| June 5, 2003 |
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Infrared Zoo
This  eye-catching menagerie takes a peek inside the animal kingdom by using infrared light to show the differences between warm- and cold-blooded animals. For the most part, every living creature falls into one of these two camps, with a few exceptions to the rule (bats, echidnas, and mole rats to name a few). Mammals and birds try to keep their bodies at a constant temperature, while reptiles, insects, arachnids, amphibians, and fish take on the temperature of their surroundings. See how cool a python appears compared to the people holding it, and then take a look at a blood hound and the areas of heat on the face of the pooch. The spots of the giraffe glow brighter in infrared photos, while a scorpion can only be seen against the warm glow of the person holding it. The unseen colors of animals are brought to light in this one-of-a-kind "zoo." (in Animals, Insects, and Pets) |
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