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Ant-Repelling Smells: 14 Natural Scents They Can’t Stand
It’s no secret that ants live a complex life, working together to accomplish incredible feats. A new study just revealed…
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Colorado Man Destroyed the World Record with This Massive Lake Trout
As of spring 2025, Lake Champlain’s lake trout population is now self-sustaining, a goal that has been in the works…
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The 10 Animals With the Highest Populations on the Planet
Our planet is brimming with life, and the diversity of animal species on Earth is staggering. Over 2.1 million animal…
Ant Facts
Discover 14 Smells That Ants Absolutely Hate
Entomologists estimate there are 20 quadrillion ants on Earth. That equates to approximately 2.5 million ants for every person worldwide.…
Bird Facts
Discover 11 Modern-Day Birds That Look Like Dinosaurs
All birds descend from dinosaurs. While reptiles such as crocodiles and alligators may appear to be the most dinosaur-like creatures…
Bobcat Facts
Bobcats in New York State: How Many Are There and Where Do They Roam?
New York State is part of the bobcat’s (Lynx rufus) huge native range, but how many bobcats are roaming in…
Bear Facts
Yes, Grizzly Bears Can Climb Trees! Six Facts to Know About These Bulky Climbers
There is a widespread misconception claiming while black bears can climb trees, grizzly bears cannot. This is simply not true.…
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Discover Why Bears Attack Little Bear Cubs
Few things appear more cute and cuddly than a bear cub. Black, brown, giant panda, and polar bear cubs are…
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Scoville Scale: How Hot Is a Carolina Reaper?
The Carolina Reaper is a chili pepper that was created by “Smokin’” Ed Currie, a chili pepper breeder who founded…
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Discover 42 Amazing Zoos Where You Can See Komodo Dragons
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest and most dangerous lizard in the world. Any animal with those kinds…
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Discover Why Arkansas Is Called “the Natural State”
Arkansas is a state in the south-central United States. The state spans 53,179 square miles (137,732 square kilometers), making it…
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Discover the Deepest Lake in North America
Great Slave Lake in Canada’s Northwest Territories is the deepest lake in North America and the ninth-deepest lake in the…
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A Tiger Shark the Size of a Moose Was Just Caught in Alabama, Shattering the Old Record
An Alabama saltwater fishing record has potentially been shattered with the recent catch of a tiger shark. The current state…
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How Big Is Russia? Compare Its Size in Miles, Acres, Kilometers, and More!
Russia is the largest country in the world by a wide margin in terms of land area. Here is a…
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Striped Bass Size Comparison: Just How Big Do They Get?
The striped bass (Morone saxatilis) is hard-fighting sport fish that is a favorite among anglers. It is an anadromous fish,…
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Five Shark Attacks in New York in Just Two Days: 50 Sharks Spotted by Drones
The long Independence Day weekend didn’t just bring thousands of beachgoers to New York beaches. It also brought a flurry…
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16 Types of Bass Ranked by Size
Let’s talk about bass sizes! Bass are among the most popular targets for anglers, but many don’t realize just how…
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Discover the Tallest Waterfall in Kentucky
There are well over 1,000 waterfalls in Kentucky, with the highest concentration of falls found in the state’s southeastern region.…
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How Deep Is Boston’s Charles River?
: The Charles River was named by English explorer John Smith who explored and mapped parts of New England in…
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Monster Largemouth Bass Caught in Texas Sets a New World Record
Lea Anne Powell is an angler, race car driver, and model. Now she can add another title to her resume……
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Florida Fisherman Bitten by Shark, Pulled Out of His Boat and Into the Water!
A shark bit a fisherman’s hand and pulled him into the water in the Florida Everglades. The incident happened on…
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The 44 Best Fishing Lakes in Ohio (And the Types of Fish to Expect!)
Ohio is one of only three states that does not include a fish on its list of official state animals…
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Discover the 6 Official State Animals of Oregon
Every U.S. state has official symbols that represent the history, culture, economy, and environment of the state. Oregon has over…
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Crappie Size Comparison: Just How Big Do They Get?
Crappies are small to medium-sized freshwater fish. They are the second most popular freshwater fish among U.S. anglers, behind the…
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Discover the Official State Fish of Oklahoma (And Where You Can Catch Them This Summer)
Oklahoma could have chosen a large, imposing fish as their state fish. The state is home to some lunker largemouth…
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Discover the Official State Fish of Massachusetts
Massachusetts has well over 50 official state symbols. That is far more than many states, but it does not set…
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Largemouth Bass Size Comparison: Just How Big Do They Get?
The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is North America’s most popular freshwater sport fish. Anglers of all stripes target these fish,…
Catfish Size Comparison: Just How Big Do the Different Types Get?
There are over 3,000 catfish species across 35 different families. In fact, one out of every twenty known vertebrates on…
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The Largest Bass Ever Caught Weighed 22 Pounds — 3 Reasons It Grew So Large
Black bass are the most popular freshwater game fish in North America. There are 13 species of black bass, including…
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Discover Why Ohio Is Called the Buckeye State
Ohio owes its nickname to a tree, some possible revisionist history, and a nineteenth-century political campaign. Here is the story…
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Discover the 11 Heaviest Animals Still Roaming Wild in the U.S.
The United States is the third-largest country in the world in terms of land area. With such a vast expanse…
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Discover the Clearest Lake in New Hampshire
There are over 800 lakes and ponds in New Hampshire, per the state’s Department of Environmental Services. Which of those…
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Discover the Official State Fish of Illinois
There are 196 fish species swimming in Illinois waters. These species represent 77 genera and 28 families. However, out of…
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Discover the Deepest Lake in the South
: Most of the United States’ deepest lakes are located in the nation’s northern regions. For example, Alaska has more…
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How Much Do Pandas Weigh?
The giant panda bear is roughly the same size as the American black bear. Mature adult pandas stand two to…
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Discover Why Illinois Is Called the Prairie State
Illinois is known by several nicknames, such as the “Land of Lincoln” (adopted as the official state slogan in 1955),…
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Animals With the Best Eyesight
According to a study by the Vision Impact Institute, around 75% of Americans need corrective lenses. Clearly (or not-so-clearly, depending…
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Ohio River Wildlife, Size, Activities, and More
It is difficult to overstate the importance of the Ohio River in the history, expansion, culture, and economy of the…
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31 Places in the United States Named After Animals
There are a ton of places in the United States that are named after animals. Some are regal, such as…
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What Is in Lake Michigan, and Is It Safe to Swim in?
: Lake Michigan is the second-largest of the Great Lakes in terms of volume, trailing only Lake Superior. It is…
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Discover the Deepest Lake in South Carolina
: There are 14 major lakes in South Carolina, all of which are man-made reservoirs. The largest of them all…
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Meet the 6 Biggest Long-Shot Horses to Ever Win the Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes is an annual Thoroughbred horse race held annually on the third Saturday of May at Pimlico Race…
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How Much Does a Bale of Hay Weigh? The Answer May Surprise You
A field of freshly baled hay is a sure sign that warm weather has arrived. The first baling of the…
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Discover Why Alabama Is Called the “Yellowhammer State”
Alabama has multiple nicknames along with the Yellowhammer State. It is known as the Cotton State, due to its central…
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Discover the Official State Fish of Pennsylvania (And Where You Can Catch Them This Summer)
Pennsylvania has six state animals — actually, seven if we include the extinct trilobite (Pennsylvania’s state fossil) in the list.…
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1,500 LB Great White Shark Appears in the Outer Banks as Summer Vacation Season Begins
This spring has been an especially active season for sharks in the waters off of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and…
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Discover the Official State Fish of Nebraska
Nebraska has some rather interesting state symbols. For instance, there are two official state drinks: milk (state drink) and Kool-Aid…
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Discover the Official State Fish of Mississippi
Over 280 fish species swim in Mississippi’s many freshwater lakes, rivers, creeks, and ponds, but only one is the official…
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What Is a Group of Hippos Called?
There are two species of hippopotamuses: the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) and the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis). The pygmy hippopotamus…
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The Largest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught in Nevada
Michael Geary, a former police officer, enjoyed his retirement by doing a lot of fishing on Lake Mead. Formed by…