Palm and palmetto sound very similar, but are they the same thing? This article will discover palmetto trees vs. palm trees and compare these iconic trees of the south and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 2 months 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.
Orange County is situated in Los Angeles, in Southern California, U.S. It’s often referred to by its initials O.C. Home to world-famous tourist destinations, Orange County contains 40 miles of… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Lake Willoughby is located in Vermont in the United States. It’s one mile wide and reaches a depth of 328 feet, which makes it the deepest lake entirely in Vermont.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Kvichak River is a large river approximately 80 kilometers long. It’s famed for a massive salmon run and said to have some of the cleanest water around, so what lives… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Bejeweled hummingbirds love nectar, and they’ll spend lots of time in your garden if there are plenty of large blooming flowers there. But which flowers are best? Here are the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Here are 12 Animals That Prowl Atop Maryland's Tallest Mountain Animals that prowl on mountaintops and the surrounding wilderness are usually some of our largest land predators. Still, there are… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Amazing Venus fly traps (Dionaea muscipula) are carnivorous plants with fascinating habits. They tempt insects near with sweet nectar, then trap them between hinged leaves and digest the unfortunate creature… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Colorado is home to spectacular wildlife, from tiny pikas to powerful cougars. The remote location and dizzying height of its mountains, including those in the Rocky Mountains, keep many humans… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Europe has no shortage of incredible lakes. From crystal clear mountain lakes packed with wildlife to man-made hydro-efficient reservoirs, water is all around. The deepest lake in Europe is in… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Iowa is packed with over 1,100 incredible wildlife species thanks to its diverse forests, lakes, rivers, farmland, and prairies. It’s home to the rare black and white bobolink bird that… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Key Points Few animals in Arizona’s skies are dangerous to humans. In the distant past, pterosaurs ruled Arizona’s skies. Arizona is home to 15 hawk species. Dangerous birds, bees, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Key Facts: The highest point in Cook County, Illinois, reaches an elevation of 950 feet. The peak does not have a name. It’s situated in Cook County’s Forest Preserve in… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
England is not known for its aggressive animals. Most of the big predators, such as wolves, were hunted to extinction in the 19th century or before. Dangerous bears, big cats,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
The Hawaiian Islands are a beautiful place filled with unusual endemic animals. It’s known for being pretty safe when it comes to the land-based fauna because there are barely any… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Both whale sharks and sperm whales are sea giants. While it’s easy to imagine a fight between the two, it's not clear how these colossal creatures would actually duke it… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Parasaurolophus was an herbivorous dinosaur that lived 76-74 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It’s notable for its unusual head crest that kept paleontologists guessing for years. This… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
German Shepherds and Bernese mountain dogs are big, loyal dogs bred for outdoor life, but key differences illustrate just how different these two breeds are. This article will compare appearance,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Muskellunge fish swim in Canada and the northern United States and were introduced to 31 U.S. eastern and western states as sport fish in the 1950s. Musky are notoriously difficult to… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Maricopa County sits in south-central Arizona, U.S. Its county seat is Phoenix, the fifth most populous city in the U.S. Despite its highest population, Maricopa County’s landscape includes epically wild… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Terming someone "a snake oil salesman" isn’t a compliment. This phrase describes something fraudulent or worthless — it’s often used in politics to describe the opposition. So, where did this… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
In this article, we’ll uncover everything about Shih Tzu's pregnancy, including their gestation period, weekly milestones, and a care guide to help prepare and see you through this exciting but… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Ants are fascinating creatures, but when they invade homes, it’s a nuisance, not least because some species have nasty bites and stings. There are over 792 ant species in North… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 3 months ago
Houseplants transform an indoor space. They bring purified air, gorgeous greenery, and outdoorsy biophilic feels to any room. Rare houseplants go one step further because they’re exciting and interesting, too;… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months ago
Deep lakes are fascinating geological or man-made features; the deeper they go, the more riveting they become. Asia is the Earth’s largest continent, and it contains a vast array of… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months ago
We’re used to growing vegetables for the table, but did you know edible flowers are tasty too? Lots of plants produce delicious flowers, but here are the best ten edible… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months ago
The Secret Life of Pets is a fun family adventure story packed with animals from rabbits to pigs and cats to dogs. Duke is a dog, and he is also… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months ago
If you’re considering 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 look… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months ago
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 4 months 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 months 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 months 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 4 months 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 4 months ago
Thirty-two thousand 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… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months ago
The popular Jurassic Park movie franchise involves a lot of CGI and on-set work. Still, computers can’t generate the kind of stunning scenery that exists in reality across the world.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months 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 4 months ago
Key Points Possums do not build bird-type nests in tree branches, instead, they find a sheltered spot that’s dry, quiet, and dark because they don’t like light. They like to… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months 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 4 months 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 everything about stars, they… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 4 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months ago
Key Points The deepest lake in Southern California is a man-made reservoir called Pyramid Lake. The lake was created with the completion of the Pyramid Dam in 1973, which sits… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 5 months ago
Mosquitoes are a worldwide concern because they spread diseases like malaria, creating painful, itching bites. The death toll from malaria in the 20th century ranged from 150 to 200 million,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 5 months ago
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