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Bioluminescent Petunias?!
Hi, I’m Rainforest Rick
I’m Rick Boyd, also known as Rainforest Rick. I breed tropical dart frogs, tree frogs, and glass frogs, as well as cultivate bioluminescent algae.
Who I am
- I have been an educator for more than 30 years, and a professor at Marquette University since 2019. Teaching is one of my passions and I’m happy to be able to tie in my hobby of cultivating these exotic species while educating those around me.
Why I do this
- I love learning first-hand about the wide variety of these colorful tropical frogs. On top of that I enjoy playing “Noah’s Ark” to aid in the conservation of several species that are critically endangered in the wild.
Watch, Read, Listen
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The bioluminescent petunias have arrived!
This is what they look like with a little bit of long exposure camera magic. Thanks to the power of bioengineering, scientists have been able to insert the genetics found in naturally glowing mushrooms into…
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Rainforest Rick Education the 501(c)(3) Non – profit is here!
As of April, 8th, we have finalized our educational non-profit, and starting to do presentations in the greater Milwaukee area. Our idea sprouted from watching everyone learn so…
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Our Giraffes Laid Eggs!
What might seem like comments from a man with a tinfoil hat happens to be very exciting news for our frog room. On March 2nd, 2024, lying in…