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Sarah Jane Elliott
I am a writer, teacher, content producer and a museum educator. I hold a honours bachelor of Science degree from University of Toronto, specializing in zoology and animal behavior and a B.Ed., J/I Science Specialist from York University. I have published an educational anthology of science fiction stories. I am passionate about nature and history. I am a contributing author of various science articles for kids.

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Which animal has ears next to its knees?0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 31, 2013
If you’ve ever gone out at night, you’ve probably heard crickets singing to each other. But have you ever wondered how they hear each other? Their ears aren’t where you’d expect them to be. A cricket’s ears are actually in its legs! All the sounds we hear come from the male cricket. He “sings” his
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What animals have a skeleton but no bones?0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 24, 2013
If someone asked you what your skeleton was made of, you wouldn’t take long to answer “bones!” Our skeleton, which is made of many bones fitted together, helps support our bodies and let us move around. But there are a few animals who have a complete skeleton without having a single bone in their bodies!
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Why is the world’s biggest seed a naughty nut?0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 17, 2013
When most people think of seeds, they think of tiny things to plant in the soil. But seeds come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny poppyseeds people enjoy on their bagels, to massive coconuts. The smallest seed in the world belongs to a tropical orchid. They are so small that you could line
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Which Sea Creature is a Master of Disguise?0
- Life Science, Science Fun Facts
- May 3, 2013
If you were to go swimming in the silty waters off the coast of northern Sulawesi, you might find yourself startled by a number of different poisonous creatures. First, you might stumble across a threatening banded sea snake. As you try to escape it, you might next run into a venemous sole. No matter where
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