BIOLOGY - THE LOST NOTES

is a collection of biological tidbits that I sprinkled through my college classes to inspire students to appreciate the natural world.  these are not for kiddos

A SKUNK'S BUTT

A SKUNK'S BUTT

Perhaps you saw the movie Zootopia where the shrew, Mr. Big, declares that the hero has sold him a rug made from a skunk’s butt and must now die.  Well, there are a few things to know about skunk butts (aside from the fact that it is fun to say).  A skunk’s butt is likely the most dangerous and displeasing part of the animal.  It holds its only defense… smelly scent glands.  The skunk’s butt has two anal glands that produce and store the noxious smell.  The skunk releases the scent by contracting the glands and squirting the pungent defense fluids (yes, I made that up myself).  So, now you know a bit more about skunk butts.  I would suggest you avoid purchasing a skunk butt rug and NEVER bury your grandmother in one.

I really got a kick out of this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZwlKANA43w

A FUNNY THING I HEARD ON THE WALK BACK FROM THIRD-GRADE

A FUNNY THING I HEARD ON THE WALK BACK FROM THIRD-GRADE

DAD ONE / MOLE ZERO

DAD ONE / MOLE ZERO