Larus Smithsonianus/Argentatus* Introduction: The American Herring Gull is the stereotypical seagull. By that I mean that it is the creature that people usually imagine when they hear the word “seagull.” With their white plumage, grey wings, and yellow … Continue reading
Semibalanus Balanoids Introduction: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Crustacea, Genus: Balanus Barnacles are unlike any other crustacean because they are sessile. They are permanently attached to objects such as docks, boats, rocks, or turtle shells. Standing on their heads for most … Continue reading
also referred to as GPO Enteroctopus dofieini Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopda Order: Octopda Family: Octopodidae Genus: Enteroctopus Species E. dofieni Photo by Wihopa Win Introduction For seven weeks I will be visiting the Point Defiance zoo and … Continue reading
Ardea herodias a study by Lauren Steury Observed at Heron Sanctuary on Dickenson st NW Olympia, WA in their natural habitat. They are home to North America especially the Pacific Northwest. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae … Continue reading
Place of observation: Small pond and Capital Lake Geographic site: North America, Europe, South Africa, Asia Anas Platyrhychnos Introduction: Mallard ducks are amongst the most common and abundant ducks, found in North America, Europe, and numerous other places around the … Continue reading
Aurelia Aurita Observed April-May by Jessy Leff at Point Defiance Zoo Kingdom-Animalia Phylum- Cnidaria Class-Scyphozoa Order- Semaeostomeae Family- Ulmaridae Genus- Aurelia Species- Aurelia Aurita Country of Orgin- Eastern Atlantic coast of Northern Europe and the western … Continue reading
Enhydra Lutris “Also, on a completely subjective note, otters are ridiculously adorable.” – from reflections on 4/13/2012 Introduction One of my fondest memories from my childhood is going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with my great-grandmother and watching the sea … Continue reading