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Marta Gorska-Childers Page 4

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 Reindeer Run in Circles? A Unique Defense Strategy
Do Mice Prefer Heat or Cold? The Science of Survival
What Animal Has the Slowest Heart Rate?
Why Do Skunks Spray? A Look at Their Defense Mechanism
How High Can an Elephant Jump? The Surprising Biology
Can Skunks Smell Themselves? The Science Behind Their Odor
How Far Can Mice Fall Without Injury?
Why Do Tigers Have False Eyes on Their Ears?
Do Rats Throw Up? The Biology Behind Why They Can’t
Why Do Tigers Have Stripes? Camouflage and Identity
Why Do Rats Have Such Short Lifespans?
What Purpose Do Rats Serve in Our World?
How Well Can Mice Hear? The Biology of Mouse Hearing
Are All Panthers Black in Color? A Biological Answer
Why Do Rhinos Have Two Horns? The Strategic Purpose
Why Armadillos Have Leprosy: The Scientific Reasons
Are Koalas High From Eucalyptus Leaves?
Why Are Pandas So Silly? A Biological Explanation
Do Mice Really Have Big Ears? The Biological Reasons
Are Cats the Only Mammals With Slit Pupils?
Why Do Rats Have Such a Short Lifespan?
City Mice: How They Evolve and Adapt in Urban Settings
Do Bats Eat Moths? An Evolutionary Arms Race
Talpa europaea: European Mole Biology and Behavior
How Can Pandas Digest Bamboo With a Carnivore’s Gut?
What Sounds Can Rats Hear and How Do They Use Them?
The Biology and Purpose of Elephant Skin
Do Mice Inbreed? The Impacts on Health and Survival
The Biology of Rat Eyes: Anatomy and Visual Perception
Blind Mole Rat Eyes and Their Hidden Functions