파충류 탐험가 클럽: 파충류 및 양서류

Meet a live leopard gecko, corn snake, tiger salamander, and Russian tortoise while learning about reptiles and amphibians! Learners will have the opportunity to ask questions and share observations about each animal.

A photo slideshow of some of the most interesting species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world will highlight their similarities and differences and introduce fun facts. Participants will be invited to share their own stories, and Miss Amalia might tell about visiting the islands of the Komodo dragon, holding the longest snake in the world in Borneo, searching for tuataras in New Zealand, caring for baby sea turtles in Malaysia, or meeting chameleons in Madagascar. 

Discussion, games, crafts, and science experiments will help learners to have the opportunity to take a closer look at the fascinating field of herpetology. Through identifying alligator bones, turtle shells, and snake sheds and eggs, students will become familiarized with the terms for reptile body parts. Tips for finding reptiles and amphibians in your neighborhood and how to recognize frog calls will be shared, plus species checklists of common North American reptiles and amphibians. Each week will feature a different group of amphibians or reptiles. Accompanying supplemental art projects and nature exploration activities will be provided. 

Each week will be independent of each other, and learners may join at any time. No prerequisite classes are required. 

Upcoming weekly themes are listed below: 

HERPETOLOGY OF THE WORLD
Week of March 31: Asia- flying lizards, gharials, and giant softshell turtles
Week of April 7: Australia- frilled lizard, bearded dragon, tiger snakes
Week of April 14- New Zealand- the tuatara, geckos and skinks

PREHISTORIC HERPETOLOGY
Week of April 21: Dinosaur Classification
Week of April 28: Ancient Marine Reptiles (plesiosaurus, mosasaurus, ichthyosaurus)
Week of May 5: Prehistoric Flying Reptiles (Pterosaurs)
Week of May 12: Giants of the Past (titanoboa, archelon, super salamanders)

MONDAY CLASS
Class will not be held on May 19 and May 26
AMPHIBIANS
June 2: Toads vs. True Frogs
June 9: Tree Frogs and Flying Frogs
June 16: Salamander Slime
Class will not be held on June 23
June 30: All Axolotl, All the Time

WEDNESDAY CLASSES
AMPHIBIANS
May 21: Toads vs. True Frogs
May 28: Tree Frogs and Flying Frogs
June 4: Salamander Slime
June 11: All Axolotl, All the Time

Topics covered may include: animal classification, ectothermic, reptiles, amphibians, herpetology, life-cycles, metamorphosis, insectivores, venomous snakes, crocodilians, turtles and tortoises, lizards and snakes, tuataras, Komodo dragons, monitor lizards, sea turtles, pythons, anacondas, keeled scales, and turtle shells.

Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.