Chances are that the Christmas tree in your home is a Balsam fir. The widely distributed tree is one of the most popular choices at Christmas time because of its… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 1 week ago
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Gerald Dlubala is a writer at A-Z Animals where his primary focus is on animals, plants, and places. Gerald has been wriitng for over 25 years and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Gerald has shared his home with numerous pets, including dogs, cats, a variety of fish and newts, turtles, hermit crabs, rabbits, and a flock of birds. Gerald enjoys all animal and plant life and looks at every day as an opportunity to learn something new about the world around us.
Slug is a common term used for any terrestrial gastropod mollusk without a shell or containing only a small or reduced internal shell. They belong to the same class, Gastropoda,… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 weeks ago
The rainbow trout is now one of North America's top five sport fish. One of the most recognizable gamefish, their rainbow-splashed sides flash brilliantly as they dart through clear streams… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 weeks ago
Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, native, ivy-like vine. Although it is frequently mistaken for poison ivy or Boston ivy, the Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is actually in the Vitaceae or… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 4 weeks ago
Caring for your Philodendron Cordatum with these tips can help ensure a healthy plant. The Philodendron Cordatum is a vining houseplant native to South America with bright, emerald green leaves.… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 4 weeks ago
What are Clydesdale horse prices in 2023? To get the actual cost of ownership, you must include purchase costs, supplies, food, and more. Clydesdales are perhaps the most recognizable breed… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 1 month ago
There are 88 counties in Ohio, and you can find mink (Neovison vison) in all of them. The mink has a long history in Ohio, thanks to its welcoming habitat… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 1 month ago
The official state bird of Kansas is the Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). It is related to the Oriole and a member of the blackbird family. The Western Meadowlark was named… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 1 month ago
If history proves anything, we like to feel that little bit of angst that comes with the word haunted. These 10 most haunted places in Missouri get, and deserve, a… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 1 month ago
It seems like a no-brainer when identifying a cottonwood tree. After all, who hasn't seen the snow-like effect of the cottonwood trees releasing their seedlings in the breeze? And it's… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 1 month ago
The list of Missouri's top 10 largest stadiums has changed over the past year. Adding a new Major League Soccer (MLS) soccer team and stadium in St. Louis has a… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
The timing of when you should take down your hummingbird feeders seems always to be a guessing game. The most obvious sign is the absence of hummingbirds altogether. When you… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
Covered bridges are part of our history, and always evoke emotion. Just the sight of a covered bridge conjures up memories of a less stressful, easier time. The state of… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
How can you discover the best homemade weight gainers for your dog? It depends on how far you want to delve into your pet, its breed, and its nutritional needs.… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
It can seem like a full-time job when you set out to discover the most effective groundhog repellant. What works for one may not work for another, especially when it's… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
Using Epsom salt for your plants can produce real benefits. Epsom salt's two naturally occurring main ingredients, magnesium, and sulfur, help plants grow greener with more blooms and higher yields.… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
Few people stand around in awe of a wasp as it dances and zigzags through their personal space. But come upon an intricate, structurally intriguing wasp nest, and you have… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
Mosquitoes have to rank near the top when thinking of insects that immediately ruin an outdoor event. The constant slapping, stomping, itching, and scratching among guests can, at times, resemble… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
How Indiana got its name contains a story twist in which the name disappeared for a short time before being permanently resurrected. So how did Indiana get its name? And… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
Key Points: The largest high school in Missouri is Blue Springs High School, located in the town of Blue Springs. It ranks 6th in Best Public High Schools in Jackson… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
Alaska was the 49th state admitted to the union on January 3, 1959. President Dwight Eisenhower signed the proclamation, making Alaska the largest state in the US by area, larger… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses a numbered scale called the Air Quality Index (AQI) to report air quality conditions across the US. The AQI assigns scores to states… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
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