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How Long Can Hippos Hold Their Breath Underwater?
The name “hippopotamus” comes from a Greek word meaning “water horse” or “river horse.” The hippo is not related to…
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Discover the 12 Official State Animals of New Hampshire
Official state animals are a long-standing tradition in the United States. Each of the 50 states has its own collection…
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Discover the Largest Great White Sharks Ever Found off California Waters
: California has long been known as a haven for great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). These oceanic apex predators are…
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Surprised Fisherman Snags Great White Shark From The Beach
A great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was recently caught and released from an Alabama beach. It is believed to be…
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Can Wolves Climb Trees?
Wolves (Canis lupus) are apex predators in their native habitats across the Northern Hemisphere. Wolves hunt arctic tundra and grassy…
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The Largest Fish Ever Caught in Michigan
Michigan is an angler’s paradise, with more freshwater coastline than any other state in the United States. It is, after…
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Discover the 6 Official State Animals of Nevada
Nevada’s topography features a basin-and-range structure, with mountain ranges separated by arid valleys. Elevations range from approximately 470 to over…
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Lake Superior Fishing, Size, Depth, and More
Lake Superior is the largest of the five Great Lakes and is a natural wonder shared by the United States…
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Discover the Largest Great White Sharks Ever Found off South Carolina Waters
Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are found all over the world. Many immediately think of South Africa and/or Australia when…
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Florida vs. Texas: Which Has More Bald Eagles Roaming Its Skies?
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was chosen as the national bird of the United States by the Second Continental Congress…
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Discover the 9 Official State Animals of New York
Each state in the United States has its own official animal symbols. These animals become officially recognized symbols of the…
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Discover the 9 Official State Animals of Wisconsin
Wisconsin is renowned for its diverse, glacier-sculpted landscape, with thousands of lakes and scenic bluffs along the banks of the Mississippi…
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Discover 4 Incredible Animals Roaming Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an iconic American monument nestled in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. The faces…
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Discover the 13 Official State Animals of North Carolina
North Carolina possesses immense biodiversity due to its diverse topography, ranging from high-altitude Appalachian spruce-fir forests and piedmont to delta…
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Discover the Largest Owl in Florida and Its 5-Foot Wingspan
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has documented the different owl species found in the Sunshine…
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Giant 1400 LB Great White Just Seen Minutes From North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Residents and visitors of North Carolina’s Outer Banks are keeping a close eye on the water today. A 1,400-pound great…
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Grizzly Bears Are Waking Up in Yellowstone: 6 Things to Know
The year’s first grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horriblis) sighting in Yellowstone National Park was recorded on March 7, 2023. Interestingly,…
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How Often Do Dogs Need Rabies Shots?
Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through contact with an infected animal’s saliva or brain tissue. The virus infects the…
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11 Types of Orange Lilies
Lilies come in an assortment of colors, including white, yellow, red, pink, purple, and orange. There are many choices if…
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1200-Pound Shark Just Spotted Stalking the Florida Panhandle
A 1,200-pound great white shark was tracked very near the coast of the Florida Panhandle on March 6, 2023. Tracking…
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Man Finds 214-Year-Old Animal Living on Florida Beach
On February 18, 2023, a man walking on a Florida beach alongside his family made a stunning discovery: an animal…
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Panda Predators: These 6 Animals Kill and Eat Pandas
The giant panda bear (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is native to the mountains of central China. In the past, pandas were not…
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5 Types of Yellow Lilies
Many lilies feature large, eye-catching blooms. While white is often thought of as the traditional color of lilies, the color…
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Discover the 9 Official State Animals of Kansas
While all 50 United States have official state animal symbols, many take it even further by adopting official animals from…
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11 Most Popular Types of Tulips
Tulip Facts Botanical name Tulipa spp. Common Name Tulip Plant Type Perennial, bulb Soil Rich, well-drained Bloom Season Spring Toxicity Toxic…
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7 Types of Purple Lilies
The most common types of lilies are often white, such as the famous springtime Easter lily. As lovely as white…
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3-Ton Invasive Species Spreading in South America
The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) normally resides in sub-Saharan Africa. However, this three-ton semiaquatic mammal has become a problem some 7,500…
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Blue Star Creeper vs. Creeping Thyme
Creeping plants that sprawl across the ground can take your garden display to the next level with minimal effort. Instead…
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Giant 1,500 Pound Great White Shark Spotted Moving in on North Carolina’s Outer Banks
North Carolina’s Outer Banks is a favorite vacation destination for tens of thousands of beachgoers each year. The area also…
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Discover the Official Florida State Freshwater Fish (And Where You Can Catch Them)
The largemouth bass is Florida’s official state freshwater fish. More specifically, the Florida largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) is the…
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Double Knockout Roses vs. Knockout Roses
While roses have long been cherished for their lovely fragrance and romantic blooms, rose-growing was the bane of gardeners for…
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Discover the Largest Alligator Gar Ever Caught in Alabama
An annual Thanksgiving tradition gave a father/son duo yet another reason to be thankful. On their latest Thanksgiving fishing trip…
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Emerald Green Arborvitae vs. Leyland Cypress
The emerald green arborvitae and the Leyland cypress are popular trees often grown as windbreaks, privacy trees, or ornamental trees.…
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1,000 Pound Shark Patrolling North Carolina Waters
A 1,000-pound great white shark is currently swimming off the coast of North Carolina’s outer banks. The shark, named Miss…
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Endangered Animal Population by State
: Important note: this article focuses only on endangered mammals in each state. Endangered amphibians, birds, fish, insects, and other…
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Are Capybaras Legal in California and Other States?
Did you know that two out of every three homes in the United States have at least one pet? Dogs…
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Discover the 7 Official State Animals of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania features diverse landscapes that support over 25,000 species. The state’s varied habitats, ranging from the Pocono Mountains to the…
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Viper Population by State
Meet the Vipers Vipers (Viperidae) are often considered the most advanced family of snakes. All vipers are venomous and feature…
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Kalanchoe Luciae vs. Thyrsiflora
Flapjack plants (also known as “paddle plants”) are unique succulents that can add variety and interest to any display. The…
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Great White Shark Found Stalking the Florida Keys, Again
Rose seems to love the warm waters of the Florida Keys. This 10-foot great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) keeps showing…
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Cheetah Predators: These 4 Animals Can Kill and Eat Cheetahs
The cheetah is most well-known as the fastest land animal on the planet. This extraordinary speed is the cheetah’s primary…
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A 10-Foot Great White Shark Is Swimming Just Off the North Carolina Coast
North Carolina is home to some spectacular beaches, and apparently, a 10-foot great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) has taken a…
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Unexpected Alligator Found Swimming in Local NYC Park!
A four-foot alligator was recovered from a lake in New York City’s Prospect Park on February 19, 2023. While New…
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What’s the Largest Pond in Texas?
It is tricky to declare a body of water a state’s largest pond, mostly because people disagree on what constitutes…
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What’s the Largest Pond in Maryland?
Maryland’s largest pond is Johnson’s Pond, located on the Delmarva Peninsula. The peninsula’s name is a mashup of the three…
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What Do Monarch Caterpillars Eat?
The monarch butterfly’s colorful appearance is instantly recognizable, but its distinctive coloration appears even before its wings do. The yellow,…
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How to Grow Climbing Roses on a Trellis
“Climbing roses” is actually a bit of a misnomer. Roses are not true climbers, unlike clematis for example. Climbing roses…
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A Giant 1,500 Pound Great White Shark Just Showed Its Head Off the Carolinas Coast
: A massive adult male great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) has shown up multiple times in recent weeks off the…
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One More Way Snakes Can Track Humans Was Just Discovered
A research team in Australia recently debunked a long-standing myth regarding snakes. Contrary to widespread assumptions, snakes are not deaf.…
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Will Missouri Become the 16th U.S. State With Roaming Mountain Lions?
Mountain lions once roamed practically all of the continental United States. That changed in the 19th and early 20th centuries.…