Key Points The nugget was 10 3/4 inches tall and about 7 1/4 inches wide. The mass of this enormous gold piece was 389.4 troy ounces. The unique shape and… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Abdulmumin Akinde
Follow me on:
Abdulmumin is a pharmacist and a top-rated content writer who can pretty much write on anything that can be researched on the internet. However, he particularly enjoys writing about animals, nature, and health. He loves animals, especially horses, and would love to have one someday.
Percy Priest Lake is located about 10 miles east of downtown Nashville. Without a doubt, Nashville is one of the most famous cities in the United States. Besides being the… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Fossils are more than just the fascinating bones of ancient animals. They're important markers that tell the story of how life was in the distant past in a particular location.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
On average there are 19 annual shark attacks in the US. The fatality rate of these attacks is very low. Only one person dies from a shark attack every two… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
When animals die in the sea, their dead bodies sink to the seafloor. These lifeless bodies don't break down right away because the rate of decomposition is much slower in… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
As kids, many of us dreamed of finding large bags of treasure. We read them in books and even played treasure hunts to simulate these fantasies. What we thought could… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The American alligator and the panther are official animals for the state of Florida. They are both formidable predators with different hunting tactics. Alligators have some pretty awesome features that… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points: American Crocodiles live in Southern Florida and are most often seen in that region. There have been reports of crocodile sightings northward in Florida's freshwater areas. If the… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Most animals hibernate during the winter months. Animals like bears, chipmunks, bats, hedgehogs, many insects, reptiles, and amphibians go into a state of slowed metabolism that helps them survive extreme… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Learning about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures is fascinating. The thought that the place you currently live was once home to giant creatures roaming freely and going about their business… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
If there's anything Mississippi has in abundance, it's water bodies. The state is named after the Mississippi River, the second-largest drainage basin in the country. In addition to the many… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Imagine strolling through your street on a breezy evening and suddenly coming face to face with a tiger. Must be scary, right? Interestingly, encounters with loose tigers like this are… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The State of New Jersey has bountiful forested lands. There are at least 11 forests in the state, all taking up a total land area of about 430,928 acres. That’s… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Black bears and mountain lions are among the top predators in the animal kingdom. Each one is a "king" in its own right. Fighting in the animal kingdom is as… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Located in the northeast New England region of the United States, Vermont is also nicknamed "Green Mountain State." Indigenous people have lived in this region for the past 12,000 years.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
In the 19th century, California recorded a gold rush. After the first discovery of gold at the Sutter's Mill in Coloma, thousands of people flocked to the state in search… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points With a maximum depth of 91 feet, Lake Phalen is the deepest lake in the Twin Cities. Lake Phalen is a popular fishing destination. In fact, it is… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The winter period is associated with temperature drops in most parts of the world, and Tennessee is no different. Middle Tennessee is the part of the state that gets coldest… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
With over three million lakes, 12,000 rivers, and numerous ponds and creeks, Alaska has everything it needs to be named the world's most magnificent freshwater, sea, fly, and even ice… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points: The Chatfield Reservoir is the deepest lake in Denver at a maximum depth of 154 feet. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the lake was formed… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The Cedar Creek Reservoir (also known as the Joe B. Hogsett Dam) is an artificial lake in East Texas. One of the largest lakes in Texas, Cedar Creek, serves as… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
In the United States, the month of January can either be characterized by pleasant warmth or freezing temperatures depending on the state in question and its weather history. When it… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The common carp is a species of freshwater fish that is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. However, the species have been introduced to other continents worldwide.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Massachusetts is well-known for its wild weather. The state is no stranger to hurricanes, sweltering heat, wild storms, and fierce winter blizzards that drop seemingly endless amounts of snow in… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
About 111 years ago, an ocean liner sank in the North Atlantic after colliding with an iceberg. This tale of the doomed ship and the iceberg that led to its… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Several million years ago, dinosaurs walked the earth. Many of them lived in parts of the present-day United States, and in some places, their fossils were preserved in good condition… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points: Franklin Roosevelt Lake (formally known as the Columbia Lake or Empire Lake) is the largest man-made lake (reservoir) in Washington and the sixth largest reservoir in the country.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Grizzly bears have been living in Idaho for more than 10,000 years. At some point, they were present in all parts of the state. However, within the last century, their… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Sturgeons are fascinating creatures. This interesting group of fish grows to a good old age. They can live for up to 100 years, ranking them among the world's longest-lived fishes.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points: With a maximum depth of 923 feet, Lake Michigan is not only the deepest lake in Milwaukee, it is also the ninth deepest lake in the United States.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The Big Apple has a reputation as a bustling location with vibrant urban life. That's why it's shocking news to most people when they discover that most of New York… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points The largest man-made lake in Ohio is Lake Pymatuning. It spans western Pennsylvania and northeastern Ohio, has an area of 17,088 acres, and is about 17 miles long… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Fishing in Louisiana is more than a hobby; it's a culture and way of life. With a coastline covering 77,000 miles, Louisiana is the dream destination for anglers. It's nicknamed… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
North Carolina is one of the most ecologically diverse states in America. With forest lands covering an area of more than 18.3 million acres, the state ranks fourth on the… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Montana is the fourth largest state and the 44th most populated state in the United States of America. The state shares a border with South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, and North… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
An animal is classified as endangered if it is at risk of extinction within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion of its natural range. The federal government has a… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The British flag is one of the major emblems of the British Empire. Twenty-three countries around the world use it in some form for various official and ceremonial purposes. Designed… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Not many nations in the world have a history as rich and controversial as that of Israel. Officially called the State of Israel, Israel has had a tumultuous past filled… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The Republic of Lebanon has a population of six million, with a rich and diverse culture. The country is located in the levant region in the middle-east region of Western… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Scavenger animals don't have a fancy spot in the ecosystem, and they do not have a cute reputation either. People have always considered scavengers like vultures and hyenas dirty, disgusting… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Canfield is located 10 miles southwest of Youngstown, is the chilliest spot in Ohio, with Youngstown also being known for its cold temperatures. Popularly known as the Buckeye State, Ohio… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
If there's one state that offers residents and visitors steady weather, it has to be Nevada. Temperatures are stable in the Silver State for most of the year, with a… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Extinction is a natural process that would happen with or without humans. It has been happening long before humans came on the scene. However, research has shown that many species… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
You've seen it in pictures, movies, and illustrations — pictures of giant beasts flying alongside towering dinosaurs in their prehistoric home. These fear-inducing pictures imply that the dinosaurs didn't just… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Picture a woodchuck (you may know it as the groundhog). Now imagine it several hundred times bigger than its current size and heavily built like a bear. If the time… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Have you ever wished you owned a pet that glows in the dark? That's an odd sci-fi-level trait you probably thought no living household pet would exhibit naturally. Interestingly, scientists… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
The cat family (family Felidae) is a large and diverse one. It includes big cats like the lion and tigers, medium-sized cats like the lynx and caracal, and small cats… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
If you're asked what the tallest animal in the world is, you probably won't think twice before saying it's the giraffe. This extremely tall ruminant mammal towers at an average… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Key Points New Jersey is home to several snake species, and only two are venomous. The bigger issue isn't determining which ones aren't venomous but conserving the already endangered ones.… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
Giraffes have so many intriguing features. They have weirdly long bluish-purple tongues and feet as large as a 12-inch diameter plate. Then there's the distinct coat pattern which is unique… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 1 year ago
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure.
A-Z-Animals.com is Copyright © 2008 - 2024 A-Z Animals