Indiana’s State Fossil: The American Mastodon
Just this year, the American Mastodon became Indiana’s official state fossil. Not to be confused with the Woolly Mammoth, the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s the Buzz?
Springtime: Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and bees are buzzing back to WonderLab! This is an especially exciting time [...]
Meet Cleese, the Rough-Skinned Newt!
This is Cleese, Wonderlab’s Rough Skinned Newt, lounging in his habitat. Photo by Layne Sermersheim. This map [...]