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So How Would One Transport the World's Largest Fish?
Holy moly, look how big that Whale Shark is! In case you've forgotten, it's the same creature held in the world's biggest fish tank and is the largest living species of cartilaginous fish.
So how do you transport two (!) of these gigantic specimens?
That's a Big Fishie Tank!
If you wanted to visit the world's largest fish tank, you'd have to go to Okinawa, Japan, home of the "Kuroshio Sea," otherwise known as the Churaumi Aquarium. Their fish tank is so humongous, it holds four whale sharks – the biggest fish alive!
Not only is the local sea life that's housed in the tank beautiful to look at, but the observation window at the Churaumi is a marvel on its own.
Creature Features: Whale Shark
Not all sharks are created equal, what do you know about the world's biggest fish? I've uncovered fun facts – some shocked me – learn about this animal and see if you make the grade!
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Non Voyage: Make Chicago Your Kid's Kind of Town
When you are through celebrating the bright lights of New York, head to the Midwest to give your children a taste of Chicago. The Windy City, which isn't really as breezy as kids might think, offers a scaled down version of big city living with its own unique flavors and sights.
- The newly reopened Shedd Aquarium is one of the hottest destinations for Chicago-bound kids with its up close and personal looks at beluga whales, sea otters and sharks. Try visiting a local aquarium to get an aquatic animal experience. The Shedd's Polar Playzone allows kids to dress up like penguins and practice waddling around with an "egg" between their legs, sliding down ramps and experiencing life in a freezing atmosphere.
- The Crown Fountain at Millennium Park is a big attraction for tots with its 50 foot towers bookending a reflecting pool of water and its video images that spout out water at unexpected times. Recreate the fun water experience with a backyard sprinkler that the kids can run through to cool off on a hot day.
- Fill the kids up on local specialties like deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs. Gino's East may make the perfect deep-dish pie in their restaurant, but instead of having it flown in, get your family to create your own perfect cornmeal-crusted deep-dish creation. Chicago-style hot dogs are known for their heaping piles of toppings like mustard, onions, relish, pickles and celery salt, so have the tots race to see who can build the tallest frankfurter.
- Navy Pier has become a giant amusement park for kids, complete with its own 150-foot tall ferris wheel. Recreate the ferris wheel with markers and scissors with these unique instructions.
Jessica Simpson Serenades Shamu
Jessica Simpson had a busy weekend up on stage starting on Friday night at the Dixon May Fair and continuing the next morning with a stop off at Sea World in San Diego. She kept her Twitter updated the whole time, though it sounds like she wasn't entirely prepared for her fair performance. Her Saturday got off to an early start when she visited Shamu, faced her fear of sharks .
Movies With Miya: IMAX Under the Sea
Last week, IMAX released its latest visual masterpiece, Under the Sea. The short 40 minute film enthralls its viewers with exotic underwater creatures from several areas of the Southern Hemisphere. Turtles, sharks, whales, and the more curious cuttlefish, seadragons and sea snakes come to life with the amazing 3D technology.
Creature Features: Manatee
The big guys of the ocean – whales, sharks, and dolphins – get all the attention! One animal that's missing the boat in the PR department is the manatee. I don't hear many facts or stories about the so called "sea cow," and this one seems like such a friendly guy!
Lil Tip: Adopt an Animal
Today is National Visit the Zoo Day, but before you go out to visit your local animal park consider supporting animals that are still able to live in their natural habitats. For $25, The World Wildlife Fund adoption center offers you the opportunity to sponsor endangered species from pygmy elephants to whale sharks to anacondas. Your child will receive an adoption certificate and photograph of the animal while your donation helps support the WWF's to efforts to save the species from extinction.
Out and About: Georgia's Georgia Aquarium
With over eight million gallons of water housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 species, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is one of the largest in the world. Residents include two massive Whale Sharks – check out that huge mouth up above! Capable of weighing up to 15 tons, these "gentle giants" are filter feeders meaning they live off of plankton and animals, scooped up in bucket-like fashion with their four-foot-wide mouths.
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