How the Tree Frog Has Redefined Our View of Biology

By Helen Fields
Smithsonian magazine

Karen Warkentin, wearing tall olive-green rubber boots, stands on the bank of a concrete-lined pond at the edge of the Panamanian rainforest. She pulls on a broad green leaf still attached to a branch and points out a shiny clutch of jellylike eggs. “These guys are hatchable,” she says.
Red-eyed tree frogs, Agalychnis callidryas, lay their eggs on foliage at the edge of ponds; when the tadpoles hatch, they fall into the water. Normally, an egg hatches six to seven days after it is laid. The ones that Warkentin is pointing to, judging from their size and shape, are about five days old, she says. Tiny bodies show through the clear gel-filled membrane. Under a microscope, the red hearts would just be visible. READ MORE

Science & Nature Toys coming to stores on our shores

Summer is rapidly approaching and we are working hard to have everything ready for when our British Invasion of Science & Nature Toys arrive. New toys, and a new website are both scheduled to be ready this June.

Speaking of new toys, here's a sneak peek of just a few...

Pocket Monocular

Eye spy anything with this handheld monocular from the Natural History Museum. High magnification is guaranteed with this spherical lens that’s perfect for theatre, stadium, sports and other long distance viewing. Each pocket monocular comes with a cleaning cloth and wrist strap.

Pocket Microscope

Whiz kids never know when they need to get a closer look at something that catches their attention. Now they can view objects in incredible detail with a brightness and clarity that amazes scientists! From the Natural History Museum, this pocket-size microscope can magnify items a stunning 40 times and comes with slides and a lens cleaning cloth, plus a very affordable price tag.

Lunar Projecting Alarm Clock

Create your own moon landing on the bedroom ceiling with this whimsical telescope that illuminates a moon on any surface. From the Natural History Museum, this lunar projecting clock is programmed to ensure that the projected moon is always in sync with the phases of the actual moon! Keep the moon in focus with a turn of the wheel. The telescope includes an LCD clock, alarm buzzer, projector and tripod.


Metal-Ink Keyfob

Kids can do their homework in metal with this incredible “metal ink” keyfob pen. From the UK Science Museum, this pen has no ink. It writes by leaving behind tiny amounts of metal alloy on paper. Fits nicely in a pocket, pocketbook or wallet in case a back-up pen is needed. Full instructions are included to answer, “how’d they do that?”


Pretty Neat! Want to see more? Check out our preliminary product announcement page where you can view our video and download a catalog.

RC Rattlesnake on the prowl!

Our Friends at TD Monthly had some fun with one of our new Science & Nature(TM) products, and put it through it's paces.

The RC Rattlesnake, along with all the other great toys puzzles & games, will be available real soon. To find out more about our remote control reptile, and all the other toys coming our way, click on the banner below...

Grab the Pop Corn: Wild Creations Science & Nature(TM) New Product Video

For your viewing pleasure, here is a video selection of some of the 60+ products we'll be bringing to store shelves nationwide, as well as here online this Spring. Teaming up with "Science Museum UK", "Natural History Museum", "Mensa", and "Wallace & Gromit", Wild Creations Science & Nature(TM) shall bring on a British Invasion of Toys and Games for young & old to explore and enjoy.

Wild Creations announces new Toy Division

New toy products with focus on fun, exploration, & discovery.

Myrtle Beach, SC based company Wild Creations Inc. announced today the creation of a new toy division with an expanded product line.
Wild Creations Science & Nature™ offers an exclusive line of toys, puzzles & games with a scientific theme, targeted for youths to young adults. The 60+ item product line includes selected toys from a variety of toy brands currently popular in Europe & the United Kingdom.
“We’ve always wanted to offer products that educate, inspire, and inform…,” said Rhett Power, co-owner of Wild Creations, “We’ve been successful with our EcoAquarium™, but our customers have asked for more.” The EcoAquarium™ is a compact aquarium ecosystem featuring African Dwarf Frogs with special appeal for young children to adults. The low maintenance, self contained aquarium allows you to get a “bird’s eye” view of a natural working environment.
In 2007 the company started distributing EcoAquariums™ to local stores. It was introduced for the first time on a national level at Toy Fair 2009 in New York City. To date, EcoAquariums™ are now sold in over 900 stores nationwide, as well as offered online at www.wildcreations.com.
The line of toys, which include Insect habitats, Botanical & Geological Discovery Kits, Remote Controlled Toys & other Nature & Scientific Kits & accessories, are expected to be available by June of 2010.