Tag: bats
event: we’ve got a live one!
by Greg on Jul.24, 2009, under Science Event
Live Animal ExhibitionWe’ve Got a Live One!
Have you ever wondered what kinds of animals are awake while we’re asleep? No? Well your kids probably have, and now you can learn about those animals together at Wild, Wild World: Awake at Night. (continue reading…)
Bats in Science Magazine’s this week in science
by Greg on Jul.17, 2009, under Science Life
well i just found out via the leonard lopate show that it is believed that only 4% of a bat’s diet is mosquitoes, so they do little to help me win the war against them. i found this following bat nugget in Science magazine’s This Week In science. Can’t say that i dont blame the bats; moths seem like insect whoppers compared to the snack that mosquitoes would be: (continue reading…)
Leave a Comment
:bats, mosquitoes, moths, science magazine
more...
event: BATS!
by Greg on Jul.17, 2009, under Science Event
It’s really easy to forget that NYC has a very abundant fauna population, and if you are around in the early evening, it is quite common to see maybe the hardest working animals this side of broadway (no lion king). Thank you Mr. Bat for eating way beyond your body weight in mosquitoes. Keep those suckers as far away from my chocolate skin as possible. (continue reading…)
Leave a Comment
:amnh, bats, New York Bat Group
more...
About 90% of Bats Wiped Out in Connecticut?
by Greg on Mar.19, 2009, under Science Life
Not saying this is cause by climate change (probably is). This may change my mind about that mosquito laser, because bats (among other insect eating animals) are what keep us from being eaten alive. From EcoLocalizer.com: (via greenoptions blog network) (continue reading…)
Comments Off
:bats
more...
-
Science, media, art, movies, politics, and what else I find interesting tweeting and reading on the internet. And ITP.
Nasa's Image of the Day
Rare Clear View of Alaska
On most days, relentless rivers of clouds wash over Alaska, obscuring most of the state's 6,640 miles (10,690 kilometers) of coastline and 586,000 square miles (1,518,000 square kilometers) of land. The south coast of Alaska even has the dubious distinction of being the cloudiest region of the United States, with some locations averaging more than 340 cloudy days per year. That was certainly not the case on June 17, 2013, the date that the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Terra satellite acquired this rare, nearly cloud-free view of the state. The absence of clouds exposed a striking tapestry of water, ice, land, forests, and even wildfires. Snow-covered mountains such as the Alaska Range and Chugach Mountains were visible in southern Alaska, while the arc of mountains that make up the Brooks Range dominated the northern part of the state. The Yukon River -- the longest in Alaska and the third longest in the United States -- wound its way through the green boreal forests that inhabit the interior of the state. Plumes of sediment and glacial dust poured into the Gulf of Alaska from the Copper River. And Iliamna Lake, the largest in Alaska, was ice free. The same ridge of high pressure that cleared Alaska's skies also brought stifling temperatures to many areas accustomed to chilly June days. Talkeetna, a town about 100 miles north of Anchorage, saw temperatures reach 96°F (36°C) on June 17. Other towns in southern Alaska set all-time record highs, including Cordova, Valez, and Seward. The high temperatures also helped fuel wildfires and hastened the breakup of sea ice in the Chukchi Sea.Image Credit: NASA/Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFCCaption: Adam Voiland
Read More
