3rd/4th Grade Strange Animals (Science)

Why does the platypus lay eggs and have venomous spurs? How can axolotls regrow entire limbs? And why do they say that tardigrades are nearly impossible to kill? In Strange Animals, students will take a deep dive into the world of biology’s most unusual creatures and the incredible adaptations that make them so unique. This animal science course explores the strange, surprising, and sometimes creepy features that help certain animals survive and thrive. Students will uncover why geckos can walk on walls, how kiwi birds thrive despite being unable to fly, and how tardigrades can survive in outer space. Even familiar animals like pandas have surprising quirks—like their strange diets and thumb-like wrists. Perfect for students who love animals and enjoy asking “how is that even possible?” Get ready to be amazed, creeped out, and inspired by evolution’s wildest experiments!