There may be a chill in the air, but this time of the year always means warm hearts! Sadly, the cold weather can make things rather tough for pups that… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 days ago
Colby Maxwell
Colby is a freelance writer from Charlotte, North Carolina. When he isn't distracted by his backyard birdfeeder, you can find him camping, exploring, and telling everyone around him about what he's recently learned. There's a whole world to learn about and Colby is content to spend his life learning as much as he can about it!
Switzerland is known for being a lot of things, especially its neutrality. In fact, the country is so well associated with neutrality that they've become a sort of slang word… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 days ago
If you've ever seen a primate in person, it can sometimes be shocking just how human-like they are. Seeing them tenderly care for a baby or pick apart food they… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 5 days ago
Grizzly bears are some of the most ferocious predators in the world. They are generally considered to be the largest omnivores that walk on earth, especially since polar bears are… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 week ago
Grizzly bears are easily among the world's top predators. These intelligent and massive creatures can grow to 1,800 lbs, making them some of the most formidable hunters in natural history.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 week ago
Although most don't know it, the sperm whale is generally considered to be the largest predator in the entire world. These toothed whales don't simply filter water and eat small… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 weeks ago
As the weather gets colder, all sorts of animals start to get ready for the winter. Squirrels hide acorns, birds prepare their nests, and bears get ready for hibernation! Sometimes,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Grizzly bears are generally considered some of North America's greatest predators. These intelligent and powerful creatures once roamed huge swathes of the United States, but human interference has pushed them… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
If you ever thought that there was a more agile predator than a big cat, this video may be all the proof you need. While bears may be big and… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Animals can be determined, especially when there is food on the line! We've all heard stories of dogs escaping their kennels in order to snag an extra treat or two,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Grizzly bears are some of the most formidable predators in the world, and humans know to stay far away from them. At the same time, bears of all species know… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Going to a zoo is a great way for humans to witness nature up close. Often, it's a reminder of how beautiful animals are and just how lucky we are… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Feeding ducks at a pond is one of life's simple pleasures. Sure, a lot of research says don't feed them bread (despite what we did in our childhood), but switching… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
There are always comparisons between the machines humans make and the natural world. The Bronco, for example, is both an untrained, powerful horse AND a car. Humans just can't help… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Grizzly bears are some of the top predators in all of North America and pretty much rule the forests of the north! The United States has its fair share of… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Lions are, without a doubt, some of the top predators in the entire world. A single lion can take down massive creatures on the plains of Africa, and an entire… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
In the American South, a practice known as "noodling" exists. If you don't know what noodling is, it's essentially a way to catch catfish in the water totally by hand.… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Cats are usually incredibly smart animals. When compared to dogs, most people think of cats as more aloof and much more serious. Cats don't normally "lower" themselves to the level… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 3 weeks ago
We all love our cuddly cats at home, but even our gentle pets can trace their ancestry to the big cats that still roam this earth! Among the most famous… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
In the battle of the flying creatures, there's no doubt that modern eagles and other raptors reign supreme. These apex predators are some of the coolest flying animals to ever… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Dogs are some of the oldest animals that humans have ever domesticated. When they are given a job, they will complete it to the utmost. Even the soft, cuddly dogs… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Understanding the differences between dog breeds can be tough, making it important to always do your research! In the world of dogs, terms like "mini" and "toy" can be confusing,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
There is often a lot of debate as to what the toughest animal in the world is. While there are a lot of options and creatures to choose from, people… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
When it comes to big cats, tigers are undoubtedly the kings. Although lions are big and hunt in packs (prides), tigers are individually larger and easily take the top spot… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Snakes usually aren't the largest creatures in a given environment, but they are always among the most feared! Most animals know that you avoid snakes at all costs, especially if… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 4 weeks ago
Fishing always has an element of mystery to it. Once you toss your line in the water, you really don't know what could be lurking beneath the surface! In most… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
When we think of the largest shark today, names like the great white or the whale shark come to mind. Both of these creatures are truly massive and are undoubtedly… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
While nature can be a brutal place to live, humans have become rather adept at avoiding many of those brutalities. A recent TikTok video gone viral shows just how brutal… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Fall is one of the best times of the year! There are so many things to do and the holiday season is just around the corner. As everyone knows, one… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Generally, we as humans don't view ourselves as "apex predators," especially when we are dealing with sharks in the ocean. Most of the time, our mental space surrounding sharks is… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Bears are some of the smartest creatures around. There are just some instances where we are reminded of their intelligence more than others, and a recent video is exactly that!… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most mysterious and wild places left in the world. This vast expanse of rainforest packed full of the craziest creatures in the world… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Throughout the evolutionary history of life on earth, there have been some pretty strange creatures. If you tried to make a creature as strange as a platypus, for example, you… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
When we think of grizzly bears, an image of a huge and lumbering apex predator probably comes to mind. While this may be true some of the time, it certainly… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Crocodiles are essentially the dinosaurs of the modern era, and they've been around for quite some time! Still, there are creatures that predate even these living fossils, even if they… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
The ocean is home to some pretty astounding creatures. Patrolling the deep are the largest creatures to have ever lived on earth. Among these oceanic giants are creatures like the… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Alligators are extremely common across the American south. Thankfully, most of them are rather small and don't pose much of a threat to humans. Still, there are some monsters out… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
The fall leaves are turning, but it's not too late if you still want to see them! In many places around the country, peak season has already passed, but there… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Big cats are almost universally recognized as the apex predators of the earth, not counting any of the creatures that live in the ocean. They are intelligent, strong, and fierce… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
The Smoky Mountains are some of the most incredible natural features in the world, especially in the fall. The sweeping expanses of forest colored in shades of red, yellow, and… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
As humans, we have most assuredly done our fair share of damage to animals and animal populations around the world. Even still, it would be dishonest to say that humans,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
The fall colors are in full swing and if you live in North Carolina, you know what that means... road trips! North Carolina is home to some of the best… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Grizzly bears are among the most fearsome predators in the entire world. These massive creatures can break bones with a single swipe and can weigh upwards of a thousand pounds!… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
There really isn't another animal like the rhino. Rhinos are massive creatures that are instantly identifiable, and humans all over know about them. Incredibly, there is an ancient animal that… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Who doesn't love a bit of calamari? Humans have been eating squid for quite some time, but if we were around a few million years ago, things might have been… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Crocodiles have been around for a very long time. Even though they have gone through a lot of changes over the years, they seem to have figured something out all… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
There have been some large creatures on land, but when it comes to the ocean, they simply can't compete! The sea has always been home to the scariest, deadliest, and… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 1 month ago
Tennessee is home to an incredibly diverse range of animals, many of which are among the fastest in the country! From the lowlands to the west or the Appalachians to… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
When we think of brave people, a few professions come to mind. Among the shortlist are two professions that are clearly a labor of love, as nobody would do them… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
The ocean has historically been the home of some of the most fearsome creatures to have ever lived. Some of those creatures are only visible to us via the fossil… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 2 months ago
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