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Marta Gorska-Childers

At a public high school in the Midwest, Marta Gorska-Childers teaches introductory and advanced biology. She weaves unusual animal traits into her classroom lessons to explain fundamental principles of natural selection and comparative physiology. Gorska-Childers has a master’s degree in secondary science education from the University of South Dakota.

Do All Animals on Earth Have Red Blood?Zoology
What Adaptations Do Axolotls Have?Reptiles
Penis Shedding: Which Animals Do It and Why?Zoology
What Animal Mates the Longest? And the Reasons Why Zoology
Which Animals Have Blue Blood and Why?Zoology
Which Animal Has the Highest Blood Pressure?Zoology
Animals Ears: Their Diverse Structures and Functions Zoology
What Is a Jacobson’s Organ and How Does It Work?Zoology
Why Do Tarsiers Kill Themselves? A Biological Explanation Mammals
Animal Traits: Morphology, Physiology, and Behavior Zoology
What Animal Has the Most Cones in Their Eyes?Zoology
Do Rats Care for Their Young? A Look at Maternal Behavior Zoology
Can a Dead Skunk Still Spray? The Biological Answer Mammals
What Do Mice Like to Do? A Look at Their Daily Activities Mammals
Are Any Mammals Actually Cold-Blooded?Zoology
Are Platypuses Blind? How They See and Sense the World Zoology
Naked Mole Rat Lifespan: How Do They Live So Long?Mammals
What Is Philopatry and Why Do Animals Stay Home?Zoology
Autotomy: How and Why Animals Self-Amputate Zoology
What Animals Use Infrasound and For What Purpose?Zoology
How Long Can a Rat Swim? Survival & Factors Explained Mammals
Do Moles Have Eyes and How Do They See?Mammals
Do Zebras Have Striped Skin or Is It Uniformly Black?Mammals
Do Animals Have STDs? Common Types and Their Effects Zoology
Why Do Most Animals Have Tails and What Are They For?Zoology
How Do Giraffes Sleep? The Mechanics of Their Sleep Patterns Mammals
Do Foxes Have Knots? How the Copulatory Tie Works Mammals
How Much Are Mums? The Biological Cost of Motherhood Zoology
How Do Animals Sleep Standing Up?Zoology
Are Sharks Like Dogs? A Scientific Comparison Zoology