A flash flood typically starts less than six hours after a heavy downpour. This makes it very deadly, especially in low-lying areas. Mountainous streams, rivers, culverts, storm drains, and urban… Read More
By Alan Lemus 8 months ago
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Do you want to learn all about one of the world's coolest and largest types of lizards? Tegus are large lizards native to Central and South America. This large lizard… Read More
By Volia Schubiger 8 months ago
Different Native American groups in the Southwestern United States share the name "Apache" (pronounced uh·pa·chee), including the Salinero, Plains, Ndendahe, Mimbreo, Mescalero, Lipan, Jicarilla, Chiricahua, and Western Apache people. The Apache and Navajo… Read More
By Jennifer Gaeng 8 months ago
Boz shepherds and kangals are both from Turkey and share a common ancestor. This explains why they’re so difficult to tell apart! Boz shepherds are bred to withstand either high… Read More
By Katelynn Sobus 8 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 8 months ago
The peacock is known for its flashy and elaborate eye-patterned feathers. This bold bird is the personification of beauty and grace, and it teaches you to be courageous, respectful, and… Read More
By Niccoy Walker 8 months ago
Following Sagittarius, Aquarius is the 11th modern zodiac sign. Aquarius, along with the signs of Gemini and Libra, is ruled by the element of air. It represents one of the… Read More
By Jennifer Gaeng 8 months ago
Not everyone is up for hunting crocodiles. But one Texas man decided that he was going to go after a legendary large croc in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is located in the… Read More
By Katie Melynn Wood 8 months ago
Watching a skilled surfer is amazing. The grace, the athleticism, the daring! It's almost enough to make you forget everything else happening around you. Unless an enormous Blue Whale happens… Read More
By Katie Melynn Wood 8 months ago
Tarantulas are arguably the least cuddly pets in the world. You can't handle your pet tarantula or play with it like you would a dog or a cat. However, they… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 8 months ago
Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures. But first things first. There aren't breeds of tarantulas. There are, however, tarantula species. And many people find the thought of keeping them… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 8 months ago
Chamomile has long been one of the most popular herbs and is known for its calming powers. German and Roman chamomile are both flowering plants that are widely cultivated around… Read More
By Hannah Ward 8 months ago
The large and hairy tarantula has a fearsome reputation. You've probably heard tales of the highly venomous spider that delivers a venomous sting strong enough to knock a man out… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 8 months ago
The tuna is a saltwater fish that is a member of the Scombridae (mackerel family) subfamily's tribe Thunnini. Their scientific name, Thunnini, is derived from the Greek word which means… Read More
By Emmanuel Kingsley 8 months ago
Key Points: Arctotherium means “bear beast" in Latin. The arctotherium was so large that in would take a number of grizzlies to defeat one. Surprisingly for their size, grizzlies are… Read More
By Taiwo Victor 8 months ago
Animals with exoskeletons, such as arachnids and insects, don't grow the same as mammals or birds. They have to shed their skin periodically at key phases of their lifecycle. If… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 8 months ago
You know that end scene from Frozen 2? The one when Sven leads the trapped reindeer out of the enchanted forest and they swirl in a delirious circle of happiness?… Read More
By Katie Melynn Wood 8 months ago
Nature's moms are some of the most formidable creatures around; there's a reason that calling someone a "mama bear" has such a well-known interpretation! Although bears may be the most… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 8 months ago
Arborvitae trees are evergreen conifers used for landscaping and privacy screens. There are lots of species and cultivars to choose from. Techny Arborvitae and Emerald Green are two of the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 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 8 months ago
Key Points Bear moms are some of the most protective mothers in the animal kingdom.Bears are also very fast, which is another reason that it's never a good idea to… Read More
By Katie Melynn Wood 8 months ago
At some point in history, long before the evolution of humans, animals that were bigger than our imaginations existed and ruled the earth and the seas. If you think the… Read More
By Taiwo Victor 8 months ago
Wildfires are uncontrolled and unplanned fires that happen in forests, bushes, grasslands, or bushlands. Sometimes, people may use other terminologies like forest fires or brush fires to describe specific types… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 8 months ago
Robins are unique birds with beautiful feathers. Despite their differences in colors, bluebirds and robins are closely related. These lovely birds sing and fly, captivating us with every dip. We… Read More
By Nixza Gonzalez 8 months ago
Oregon is known for its legendary trout and salmon fishing. With miles of coastal bays to the Columbia River there are pockets of epic fishing throughout the state. Besides trout… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 8 months ago
Annual flowers are a great option if you're looking for easy ways to add color and beauty to your garden! Outdoor annuals come in many colors and varieties, so you're… Read More
By Jennifer Haase 8 months ago
Key Points: Eastern indigo snakes are the longest snakes found in the United States, reaching lengths of 5 to 7 feet, with the record length exceeding 8.5 feet.Pythons are native… Read More
By Sharon Parry 8 months ago
Key Points: Perennial grasses are plants that grow back every year after appearing to die out in the winter.These resilient plants are perfect for gardeners who don't want to go… Read More
By Jennifer Haase 8 months ago
Black-eyed Susan and coneflower are two very similar plants. If you were to find them in the wild, you probably couldn’t tell them apart. This is the exact reason we’re… Read More
By Jeremiah Wright 8 months ago
Crows are common birds found throughout the world. But did you know they are one of the most intelligent creatures on our planet? They use tools, mimic sounds, remember human… Read More
By Niccoy Walker 8 months ago
Dictionary.com defines a reservoir as “a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.” In… Read More
By Kirstin Harrington 8 months ago
Aleut, Eyak, Haida, Inupiat, Tlingit, Tsimshian, Yupik, and numerous Northern Athabaskan cultures are Alaska Natives or First Alaskans. They are largely defined by their language groups. Many Alaska Natives are… Read More
By Jennifer Gaeng 8 months ago
When you think of Nevada you may think of Vegas and vast deserts, neither prime fishing locations. However there are actually many excellent fishing lakes, rivers and streams throughout the… Read More
By Cindy Rasmussen 8 months ago
The pristine beauty of a white cat... don't these elegant beauties always turn heads? Since white cats are not linked to any one breed, they can grace us with their… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 8 months ago
Spiders are the stuff of nightmares. Those terrifying monsters don't need size to be scary. The sheer size of their multi-legged body is often enough to spook most people. But… Read More
By Abdulmumin Akinde 8 months ago
Alligators are some of the most resilient creatures around, but they do have limits! In fact, there is such a distinct boundary across Georgia that alligators refuse to travel north… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 8 months ago
Key Points Out of the 21 snake species in Pennsylvania, two are venomous rattlesnakes: timber rattlesnakes and eastern massasauga rattlesnakes.While timber rattlesnakes are present throughout the state except for southeastern… Read More
By Kellianne Matthews 8 months ago
Key Points: Wolves are known to be clever, wily, and blessed with great endurance.They are also known to adopt strategies for hunting or facing an adversary.In spite of their lumbering… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 8 months ago
If you’ve done any research on possums, you’ve probably encountered the claim that they love eating ticks. In fact, some sources call them “vacuum cleaners for ticks” due to their… Read More
By Kathryn Dueck 8 months ago
Key Points Serpentisuchops lived about 70 million years ago.It was a strange combination of both categories of plesiosaurs.Although the serpentisuchops was 23 feet long, it was dwarfed by the kronosaurus,… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 8 months ago
Do you know if lions are nocturnal or diurnal? Some people might say that they're nocturnal. However, lions often hunt during both day and night. So, what's the answer? Are… Read More
By Janet F. Murray 8 months ago
Alaska Natives who speak a language from the Athabaskan family are variously referred to as Alaskan Athabascans, Alaskan Athapascans, Alaskan Dena, or Dena. It was these people who occupied the… Read More
By Jennifer Gaeng 8 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 8 months ago
Key Points: Alligators don't live in Lake Lanier. The waters are too cold for alligators to survive long-term.There have been occasional sightings of alligators but it is rare. If you… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 8 months ago
Mustela furo, more commonly known as the ferret, has taken the United States by storm in recent years. Despite their illegality as pets in places like Australia and New Zealand… Read More
By Brandi Allred 8 months ago
Atlanta, GA is often known as the New York of the South and is currently the largest city in the region (by a substantial amount). When we think of big… Read More
By Colby Maxwell 8 months ago
Hammerhead sharks are apex predators that live in warm, coastal waters that are at least 68 degrees. Enormous hammerhead sharks migrate over great lengths of up to 756 miles alone,… Read More
By Kirstin Harrington 8 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 8 months ago
Living with house mice may be tremendously frustrating, especially if you notice that the problem is getting worse but are unable to identify the source of the mice. Mice can… Read More
By Kirstin Harrington 8 months ago
Our canine friends are a member of our family, so we get to know everything about them. Whether it is their favorite snacks or how quickly their hair grows each… Read More
By Amber LaRock 8 months ago
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