Fun Friday #1- Chimera Cat

On Fridays in the classroom I like to share a fun short video, cool image, or just a "funny" with the class.  I usually do this right after the flashback, and it doesn't take more than three minutes.  It's a great way to bond with the kids and show them how amazing nature and science can be.

One of my favorite Fun Fridays comes from geekologie.com.  Meet Venus, the chimera cat!  She is her own fraternal twin.  Chimeras result when two fertilized eggs or early embryos fuse into one organism.  As you can see, the results can be stunning!  You can read more about chimeras HERE.

Students find this so cool.  They ask questions, and it usually leads to some good discussions on genetics. Enjoy!