Sobek"? 🐊
It all went down at Field Museum in Chicago in 2023— 📸 Were you part of the vote?
🗳️ If you had to name a dinosaur today, what would you call it?

07/06/2025

Pests or incredible survivors 🤔

Believe it or not, these creepy crawlies have been on Earth for over 300 million years—way before dinosaurs even roamed. That’s like if your great-great-great-great-great-grandparents were already here chilling while everything else was going extinct. Talk about resilience goals.

Here’s a fun (and slightly terrifying) fact: cockroaches can run up to 3 miles per hour. Imagine a tiny insect booking it like an Olympic sprinter every time you flick on the light. They’re basically the Usain Bolts of the bug world.

But what really makes them survival champions? They’ll eat almost anything. Leftover pizza? Check. Glue? Yep. Even soap and paper—they’re not picky. This super-flexible diet means cockroaches thrive in places where other critters would starve. From the jungles to your basement, these guys are basically the ultimate squatters.

Oh, and if you thought they’re gross, wait till you hear this: cockroaches can live weeks without their heads. No head? No problem! They breathe through little holes in their body segments, so they don’t actually need their noggin to survive—for a while, at least. (Don’t try this at home, please.)

Despite all this, cockroaches aren’t just pests—they’re incredible survivors with evolutionary skills that could teach humans a thing or two about adaptability.

Takeaway?
While we’re busy stressing about Wi-Fi drops or running late, cockroaches are out here living their best 300-million-year-old lives, darting, munching, and proving that sometimes, to survive anything, you just have to keep running—and be ready to eat whatever’s on the menu. Who knew pests could be so impressively hardcore?