The official Tennessee state insect isn't a single insect, but four different insects. In 1975, 1990, and 1995, Tennessee adopted several insects as official symbols of the state. Those insect… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 11 months ago
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Thomas is a freelance writer with an affinity for the great outdoors and Doberman Pinschers. When he's not sitting behind the computer, pounding out stories on black bears and reindeer, he's spending time with his family, two Dobermans (Ares and Athena), and a Ragdoll cat named Heimdal. He also tends his Appleyard Ducks and a variety of overly curious and occasionally vexatious chickens.
Key Points Of the 10 species of snakes in Montana, only one is dangerously venomous. There are only 3 semi-aquatic snake species in the state. It's unlikely that there are… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 12 months ago
Key Points: The Carlin Tunnel serves as a transportation gateway primarily for private and commercial traffic, with commercial traffic being given greater priority. Originally constructed to facilitate the transportation of… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 12 months ago
These eight methods can help to keep snakes out of your yard. Unless a snake is swimming in diesel fuel, ingesting it, inhaling it, or absorbing it in any way,… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 12 months ago
When it comes to the official state fish of Georgia, there is more than one on the list. Georgia also has an official state saltwater fish, coldwater game fish, marine… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 12 months ago
Lightning bugs vs fireflies is a common debate among insect enthusiasts living in the south, north, or anywhere in the country these little night lanterns happen to show up. No… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 12 months ago
A river is often more than just a name and the Santee River proves the adage. It's a history—a tale of failures, successes, bloodshed, sacrifice, and the horrors of war.… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 12 months ago
Copperheads are the most populous snake in Missouri, a state with nearly 50 species. Copperheads are incredibly crafty snakes, able to camouflage themselves incredibly well against various backdrops, such as… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Snakes are just like most other animals in the world—they seek places abundant in food, water, and shelter. It's a common enough thing to find snakes around the Illinois River.… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Nowadays, there's a saying for just about everything, and the "elephant in the room" is one of many, with an interesting backstory. Though poet, Ivan Andreevich Krylov (1769-1844), is often… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Many of these dangerous plants resemble each other, which makes them even more of a problem. The most dangerous plants in Maryland are often the most innocuous, with a few… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
We've known for some time that water exists on Mars, in frozen or gaseous form. The thing that intrigues scientists the most these days is whether or not there is… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Ants may not be the biggest insects in the world, but they sure can create an aggravating bite on the bottom of your foot or invade your backyard space, seemingly… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Most scorpions live in hot climates, whether tropical or arid. There are around 2,000 types of scorpions worldwide; thankfully, only 25 to 30 are venom-producing, and even fewer are deadly… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Maryland is the ninth, smallest state in the entire U.S., including the contiguous states of Alaska and Hawaii. That said, the largest forest in Maryland isn't very large, at least… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Outside of spiders and possibly scorpions, nothing incites instantaneous, fearful impulses quite the way a wasp does. That's a shame really because a wasp's role in the ecosystem is invaluable.… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
These beautiful birds are mostly white with black, gray, or orange features. There are so many different types of white birds out there that compiling them on a single list… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
There are plenty of waterfalls throughout Illinois, but there can be only one that's the tallest. The award for the tallest waterfall in Illinois goes to Burden Falls in the… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Key Points: The record-breaking catch of the largest spotted gar in Indiana occurred in Gravel Pit, located in Vermillion County, Indiana. In 2016, a 13-year-old angler set a record by… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Key Points The rainiest cities in Alabama bounce back and forth between multiple towns/citiesAlabama has some of the rainiest cities in the United StatesMost of Alabama's rainiest cities are located… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Key Points: Little Seneca Lake is man-made. As a reservoir, Little Seneca Lake is a recreational lake and a secondary water source. Little Seneca Lake is consistently managed, including routine… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
It's often said that you can take every single human being on the planet, put them in Texas, and they couldn't reach each other by throwing a baseball. For beetles… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Here is a list of the 10 Beetles Native to Michigan! There are around 180 different species of beetles native to Michigan. It's not the most beetles of any state,… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
As big as California is, it doesn't quite have the number of beetle species that some of the other, much smaller states do. There are only about 125 different types… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
There are several beetles native to Arizona that many consider the most unique and beautiful in the world. One thing is certain, Arizona has a unique and fascinating history with… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
The beetles living in Tennessee have a pretty bad reputation, probably because most of them are quite destructive. That's not to say there aren't any relatively benign beetles in Tennessee.… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
If you're looking for stunning imagery, there's no better place than the state of Colorado. Even the beetles found in Colorado exemplify the extraordinarily beautiful scenery, nature, and wildlife the… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Beetles make up 40% of all the insects in the world, and there are over a hundred beetles native to Washington alone. There are around 115 known species of beetle… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Between 77 and 80 beetles are native to Hawaii. Residents of the Rainbow State probably wish it remained that way since they've witnessed the destructive nature of non-indigenous insects. Rhinoceros… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
There are between 170 and 180 types of beetles native to Wisconsin. That may not sound like much, but the order of Coleoptera makes up the largest group of animals… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Astonishingly, 40% of all known insects are beetles, and beetles native to Virginia make up about the same ratio. There are around 200 types of beetles living in Virginia today,… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
If you enjoy sitting around playing word games in your mind, you'll appreciate this one as well. What letter is not in any state name? There are only 25 letters… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Most historians emphasize the year 1776. It was the year that the soon-to-be United States of America declared its independence from British imperialism. This means that the United States will… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Separating and identifying states in the South is typically done in two ways: geographically and historically. From the perspective of history, Virginia was a southern state by joining the South… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Florida is often thought of as a paradise for various lizards, some more savory than others. The truth is, there's more going on in Florida than just lizards. As a… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
If you are scared of beetles or anything that creeps, crawls, or flies around like a helmeted bombardier, slamming into your porch lights at night, you might not want to… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Though Lansing is the state capital of Michigan, it's surprising to know how often people associate popular cities with capitals. After all, Lansing is nowhere near as popular as Detroit,… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
Though there are several types of African wild dogs, there are only one species. In most places, "wild dog" is often associated with a house dog gone feral. But, the… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
The best podcasts about animals are more than just trumped-up radio shows breaking down taxonomy. These animal podcasts are colorful, vibrant, and entertaining. It's also about the podcast platform in… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
When it comes to the most common types of dogs, the American Kennel Club does a pretty good job of keeping up with canine popularity contests every year. Of course,… Read More
By Thomas Godwin 1 year ago
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