While Kansas is known for being an incredibly flat state. Yet, it does have an interesting history filled with prehistoric mammals, a sea that covered it in hundreds of feet… Read More
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I graduated from Rowan University in 2014 with degrees in English and Education. When I'm not working, I enjoy playing video games, reading, and writing for fun.
Florida is called the “Sunshine State” because it averages about 237 days of sunshine per year. That’s over 30 days more than the average 205 sunny days in the U.S.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 5 days ago
California is a large state comprising a significant portion of the western coastline of the United States. This state has been home to a variety of animals and types of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 days ago
Georgia is known for its diverse environments like mountains, plains, and swamps that rapidly transition throughout a relatively small area. This state has been home to different ecological zones during… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 6 days ago
Long before Maryland was a state renowned for its seafood and ocean views, this part of the United States was a bit of a hotbed for dinosaurs. At least, more… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Spring is coming, and that means it’s time for people to begin planning their gardens. Even though you may be eager to start planting seedlings and making raised garden beds… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Massachusetts is a state in New England that has the potential for very warm summers and brutally cold winters. The state’s soil and climate make it a good place to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Oregon is a very unique state in terms of climate and geography. The state has mountain ranges, volcanoes, deserts, and large swaths of temperate rainforests. As such, Oregon gardeners need… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Virginia and other nearby coastal states are said to have a “Goldilocks Climate,” where the weather has a good balance between hot and cold. The summers in Virginia are generally… Read More
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New Jersey’s nickname is the “Garden State,” so it should come as no surprise that people from the southern farmlands to those living in cities love to plant home gardens.… Read More
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Indiana was once the home to many interesting creatures, and it is currently undergoing a revitalization process to bring back American bison. Long ago, though, large mammals and dinosaurs roamed… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Like many other northern areas of the United States, scant evidence exists of dinosaurs that lived in Minnesota. After all, a great deal of the state was underwater throughout the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Snakes have a long, vibrant, and somewhat terrifying history. Unfortunately, their history is not as well-recorded as other species because their bodies and skeletons aren’t great for fossil-making. However, scientists… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Monkeys and apes have a common ancestor that lived about 20 to 25 million years ago. Humans and chimpanzees also have a common ape ancestor that lived somewhere between 8… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Maine is renowned for its rocky coastlines, rich forests, and abundant fisheries. However, the state is not known for an abundance of dinosaur fossils. In fact, asking about the number… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
The African bush elephant is the largest terrestrial animal on the planet today. These gigantic mammals can make any lone predator turn tail and run. However, they were not always… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Millions of years ago, Colorado was a hotbed of dinosaur activity. The state has abundant evidence of various species of dinosaurs that roamed the land, including footprint pathways and fossils.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
The ancient history of Florida as a land is rife with turmoil. At some times, the landmass was not even connected to what is now North America. At other times,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 1 week ago
Delaware is known as "The First State" in the U.S., but it’s also the second-smallest state. Due to the lack of land area, paleontologists have less space to locate dinosaur… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Humans fear great white sharks more than many other creatures that dwell in the ocean. While they’re certainly dangerous, they’re not the worst thing in the waters these days. Also,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Pitting the biggest modern alligators against the largest modern crocodiles is a joke. The strongest crocodile simply overwhelms the smaller, weaker, and less adaptable alligators. That’s why we want to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Alaska is a very large state with a rich history in terms of human settlements and prehistoric creatures. This state was home to woolly mammoths and giant marine reptiles like… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Mississippi is an intriguing area in terms of dinosaur fossils. After all, the vast majority of Mississippi was underwater during the time the dinosaurs were alive. While few dinosaurs apparently… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest crocodile species in the world. They also have a very fearsome reputation stemming from their aggression. The Nile crocodile is smaller on average, but it… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Although it may be hard to imagine, Iowa was not always a land of rolling hills and plains. In the past, much of Iowa was underwater. The shallows seas, encroaching… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that parts of the United States once had large dinosaurs roaming the lands. Alabama was not necessarily a hotbed of dinosaur activity relative to the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Crocodiles are large reptiles that kill hundreds or thousands of people every year. While they’re still evolving, crocodiles are ancient-looking, seemingly perfect killing machines. You might think they haven’t undergone… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
King cobra venom can bring down an elephant, given enough time. The interesting thing about that situation is that a king cobra’s venom isn’t among the top five deadliest venoms… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Sometimes, it’s fun to let our imaginations run wild regarding animal battles. After all, who doesn’t love the idea of the meanest, deadliest creatures coming together in a hypothetical epic… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Although it may be hard to imagine, large portions of Arizona were once underwater millions of years ago. Fortunately, not every part of the state was wet. Paleontologists were able… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Michigan has a very rich fossil record that dates back to the Precambrian. That statement could make you believe that paleontologists found a vast array of dinosaur fossils as well.… Read More
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Hawaii is a tropical paradise that features mountainous regions, volcanoes, and beautiful rainforests. The island is a frequent destination for vacationers and even moviemakers that desire the natural beauty of… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
The oceans of the world are filled with many deadly creatures. Although killer whales aren't the vicious killers their name suggests, they are enormous mammals with potent hunting abilities. Meanwhile,… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Roughly 25 percent of all households in the U.S. keep cats as pets. While some people don’t stop to think about their cat’s breed like they would with dogs, some… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 2 weeks ago
Although Idaho is close to Montana, one of the states with the greatest number of dinosaur fossil finds, scientists have recovered relatively few fossils in this area. Much of Idaho… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 weeks ago
Louisiana is well-known for being the state in which the Mississippi River ends as well as for having many low-lying, swampy areas. In that regard, the modern state is similar… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 weeks ago
Kentucky is a southern state known for its mix of farmlands and mountainous areas, along with its distinct culture. Many different animals live in Kentucky these days. What about the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 weeks ago
Siamese fighting fish, commonly called betta fish, are beautiful and stylish pets. Like many other small aquatic pets, most pet keepers know that these fish are relatively short-lived compared to… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 weeks ago
Cervalces scotti is an extinct creature that last lived perhaps 13,500 years ago in North America. This large deer has been called the stag moose or elk moose, and its… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 weeks ago
Pit bull is a term applied to a variety of bulldogs and terriers, such as the American bully, the American pit bull terrier, and others. They are known for being… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 3 weeks ago
Grizzly bears are large, scary mammals that can take down prey even larger than themselves. The polar bear is probably the only member of the species that people fear more.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
The lilac point Siamese cat and the blue point Siamese cat represent two rare colorations of the Siamese breed. Realistically, these cats are so closely related that it’s very difficult… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
Lions are referred to as the king of the jungle. However, it’s important to remember that no king rules forever. Individual lions may bite off more than they can chew… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
The competition for vital resources between lions and hyenas has raged for a very long time and will continue to do so as long as both creatures need to eat.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
Things can always go wrong when it comes to being in the wild. Thunder and lightning can end a fishing trip, or a sudden rockslide can make a mountain summit… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
Killer whales are incredibly large mammals that live up to that name from time to time. They’re powerful and smart, and they can take down other dreaded creatures in the… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
The average lifespan of dogs is somewhere between 10 and 13 years of age. Some dog breeds are blessed with greater longevity than others. For example, Boston terriers and pugs… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
The great white shark is an incredibly dangerous creature that can deliver vicious bites to its foes. Not many animals in the sea pose much of a threat to them.… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
Anyone that has incurred the wrath of geese at a public park can attest to their penchant for nasty attitudes. To be fair, hostility is expected when a larger animal… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
Modern cameras are incredible. Not only can they record important moments in our lives, but they can also be used to show people unbelievable events. In this case, an unidentified… Read More
By Kyle Glatz 4 weeks ago
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