Feeding Naked Mole Rats

Have you ever wondered what and how we feed our naked mole rats? Watch Davis and Katie to find out!

https://youtu.be/3ZiXwRwLGAo

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Seattle Sketcher Visits Our Tropical Butterfly House

Seattle locals are familiar with the weekly drawings in the Seattle Times by Gabriel Campanario, The Seattle Sketcher, and founder of the worldwide Urban Sketchers movement. The Life Sciences Department was delighted last week when Gabriel came to sketch in our Tropical Butterfly House for his weekly column.

Like the true journalist that he is, Gabriel spent as much time asking questions and learning about our butterflies, our exhibit, and our staff as he did drawing his surroundings. In the warm quiet of the garden, the artist created this scene in his sketchpad.

To see Gabriel’s final drawing in color go to this week’s column.

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/butterfly-house-seattles-tropical-winter-respite/

Drawing includes the skill of keen observation that most scientists relate to. Closely viewing and reproducing a scene or a subject onto paper is an excellent way to learn about the world and its inhabitants.

Pacific Science Center invites you to bring a sketchpad and pencil on your next visit. Find an inconspicuous spot and enjoy the pleasures of observing and drawing.


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Fresh Sheet – January 16, 2016

It’s a big three-day weekend at Pacific Science Center as we present the 42nd Annual Model Railroad Show. While you're here, take a break from the action and step into our Tropical Butterfly House. You'll be glad you did!


Neotropical Insects NV
Suriname

10 - Battus polydamas (Polydamus Swallowtail)
20 - Heraclides anchisiades (Ruby-spotted Swallowtail)
45 - Heliconius melpomene (Postman)
09 - Heliconius hecale (Tiger Longwing)
10 - Hamadryas amphinome (Red Calico)
05 - Archeoprepona demophon (One-spotted Prepona)
20 - Biblis hyperia (Red Rim)
50 - Caligo memnon (Owl Butterfly)
50 - Eryphanis polyxena (Purple Mort Bleu Owl)
15 - Mechanitis polymnia (Polymnia Tigerwing)
16 - Tithorea harmonia (Harmonia Tigerwing)

Total = 250


Bioproductores de El Salvador

21 - Archeoprepona demophon (One-spotted Prepona)
25 - Battus belus (Belus Swallowtail)
10 - Caligo memnon (Owl Butterfly)
25 - Catonephele numilia (Numilia)
13 - Eurytides thymbraeus(White-crested Swallowtail)
12 - Heliconius hecale (Tiger Longwing)
10 - Heliconius ismenius (Ismenius Longwing)
25 - Lycorea cleobaea (Large Tiger)
14 - Morpho peleides (Blue Morpho)
25 - Myscelia ethusa (Royal Blue Butterfly)
25 - Papilio androgeus (Queen Page)
10 - Papilio erostratus (Dusky Swallowtail)
25 - Papilio torquatus (Band-gapped Swallowtail)
10 - Prepona omphale (Blue Belly-Button)

Total = 250

Grand Total = 500

“Fresh Sheet” is our weekly shipment report of pupae on display in the emerging window. Visit Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House and meet our newest residents.


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Fresh Sheet – January 9, 2016

Butterflies and a moth species from Malaysia join our warm and inviting Tropical Butterfly House this week. Step in from the cold and enjoy a beautiful, scent-filled garden of color. You’ll be glad you did!


Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia

17 - Attacus atlas (Atlas Moth)
80 - Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)
40 - Cethosia hypsea (Malay Lacewing)
15 - Danaus vulgaris (Blue Glassy Tiger)
30 - Hypolimnas bolina (Blue moon)
70 - Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
05 - Lexias dirtea (Archduke)
80 - Parthenos sylvia (The Clipper)
04 - Precis almana (Peacock Pansy)
06 - Tirumala septentrionis (Dark Blue Tiger)
70 - Vindula dejone (The Cruiser)

Total = 417

“Fresh Sheet” is our weekly shipment report of pupae on display in the emerging window. Visit Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House and meet our newest residents.


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