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4 Animals That Have Gone Extinct in 2022 (Or Probably Will)
It’s believed by some scientists that we are in the middle of the 6th largest extinction event that has ever…
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Ancient Oddities: 8 Extinct Sea Creatures
The planet has gone through different stages, which have created environments for almost alien species to emerge. Animals much different…
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Coachwhip Snake vs Rat Snake: 7 Similarities and Differences
Both rat snakes and coachwhip snakes are found in the same territories and habitats. Telling them apart will help you…
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10 Flightless Birds That Are Extinct
Flightless birds used to be the biggest and heaviest terrestrial animals found on island chains. These birds migrated to their…
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How an Extinct Bird Re-Evolved Itself from the Dead
From what most of us understand about evolution, a single-celled organism that existed billions of years ago gave rise to…
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How Did the Passenger Pigeon Go Extinct and When?
Passenger pigeons (Ectopistes migratorius) used to fly in huge flocks across North America. This included Canada, the Midwest, and the…
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4 Scorpions in Arizona You Will Encounter in 2024
Arizona is famous for having scorpions in its deserts that sometimes scurry into homes when the scorching summer weather hits.…
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When Did Dinosaurs Go Extinct?
Dinosaurs had been evolving and going extinct since the dawn of their existence, but something happened that made them all…
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8 Extinct Plants
Plants, like animals, have gone extinct over time for a myriad of reasons. Some have gone extinct recently, while others…
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3 Leech Infested Lakes in the USA You Don’t Want to Swim In!
: Lake Leeches are related to earthworms and are known as segmented worms. They’re able to sense changes in their…
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14 Extinct Animals: Past and Present
We hear the word extinction, and for most of us, it conjures up pictures of dinosaurs. However, they make up…
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When Did Dodo Birds Go Extinct?
Dodo birds are flightless birds that have been extinct for quite some time. Mauritius is their historical home, and they…
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Are Black Rhinos Extinct?
There are two species of African rhinoceroses: white rhinos and black rhinos. There are also 3 Asian rhino species: great…
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6 Endangered Animals Recently Declared Extinct
The main idea behind the Endangered Species Act in the US is to protect animals under its care from going…
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What Would Happen if Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
It seems like a pleasant fantasy to wake up one day in a world without mosquitoes. No nightly visitors through…
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Discover 9 Extinct Fish
Despite our best efforts, there are many species of animals that become extinct every year. There are thousands of species…
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8 Extinct Volcanoes from Across the World
Volcanoes are scary and they are destructive with the capability to transform a landscape at any given moment. They’ve ended…
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When Did Neanderthals Go Extinct?
By the time modern humans arrived on the scene, Neanderthals were already living in fragmented groups and suffering the effects…
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American Bison: Are Buffalo Extinct?
Vast herds of American bison once roamed the Great Plains of the United States. However, those huge herds are now…
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What’s the Difference: River vs Stream Explained
We hear the terms river and stream used interchangeably, yet despite their similarities, there is a difference between them. Both…
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10 Ticks in Delaware
Ticks are a nuisance across most of the United States, and Delaware is no exception. Delawareans venturing out into the…
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Discover History’s Greatest Shark vs Alligator Battle (Hundreds of Gators and Sharks Fought)
A report in a magazine titled The Fishing Gazette, published on October 5, 1877, describes the most gruesome shark vs…
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What’s the Difference: River vs. Creek Explained
Both creeks and rivers may seem like interchangeable terms, but there is a slight variation in the nomenclature. Although the…
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9 Ticks in California: Awareness for the Golden State
Ticks are parasites that exclusively consume blood. Encountering ticks in California is worrying because the most common tick-borne disease in…
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Discover the Sharks that Can Travel Up River Rapids Like Salmon
Discovering that bull sharks can travel up river rapids like salmon is a little jarring considering their size. They’re between…
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River vs Canal Explained
Rivers only account for .1% of the dry land on the planet, but they’re at the forefront of the human…
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Blue Whale Skeleton: 6 Fun Facts
Blue whale skeletons are on display around the world so humans can take in their enormity. Intact skeletons are hard…
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Are Sharks Fish?
Sharks are older than trees and they have existed for more than 400 million years, which also makes them older…
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Lightning vs Thunder: What are the Main Differences?
Lightning is awe-inspiring. It’s exciting for some people, while it’s scary for others. We know that thunder and lightning happen…
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15 Sharks in (and Near) Miami Beach
Fretting about sharks is natural if you’re planning on hitting any of Florida’s waterways. They’re apex predators with powerful jaws…
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10 Ticks in Colorado
Some of the ticks in Colorado aren’t a threat to humans, but ticks that carry diseases in any part of…
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Do House Flies Poop?
When flies are buzzing around your home, it’s easy to wonder what they’re doing and how they do it. These…
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Discover 8 Ticks in Alaska
Ticks are not a common occurrence in Alaska, though during the summer months, they can be a real nuisance. While…
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6 Black Snakes in South Carolina
38 different kinds of snakes live in South Carolina, but only six of them are venomous. The cottonmouth is arguably…
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6 Ticks in Florida
Almost all ticks go through four stages during their lives, including six of the ticks in Florida. They start as…
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8 Ticks in Arizona: Yes There Are Ticks in the Desert!
The desert is often mistaken as a place with minimal life, but the Sonoran Desert that swaths much of Arizona…
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12 Black Snakes in Arkansas
: Snakes are among the most feared animals in America despite most snakes posing no threat. Due to this fear,…
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10 Ticks in Georgia: They Can Carry Diseases!
Worrying about ticks is not a seasonal occurrence in Georgia like it is in other states as the mild and…
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Do (Honey) Bees Poop? And Other Bodily Functions Explained
Bees are responsible for the diversity of plant life around us. Despite this, their numbers are declining. As such, they’ve…
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7 Black Snakes In Pennsylvania
Black snakes in Pennsylvania that are most frequently encountered in the wild are easy to distinguish if you know the…
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What Is the Oroville Dam and Why Is It So Huge?
It’s northeast of Sacramento in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. : In a part of the state that fluctuates…
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6 Common Ticks in Connecticut: A Discussion
Ticks can be found on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Their populations have been exploding worldwide due to factors like…
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River vs Bayou: What’s the Difference?
When discussing waterways, it’s confusing when the terms river and bayou are thrown around to describe similar bodies of water.…
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A Question of Elimination: Do Whales Poop?
Majestic is a word that comes to mind when we think of whales because of their immense size and grace…
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The Largest Coachwhip Snake Ever Caught
Also known as whip snakes, coachwhip snakes are called coachwhips because they look like an old whip used to drive…
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Discover the World’s Only ‘Atomic Lake’ Where Locals Catch Radioactive Fish
Once part of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan is now home to an atomic lake created during the USSR’s reign. This…
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9 Black Snakes in Ohio: Not One Is Venomous!
: As the seasons change in Ohio and the weather gets warmer, snakes come out of brumation and begin hunting…
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Elimination Consideration: Do Spiders Poop?
Spiders are not something that people look forward to seeing in their homes. While some people are so fascinated with…
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Meet the Incredible Venomous Sharks of the Thames River
: What is a venomous shark? Why are there venomous sharks in the Thames River? It seems incredible that we’d…
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6 Clearest Rivers in the United States (3 Are in Texas!)
Rivers are unique and vital waterways that offer various activities for the outdoor enthusiast. They’re also vital ecosystems and waterways…