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 Critter Highlight - Green Anole (Anolis carolinensys)
The Green Anole is a common lizard, slender in build, with a narrow head and a long, slender tail that can be twice as long as the rest of the animal. Color can vary from gray-brown, to brown, to bright green.
Each animal can change its color to blend with surroundings. Males can have a noticeable dewlap that is pink when displayed. It is commonly referred to as a "chameleon" due to its ability to change color, but it is not a true chameleon.
Green Anole Facts:
- Anoles require greenery, occasional shade, and a moist environment.
- They prefer to be in trees or shrubs, but can also be found on walls and fences. Hence, its common nickname "fence lizard".
- This lizard is found throughout the eastern third of Texas, and is common in the southeastern U.S.
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 Structure and Functions Kit
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This month's spotlight is on the new Aquatic Science Specimens available in our eStore. These items are available for ANY classroom dissection project.
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Shark 18" - 22" All shark specimens are embalmed through caudal artery under pressure. Ideal size for dissection, sexually mature. Depending on availability, specimens may be either squalus dogfish or mustelus smooth-hound sharks.
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Clams 3" - 4"
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Sea Star (Starfish) (Asterias), Plain 4" - 6" Due to seasonal collecting, we will ship species most readily available.
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Grey Perch 9" - 12" Pomadasys macracanthus
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Squid 8" - 12" Phylum Mollusca (Mollusks), Class Cephelopoda
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About Living Science
Our goal is to positively impact student learning through high quality materials & customer service.
For PUBLIC and PRIVATE/CHARTER school districts that have joined our CO-OP PROGRAM, the Living Science Center provides a variety of materials such as living organisms and non-living items giving teachers the ability to integrate into their lessons creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for students.
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Living Science Shade House
The Living Science Shade House is located behind building 2. The focal point of the Shade House is the Turtle Pond which is the home to over 40 Red Slider Turtles. These turtles are checked out on a 2 week basis to those schools which are members of our CO-OP PROGRAM.
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Available Materials
 Orders must be placed ONLINE before 3 p.m., 48 hours prior to delivery or 24 hours prior to pickup.
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Labor Day, September 4
Thanksgiving, November 22-24
Winter Break, December 20-January 2
M.L. King Day, January 15
Spring Break, March 11-15
Good Friday, March 29
Battle of Flowers, April 26
Memorial Day, May 27
Independence Day, July 4
Holiday Cut Off Dates Reminder
Thanksgiving Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Thanksgiving Break will be Friday, November 3, 2023. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Winter Holiday Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Winter Holiday Break will be Friday, December 1, 2023. We will resume deliveries on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Spring Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Spring Break will be Friday, February 23, 2024. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
End of Year (Summer Break)
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before End of Year will be Friday, May 10, 2024.
SAVE THE DATES!
SESSION #97868 RLA & SOCIAL STUDIES
SESSION #92997 MATH & SCIENCE
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Deliveries & Returns Information
Living materials are delivered within Region 20 by the ESC-20 Living Science Van on a weekly basis. Non Region 20 schools should check with their Regional Service Centers for delivery schedule.
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