Your Vote Counts In The Charismatic Creature Carnival!
Are you ready to vote for this month’s most Charismatic Creature? After you hear from our experts, cast your ballot!
Our Charismatic Creature Carnival has come to a close. Which of our three finalists will be crowned The People’s Choice Hall Of Famer? Was it the mantis shrimp, the opossum, or the shoebill stork?
Your votes have come in and we’re celebrating the winner at a very special Charismatic Creature-themed SciFri Virtual Trivia Night on October 6th!
Meet Our Charismatic Creature Candidates
- An aquatic creature showdown: mantis shrimp vs. hellbender salamander.
- The mammals who rule the night: opossum vs. aye-aye.
- A match-up between two feathered friends: pigeon vs. shoebill stork.
That’s it for now! Sign up for SciFri Virtual Trivia Night to join us October 6 for a special Charismatic Creature-themed evening.
SciFri Virtual Trivia Night – Charismatic Creature Special Edition
SciFri Trivia is a weekly gathering that’s part science-y facts, part dance party, and part pop culture romp—and it’s for anyone looking to bring together teams (or bravely play solo) to win ultimate bragging rights.
- When: Wednesday, October 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Science Friday’s YouTube livestream
- Tickets: Free! Register for more info and reminders.
Meet the Writers
About Kathleen Davis
@katjacquelineKathleen Davis is a producer and fill-in host at Science Friday, which means she spends her weeks researching, writing, editing, and sometimes talking into a microphone. She’s always eager to talk about freshwater lakes and Coney Island diners.
About Kyle Marian Viterbo
@kylemarianKyle Marian Viterbo is a community manager at Science Friday. She loves sharing hilarious stories about human evolution, hidden museum collections, and the many ways Indiana Jones is a terrible archaeologist.