Chompy on Chompers!
Chompy is back to talk about shark teeth! Shark teeth are one cool adaptation these fish have!
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Chompy on Chompers!
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Shark Week- Shark Basics
Shark Week- Shark Basics
Chompy the shark is hanging out with us and sharing some fun facts about shark with us! Today- he’s talking the basics.
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Eight is Great!
Eight is Great!
We were so excited to spot today’s animal at camp while on a snorkeling trip! It’s always amazing to see new species (new to us) and today we are meeting the commons octopus.
Common Octopus Fun Facts:
- Common octopus can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh around 22 lbs.
- These carnivores eat mollusks, crabs and other shellfish.
- They have venomous saliva to help subdue any prey.
- They have some of the most amazing camouflage techniques in the animal world. They can change their color and texture instantly to blend in with their surroundings. They have special cells in their skin and muscles that help them do so.
- The common octopus can also release ink to avoid predators.
- They are most active at dusk and dawn.
- Common octopus are highly intelligent and are known to raid lobster traps and open jars in aquariums.
- Octopus are able to absorb water through their gills and their skin!
We looooove all cephalopods and it is always fun to share more about them with our campers! Do you love them as much as us?
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One Big Sea Snail
One Big Sea Snail
We were searching the beach for shells when we came across an abandoned shell that belongs to one big sea snail. We wanted to know more about the animal that uses this shell- so here we are to learn more about the knobbed welk.
Knobbed Welk Fun Facts:
- Knobbed welks can grow up to 12 inches long.
- Knobbed welks are right sided. When you find them the openings will always be on the right.
- They have 6 vertical coils.
- They live in shallow and deep water depending on the time of year.
- These carnivores eat oysters and clams. They use their shells to open their prey using their shell. They have a long probiscus they use to eat the flesh with.
When you find abandoned sea shells on the beach, do you wonder what kind of animal lived in it? We love to go back with the shells and ID them.
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Playing the Fiddle with a Crab
Playing the Fiddle with a Crab
We met a funny creature while looking for shells on the beach. We met the fiddler crab. And disappointling he was not playing a fiddle. They are cool either way!
Fiddler Crab Fun Facts:
- These little crabs are related to ghost crabs.
- Fiddler crabs change color, the are darker in the day and lighter at night.
- Male fiddler crabs have one large claw.
- They use that large claw to communicate with other crabs. They also use it for mating rituals.
- They molt their exoskeleton when they grow. If they lose a limb, it will regrow during the molt.
- They eat decomposing animal and plant matter.
We love meeting new friends. These funny little crabs with their one large claw crack us up. They look like they are waving. Now if they could only really play the fiddle.
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When You Put a Fish in a Box
When You Put a Fish in a Box
Hehehehe! We’re just kidding- we’re not putting fish in boxes today, but we are going snorkeling and meeting the boxfish! You campers may remember meeting Barry the Boxfish on World’s Oceans Day. Today we’re going to learn more about them.
Boxfish Fun Facts:
- Boxfish can grow up to 18 inches.
- These little omnivores eat algae, worms and crustaceans.
- Boxfish are bright yellow as juvinelles. They get darker as they get older.
- That bright coloration is called warning coloration. It serves as a warning to predators that it is toxic.
- Boxfish excreate poison when threatened.
- They are solitary.
We love these cube shaped fish. A car company even thought their funny shape would make for a good car design. We wonder if they added the fins?
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Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon
We have a special post today for you! We made a little video about how the moon affects animal behavior in collaboration with our science partner- Science With My Cat!
Learn some fun animal facts with us and then head on over to their site to find a fun activity about moon phases! YAY for science!
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Happy World Oceans Day!
Happy World Oceans Day
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Raccoon + Butterfly= Fish
Raccoon + Butterfly= Fish
We met another great animal during our snorkel trips- this time a wonderful reef fish- the raccoon butterflyfish! Meet them with us!
Raccoon Butterflyfish Fun Facts:
- These Butterflyfish average 8 inches long.
- They are nocturnal.
- These carnivores each small invertebrates and nudibranch.
- They have large eyes.
- They prefer shallow reefs.
- They have a false eyespot to fool predators.
These little fish are fun! They are popular in aquariums too. We love their bright coloration!
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Hi Spot!
Hi Spot!
We spent the last few days snorkeling in and around the reefs around these magically islands. We met so many spectacular animals and we are sharing one with you today!
Spotted Moray Eel:
- Spotted morays can grow up to 6 ft long and weigh up to 5 1/2 lbs.
- These carnivores eat fish, mollusks and crustaceans.
- Spotted morays have two sets of jaws. The first set is in the front of their mouths. The second set is in the esophagus. The second set of jaws grabs the prey and pushes it down the throat.
- They have poor eyesight. They use their excellent sense of smell to locate prey.
- They are nocturnal.
- Typically spotted morays are nocturnal.
- They are listed as Threatened by the ICUN.
We had a blast snorkeling and it was even more special to meet the shy and elusive eels. They love to hide among the coral and in crevices in the rocks!
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The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 