Axolotl Fun Facts
The axolotl or the “Mexican Walking Fish” as it’s commonly referred to, is a unique and fascinating creature. With [...]
The Tough and Tiny Tardigrade
Image credit: WonderLab Staff Tardigrades are microscopic aquatic animals also known as water bears or moss piglets. [...]
Otter Fun Facts!
Otters are a cute and fascinating animal. Whether they live in the sea, in salt water, or in rivers, which [...]
Indiana’s State Insect: Angled Candle Firefly
Illustration by WonderLab staff. The Angled Candle Firefly, also known as Say’s Firefly for noted Hoosier entomologist Thomas [...]
WonderLab’s Desert Dwellers: The Blue-Tongued Skink
Mooch, one of the WonderLab Blue-tongued skinks. Photo by WonderLab Staff. What is a Blue-Tongued Skink? At [...]
Remembering Lucky: 2003 est. – 2022
Charismatic Chuckwalla - Animal Ambassador - WonderLab Favorite We are sad to announce that Lucky, the chuckwalla, died on Friday, [...]
WonderLab’s Desert Dwellers: Vinegaroon
What is a Vinegaroon? A vinegaroon is often referred to as a “whip scorpion,” although it is really not a [...]
WonderLab’s Desert Dwellers: Big-Headed Ants
What is a Big-Headed Ant? Big-headed ants are a species of ants with unique characteristics. Can you guess what [...]
Pollinator Gardens-Not Just a Pretty View
Zinnias are one flower that can be found in a pollinator garden. I was gifted a geranium plant [...]
Plastic: the Plight of Pollution Part 3- Think Globally, Act Locally
Welcome back to the saga of Plastic: the Plight of Pollution! In Part 1- The Plight of Plastics we discussed [...]