Grade 8

Have you ever wondered what life would be like with 22 tentacles on the end of your nose? Well, you probably do now. Find out how the star-nosed mole uses its nose to find food underground,… More →

In the middle of winter, people venture out on the frozen lakes in search of fish. After setting up their shacks, anglers drill holes through the ice and drop their lines. Some shacks are… More →

Although their name makes them sound like sailors, these tiny primates actually live in trees on the island of Madagascar. Aye-ayes use their big ears and pointed claws to find insects deep… More →

Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how… More →

Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they… More →

Caving is the extreme activity of exploring wild cave systems. After putting on their gear, cavers use their ropes to go deep into the earth to delve into caverns that few people have seen… More →

For a person buried by an avalanche, a snow search dog may be their best hope. It can cover more area in less time than a human search team. For the trapped victim, it’s a matter of life and… More →

When a bomb-sniffing dog sits down on the job, it means there may be explosives nearby. But to the dog, it only means one thing: a treat is on its way. Bomb-sniffing dogs have saved many… More →

For some dog breeds, swimming comes naturally. They are large enough to brave the waters, their feet are made to paddle, and their endurance allows for long-distance swims. What separates a… More →

There is no bond quite like the one between a soldier and a military dog. These highly trained canines scout, stand guard, and defend their handlers in war zones. They even accompany their… More →

Unlike many working dogs, a guide dog is not praised or rewarded on the job. There should be no distractions when the dog is in work mode. As it teams up with its handler to get from place to More →

When detectives suspect that a fire may have been started intentionally, an arson dog is brought to the scene. This “fire dog” learns to sniff out trace amounts of gasoline, lighter fluid,… More →