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May 30

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It’s a Tuesday that feels like a Monday. Need a bit of refreshment - a cool mint or a steaming cup of tea? Our Museum Store has it covered!

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May 26

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Meet Shelob, a Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula and one of our Animal Ambassadors. Shelob's name is inspired by a monster in the form of a giant spider in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and was selected by guests at last weekend's Animal FUNd event.

This tarantula arrived at the museum in March and was hatched in 2021. They reach their full size at about 3-5 years old. We don't know yet if Shelob is a male or female; in captivity, males can live 5-10 years. Females can live 20-25 years.

They are named for the yellow color around their knee joints and can grow up to have a 7-8 inch leg span. Chaco Golden Knee Tarantulas are native to dry grasslands in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. They live in burrows they make, but can also be found in abandoned rodent or lizard burrows.

Thanks to all of our friends who visited last weekend to support our live animals!

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May 21

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Traffic alert! This morning we are a rest stop for the @wilmgrandprix Governor’s Ride (15 miles), Media Fondo (30 miles), and Gran Fondo (30 miles). If you are visiting this morning - or driving in the area - please keep an eye out for cyclists.

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May 20

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Get up close with some of our live animals this weekend with games and activities to raise FUNds for the animals - including Madagascar Hissing Cockroach races! Animal FUNd Weekend is today and Sunday during regular museum hours.

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May 19

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Some of our Animal Ambassadors helped create art to sell at Animal FUNd Weekend, this Saturday and Sunday (May 20-21) during regular museum hours.

Expect visits from our live animals and learn about their conservation stories. Enjoy carnival games, contests, raffles, roach racing, and more! Trade funds for FUN (i.e., money can be exchanged for tickets to participate in games and activities).

Free with museum admission or membership. ...

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Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807

302-658-9111
info@delmns.org

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