What’s grosser than goo, poo and slippery slime? Animal Grossology, of course! Opening January 30, this new hands-on exhibit adapted from science teacher Sylvia Branzei’s best-selling children’s series Grossology, brings to life some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on Earth.

Oozing with disgusting hands-on science and interactive games, Animal Grossology examines some of the grossest members of the animal kingdom, from vomit munchers and slime makers, to blood suckers, dookie lovers and more!

It comes in all sizes, textures and shapes, but “poo” provides answers to many of our animal mysteries. Discover who’s being a party pooper in the penguin pen, and learn why the dung beetle is nature’s pooper scooper when you participate in the Dung Ball Rally.

Leeches may seem gross, but did you know they are used after after some surgeries to assist in the healing process? Examine a number of blood-sucking critters and discover how and why they suck blood. Learn what type of health issues these creatures present and how you can protect yourself from diseases transferred by ticks, mosquitoes and more. In Transfusion Confusion, learn the four different blood colors and match the blood to the animal.

Ever get slimed? Actually, slime is a very important ingredient for some animals providing many important functions from facilitating motion, to digestion and even defense. Play the Slime Game and vote for the slimiest critter, dive into the ocean and take an underwater or have a “touchy feely” experience with something squishy, scratchy, spiny and scaly. Learn why scientists are studying slug and snail slime production for clues in treating cystic fibrosis.

Prepare yourself for some exciting detective work in Vomit Munchers. Did you know that cows are one of the gassiest animals on earth? Visit the Chew, Chew Express where you’ll learn how a cow uses four stomachs to aid in digestion. Try the Pellet Purge to discover what an owl had for lunch and recreate an entire skeleton from one owl pellet. Discover why a fly might need a barf bag to perform a taste test and learn why Fluffy hacks up those balls of fur.

Sometimes science can be sticky, icky, slimy and spectacular!
Explore the disgusting side of science!

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Animal Grossology exhibit
featured on the Hampton Roads Show 6/24/2010

 

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