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Growing An Indoor Chinese Money Plant
Growing a Chinese money plant indoors is a splendid addition to any interior space, from offices and restaurants to classrooms…
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Growing a Chinese money plant indoors is a splendid addition to any interior space, from offices and restaurants to classrooms…
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Chinese money plants (Pilea peperomioides), are relative newcomers to the world of commercially produced, widely available houseplants. As the new…
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In the case of Aronia berry vs. blueberry, the jury is deadlocked. While Aronia berries are guilty of being packed…
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In the case of corn plant vs. Yucca, the jury has reached a verdict: Both corn plants and Yucca are…
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Hear ye, Hear ye! Today the court will be weighing the evidence in the case of Scotch moss vs. Irish…
Frog
The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America, just one mile shorter than the Missouri River. The Mississippi…
leech
Leeches are parasitic or predatory worms that make up the entire subclass Hirudinea of the class Clitellata. Interestingly, only around…
Chameleon
Chameleons are Old World lizards recognized for their remarkable diversity in size, habitat, and adaptation. They are distributed predominantly across…
Tiger
Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the world’s largest felines, renowned for their distinctive orange-red coats, white underbellies, and unique black vertical…
Dogs
Great Danes are large, muscular working dogs. They have a short, sleek coat that comes in a variety of colors,…
Largemouth Bass
Catching a record-breaking fish is an obsession for some, a passion for others, and a spectacle for the general public.…
Elk
Elk are large, social deer native to North America. Males are characterized by their large, unique antlers, which can weigh…
Gophers
Pocket gophers are active, solitary, medium-sized rodents that spend most of their time burrowing. They are endemic to Central and…
Birds
Despite its small size, Connecticut is geographically diverse, from its extensive shoreline along the Long Island Sound to its inland…
Birds
North Dakota is a crucial stopover along the Central Flyway for migratory shorebirds, hosting over 370 species. It offers prime…
Moth
There are approximately 160,000 known species of moths (Lepidoptera) worldwide. In their larval stage, as caterpillars, they have voracious appetites,…
Birds
The position of Illinois within the Mississippi Flyway makes it a major destination for birders, particularly during the peak spring…
Giraffe
Giraffes (Giraffa), the world’s tallest land mammals, are found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Characterized by an extremely long neck, long legs,…
Crab
There are over 7,000 known species of crabs, which are globally distributed across all oceans, in freshwater, and on land.…
Birds
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country, and is filled with bird-watching spots.
Mole
There are between 30 and 36 species of moles worldwide, with seven distinct species native to North America. These mammals…
Tortoise
There are approximately 49 recognized species of tortoises worldwide, all belonging to the family Testudinidae. Tortoises are turtles that live…
Birds
With multiple ecosystems, New Mexico’s topography supports a wide range of avian species. From alpine conifer forests and grassland plains…
Animal Lists
Over half of the world’s animal species live below the Earth’s surface. While many of these are tiny invertebrates like…
Birds
Due to its diverse habitats, extensive coastline, and location along a major Atlantic migratory flyway, Massachusetts hosts over 300 bird…
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There are two extant species of beavers in the world: the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber), native to Europe and Asia,…
Birds
Nevada is a high-diversity birding destination with over 490 species recorded in the state. A crucial stopover on the Pacific…
Birds
Oklahoma’s diverse bird habitats range from vast tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies in the west and center to dense deciduous and pine forests in the…
Birds
Over 400 bird species from approximately 50 families have been observed in Mississippi, with the state’s diverse habitats supporting a…
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There are over 100,000 known species of arachnids, and spiders comprise over 50,000 of these species. Spiders are found on every continent…
Armadillo
Nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) arrived in Texas from Mexico in the mid-19th century. Once restricted to the deep South, they…
Gecko
There are over 1,850 known species of geckos (Gekkota) worldwide. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, primarily inhabiting…
Groundhog
Groundhogs (Marmota monax), also known as woodchucks, are fascinating animals that inhabit North America, including the Eastern United States and…
Snail
A snail (Gastropoda) is a shelled mollusk characterized by a muscular foot for movement and a coiled shell for protection.…
Fish
Most aquarium hobbyists have observed the stringy, tendril-like feces emitted by their fish as it settles at the bottom of…
Caterpillars
Caterpillars are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera, an order of insects that includes butterflies, moths, and…
Elk
Elk (Cervus canadensis) are distributed across Western North America and the mountainous regions of Asia, with introduced populations in New…
Snake
Striped racers (Masticophis lateralis) are also known as California whipsnakes. These nonvenomous snakes are fast-moving land snakes that are also…
Reindeer
There is only one species of reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, which is divided into approximately 7 to 13 subspecies inhabiting the…
Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) are small, adorable rodents with furry bodies. Native to the Andes mountains in South America, guinea…
Turkey
There are two distinct species of turkeys in the world: the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), with five subspecies scattered across…
Chicken
All chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) are descended from the red junglefowl (G. gallus). Evidence suggests that domestication began roughly 3,500…
Flies
Flies are one of the most common and diverse animal groups, with over 150,000 different fly species worldwide. Houseflies (Musca…
Moose
Standing approximately six feet tall at the shoulder and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, the moose (Alces alces) is the…
Goats
There are over 300 distinct breeds of domestic goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) worldwide, descending from the wild Bezoar ibex (C.…
Opossum
Although there are over 100 species in the Didelphidae family, only one species of opossum, the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), is native to…
Mouse
The house mouse (Mus musculus), deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), and white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) are the primary culprits for indoor infestations…
Squirrel
North America is home to approximately 65 of the 285 recognized squirrel species in the family Sciuridae. These rodents are…
Rabbit
There are 29 or 30 recognized species of wild rabbits and approximately 200 distinct breeds of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus…
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Midway into May, spring has officially sprung, and with it comes an influx of baby animals everywhere. Animal rehabber Lauren…