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Triple The Weight Of A King Cobra: Meet Greece’s 57-Pound Viper
You probably know that the king cobra is the largest venomous snake known to humans, but what if this isn’t…
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Alligator Facts
10 Fascinating Alligator Facts to Take a Bite of
Native to the Southern US and China, alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) are among the largest reptiles in the world. They look…
Tiger Facts
9 Purr-fectly Wild Tiger Facts
Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and among the most iconic predators on Earth. Recognized instantly by…
Bearded Dragon Facts
Bearded Dragon Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
The bearded dragon, a reptile native to Australia, is known for its calm temperament and has become a popular pet…
Snake Facts
The 11 Most Snake-Infested States in America
The United States is home to a large number of snake species! As you might imagine, these snakes aren’t distributed…
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10 Essential Facts About Humpback Whales
One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be…
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As North American Seal Populations Rebound, We’re Celebrating 10 Incredible Seal Facts
North America’s seals are rebounding exponentially, as detailed in Alix Morris’s newly released book, A Year with the Seals. The…
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10 Essential Facts About Meerkats
The Kalahari Meerkat Project is the longest running project operating under the Kalahari Research Centre. The research team is focused…
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Dingoes: Australia’s Wild Dogs May Not be Dogs at All
Researchers previously thought dingoes were distance cousins of domestic dogs, though still genetically similar enough to frequently breed with the…
Cat Facts
Maintaining the Health and Size of Your Maine Coon Cat
Maine Coon cats are one of the most loved breeds in the United States. They have a long, silky coat…
Elephant
How Heavy Poaching Has Led to Tuskless Elephants
Tusks are one of the most notable features of elephants, among their size and trunks. However, some elephants do not…
Elephant
Are Elephants Ungulates? Ancient Fossil Evidence Has This to Say.
As with all life forms, elephants have evolved over time from a common ancestor with ungulates to near-ungulates, or subungulates,…
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The Critical Role of Elephants in Ecosystem Balance (and What Might Happen Without Them)
Elephants are the largest land animals worldwide, used in tourism in several countries, and are often gentle to humans despite…
Reindeer
10 Notable Facts About Reindeer
Almost everyone in the world knows about reindeer and Yuletide. These fascinating animals have been made popular through their association…
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Spider Beetle vs Bed Bug: What are the Differences?
The sight of a small bug crawling around your office or home may immediately send you into panic mode since…
Turtle Facts
10 Incredible Snapping Turtle Facts
The snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine) is a freshwater turtle native to North America. Also called snapper and Tortuga Lagarto, this…
Turtle Facts
Turtle Predators: What Eats Turtles?
Turtles are hard-shelled reptiles who live on land and sea in many parts of the world. They mostly live in…
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Crane Fly vs Mayfly: What are the Differences?
Crane flies and mayflies have a couple of similarities— they’re both aquatic flying insects with adult forms that do not…
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Gray Whale vs. Humpback: What Are the Differences?
Gray whales and humpback whales are among 14 extant species of baleen whales. They are large whales with baleen plates…
Ant Facts
Fire Ant Mound vs Regular Ant Mound: What are the Differences?
What’s the most obvious way to verify that there’s an ant colony in your vicinity? Their mounds, of course. Also…
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Carpet Beetle vs Bed Bug: What are the Differences?
Both carpet beetles and bed bugs have one thing in common; nobody wants them near their homes. Both insects are…
Hummingbird Facts
Hummingbird Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know
Hummingbirds are mostly members of the family Trochilidae, which is also their scientific name, and are native to the Americas.…
Raccoon Facts
How and Where Do Raccoons Sleep? Everything You Need to Know
Raccoons are nocturnal omnivores found predominantly in rural and urban areas of North America and South America. They are very…
Animal Lists
10 Most Dangerous Animals that Live in the Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are the largest mountain system in North America, measuring 3,000 miles (4,800 km). Experts say that the…
Raccoon Facts
10 Incredible Raccoon Facts
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is one of the most common mammals in North America, living primarily in moist woodlands. Raccoons…
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Boomslang Vs King Cobra: What are the Differences?
The king cobra is not new to fame. It’s a character from many of our favorite stories and fairy tales.…
Hawk Facts
Hawk Predators: What Eats Hawks?
: Hawks are prolific predators who perch on treetops and lamp posts, scouring for prey to devour. They possess strong…
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Frog Predators: What Eats Frogs?
Frogs are tailless, slimy-looking amphibians belonging to the order Anura. They mostly have bulgy eyes jutted out from the surrounding…
Mountain Lion Facts
Mountain Lion Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
Whether you call them cougars, painters, pumas, panthers, catamounts, etc., one thing is clear: mountain lions have the most names…
French Bulldog Facts
French Bulldog Teeth: Everything You Need To Know
Dogs, also known as “man’s best friends,” come in different breeds, shapes, and sizes. French Bulldogs are noticeably small and…
Crab Facts
Crab Predators: What Eats Crabs?
Crabs make good meals; yes, they do! As much as you would want to have them on your dinner plate,…
Axolotl Facts
Axolotl Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
Axolotls are one of the most unique creatures to exist. Their name means “water dog”, with Atl meaning “water” and…
Boston Terrier Facts
Boston Terrier Teeth: Everything You Need To Know
The description of a playful dog, a great watchdog, short and sturdy, fits the Boston terrier. Commonly called the “American…
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Bushmaster vs Gaboon Viper: Key Differences
The bushmaster and the Gaboon viper are two dangerous snakes known for their sizes and venoms. The Gaboon viper (Bitis…
Bobcat Facts
Bobcat Poop: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
The typical bobcat is a medium-sized cat about two times the size of a domestic cat. It weighs between 9…
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Copperhead vs Banded Water Snake: What are the Differences?
You’re probably familiar with copperheads and how they envenom their prey through their bites to subdue them before eating them.…
Elephant Facts
What Different Colors Are Elephants?
Elephants are some of the most popular animals worldwide. That is no surprise as they are the largest living terrestrial…
Elephant Facts
How Do Elephants Mate?
Elephants are the second largest mammals worldwide, second to the blue whale. Elephants, like most mammals, give birth to their…
Animal Lists
5 Animals (Other Than Cockroaches) That Can Survive a Nuclear Armageddon
Humans would be in serious trouble IF a global nuclear war ever broke out, and we’re acting pretty carefree and…
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Copperhead vs Northern Watersnake: What are the Differences?
North America is well-adorned with diverse snakes. The continent is said to have about 150 species of snakes. Much to…
Wolf Facts
10 Incredible Wolf Facts
Wolves are the subject of a lot of discussions in the world of humans. There are many references and stories…
Dog Breed Comparison
Biewer Terrier vs Yorkie: What are the Differences?
The Biewer Terrier and the Yorkie (commonly known as the Yorkshire Terrier) are both from the acclaimed Terrier group as…
Axolotl Facts
10 Incredible Axolotl Facts
The axolotl is an amphibian that spends all its life underwater, which has earned it the nickname the “walking fish.”…
Bobcat Facts
10 Incredible Bobcat Facts
Bobcats (also called red Lynx) are from the cat family. They are characterized by fur colors ranging from brownish red…
Elephant Facts
Why Do Elephants Hold Tails When They Walk?
Elephants are social creatures, known to communicate and express affection by touching their trunks or swishing tails. Every body part…
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Australian Copperhead vs American Copperhead: Which is Deadlier?
Most people assume that Australian copperheads and American copperheads are cousin species. However, these two species aren’t even in the…
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Pufferfish vs Porcupine Fish: What are the Differences?
The pufferfish and the porcupine fish are both animals of the large phylum Chordata. Not to be confused with the…
Dachshund Facts
Dachshund Teeth: Everything You Need To Know
The dachshund is a dog breed that was originally bred to hunt badgers, foxes, rabbits, and other tunneling animals. These…
Elephant Facts
Discover the Ancient Elephant With Two Deadly Three Foot Spikes on Its Head
Over the course of history, Earth has served as a home to many ancient animals long before humans came to…
Hummingbird Facts
How and Where Do Hummingbirds Sleep?
Hummingbirds are beautiful birds to behold. They possess unique behaviors that readily distinguish them from other birds. For example, hummingbird…