Author

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.

Why Do Tarsiers Kill Themselves? A Biological Explanation
Can a Dead Skunk Still Spray? The Biological Answer
What Do Mice Like to Do? A Look at Their Daily Activities
Naked Mole Rat Lifespan: How Do They Live So Long?
How Long Can a Rat Swim? Survival & Factors Explained
Do Moles Have Eyes and How Do They See?
Do Zebras Have Striped Skin or Is It Uniformly Black?
How Do Giraffes Sleep? The Mechanics of Their Sleep Patterns
Do Foxes Have Knots? How the Copulatory Tie Works
Are Shrews Blind? How They Navigate With Poor Vision
Can Mice Flatten Themselves to Fit Through Small Gaps?
Are Lions the Only Social Cats?
Why Do Walruses Jump Off Cliffs? The Scientific Explanation
Can a Mouse Smell a Cat? The Science of Predator Scent
Can Rats Swim Underwater? The Truth About Their Abilities
Do Sloths Grab Their Own Arms for Support?
How Long Is a Fox Year Compared to a Human Year?
Why Do Pandas Have Black Around Their Eyes?
Do Rats Live Together? Inside Their Social Structure
Do Warm-Blooded Animals Like the Cold?
What Color Are Arctic Foxes’ Eyes and Why?
How Long Are Snow Leopards’ Tails and Why?
Do Elephants Have Periods? Explaining Their Reproductive Cycle
Do Moles Have Blood Vessels?
Do Spalax Have Eyes? The Truth About Blind Mole Rats
Why Are Fennec Foxes’ Ears So Big?
Can Weasels Climb Walls? Explaining Their Abilities
Do Armadillos Roll Around for Protection?
Do Hyenas Eat Baboons? The Dynamics of the Hunt
How Often Do Sloths Eat and Why So Infrequently?