Slow down – and get an up-close view of a tortoise living at the Museum of Science in Boston. Animal curator Bunny Watson gives us the rundown on this incredible reptile.
If you’d like to learn more about the education programs at the Museum of Science in Boston, just log on to their Web site:
http://www.mos.org/
(NECN) – It’s a powerful snake, but also a popular pet.
The Boa Constrictor can grow to almost 13 feet in length and can weigh up to 60 pounds.
Sure there are smaller variations, but most people would agree, the boa is big and so is the responsibility that comes with owning and taking care of one.
Joining Vicki Croke to share more is Bunny Watson.
Bunny is the live animal curator at the Museum of Science in Boston.
Taking care of Boa Constrictor on Secret Life of Animals
From head to tail, these tiny turtles are only about the size of a quarter after hatching.
But in Massachusetts, a “headstarting” program is once again underway, designed to give this endangered species a head start on life.
Bunny Watson of the Museum of Science in Boston explains how it works.
Can you identify this striped species?
Learn more about the secret life of snakes from Bunny Watson at the Museum of Science in Boston.
Take a look inside the jaws of an American alligator – from the safety of your computer screen!
Bunny Watson of the Museum of Science in Boston introduces us to a reptile known for its bone-crushing bite.
They may not be as plentiful as pigeons, but there are quite a few falcons that can often be seen winging about Boston.
Learn more about one species – the colorful kestrel – from Bunny Watson of The Museum of Science in Boston.
They’re surprisingly common, but not often seen.
And though they may look small and cute, they’re also fierce nighttime hunters.
Vicki introduces us to the secret life of screech owls, with the help of Bunny Watson, curator at the live animal center at the Museum of Science in Boston.
In these tough economic times, we may want to look to one local animal for inspiration on survival. The Virginia opossum is constantly adapting to its surroundings, and can live on just about anything, anywhere.
Animal curator Bunny Watson of the Museum of Science Boston introduces us to this fascinating marsupial.
Even if you’ve never seen one…you’ve probably smelled one. Vicki takes a look at the secret life of skunks, thanks to animal curator Bunny Watson and Scarlet, the resident skunk at the Museum of Science in Boston.
Want to know more about skunks? Check out this fact file:
-Weight: Up to 14 pounds
-Average lifespan in the wild: 3 years
-Diet: Fruit, plants, insects, small mammals and sometimes fish
-Skunks usually nest in burrows constructed by other animals, but can also make homes in hollowed logs and abandoned buildings
-Females give birth to between two and ten young a year
-Asian stink badgers were recently added to the skunk family
Ready to meet some incredible frogs? We’ve got some heavy hitters, giants from Africa and South America, as well as some tiny, but deadly ones. They’re all from the Museum of Science in Boston, where they are part of a spectacular new exhibit called Frogs: A Chorus of Colors.
Joining The Secret Life of Animals is Bunny Watson, the live animal center curator at the Museum of Science.
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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