Los Angeles is home to some of the richest and most famous people in the world. The wealthy neighborhoods of Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Santa Monica feature sprawling developments with… Read More
By Patrick Sather 5 days ago
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Known as the Sooner State, Oklahoma is a melting pot of unique cultural traditions. The state gets its name from the Choctaw words okla, meaning “people,” and humma, meaning “red.”… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 days ago
Nebraska is also known as the Cornhusker State, and it’s easy to see why. This Midwestern state consists of two geographical zones: the Great Plains and Dissected TIll Plains. Located… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 week ago
The Yellowstone River begins in Wyoming and runs through Montana to its terminus in western North Dakota. Although it doesn’t rank as the longest river in the United States, it… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 week ago
Located in western Connecticut, a few miles from the New York/Connecticut border, Candlewood Lake is the largest man-made lake in Connecticut. Candlewood Lake ranks not only as the largest man-made… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 week ago
Massachusetts has a long and storied history. The Bay State featured the first permanent English colony in New England, the Plymouth Colony, founded in 1620. The city of Boston witnessed… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
Mississippi is also called "The Hospitality State" and "The Magnolia State". Both of these names honor the state’s rich cultural and natural histories. Mississippians pride themselves on their southern hospitality,… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
Located along the upper stretches of the Gunnison River, the Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest man-made lake in Colorado. This artificial reservoir possesses a total surface area of 9,180… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
Also known as the Rio Bravo or Rio Bravo del Norte, the Rio Grande River is one of the most vital waterways in the southwestern United States. Additionally, the valley… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
Located along the Colorado River on the border of Arizona and Nevada, Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States. The lake provides water to nearly 20 million… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
Ohio may only rank as the 34th-largest state in the US, but it’s the seventh-most populous and 10th-most densely populated. While the Buckeye State gets its name from Ohio buckeye… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
Rhode Island ranks as the smallest state in the United States and the seventh-least populous. However, this tiny state boasts the second-highest population density in the country. With so many… Read More
By Patrick Sather 2 weeks ago
When most people think of Los Angeles, they think of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and sunny beaches. With a population of 3.8 million, Los Angeles ranks as the second-largest city in… Read More
By Patrick Sather 3 weeks ago
Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, Missouri has a rich cultural history. Humans have lived in Missouri for at least 12,000 years, and the state played an… Read More
By Patrick Sather 3 weeks ago
Located inside the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Shearness Pool is the largest man-made lake in Delaware. This man-made freshwater impoundment has a surface area of 203 acres. At that… Read More
By Patrick Sather 3 weeks ago
Situated along the border of Georgia and Florida, Lake Seminole is the largest man-made lake in Florida. This giant man-made reservoir has a surface area of 37,500 acres, making it… Read More
By Patrick Sather 3 weeks ago
Located on the upper Sacramento River in Shasta County, Shasta Lake is the largest man-made lake in California. Also known as Lake Shasta, this large man-made lake or reservoir has… Read More
By Patrick Sather 3 weeks ago
Located in southwestern Utah, Zion National Park is one of the most unique geographical locations in the United States. The park resides at the intersection of the Colorado Plateau, the… Read More
By Patrick Sather 3 weeks ago
The Yukon River is the largest river in Alaska and the Yukon, Canada. The river was so important to the area that the Yukon gets its name from the river.… Read More
By Patrick Sather 4 weeks ago
Nestled along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina lies the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park’s name comes from the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge… Read More
By Patrick Sather 4 weeks ago
Once known as the Cherokee River, the Tennessee River gets its name from the Cherokee town, Tanasi, a historic community in modern-day Monroe County, Tennessee. For hundreds of years, the… Read More
By Patrick Sather 4 weeks ago
One of the most geographically diverse states in the United States, Oregon is a land of majestic beauty. The state contains volcanos, dense evergreen and mixed forests, high deserts, and… Read More
By Patrick Sather 4 weeks ago
Known as the Great Lake State, Michigan is a beautiful state bounded by giant lakes. The dense forests and rugged mountains of the Upper Peninsula make the ideal habitat for… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 month ago
The Yellowstone River may not be the longest river in the United States, but it’s one of the most impressive. Today, many of the longest rivers in the U.S and… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 month ago
Named after the yellow-colored rocks along stretches of the river, the Yellowstone River is one of the most scenic waterways in the United States. The river has a captivating history… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 month ago
Rivers are the land's lifeblood, pumping fresh water through rock and soil. They provide shelter and food for animals and serve as important trade routes and resources for communities. Nestled… Read More
By Patrick Sather 1 month ago
Pagophilus groenlandicus is better known as the harp seal, Saddleback Seal, or Greenland Seal. Native to the Atlantic and the Arctic Oceans, harp seals are earless (true) seals of the… Read More
By Patrick Sather 4 months ago
Kiwis are small brown birds native to the island of New Zealand. Members of the genus Apteryx in the family Apterygidae, kiwis are ratites and therefore closely related to ostriches,… Read More
By Patrick Sather 4 months ago
The word centipede comes from the Latin words for hundred (centi) and foot (pedis). Centipedes are arthropods that belong to the class Chilopoda in the subphylum Myriapoda, which also contains… Read More
By Patrick Sather 5 months ago
Turritopsis dohrnii also goes by the more commonly known name, the immortal jellyfish. Mature specimens look bell-shaped and measure about 0.18 inches wide and around as tall. Unlike most animals,… Read More
By Patrick Sather 5 months ago
Manta rays belong to the genus Mobula in the family Mobulidae. There are two recognized ray species - the reef ray (Mobula alfredi) and the giant oceanic manta ray (Mobula… Read More
By Patrick Sather 5 months ago
The horseshoe crab is an arthropod in the family Limulidae. These living fossils have been around for millions of years, but few of the numerous species still roam the earth.… Read More
By Patrick Sather 5 months ago
The Maltese are small dogs in the toy group or lap dog group. Maltese feature a dense, glossy, single coat of pure white or pale ivory hair without curls. They… Read More
By Patrick Sather 5 months ago
The muskrat, or Ondatra zibethicus, is a member of the rodent family Cricetidae and the only surviving member of the genus Ondatra. Despite its name, it is not a rat… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
Nasalis larvatus, or proboscis monkeys, belong to the Cercopithecidae family of Old World monkeys. Their close relatives include such species as baboons, red colobus, and macaques. They appear predominantly reddish-brown… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a subspecies of leopard native to eastern Russian and northern China. A member of the subfamily Pantherinae that includes lions, tigers, and jaguars,… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
The Boston Terrier is a non-sporting dog breed that hails from the United States. Boston Terriers are a compact, sturdy breed, measuring between 9 and 17 inches tall and weighing… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) belong to the penguin family Spheniscidae. They also go by the name brush-tailed penguins due to the long, still feathers on their tails that often sweep… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
The American robin, Turdus migratorius, is one of the most common and iconic birds in North America. A member of the thrush family Turdidae, it ranges throughout the continent from… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
The Burmese python, Python bivittatus, is one of the largest and most well-known snakes in the world. These giant snakes are native to Southeast Asia and get their name from… Read More
By Patrick Sather 6 months ago
Macaws are New World parrots that belong to the true parrot family Psittacidae. Thanks to their bright color and vocal nature, they are some of the most popular birds in… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Koi fish are some of the most colorful and admired fish in the world. Known in Japan as nishikigoi, or brocaded carp, koi make popular attractions in ponds and gardens.… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Muntjacs are small deer belonging to the family Cervidae in the genus Muntiacus. They also go by the name rib-faced deer or barking deer. These predominantly solitary creatures appear mostly… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
The Florida panther (Puma concolor couguar), also goes by the name the Costa Rican puma, Florida cougar, and Florida puma. It ranges throughout southern Florida and is one of the… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Wolf spiders are ground hunters that belong to the family Lycosidae. In total, they comprise nearly 124 genera and over 2800 known species. You can find wolf spiders on every… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Electric eels are simultaneously one of the most notorious and mysterious fish in the world. Since their discovery nearly 250 years ago, they have been reclassified several times, and new… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Also known as the wiener dog, badger dog, or sausage dog, the dachshund is an iconic dog breed. It belongs to the hound or terrier family, with some breeders arguing… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
When most people think of Wisconsin, they think of cheese, beer, or sports teams like the Green Bay Packers. However, The Badger State also has a rich natural history, as… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Geckos are reptiles belonging to the infraorder Gekkota. There exist nearly 1,500 different gecko species worldwide distributed across every continent except Antarctica. Geckos range in size from the 14-inch long… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
Bumblebees get their name from the word bumble, which means to buzz, hum, or move about awkwardly or indistinctly. All 250 extant bumblebee species belong to the genus Bombus, from… Read More
By Patrick Sather 7 months ago
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