Hi again everyone! So it was time to write my next blog post and as I was sitting and thinking and sitting and thinking and sitting (and getting yelled at for sitting too long) and thinking some more I was trying to decide what to write about. I could write about some of the animals here at the museum. Or some of my coworkers. Or about how one day I’ll have my own show on Animal Planet (it could happen!). Read more
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New species at the Museum…
So, being a “Life and Science” Museum not only do we have the pleasure of having our own animal collection that we get to work (and play) with, but we also have the added bonus of a large outdoor campus with all kinds of fun wildlife as well. Sometimes we get to see groundhogs, sometimes snakes, and once in a while a brand new species wanders into out midst that completely blows our minds. This weekend, it happened again. WeRead more
No such thing as a Poisonous Snake… (Part 2)
And now, as promised and to confuse you further, here is the second half of my posting on venomous snakes. For a refresher on the first part, or just cause you can’t get enough of me, here’s a link to the first half. This posting will delve into the different types of venom that venomous species of snakes actually can possess. Oh, and by the way- a little further down is a picture of what can happen to someone’s armRead more
No such thing as a Poisonous Snake… (Part 1)
Hello out there in TV Land! Your friendly neighborhood Mikey checking in again with another fun blog about odd animal facts. This one concerns a subject that is near and dear to my heart, and one which I have been told is a staple of my reptile programs, wherever I have done them. A few months ago Jill wrote up a similar posting. Allow me to elaborate on it a little more. My topic is going to be the VenomousRead more
A New North Carolina Native?
So for the most part, anyone familiar with the Museum knows that we concentrate mainly on native species in our animal collection. There are of course a few exceptions. The Lemurs would normally hail from Madagascar, the education Bearded Dragons would be from Australia (and I myself am originally from New York City). But all in all, our “wild species” (sorry, Lightning-you don’t count!) are from somewhere in good old NC. But here’s the interesting part… our state species list doesn’tRead more
Exotic Pets…Not the Best Idea…
Hello out there! My name is Mikey, and I’m one of the newer animal keepers at the museum. I’ve worked in other zoological facilities, been up and down the east coast, and am glad to call Durham my new home. I’ve been learning the ropes and enjoying the animals (especially training the bears with Katy) and in general having a blast at my new job. One thing I have noticed though that happens here just like in other zoos I’veRead more