If you place a squirrel skull under a UV black light, something unusual happens. It glows pink! Interestingly, this is only the case for one specific species of squirrel - the eastern fox squirrel. The bones of eastern fox squirrels glow pink under a UV light. In this video, we explain why. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
How large can a stone grow inside your body? How big can a kidney stone get? Are gallstones even bigger? In this video, we answer these questions and show off some of the largest stones in our collection. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok This video was made in collaboration with the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago, Illinois. Their museum is open to the public daily.
People often confuse stingrays with other types of fish. In this video we look at the difference between stingrays and another ocean animal that looks very similar - a skate. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of of Michigan Museum of Zoology
If you take a look at a moray eel’s skeleton, you’ll find a strange set of bones with teeth at their ends. These are the eel’s second set of jaws, called pharyngeal jaws. In this video we take a close look at these bones and show how eels use their second set of jaws to eat. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
Why is a piranha’s bite so dangerous? In this video we take a close look at piranha teeth, and see how they’re connected. Together, these teeth form one continuous blade. This makes their bite incredibly effective. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Did you get it right? Should I post more animal skull comparisons? In this video we compare a lion skull to a tiger skull. We point out differences in the skulls that help us learn different traits about each animal. These differences help us identify which is the lion and which is the tiger. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan museum of Zoology.
What’s inside an armadillo shell? And how are armadillo shells made? It’s turns out, inside an armadillo’s skin are tiny bones. As the armadillo grows, these bones grow larger, expand, and fuse together to form the shell. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology