Fairy rings are a well-known phenomenon. On the surface, they're rather difficult to explain. After all, while nature is quite magnificent, it still seems quite odd that a bunch of… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
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Nina is a writer at A-Z Animals, FIDIS Travel, and Giant Freakin Robot. Her focus is on wildlife, national parks, and the environment. She has been writing about animals for over three years. Nina holds a Bachelor's in Conservation Biology, which she uses when talking about animals and their natural habitats. In her free time, Nina also enjoys working on writing her novels and short stories.
As a resident of Colorado, Nina enjoys getting out in nature, traveling, and watching snow hit the mountains from her enclosed porch.
Not everyone likes rats. They have a bad rap that dates back all the way to the time of the Black Plague. The fact that they rummage around in trash… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
The story of the Bell Witch Cave in Tennessee is a haunting one. Even today, no explanations, except perhaps group hysteria, can explain the mysterious haunting of the Bells for… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Amethyst is a beautiful stone. It is often found in geodes and looks beautiful right out of the stone. It is also stunning when polished and placed into jewelry. However,… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Colorado is a beautiful place full of stunning meadow scenes and mountains. However, the high elevation, towering mountains, and snow makes for some dangerous areas. Before traveling to this beautiful… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
There are forests located all over the world. Unfortunately, many of them are small and broken up. With the push for more development, agriculture, and the demand for wood via… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Have you ever thought about living in a small community? Everything easily within walking distance and close ties to all of your neighbors? While many dream of such a place,… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Were you one of those children absolutely obsessed with dinosaurs? You aren't alone. Many people grew up with a passion for learning more about these amazing creatures. Unfortunately, not everyone… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Colorado has been hit by a fair amount of snowstorms. However, you may be surprised by the biggest snowstorm to ever hit Colorado on Christmas. It may not be quite… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
This Tiny U.S. Town Is the 'Lost Luggage Capital of the World' Unfortunately, one of the bad sides of traveling involves risking the loss of luggage and some of your… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
There are many rare genetic mutations that your pets can have, and all of them are a little different from one another. Some genetic mutations found in pets are cute,… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
The town once nicknamed 'Village of the Damned' no longer exists. The population decreased to nothing and the area was later absorbed by another nearby city. However, that hasn't stopped… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Time capsules are interesting things. They provide pieces of memories and lives from a period before, usually around 50 or 100 years before they're open. The materials lay untouched until… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
There are many town names up there. Some of them are rather boring and popular, to the point that they'll repeat several times across different states. However, there are also… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Bubblegum Alley is one of the most talked about destinations in the U.S. though the things said about it aren't always good. If you have heard about this landmark, but… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
It's estimated that over 47 percent of the U.S. is uninhabited. This equals roughly 1.8 million square miles throughout the U.S. where no one lives. It's thought that, as climate… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Did you know that Ben & Jerry's has a cemetery? It's known as the Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard. As the name suggests, this isn't a graveyard to bury people.… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
When it comes to darkness, many animals adapt to living in total darkness. These are different than animals you see wandering around at night like big cats that have larger… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
The ocean is a beautiful place. It's full of diverse wildlife, beautiful sunsets, and places to relax and enjoy the views from the beach. However, not all of the ocean… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
9 Amazing Animals With Multiple Brains Humans only have one brain, and it's easy to assume that the same is true for all other animals. However, that's not quite the… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Scuba diving is an incredibly fun experience. You get the chance to see some amazing underwater sights and animals with your own eyes, instead of through pictures or TV screens.… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
The short answer is that yes, there are domesticated foxes. However, that doesn't explain a lot. The most known domesticated foxes are the results of the Russian domesticated fox experiment… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Diamonds aren't as rare as jewelry companies would have you believe. While some of the more high-quality cuts and sizes like the Hope Diamond are rare, diamonds as a whole… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Many people use horns and antlers interchangeably. This may lead many to think they are basically the same thing. After all, they are stiff, tough structures grown on the top… Read More
By Nina Phillips 5 months ago
Want a change of pace from regular yoga? Goat yoga may be just what you need. Yoga is made to be a relaxing but healthy exercise. However, some people want… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Have you heard people talk about eight-point bucks, or racks with a score of 170? It may be hard to understand the differences between these two sets of information or… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
If you're looking to get a pet rat, one of the first things you have to do is decide on a name. There are a lot of names to choose… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
San Antonio Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the country. It's full of over 750 species of animals. It's spread out enough that it can take around… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Discover the Tiny U.S. Town Known as the `Peanut Capital of the World` Some towns and cities are rather boring, with no history to make them stand out. On the… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Curious about what makes Tennessee stand out from those other states? These are the 22 things that Tennesseans love about themselves and that Tennessee is known for. From people to… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Have you heard about the independent cities in Virginia and are curious how they exist outside of a county? This is because they are something known as county equivalents. They… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
The most populated counties in the US tend to center around major cities. Since millions of people fit into just one city, they can hold a good percentage of the… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Pronounced "seh-no-tay", the cenotes in Mexico are popular travel destinations. They are a fun place to swim and feel like one with nature. However, it isn't just their beauty that… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Recently, Jellyfish Lake has been growing in popularity. Many people across various social media platforms have been talking about it. It might have left you with questions about what makes… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Not all bodies of water are the same. There are oceans, estuaries, rivers, waterfalls, ponds, lakes, and more. Each place has its own characteristics that make it stand out from… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Silvopasture is a word that many farmers, small and large will hear pushed their way a lot. It's heavily promoted by environmentalists, foresters, and even the USDA. However, looking up… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
With everything you could ever want available at the press of a button, it's easy to pile up on single-use plastics and unsustainable packaging. Thankfully, these 25 companies with the… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
When you're shopping, it's hard to know which companies are looking out for you and are truly trying to give back to the environment, and which are only hoping to… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
When you're trying to stop birds from hitting your windows, the main step is to make sure that birds can see that there's a window there. Most of the time,… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Even if you aren't a hunter, there's something quite impressive about coming across a deer with huge antlers. But they might lead you to wonder why some deer have large… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
These charming little animals aren't only funny, but they can actually provide a service for your home better than a pet dog or cat could. Have you ever thought that… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Melanism is used to describe animals that have more melanin in their skin, hair, fur, and feathers than animals of the species would normally have. It affects all sorts of… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Many chickens in other countries are found running around uncontrolled, but are there actually chickens in the wild in the US? Chickens are an incredibly popular domesticated animal found throughout… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
In the United States, there are a total of 20 snakes that are considered dangerous and 30 venomous snakes in total. While this is more than you might want to… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Yellow-green algae is a rather unheard-of algae. Unlike blue-green algae, brown algae, and red algae, these yellow-green algae remain relatively unknown. Since they aren't a cause of algal blooms, a… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
The number of counties in each state varies quite dramatically. States can have anywhere from three (or one, if you want to count DC as a state for the purposes… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Technically, most spiders are venomous. A spider's venom is how they paralyze and capture their prey. However, when most people talk about venomous spiders, what they're really wondering is if… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
There are dozens of types of milk out there to choose from. There are the standard kinds of milk from cows and soy, which have been around for a while.… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
Coyotes are often mistaken for wolves as they are much bigger than people expect. In Indiana, coyotes are abundant. While, for the most part, they don't interact with humans, they… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
If the water you're thinking about swimming in looks like this, you want to find somewhere else to go. Green-blue algae may not be an algae, but it does lead… Read More
By Nina Phillips 6 months ago
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