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Are Owls Raptors?
Owls are wide-eyed hooting birds, thought to be wise. There are small owls the size of a hamster like the…
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Meet 12 Snakes of the Mississippi River
: The Mississippi River runs from Minnesota down the center of the country, 2,350 miles, to Louisiana where it pours…
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Discover the Largest Spider in Arizona
Whether you are out hiking in the Grand Canyon or cleaning out your garage, if you come across a giant…
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Are Bats Dangerous?
You may have an image from a movie of hundreds of bats soaring out of a cave and attacking an…
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Bull snakes in Colorado: Pictures and Where they Live
Colorado is known for the Rocky Mountains, but there are also forests, grasslands, prairies and deserts. These varied habitats are…
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The 10 Best Fish to Catch in Arizona this Summer
Are you ready for some epic fishing this summer? Head to one of these hot spots in Arizona for record-breaking…
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Are Groundhogs Dangerous?
Every February, Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog gets woken up and pulled from his den to help us predict when spring…
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Are Bumble Bees Dangerous?
We either have instincts to avoid bees or have learned from a painful bite to stay clear of bees, but…
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How a Massive Earthquake Split Tennessee’s Largest Lake from the Mississippi River
Imagine an earthquake so powerful it makes the Mississippi flow backward. Across a period of three months stretching from December…
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It’s Official: World’s Oldest Living Dog is a Chihuahua from Florida!
The Guinness Book of World Records just named a Chihuahua in Florida the oldest dog in the world. The dog’s…
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What do Black Mambas Eat?
All snakes are carnivores. Black mambas are the deadliest and one of the fastest snakes on the planet. The diet…
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This Record-Breaking Copperhead Was Nearly 5 Feet Long
: Copperhead snakes are one of the most common venomous snakes in North America. They are found throughout the southeastern…
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Are Orangutans Dangerous?
Orangutans are large apes with shaggy orange fur. They are frequently displayed at zoos so you may have seen one…
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How Deep Is The Mississippi River?
: The mighty Mississippi River runs from Minnesota down the center of the U.S. to Louisiana where it empties into…
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Discover Black Snakes in Indiana
Indiana is known for its vast farmland, but it also has forests, prairies, meadows, and marshes. All of these habitats…
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Black Snakes Found in New Jersey
: New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the United States, meaning it has the most people packed…
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Are Sea Lions Dangerous?
All along the western coast of the United States you will find beaches with sea lions. They can live from…
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These Spiders Hunt and Kill Snakes 30 Times Their Size!
Are spiders capable of killing snakes? Think about a spider the size of a quarter and a snake the size…
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10 Animals that Look Like Snakes (but Aren’t!)
Snake! Oh, wait, maybe not. Are there animals that look like snakes, move like snakes, and disguise themselves as snakes,…
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Witness 70,000 Snakes in One Place! Here’s How You Can
Is there a convention for snake lovers coming up? Maybe a conference for herpetologists? When hearing about the largest gathering…
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Are Pinworms Dangerous?
You won’t find pinworms rooting around in your garden. They won’t be in your cat’s litter box either. But pinworms…
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Are Earwigs Dangerous or Poisonous?
If you saw an enlarged picture of an earwig, you may think its back pincers was extremely dangerous, like a…
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Are Dolphins Dangerous?
Swimming with dolphins seems to be a popular bucket list item. Grabbing onto their dorsal fins so they can pull…
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Crocodile Death Roll: Everything you Wanted to Know
The herd of wildebeest congregates around the water hole. A juvenile lowers its head to the water’s edge for a…
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Are Cockroaches Dangerous?
When you consider where cockroaches live; sewers, city dumps, latrines, and sewage treatment plants, you can understand why you would…
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Are Stingrays Dangerous?
Stingrays look like giant swimming pancakes. Most are round or kite-shaped and have a long whip-like tail. There are no…
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Are Manatees Dangerous?
If you saw a large, gray sea creature swimming right at you, you might be alarmed. You may immediately think…
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Why are Invasive Species Dangerous to the Environment?
Invasive species are plants or animals that are new to an environment and harmful. They are dangerous to the environment…
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The 3 Types of Hawaiian Centipedes
When you think about household pests, you may think of spiders, mice, cockroaches, or scorpions, depending on where you live.…
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Crocodile Eyes: What Makes them so Unique?
Crocodile eyes have evolved over millions of years to have some amazing characteristics. Did you know that crocodiles have night…
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Crocodile Skulls: What Makes Them So Unique?
The largest crocodile skull in existence is an 84 cm long skull of a Malayan false gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii). Just…
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Animal Mascots in College Basketball: Meet the Mascots of March Madness
The Sweet 16 is set! Some surprises, some disappointments but amazing basketball all around. We can’t give all the credit…
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Meet the Mascots of March Madness: What are Arizona Wildcats?
Is a “wildcat” an actual animal or a group of animals? A wildcat can be a wild (feral) domestic cat…
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SPOOKY! Discover the 10 Scariest Snakes in the World!
Can you imagine hiking on a trail, turning a corner, and seeing a huge King cobra with its head raised…
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Are Crocodiles Reptiles?
Reptiles and mammals are easy to tell apart, but what is the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? Is…
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Crocodile Attacks! How Common are they?
Crocodiles are fierce creatures with rows of razor-sharp teeth (80 to be exact) and powerful jaws. They wait underwater at…
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What is a Group of Crocodiles Called?
What do you call a group of crocodiles? Trouble! Just kidding! A group of crocodiles on land is called a…
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Joro Spider vs Writing Spider
Joro spiders and writing spiders are both large yellow spiders that can be found in residential areas as well as…
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How to Map the Invasion of the Joro Spider in the US and Canada
In October of 2021, people in Georgia reported giant yellow spiders in their gardens, backyards, and bushes. They were familiar…
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Jumpin’ Joros! Do Joro Spiders Jump?
Joro spiders are large colorful spiders spotted in Georgia and South Carolina. They have large golden webs spanning gardens, sheds,…
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Do Joro Spiders Tolerate the Cold Better than Other Spiders?
A new research study from the University of Georgia suggests that the Joro spider tolerates cold better than its cousin,…
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Are Joro Spiders Good? Are They A Helpful Invasive Species?
As spring seasons approach, citizens in Georgia get ready for thousands of Joro spiders to hatch and take flight. The…
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Discover the Most Dangerous Animals in Tennessee
Tennessee is known for the Great Smoky Mountains, the Grand Ole Opry, and some of Country Singer’s biggest stars. You…
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Discover the Most Dangerous (Deadliest!) Animals in West Virginia
Known as the Mountain State, what dangerous animals live in West Virginia? Three-fourths of the state is covered in forests,…
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Joro Spider Ballooning: How this Technique Creates Flying Spiders
Recent news headlines are asking if the Joro spider could invade the entire East Coast. These giant spiders use a…
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Discover the Most Dangerous (Deadliest!) Animals in Utah
What dangerous animals might you find in the deserts, forests, and wetlands of Utah? This state has a mix of…
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Discover The Most Dangerous (Deadliest!) Animals In Wisconsin
What are the most dangerous animals in the Badger State of Wisconsin? Badgers are tough, but are they dangerous to…
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Discover the Most Dangerous (Deadliest!) Animals in Wyoming
What dangerous animals are in Wyoming? Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming and has herds of bison, grizzly bears, and…
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Do Crocodiles Live in Florida?
Is that an alligator or a crocodile? It is most likely an alligator if you are in Florida, but do…
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Joro Spider vs. Praying Mantis: Who would win in a Fight?
The Joro spider is the new spider in town in the United States. It is a large colorful spider that…