Why is an Author Writing about Science?
Some of you will know that, in my previous life, I worked as a research scientist and biology professor. What you may not know is that science is really cool IMHO! So, I’ve decided that every Tuesday, I’ll share some of it with you. Watch this space!
Don’t Cuddle That Frog!
Have you ever been tempted to cuddle a frog? Apart from the slime, here’s a good science-based reason why you shouldn’t. Their lungs are not enough to properly ventilate their bodies. So, they breathe partially through their skin. Cuddling a frog could suffocate it!
Well, how about cuddling a turtle? They’re not slimy. And there’s no way they breathe through their shells! True, even though their lungs aren’t great, either. As a result, they also breathe through their bottoms. That means you should never put a turtle in diapers.