Owls are mainly nocturnal birds of prey that hunt small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other birds. They swallow their prey whole and regurgitate the feathers, fur, and bones as pellets.… Read More
By Becky Mathews 22 mins ago
Owls are mainly nocturnal birds of prey that hunt small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other birds. They swallow their prey whole and regurgitate the feathers, fur, and bones as pellets.… Read More
By Becky Mathews 22 mins ago
We often hear about extinct animals and the rare creatures on endangered lists, but did you know that plants are under threat and we have extinct flowers as well? A… Read More
By Becky Mathews 6 days ago
Yes, some fruits are going extinct! It seems unlikely given the array we’re presented with in stores, but since monoculture became the dominant way to grow our food, extinct fruits… Read More
By Becky Mathews 2 weeks ago
Extinct ocean animals range from fish, crustacea, reptiles, mammals, and a whole host of others but what binds them together is the risk of extinction. From ocean dwellers that lived… Read More
By Becky Mathews 2 weeks ago
Over recent years there have been reports that redheads are going extinct and there will be none left in a few decades. Is this really the case? Let’s find out… Read More
By Becky Mathews 3 weeks ago
Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) are the stuff of legends. They were the biggest deer to ever live on Earth, with antlers spanning far wider than their height. Sadly, Irish elk… Read More
By Becky Mathews 4 weeks ago
A quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra that lived in South Africa in great grassland roaming herds until humans hunted it to extinction for its stripy skin. Read… Read More
By Becky Mathews 4 weeks ago
So many humans live on Earth, it’s hard to imagine there are animals we haven’t seen for years, decades or even millions of years, but it keeps happening! Animals believed… Read More
By Becky Mathews 4 weeks ago
Cross River Gorillas are a critically endangered subspecies of gorilla. They live in the lowland forests of Cameroon and Nigeria, but they are reclusive and shy of humans. We knew… Read More
By Becky Mathews 1 month ago
Welcome to the Lone Star State! Texas is a great place to camp. It has well-served parks with RV spots and electricity right through to primitive tent sites. However, sometimes… Read More
By Becky Mathews 1 month ago
Have you ever wondered why the Hawaiian Islands are in a line? They're a truly amazing series of volcanic islands that perfectly illustrate our Earth’s formation. The answer to how… Read More
By Becky Mathews 1 month ago
The Delaware River is a large, free-flowing freshwater river that touches five states. It’s known for its varied wildlife and provides excellent quality water to over 13 million people. A… Read More
By Becky Mathews 2 months ago
The Congo River in West-Central Africa is a true force of nature. Its extensive size provides water, food, and transport to 75 million people and supports a vast number of… Read More
By Becky Mathews 2 months ago
Flying fish are incredible ocean fish that astonish seafarers with their power and flying ability. Flying fish gather so much speed they can launch themselves from the ocean and glide… Read More
By Becky Mathews 2 months ago