Key Points: Bears are not directly related to dogs, but they are both in the same suborder called Caniformia. Raccoons and foxes are also in this suborder.The most recent common… Read More
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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.
Rabbits are cute, docile mammals found on every continent except Antarctica. There are 29 species of wild rabbits and over 305 recognized breeds of domestic rabbits. Rabbits in the wild… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 days ago
Alligators are fearsome creatures that live in southern swamps in the US, in one state in Mexico, and in the Yangtze River in China. Chinese alligators are extremely endangered. Experts… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 days ago
There are at least 10,000 species of birds in the world. Most people associate these winged creatures with wings, feathers, and flying. However, there are some birds that don't fly,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 4 days ago
Insects are a vast class of creatures that comprise beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, and more. It is estimated that there are more than 5.5 million species of insects. They are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 5 days ago
When you read about any weather event, or perhaps even just a mundane daily weather report, you always hear the weather reporter referring to high-pressure and low-pressure areas. What are… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 weeks ago
Butterflies are insects known for their large beautifully patterned and colorful wings. They are also well-known for their four-stage life cycle. Butterflies lay eggs that hatch into larva, or what… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 weeks ago
Our climate is changing due to human activity, and without significant action, it may change enough to significantly alter the ways in which we live and interact with our natural… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 weeks ago
Nevada can be a state of extremes. It is home to Las Vegas, where people from around the world come to party, gamble, and have a good time. It is… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 weeks ago
South Carolina is a beautiful state that is perhaps most well-known for its lovely beaches, historic cities, and green golf courses. It is also known for delicious barbecue food and… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 weeks ago
An endorheic lake is also called a terminal lake or a sink lake. It is a lake that has no outlet. These lakes are usually saltwater lakes because the minerals… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
Wisconsin is primarily known as "America's Dairyland." Its relative flatness and ecological landscape make it an ideal location for raising cattle. When European colonizers came to the area in the… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
North Dakota is one of the top 10 flattest states in the United States. Much of the state is flat plains and prairie. However, even a relatively flat state has… Read More
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There are many types of lakes that are organized by how they are formed, how they are fed, how water leaves the lake, as well as other factors. For example,… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
There are many ways to define the snowiest place on earth. Is it the snowiest city? The snowiest town? The snowiest single location anywhere? Unfortunately, the snowiest place on earth… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
The United States spans a large swath of land ranging from desert to snowy mountains. The country contains one of the world's hottest places, and each state experiences extreme weather… Read More
By Dayva Segal 1 month ago
New York, NY is not where you go to experience the wonders of nature. Sure, you can head to Central Park to see some urban wildlife for a few hours… Read More
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The Blue Ridge Mountain Range, part of the Appalachians, runs through the beautiful state of Virginia. There are many peaks in the state that hikers love to explore. But which… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
When listening to the weather each year you may have heard the meteorologist talk about La Niña and El Niño. These Spanish words mean "the girl" and "the boy" respectively.… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
The United States is a huge country with a wide variety of climates. Many of the largest cities in the US get plenty of snow each year. These cities become… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Believe it or not, 600 million years ago, when some of the first plants and animals were roaming the earth, a day was only 21 hours long. How did we… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
The Loire Valley is famous for its beautiful chateaus (castles) on the edge of the Loire River. Tourists flock to the region each year to visit the historic castles, taste… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
All across Europe, extreme drought has caused a climate disaster this summer. Experts predict that this will be the worst drought the region has experienced in 500 years. However, it… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
This summer, much of Europe has seen sky-high temperatures and heat waves that have strained the infrastructure. Along with that comes an unprecedented drought and it's starting to affect many… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Each year between 2010 and 2022, between 29 and 189 people died in a flood in the United States. In states with particularly high numbers, experts report that the high… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Earthquakes occur worldwide when fault lines along the edges of tectonic plates release energy from the earth's molten center. Since they occur along these faults, they are more likely to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
It's a joyful occasion when a dog gets pregnant. There are cute puppies to look forward to. It's the miracle of life! Dogs make great mamas and often manage labor… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Colorado is a state known for its unbridled nature including beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, and more. Many people move to the state to be closer to nature. Avid hikers in… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
California is a state that is in a near-perpetual drought. Water is always on everyone's mind. The dry climate also leads to wildfires that have been getting more severe with… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Pomeranians are an insanely adorable breed of dog. It's hard to walk by one without saying "Awww!" and asking its owner if you can pet it. They are small, furry… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Before we delve into the largest delta on earth, what exactly is a delta? A delta is a geographic feature that occurs when a river flows into a large body… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Arizona's dry desert landscape is particularly vulnerable to flash floods. A rainstorm miles away can lead to a flash flood in an area full of completely unsuspecting people. Pacific hurricanes… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
If you're a cat lover, chances are you also appreciate a good cat movie. However, where do you start? Here are some of the most loved classic cat movies of… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Floods are when water overflows onto land where it doesn't usually go. It happens for many reasons. Heavy rains, large amounts of snow melt, large ocean waves, and breaking levees… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the floods. A large part of Texas is an area called "flash flood alley." This area includes the central part of the state and… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
This summer, Europe has seen devastating heat waves along with extreme droughts. The effects of this are drastic. Excess deaths have risen by the thousands over the summer in relation… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
Utah is a state with plenty of beautiful, unrestrained wilderness. It is home to Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, in addition… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
The Nile River is famous for supporting the Ancient Egyptian civilization and allowing them to flourish and come up with many advancements that were important to human development. Egyptians have… Read More
By Dayva Segal 2 months ago
The term polar vortex might sound like it belongs in an icy science fiction novel, but it is actually a very real weather phenomenon. It may seem like the term… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
When you think of whales, you probably think of giant sea creatures like the blue whale, which is not only the largest type of whale but also the largest animal… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Pakistan is a beautiful country with a wide variety of ecosystems. It spans from the Arabian Sea to the Karakoram Mountains in the north of the country. Even though it… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
A jet stream is a narrow flow of air or wind that acts as a barrier between hot and cold areas of air. Jet streams always blow from west to… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
Flash floods can occur in minutes or hours after heavy rainfall, and it doesn't have to be raining where you are for a flash flood to occur. Rain that falls… Read More
By Dayva Segal 3 months ago
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 4 months ago
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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 months 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 5 months 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 5 months ago
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