The 10 largest zoos in the United States are home to thousands of animals representing many species. Zoos are very popular around the world, providing wonder and education to millions… Read More
By Telea Dodge 10 months ago
Telea Dodge
Telea Dodge is an animal enthusiast and nature fiend with a particular interest in teaching a sense of community and compassion through interactions with the world at large. Carrying a passion for wild foraging, animal behaviorism, traveling, and music, Telea spends their free time practicing their hobbies while exploring with their companion dog, Spectre.
Palms are a beautiful feature in a handful of states in the United States - along with a hefty worldwide distribution. These plants belong in the family Arecaceae, which is… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Correct mushroom identification is the most important aspect of foraging for wild mushrooms. Of the more than 14,000 identified species of fungi worldwide, there are thousands of edible and medicinal… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) are incredible marine mammals that have captured the hearts of millions of people worldwide. They are the heaviest members of the weasel family and they have some… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
The world is filled with fungi. In fact, some experts suggest that there are as many as six million different species of fungi in the world, many of which produce… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Reindeer - or caribou (Rangifer tarandus) - are a widely-celebrated deer species. The winter season always brings more talk of reindeer because of Christmas - a holiday in which several… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Coyotes are a distinct species of canid (mammals of the dog family Canidae) that roam North and Central America. The coyote is native to North America as a New World… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Dachshunds are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. Since 2013, the American Kennel Club has released a "Most Popular Dog Breed" list. The list is… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
If you live in Canada, South America, Mexico, or the United States, you're probably familiar with skunks. Twelve species of this adorable but pungent animal roam the earth, and most… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
There are about 14,000 different species of mushrooms growing in the world. Mushrooms are a wide-spread and beloved part of our world, and they grow on every continent - even… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Are you familiar with truffle mushrooms? Technically, a truffle is not a mushroom at all. Truffle mushrooms grow below the ground, while mushroom species grow above the soil. Truffles are… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Today, we'll travel to the southern United States to learn about one of the major waterways that flows through it. The Cumberland River flows through southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
There are a couple of different Red Rivers in the United States, and we're going to be looking at one of them today. We'll head down to the southern Great… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Maple syrup is widely thought of as one of the most delicious natural sugars that exist. Maple syrup is made by cooking the sap from maple trees down into a… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Today, we'll be looking at a river that flows through the Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Illinois. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin is home to more… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
The state of Texas is a large and expansive one. Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, has 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams. According to the National… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Ferrets (Mustela furo) are domestic members of the weasel family that have been companions to humans for over 2,000 years. These strange little critters live for about five to seven… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
There is a river that flows through New Mexico and Arizona. This river is one of the longest rivers in the Western United States and an important tributary of the… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Let's talk about rabies. It's not a very fun topic, especially if you've just been bitten by a wild animal and you don't know if you're at risk of contracting… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
The animal kingdom is wild to study. Over our years of having close interactions with wildlife — and observing it from a distance — we have gotten to witness some… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Trees are an integral part of the experience of life on earth. They provide oxygen and improve air quality, give homes and habitats to thousands upon thousands - even millions… Read More
By Telea Dodge 1 year ago
Have you heard of the mammalian dive reflex? This physiological response, also known as the diving response, is a natural reaction of the body to submersion in cold water. Today,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Rivers are the lifeblood of the world. They offer fresh water access to billions of animals and humans, define the borders of states and countries, and provide rich riparian habitats… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
How long can you hold your breath? Most humans can only hold their breath for about one to two minutes, with records of up to 11 and 34 seconds. Other… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
The animal kingdom is full of strange and incredible facts. When it comes to procreation, some animals have much more wild habits than others. Take, for example, the barbed penises… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Today, we'll discuss the unique relationship between the yucca moth and the Joshua tree. Flora and fauna often rely on one another. Fauna, especially, relies on flora as a source… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Colorado is a Rocky Mountain state, which means that it is full of impressive views of staggering peaks that rise and fall around you when you travel through. According to… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
According to the Duke Nicholas Institute, there are over 250,000 rivers flowing through the United States. That's a whole lot of rivers, and some of them are impressive enough to… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Some humans have complicated love lives, and there is rivalry in many animal affairs as well, but few come as close to strange as the relationship held between some species… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Lake Titicaca is a massive freshwater lake in South America. In fact, it is the largest lake in South America and is also one of the 20 largest lakes in… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Flies are one of the oldest living creatures on the planet Earth. Their ancestry dates back over 250 million years. Humans have never lived without flies, so we have always… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Most people fear black widows, and it's for justifiable reasons. These members of the Theridiidae family can quickly land you in the hospital because of their venomous bites. But interestingly,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Minnesota is home to over 11,000 lakes that cover 7,326 square miles of the surface area of the state. Many of these lakes are small, some of them even more… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
The world is home to 254 different species of owls. The International Ornithological Committee (Or the International Ornithologists' Union) is a group of people who share a global discipline in… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Shark teeth are easier to find after storms. Florida is the southeasternmost state in the United States. This peninsular state is known for many things, including its alligator population and… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Hamsters have a wide range of tastes and love a varied diet of fruits, grains, and vegetables. Humans often keep hampsters as pets and wonder what they should feed them… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
How deep is the deepest lake in England? This is a great question, as there are over 40,000 lakes across the United Kingdom. 390 lakes in England proper total 5… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Lake of the Woods is a North American lake that spreads across the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba and reaches down into the midwestern state of Minnesota. This massive lake… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
The Arkansas River is a 1,469-mile major tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the second-largest tributary of the Mississippi and the sixth-longest river in the United States. This impressive… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Key Points The Willamette River is approximately 187 miles long. This is a measurement of its main stem. The river actually stretches for nearly 300 miles when you include its… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
The Chicago River spans 156 miles of natural and manmade canals and riverways. The river is actually a system of rivers, and it flows through the city of Chicago in… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Are you familiar with koi fish? This hardy fish is definitely famous - it has been enchanting hearts for hundreds of years. Koi fish are the colored variety of the… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Knowledge about your environment is one of the best safety practices you can hold to when interacting with it. The world is full of beautiful things, but it is also… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
A beaver is a wood-chewing mammal from the order Rodentia. It lives a private lifestyle and has the diet of a herbivore. These rodents have large, orange teeth and they… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Opossums carry several different kinds of reputations. Some people see them as dangerous pests and others celebrate them as friendly, tick-devouring neighbors. Opossums are marsupial mammals endemic to the Americas.… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Humans love horror, fantasy, and the mystery of the unknown. It is this love that drives us into exploring the minds of serial killers. It is this fascination that leads… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Key Points: Monterey Bay in California is an incredible 12,743 feet deep at its deepest point -- well over two miles and more than twice the depth of the Grand… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
The Skagit River is a river that flows through Southern British Columbia, Canada into Northern Washington. The river stretches 150 miles through the Cascade Mountains to drain into Puget Sound.… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Key Points: The deepest part of San Francisco Bay is 372 feet deep, but the average depth ranges from 12-15 feet. The San Francisco Bay is a flooded river valley… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
Key Points: Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and the 154th tallest waterfall in the United States. The falls plunge 620 feet down into the Columbia River Gorge,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 years ago
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