Alan Lemus
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Alan is a freelance writer and an avid traveler. He specializes in travel content. When he visits home he enjoys spending time with his family Rottie, Opie.


The Oldest Men to Ever Live Picture

Many people dream of reaching a ripe old age while maintaining their health, so as to enjoy the world around them without limitation. Superlatives such as oldest and longest are… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago


Grass Spider Picture

Grass spiders are often found mainly in the grass, as you can determine by their name. But they might wander off to other places. They are one of the 1,200… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago


Can Dogs Get AIDS? Picture

Human beings and animals have coexisted for a very long time. People in many places across the world rely on animals for food, livelihood, clothing, companionship, research, transit, and recreational… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago


What Causes a Geyser? Picture

You might have seen a geyser in various scientific videos or perhaps you have seen one in animated movies as a way for the characters to encounter a hurdle on… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago


10 Duck Hunting Dog Breeds Picture

Dogs are really man’s best friend. They have been selectively bred for thousands of years to carry out particular jobs, such as guarding, hunting, herding, or helping on fields. From… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago


Can Dogs Smell Fear? Picture

There is a long-established belief that dogs can smell your fear. It is very common to hear a dog owner tell their visitor not to panic as the dog bares… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago


Robber Flies Picture

Summary Robber Flies are flies that are known for their aggressive predator habits and can attack their prey mid-flight. They are found in abundance across the world and belong to… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Giant House Spider Picture

A Giant House Spider is the larger relative of the House Spider. The female can grow to be 0.73 inches long in the body with a leg span of around… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Giant Desert Centipede Picture

The Giant Desert Centipede is the largest centipede in Northern America. Summary The Giant Desert Centipede is only found in two major regions but it is known by different names… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Giant Weta Picture

The Giant Weta is a type of weta insect only found and restricted to New Zealand. Although the Weta is itself quite a large insect, some species of Giant Weta… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


European Starling Picture

The European Starling is one beautifully dazzling bird. During the winter season, there are little white spots covering its body but when the summertime comes, they flash their dark and… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Wax Moth Picture

The Wax Moth has two different species; the Greater Wax Moth and the Lesser Wax Moth. Both the species, prey on hives and eat beeswax. They are quite destructive and… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Hobo Spider Picture

Summary The Hobo Spider is a kind of spider that designs funnel webs and often travels from city to city. Hence, its name became Hobo Spider. Like its traveling preferences,… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Winter Moth Picture

The Winter Moth is a type of moth that traveled from Europe and found its way into Canada and the United States. It comes from a community of moths that… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Vermilion Flycatcher Picture

The Vermilion Flycatcher is a type of perching bird that is found in South America and some parts of North America. The males differ from the females in terms of… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Dark-Eyed Junco Picture

The Dark-Eyed Junco is also known as the Snowbird in the United States. They're in the sparrow family, and the resemblance is clear, though they're smaller than most sparrows. It… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Frilled Shark Teeth Picture

Have you ever seen a shark that actually comes from the age of dinosaurs? Meet the Frilled Shark, also known as the Chlamydoselachus anguineus in scientific terms.  They are one… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Tarbosaurus Picture

The Tarbosaurus bataar, also known as the Alarming Lizard, was found in China and Mongolia. It is native to the continent of Asia and is often mistaken for the Tyrannosaurus.… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Peppered Moth Picture

Teachers in schools often use the evolution of the peppered moth as a good example of Darwin’s theory of natural selection. The Peppered Moth is a small insect of merely… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Allosaurus Picture

Description and Size Allosaurus fragilis is a species whose Greek translation is “different lizard.” It is considered a main part of the Theropod group, meaning it preys on flesh.  Fun… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Styracosaurus Picture

Description & Size Styracosaurus is a genus that translates into a spiked lizard. It was found in the year 1913 and currently only has two known species; the Styracosaurus albertensis… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Repenomamus Picture

The Repenomamus was discovered in the year 2000. Its name, in Latin, means "reptile mammal." Classification Repenomamus is a genus of two species, namely Repenomamus robustus and Repenomamus giganticus. The… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago


Apple Moth Picture

The Light Brown Apple Moth is one of the most invasive species of moths that flood our fruits and vegetables. As they are to grow up to 10 mm in… Read More

By Alan Lemus 3 years ago