The Mariana Trench is the ocean’s deepest point. The trench runs more than 1,500 miles long and stretches across a Western strip of the Pacific Ocean south of Japan and… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 3 weeks ago
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Hi! I'm Max and I'm a writer from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I've been freelancing for more than five years and love the freedom and variety that this profession offers. Animals are also a big part of my life, and a lot of my time is dedicated to playing with my cat, Herbie.
Armadillos are cute and curious animals who happen to be armored like some kind of ancient warrior. They’re fascinating. Not only are they intriguing to look at, but they’re also… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 weeks ago
Polar bears and tigers both reach a near-mythological status in the minds of humans. They’re two apex predators from distinct genealogical lines, but they share the ability to inspire amazement… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 weeks ago
English speakers know it as the musk ox, but throughout history, it has been called the “ugly moose,” the “bearded one,” and the “ugly bison.” Muskoxen are massive hooved animals… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 1 month ago
Some great animal-related songs are such classics that we forget they're about animals. We will go through 10 of the greatest songs about animals today, offering up a few tracks… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 1 month ago
The feral hog (Sus scrofa) is a resilient, invasive species estimated to cause up to 2.5 billion dollars of damage in the United States each year. They could ravage your… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 1 month ago
Mice are cute, courageous, scrappy, and smart. Unfortunately, these little ones also carry a lot of diseases, so you definitely don't want mice in your home! That makes it all… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 1 month ago
The moon has been a muse ever since people started writing songs and telling stories. Its universal presence in all of our lives lends itself to romance, wonder, mystery, and… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 1 month ago
A person’s allergies might flare up in Nevada during any month. The dry environment makes it easy for pollen to flow freely all year, but Nevada’s various geographical regions provide… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 2 months ago
The roots of the Carolina Gold Rush can be found in a young boy’s decision to skip Sunday school. Conrad Reed was twelve years old in 1799 when he decided… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 2 months ago
This snake was white with yellow patterning and pale red eyes: an albino Burmese python. Just east of Los Angeles, California, a resident found a monster snake deceased in a… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 2 months ago
Alligators and mountain lions are two of the most feared apex predators out there. Both animals can grow to great sizes, and both are formidable hunters. They’re two animals you… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 3 months ago
The video below is slow, grim, impressive, and beautiful all at once. If you were to swap yourself with the elk in this video, the experience would undoubtedly rank among… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 3 months ago
Key Points The official coldest recorded temperature in Wisconsin was -55 degrees Fahrenheit in the Village of Couderay.According to a compilation of 30-year averages by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 3 months ago
You’ve been dreaming of your wedding day all your life. You and your beloved partner took a memorable trip to Glacier National Park when you were young, promising each other… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
The name “kingfisher” really does this bird justice. The video below shows a kingfisher doing its thing in the face of a fisherman who isn’t having any luck. An animal… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
The archipelago of Svalbard sits about halfway between the northernmost tip of Norway and the North Pole. It’s a constellation of islands that encompasses roughly 23,500 square miles, hosting around… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Key Points The coldest place in Minnesota is the township of Embarrass Since 1991, Embarrass' record low is -54 degrees The coldest recorded official temperature in the state of Minnesota is… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Hatching chickens is an exciting endeavor, but many first-timers shy away because they assume the process is too delicate. There are several precise steps, but none of them are too… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Key Points When the Pacific sleeper shark was caught on camera for only the third time in history, it was found not in its usual icy, arctic habitat, but deep… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
We like to think of Grizzlies as “Kings of The North.” An adult Grizzly bear probably doesn’t get bothered too often, right? Well, the "King" status changes a little bit… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Your wonderful dog is there for you each and every day. As a reward for their loyalty, isn’t it about time you gave them a little pampering? That’s right—we’re talking… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Grizzly bears are among the most intelligent animals in North America and the world. A small handful of North American land mammals top the grizzly bear in size, and two… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Traveling to Glacier National Park is a bucket list item for many people. It’s inarguably one of the most beautiful places in the United States, and the chance to hike… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Key Points The lifespans of bears in the wild are significantly shorter than those in captivity, but there are still a couple of notable exceptions.Bears' age in the wild can… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
The year was 1252, and King Henry III was excitedly watching as handlers unloaded his brand new polar bear, a gift from King Haakon IV of Norway. It was the… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Key Points There is a camouflaged mountain lion in the photo, can you see it? Mountain lions have tawny coats that blend into the scenery - and an ability to… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
For many of us, sitting on a big ol’ bull is enough to send shivers down the spine. The animal is huge, aggressive, and wants nothing more than fling you… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Stuffed deep in the middle of a boreal forest, far from all roads and hiking paths, a massive beaver dam plugs water from the Birch Mountains. The dam is in… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
The animal kingdom is an incredible source of unique behaviors and symbolism, foremost of which is strength, a quality that we aspire to as Homo sapiens. Strength is certainly one… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
Key Points One out of every two million lobsters is blue. The blue color is due to a genetic mutation. Lobsters have a lifespan of up to 100 years. Most… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 4 months ago
It’s videos like the one we’re about to see that make our furry friends of the natural world seem a little less friendly. Few of us would call a wild… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 5 months ago
The further back you go in history, the more you'll find all kinds of fantastical beasts. Of course, these beasts are long gone, and we are left to speculate and… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 5 months ago
Let’s say you’re confident in your understanding of the theory of evolution. Imagine strolling into a Christmas party, only to be greeted by your grandmother who quickly notices the image… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 5 months ago
Gorillas are stalwarts of the jungle, often taking the cake as “the last thing you’d want to see in the wild.” Why? Because they’re huge, stronger than you, and potentially… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 5 months ago
The “Don’t Tread on Me” and “Join or Die” flags are two of the most famous flags in American history. Aside from the American flag, these two images might have… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 5 months ago
It's easy to forget that our dogs are subject to the same range of emotions as we are. Dogs don’t have the same capacity for nuance and emotional complexity as… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
Have you ever seen an NFL play where the person with the ball zigs and zags, unbelievably dodging a horde of extremely talented defenders? Well, that’s nothing compared to dodging… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
A moose on its own is a pretty marvelous thing. It stands taller than a horse, hangs a striking rack of antlers out for all to see, and poses a… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
You’re lounging in the park with your dog, saying he’s a “good boy” & giving out your normal commands. Suddenly, someone sees your wonderful pup and starts giving them a… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
Lake Mead is the highest-capacity reservoir in the United States. Water reservoirs serve as buffers between natural water sources and the human populations that benefit from them. In most cases,… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
According to the National Institutes of Health, human beings can identify more than 1 trillion smells. That’s a number so high that it outstretches the number of words the average… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
The criteria needed to add an animal to Poland’s invasive species list are “100% met by the cat,” said biologist Wojciech Solarz. Housecats, or Felis catus, are now the 1,787th… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
If you’ve never heard of Japan’s "Cat Islands," you are in 'fur' a wonderful treat. Also, you read that right. Japan is host to 11 cat islands, or “neko shima”.… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
The great Mississippi River is a wonder on its own. It stretches from Northern Minnesota, all the way down into the Gulf of Mexico, providing immeasurable nourishment to life along… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
Key Points Hippos and elephants get along in the wild.Hippos know that elephants are too strong to take down.This article covers a video where hippos part in a river to… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 6 months ago
Dogs are thought to be among the first animals that humans domesticated. In fact, most researchers suggest that the dog was the very first animal that humans incorporated into daily… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 7 months ago
There’s an unusual threat to people visiting Silver Springs State Park. The Floridian park is home to a thriving population of rhesus macaques. These are monkeys native to the Middle… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 7 months ago
Did someone say ‘Sharkception?’ This video is pretty wild, and it's all the more strange because it takes place in a river filmed by someone riding in a kayak. We… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 7 months ago
Rattlesnakes are among the most feared creatures in the Americas. Snakes are feared around the world, but rattlesnakes are unique in that they have a sort of ‘calling card.’ When… Read More
By Maxwell Martinson 7 months ago
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