Macaws are New World parrots which means their natural ranges are in the Americas. Specifically, macaws are found in the Caribbean as well as in Central and South America. Blue… Read More
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The largest shark that ever lived on earth was the megalodon, and this giant measured almost 60 feet long while weighing over 100,000 lbs. The megalodon perused the ocean about… Read More
By Kristen Holder 7 days ago
It’s believed by some scientists that we are in the middle of the 6th largest extinction event that has ever occurred on our planet. Both plants and animals are declining… Read More
By Kristen Holder 1 week ago
The planet has gone through different stages, which have created environments for almost alien species to emerge. Animals much different than what's on earth today swam in the oceans because… Read More
By Kristen Holder 1 month ago
Both rat snakes and coachwhip snakes are found in the same territories and habitats. Telling them apart will help you with proper identification, so you don't mistake them for something… Read More
By Kristen Holder 1 month ago
Flightless birds used to be the biggest and heaviest terrestrial animals found on island chains. These birds migrated to their island homes, set up camp, and evolved in special ways… Read More
By Kristen Holder 1 month ago
From what most of us understand about evolution, a single-celled organism that existed billions of years ago gave rise to human life. Darwin suggested this theory, and studies continue to… Read More
By Kristen Holder 1 month ago
Can you keep a great white shark in an aquarium? Has anyone tried? We’ll go over a comprehensive history of great whites in aquariums even though the longest stay was… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 months ago
Carrier pigeons (Ectopistes migratorius) used to fly in huge flocks across North America. This included Canada, the Midwest, and the eastern United States. Geneticists have shown that the population was… Read More
By Kristen Holder 2 months ago
Arizona is famous for having scorpions in its deserts that sometimes scurry into homes when the scorching summer weather hits. They also venture into homes during the cool winter months,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Dinosaurs had been evolving and going extinct since the dawn of their existence, but something happened that made them all disappear. They roamed the earth for 165 million years, but… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Plants, like animals, have gone extinct over time for a myriad of reasons. Some have gone extinct recently, while others went extinct in the distant past. Around 571 recorded plants… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Leeches are related to earthworms and are known as segmented worms. They’re able to sense changes in their aquatic environment through vibrations. This causes them to be attracted to swimmers… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
We hear the word extinction, and for most of us, it conjures up pictures of the dinosaurs. However, they make up just a fraction of the animals that have gone… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Snakes are often portrayed as aggressive, but almost all snakes retreat at the sight of humans. They’ll only attack if they’re cornered or surprised. However, if this attack comes from… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Dodo birds are flightless birds that have been extinct for quite some time. Mauritius is their historical home, and they were endemic to the island. This island is about 500… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
There are two species of African rhinoceroses: white rhinos and black rhinos. There are also 3 Asian rhino species: great one-horned rhinos, Javan rhinoceroses, and Sumatran rhinos. Black rhinos have… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
The main idea behind the Endangered Species Act in the US is to protect animals under its care from going extinct. Unfortunately, when a species is threatened and needs protection… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Have you ever been so fed up with the rat race that you want to sail away and establish your own country? It’s technically not impossible, but it’s a difficult… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
It seems like a pleasant fantasy to wake up one day in a world without mosquitos. No nightly visitors through an open window, nobody crashing your BBQs, and no more… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Sometimes, animals are considered extinct even though there are populations in captivity that may be returned to the wild. While these animals deserve time in the spotlight, they aren’t what… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Most people think of islands and immediately imagine a paradise. However, not all islands are warm wonderlands welcoming to tourists. Some don’t provide pleasant environments and others are almost impossible… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Volcanoes are scary and they are destructive with the capability to transform a landscape at any given moment. They’ve ended entire ancient civilizations and they’ve decimated modern endeavors but they… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
By the time modern humans arrived on the scene, Neanderthals were already living in fragmented groups and suffering the effects of inbreeding. When did Neanderthals go extinct and how did… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Less than 11,000 years ago, the last ice age ended. American bison roamed the Great Plains of the United States all of those years, but they were slaughtered en masse… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
Georgia is a hotbed for snakes because of its warm and humid climate. There are approximately 40 species of snakes in Georgia, and 10 of them are black snakes that… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
We think of Earth as a kind of life harboring spaceship catapulting through the cosmos. However, not all of the earth is livable, and some places are naturally hostile toward… Read More
By Kristen Holder 3 months ago
We hear the terms river and stream used interchangeably, yet despite their similarities, there is a difference between them. Both rivers and streams are vital to life on this planet,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Ticks are a nuisance across most of the United States, and Delaware is no exception. Delawareans venturing out into the great outdoors, especially in the summer months, need to know… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
A report in a magazine titled The Fishing Gazette, published on October 5, 1877, describes the most gruesome shark vs alligator battle on record. According to the reported eyewitness accounts,… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Both creeks and rivers may seem like interchangeable terms, but there is a slight variation in the nomenclature. Although the United States Geological Survey doesn’t differentiate between the two, a… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Ticks are parasites that exclusively consume blood. Encountering ticks in California is worrying because the most common tick-borne disease in the state is Lyme disease. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Traveling to bodies of water for relaxation and to take in the sights is a common recreational goal. Most of these bodies of water play host to entire ecosystems full… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Discovering that bull sharks can travel up river rapids like salmon is a little jarring considering their size. They’re between 7 to 11 feet long and weigh up to 500… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Rivers only account for .1% of the dry land on the planet, but they’re at the forefront of the human mind because human civilization gravitates toward them. Rivers host most… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Blue whale skeletons are on display around the world so humans can take in their enormity. Intact skeletons are hard to come by and they’re highly sought after by scientists.… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Sharks are older than trees and they have existed for more than 400 million years, which also makes them older than the dinosaurs. They swim in the ocean, strike fear… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Lightning is awe-inspiring. It’s exciting for some people, while it’s scary for others. We know that thunder and lightning happen in the same storm, but how does that storm work?… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Lakes are usually associated with recreation and relaxation and they’re defined as land-locked bodies of water. But some have creepy stories around them that may deter you from visiting. Whether… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Fretting about sharks is natural if you’re planning on hitting any of Florida’s waterways. They’re apex predators with powerful jaws yet less than 10 people per year die from a… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Some of the ticks in Colorado aren’t a threat to humans, but ticks that carry diseases in any part of the ecosystem are still important. How they affect wildlife, domesticated… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
When flies are buzzing around your home, it’s easy to wonder what they’re doing and how they do it. These pontifications can turn into the most basic and hilarious of… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Ticks are not a common occurrence in Alaska, though during the summer months, they can be a real nuisance. While not all 8 of the ticks in Alaska prefer humans… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
38 different kinds of snakes live in South Carolina, but only six of them are venomous. The cottonmouth is arguably the most famous black snake in North America. It’s on… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Almost all ticks go through four stages during their lives, including six of the ticks in Florida. They start as eggs, hatch into larvae, turn into nymphs, and finally become… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
The desert is often mistaken as a place with minimal life, but the Sonoran Desert that swaths much of Arizona is home to many arachnids including ticks. The northern part… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Snakes are among the most feared animals in America despite most snakes posing no threat. Due to this fear, many black snakes in Arkansas are killed needlessly. Be careful if… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Lake Powell is located in Northern Arizona and Utah. It was created by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River, and it is the second-largest reservoir in the United… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Worrying about ticks is not a seasonal occurrence in Georgia like it is in other states as the mild and moist climate is perfect for year-round tick productivity. The ticks… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
Bees are responsible for the diversity of plant life around us. Despite this, their numbers are declining. As such, they’ve been receiving more media attention than usual, and you’ve undoubtedly… Read More
By Kristen Holder 4 months ago
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