Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles that you should avoid as much as possible. While some species deliver less harmful bites, any rattlesnake bite can turn fatal quickly. Most rattlesnake species have… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 days ago
Dayva Segal
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I'm a freelance writer who has been working in the field of content creation and digital marketing for more than seven years. My favorite topics to write about include health, animals, fitness, and nutrition, though as a professional content provider and ghostwriter, I can easily write about pretty much anything! I love all animals and have been some form of vegetarian or vegan for over 10 years. My favorite animals are cats, dogs, and chickens, especially my own cat, Tula.
Doesn't every 7-year-old wish they could be a paleontologist and discover a new dinosaur species? Well, for one 7-year-old in Chile, that dream actually came true! In 2004, Diego Suarez… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 days ago
While most people cite earthquakes as a reason to avoid moving to California, none of the 20 largest earthquakes on earth have even occurred in the continental United States, let… Read More
By Dayva Segal 6 days ago
Famous hurricanes from the past few decades with names like Sandy, Katrina, and Andrew have made headlines and become talking points for years after they happen. Part of the reason… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 weeks ago
Tornado Alley is an area of the US that includes parts of Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Iowa. This area is particularly prone to tornadoes due to surrounding… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 weeks ago
To someone on another planet outside of the solar system, our sun might just look like any other star. But to those of us living on Earth, it is the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
One of my earliest memories is being a young kid in New England during Hurricane Bob. My older sister had graciously let me play with her Barbies as a way… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
Tar pits might sound like a made-up death trap from a cartoon from your childhood, but they are an actual natural phenomenon. There are several tar pits on Earth, including… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
Iguanodons were large, plant-eating dinosaurs. They could walk around both on all fours, and on their two back feet. Their rear legs were powerful and muscular but likely didn't allow… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
Woolly mammoths might seem ancient, but compared to other "prehistoric" creatures like dinosaurs, they died out fairly recently. While most mammoths went extinct around 12,000 years ago, some isolated groups… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Cryptids are animals that some people believe to exist somewhere out there. However, the mainstream scientific community doesn't believe that these animals are real, or have ever been real. The… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
The land of the "delta blues" is more than just a lyric from a popular 90's song. Delta blues is a genre of music that started in the Mississippi River… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Many people associate the Jurassic Period with the fearsome dinosaurs from the movie Jurassic Park. While the film franchise certainly did popularise the era, there is a whole lot more… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Since you love your dog, you care a lot about their nutrition. You want to make sure they get the most balanced diet possible. So, it only makes sense that… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Cheese is a yummy snack that many humans enjoy. There are so many kinds that even if you don't like one type, there's sure to be another kind that you… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Deer are hoofed animals that live in forests, prairies, savannas, and transitional spaces between these landscapes. Technically reindeer, elk, and moose are types of deer. But, when many people think… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
In some peoples' minds, rats and mice are kind of the same thing, but they are completely different animals! Both are rodents. The type of mice and rats that people… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Just imagine sweet Babe, the pig, but 10 times larger and hunting camels. That would give you the archaeotherium. Even though scientists compare it to the modern pig, it might… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
What would you do if you saw a kangaroo that towered over you? That could have been a possibility if you lived in the Pleistocene Epoch, which ranges from 11,700… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Some dogs don’t howl much, and others howl all day long. Some dog breeds are more prone to this howling behavior (we see you, huskies), and others are not, but… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Hookworms, also known by their scientific names: Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala, are parasites that infect dogs and cats. The reason they are called hookworms might make your skin… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Trimming your dog's nails is a necessity. Some people think it is just for looks. However, If you don't cut your dog's toenails, their nails can grow too long, causing… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
How much does a dog truly cost? You might buy an expensive purebred puppy or adopt a dog nearly for free from a shelter. However, once you get your dog… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
You may be tempted to give your dog some peanut butter as a treat. Humans enjoy it, why wouldn't dogs? Is it safe to give your dog some peanut butter?… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
My friend's dog used to hump everything and anything. Her favorite thing to hump was her dog bed. She would paw at it strangely at first, and we all knew… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Getting a furry feline friend to keep you company is always a great idea. However, before you make the final decision, it's important to make sure you'll be able to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Did you know that dog's whiskers are more than just a cute addition to your best friend's face? They actually serve a few important purposes. Whiskers are actually a special… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Dogs eating poop is one of the more gross aspects of dog ownership. My friend's black lab loved to get into the family cat's litter box for a little snack,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
A dog running towards you with a wagging tail feels like just about the best thing for a dog lover. In this situation, many people believe it's an indication of… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Every night, around midnight, my cat meows until I join her in the bed (even though she also sleeps all day). Then, she will dutifully crawl on top of me… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Any dog owner knows this behavior well. You get to the park and your dog is so excited about the grassy expanse before them. They start rolling around in the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
Just like humans, dogs get sick. It's no fun to see your furry friend feeling under the weather. What makes it a bit harder is that pets can't talk to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 months ago
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