MYTH: Naked Mole Rats Are Just Naked Rats That Live Underground.
FACT: Despite their name, the naked mole rat is not completely naked. . and neither a mole nor a rat!
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MYTH: Octopuses Are Just Dumb Sacks of Goo
FACT: Although these baggy, boneless bodies don’t seem like they could have a lot to offer upstairs, scientists are saying an octopus’s intelligence rivals some mammals.
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MYTH: Hippos Are Excellent Swimmers
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, these amphibious mammals aren’t the best swimmers. In fact, they can’t swim at all.
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What would your Eco-Vacation wishlist look like?
Epic sunrises. Sea Turtles. . .Sand fleas?
Okay, so the last of the line up may not sound too appealing, but they are still one of the many things that will make your eco-vacation with Caretta Research Project-one of Georgia's oldest sea turtle conservation groups- so memorable.
This is a raw adventure that has its challenges, but the reward is tenfold. By far, this was the best Eco-Vacation I have ever experienced.
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Freshwater Eels
Myth: Large freshwater eels will bite, entangle, and drag humans underwater to drown them.
Truth: These remarkable fish (yes, they are fish) are not only fascinating, but are often considered a part of the family. Click to learn more.
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