It's about to be noisy, especially in the Midwest. Two broods of periodical cicadas are preparing to emerge from their slumber simultaneously. And in select areas, they are coming together… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months 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 writing 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.
Wisconsin is our 25th-largest state. Bordered by Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota, Wisconsin covers approximately 35 million acres. Almost half, 16 million, are woodlands or forests. Of its 65,496 total… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
The production of cheese in the U.S. has steadily risen over the past ten years to nearly 6.5 million metric tons, second only to the European Union at over ten… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 2 months ago
Mississippi normally features mild winters and hot, humid summers. Historical records show Mississippi's average annual temperature range is between the low 40s and 80s in any given year. Because the… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
It's crawfish season! Time to pinch some tails, suck some heads, and enjoy those mudbugs. Crawfish are perfect in soups, stews, platters, or boiled and spread out over a table… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
The sun conure features striking yellow, orange, green, and red colors that immediately attract the eye. But those who own the playful bird attest to its personality, playfulness, and ease… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 3 months ago
Sunflowers are an iconic symbol of happiness, popular for staged photoshoots due to their beauty and surrounding charm. Never-ending fields of sunflowers stretching their long slender, yet sturdy stalks to… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 4 months ago
National Pit Bull Awareness Month occurs every October, with National Pit Bull Awareness Day falling on the last Saturday of the month. The next National Pit Bull Awareness Day is… Read More
By Gerald Dlubala 4 months ago
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 5 months ago
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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months ago
What are Clydesdale horse prices in 2024? 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 months 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago
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