If you’re thinking about adding a Yorkiepoo to your family, there’s plenty to consider, including the color of your new addition. Yorkiepoo dogs have wide-ranging coats, so let’s take a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 days ago
Rebecca Mathews
Rebecca is a professional researcher from England's south coast with special interests in the environment, particularly archaeology and plant species. She spends a lot of time rehabilitating injured wildlife and visiting Greek islands to enjoy the company of cats.
No one wants to get caught out by sleet or hail. It’ll end in a drenching and potential injury depending on the severity of the storm, but do you know… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 days ago
Pollywog vs. Tadpole are they the same thing? If you’ve typed this question into Google, you're not alone, it’s a common question and a sensible one at that. The names… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 days ago
Brook trout and brown trout are both excellent game fish that put up a fight and create plenty of excitement for anglers. The trouble is, they are similar-looking fish, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 days ago
Humans see patterns and numbers everywhere but sometimes number sequences keep appearing and you might wonder why. Seeing repetitional numbers could be a sign from the universe to help guide… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
A Labrador husky is an unusual pet because it’s not what most people think. Labrador huskies are not a cross between a Labrador dog and a husky dog, but a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
32,000 fish species exist in our planet’s oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, estuaries, lochs, ponds, and aquariums, and that's more than we can list! However, if you're interested in S letter… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
The world is full of beautiful flowers that not only look amazing, but many also produce scents, shapes, sounds, and tastes. Without flowers, we’d be in a sticky situation indeed.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
If you are considering adding an Italian greyhound to your family, one of the questions you’ll ask is about Italian greyhounds' lifespan: how long do Italian greyhounds live? It’s a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
This article looks at rare elements and how we use them. Elements are substances made from their own specific type of atoms and they can’t break down into other substances.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
Kelp and seaweed might seem exactly the same, but they differ in several ways. From size to color and habitat to uses, this article will uncover the kelp vs. seaweed… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 weeks ago
Marmaduke is a comic strip about the Winslow family and their tall, messy, and hectic dog Marmaduke. It premiered in June 1954 and ended in 2015 following the creator Brad… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
When you’re out hiking and exploring the woods, poop, or scat as it’s commonly called, is all around you. Some of it is easy to identify, but some types are… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
Experts estimate the total number of living fish species on the planet sits between 32-34,000. That’s more than mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians added together, so it’s no wonder some… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
The popular Jurassic Park movie franchise involves a lot of CGI and on-set work, but computers can’t generate the kind of stunning scenery that exists in reality across the world.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
South Carolina and roses go hand in hand. Spring-to-fall warmth ensures sun-loving roses do their blooming best, not only once but often several times throughout the year. There are many… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
Possums (opossums) are omnivorous marsupials native to North America. Often spotted by people because they enjoy our buildings and food waste, possums are viewed as a nuisance pest or a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
The Mississippi River is better known for catastrophic floods than low points. However, due to climate change and building works its water level has reached critical levels. At one point,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
Mayan civilization existed between 1300 BCE and 1200 CE. It’s best known today for its amazing ruins, but the Mayans were an advanced civilization. They knew about star navigation, had… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 weeks ago
The mighty Mississippi River is an important waterway that runs south over 2,340 miles and bisects most of the U.S. Lake Itasca in Clearwater County, Minnesota is its source and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 weeks ago
The mighty Mississippi River runs through 10 U.S. states. It’s an important migration route for wildlife and a critical commercial waterway for business. The river runs south for 2,340 miles… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 weeks ago
Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals on our planet and in many cases, they are at the top of the food chain. This means they have very few… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 weeks ago
Southern California contains hundreds of lakes ranging from the shallow salty Salton Sea to deep man-made reservoirs and naturally formed lakes. Many of its lakes are publicly accessible for fishing… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 weeks ago
Mosquitoes are a worldwide concern because they spread diseases like malaria and create painful, itching bites. The death toll from malaria in the 20th century ranged from 150 to 200… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 weeks ago
Mississippi has its fair share of powerful tornadoes and is one of the top five states overall for tornado strikes. Even small tornadoes cause devastating damage, but the biggest, widest… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 weeks ago
Bakersfield in California is packed with well-equipped top-of-the-range family RV sites through to bare minimum camping pitches for adventurers seeking solitude and wilderness. Let’s discover the top 9 absolute best… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Pennsylvania is a large state in the northeast region of the United States with diverse biomes. Its ecosystems include the Appalachian mountains, coastlines, forests, grasslands, and wetlands, so there are… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Missouri is a midwestern state with numerous life-filled biomes from the northern plains to large river bluffs, sinkholes, and caves, but it’s a mountain range we’re looking at today. Let’s… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Scientific names are always a mouthful, but some are really exceptional. Take micropachycephalosaurus for example! Micropachycephalosaurus is the dinosaur with the longest name, when you break down the constituent syllables… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Bridges are structures that span a gap across water or an obstacle such as a gorge. Without them, we’d find it much harder (and time-consuming) to get around. The majority… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Cockroaches don’t usually top folks’ favorite animal lists, but they are fascinating creatures capable of surviving where many life forms could not. The roaches we see most often are the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Herding dogs have a natural instinct to herd and control movement. Humans have used dogs to herd since the beginning of our relationship 10,000 years ago, so there are many… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 1 month ago
Bulls are one of the largest and strongest animals that humans have domesticated. There are many breeds of cattle, all with their scale-tipping bulls. Over the centuries, humans have created… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Setting a state record for the largest fish is a worthy feat! Brook trout are not the largest fish, but a lot of their state records were set decades ago.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Texas isn't known for its water sources, but there are many rivers, pools, dams, and waterfalls in the lone star state. Many Texan waterfalls are on private property, so it's… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Lakes are bodies of salt or freshwater that range from a few feet to over 5000 feet deep. Some lakes were created millions of years ago when the world formed,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Canine hip dysplasia is a distressing condition that requires veterinary attention and lots of support from a loving owner. Dogs with hip dysplasia vary in size and breed, but the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
The Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly is the largest butterfly in the world, but the species is endangered and so sought after by butterfly specimen collectors they have a special law… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Parrots are amazingly intelligent birds and great companions, but like all animals, they are wary of new surroundings and people, so it takes time to tame a parrot. However, the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
An elephant never forgets – or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that recall faces and places, but how much can they actually remember? Let’s find out about elephant memory:… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Finding Nemo is a great story about friendship and bravery. It’s full of fishy characters from tiny clownfish Nemo to powerful sharks, but did you know the types of sharks… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Dogs love bones and what could be more natural than letting Rover gnaw on a bone? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as that. Wild dogs eat bones, and the marrow… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Guppies are one of the most popular freshwater tank fish in the world. They are hardy little colorful fish with strong appetites that liven up an aquarium, but what about… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Buffaloes are large bovines with incredible horns and powerful bodies. They are responsible for 200 human deaths a year, but even though they kill humans, they don’t eat them. This… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Foxes are very successful animals that live on most of the world’s continents. They are omnivores that hunt for meat and also eat berries and vegetation, but what colors can… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) are non-native fish that reach behemoth sizes. They have spread along the Mississippi river basin and into adjoining waterways with surprising ease, but who has snagged… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Colorado is best known for its rugged terrain, out-of-this-world wildlife, and the major Colorado river, but what's it like for fishing? Let's take a look at the largest blue catfish… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months ago
Manta rays are the world's largest rays, with the biggest species measuring 23 feet on average. They are gentle, intelligent creatures that inhabit warm waters, but what do manta rays… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Arizona is known for its deserts, but there are a surprising number of rivers and reservoirs that are home to epic-sized fish! Let's take a look at the largest fish… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world, but can cheetahs climb trees? Let’s discover whether cheetahs enjoy the lofty heights of tree life or if they’re ground dwellers.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
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