Good behavior, bad behavior…deimatic behavior!! Dei-ma-what? Deimatic behavior is when an animal attempts to startle a predator to avoid getting eaten. It is commonly used by animals that lack a strong defense—like a squishy octopus! Take a deep dive and discover how different cephalopods demonstrate deimatic behavior. Did you know the word deimatic originates from…
Ever wonder how baby octopuses come into this world? Who takes care of them? How many eggs does a mama octopus lay? Why does she die after her young hatch? You’re about to find out as we dive into how octopuses give birth and care for their precious eggs! There are many different species of…
Itsy bitsy! Teeny weeny! Extra-tiny! Welcome to the world of pocket-sized octopuses! I know octopuses are sometimes portrayed as scary monsters, but how scary can an octopus really be when it’s the size of a paper clip? I dare you not to fall in love with these fun-sized cuties! Here are just 5 of the…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Mac McCarthy. While he is not repairing wheels and rims, Mac is best known for using his welding skills to create some awesome art sculptures. In this interview, we will be learning all about Mac’s process and inspiration…
Move over great white sharks, the deadliest creature in the ocean is gelatinous, has a beak, and is the size of a golf ball. I present to you the unassuming, but beautifully colored, Blue-Ringed Octopus whose saliva contains a toxin that’s 1,000 times more powerful than cyanide. Let’s take a dive and learn more fun…
Howdy Nation! In today’s post, we are going to be featuring our ‘Artist Spotlight’ of the week: Alan Williams. Alan Williams is best known for using recycled scrap metal to create beautiful art sculptures. In this interview, we will be learning all about Alan’s process of creating a metal sculpture and what inspired him to…
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