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Discover the Official State Bird of North Dakota
The official state bird of North Dakota is the Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). This sturdy, grass-loving bird favors the wide open spaces.…
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The official state bird of North Dakota is the Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). This sturdy, grass-loving bird favors the wide open spaces.…
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The Times of India had an interesting story: people spotted a tiger (Panthera tigris) in the Brahmaputra river. The beast caught…
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Orlando, FL, is home to the one-of-a-kind theme park Gatorland. Gatorland is now home to a one-of-a-kind white alligator. There…
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If the caracal sounds unfamiliar, think of the wild cats with large black ear tufts on the outside of the…
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At its deepest point, the Connecticut River is 130 feet down. The spot of this aquatic chasm is the French…
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There’s a host of silly, Dad-joke-level puns for naming chickens. These will be creatures that get very familiar; ask anyone…
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Poinsettia plants are a sure sign of the holiday season’s arrival. In much of North America, there are attention-grabbing displays…
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How fast are sloths? In a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and energy efficiency, they have a very physically economical…
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Party Fowl! Turkeys can run surprisingly fast. Wild turkeys, according to numerous sources, can apparently reach 25 miles per hour…
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Often, the beginning is an excellent place to start. Let’s consider apples, but also the apricots and albacore tuna. Foods…
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The Australian tiger beetle (Cicindela hudsoni) is the world’s fastest running insect! They run the equivalent of 5.6 miles per hour. Even…
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How long is the Illinois River, from start to end? The one that’s mainly in the state of Illinois is…
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Florida Burmese Pythons Are Still an Ongoing Threat, Just Not Directly to Humans Florida Burmese pythons are still a significant…
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Alligators have a surprising discography of songs (and dances). They make many sounds and have advanced choreography for their growling,…
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There’s an old saying among First Nations peoples that a bear can smell a pine needle falling in the forest.…