Every species of animal has evolved some mechanism to protect themselves from attack. Some of these means of self defense are more obvious than others but make no mistake, every animal has a self defense strategy: size, claws, teeth, venom, poison, and so much more!
STAYING ALIVE
Defenses of the Animal Kingdom
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Features
Themes
This exhibition teaches that survival in nature is determined by energy, adaptation, and trade-offs, showing that no single trait defines success, only how well an organism fits its environment. With the Sloth as the hero example, we challenge the cultural bias toward speed and productivity and reframe the classic idea of "survival of the fittest" to consider what is needed in species' specific environment.
Square Footage
5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.
Potential Featured Animals*
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Sloth
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Honduran Milk Snake
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Vietnamese Blue Beauty Snake
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Garter Snake
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Armadillo
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Tenrec
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Chinchilla
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Tokay Gecko
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Eastern Box Turtle
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Ocellated uromastyx
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Salmon Pink Birdeater Tarantula
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Bumblebee Dartfrog
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Horned Frog
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Colorado River Toad
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Pixie Frog
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Carpet Python
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Northern Blue tounged skink
*Featured animals vary by venue and gallery size
Key Components
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Tactile Interactives:
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The Phoebe Project at each animal habitat
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Climbable Sculptures
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Guess Who? style game
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Digital interactive spin browsers
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Live daily shows and animal encounters
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Fully staffed
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Bilingual exhibition
"Little Ray’ attention to detail, beautiful exhibits, unmatchable communication, and overall positive experience have resulted in many lifelong members and visitors to our museum; we are thankful for their support and dedication to their organization and ours."
LAUREN KOCHIAN, The Most
