Animal News & Articles

Quick Answer: Yes, cottonmouth snakes go away in the winter. They brumate during cold winter months in hollow logs or underbrush. The only place they may stay active year-round is… Read More

By Gail Baker Nelson 2 years ago

Few non-dinosaur creatures would stand a chance against one in a fight. However, the largest alligator ever is believed to have regularly hunted dinosaurs. Although its name translates to “terrible… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

There is nothing more unpleasant than having to deal with ticks. A tick may be small, but it can cause serious problems if you come into contact with one. Besides… Read More

By Volia Schubiger 2 years ago

Do you plan to go on a hiking trip or spend some time outside this summer? Then it’s going to be very important for you to know how to do… Read More

By Volia Schubiger 2 years ago

Key Points: The longest biking trail in the state of Tennessee, located in the city of Murfreesboro, is the Murfreesboro Greenway System. The trail is over 15 miles long, and… Read More

By Emilio Brown 2 years ago

Even though ticks are commonly encountered by humans, most people have no idea what they are. Do you know, for instance, that ticks aren't actually insects? Don't worry, you're not… Read More

By Volia Schubiger 2 years ago

Are black bears nocturnal or diurnal? Or is it possible that they are something else? Most people think black bears are strictly crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk) animals.… Read More

By Janet F. Murray 2 years ago

Introduction Snowfall in Delaware comes in all shapes and sizes across several cities. Average snowfall in Delaware measures between approximately 10 and 20 inches. While temperatures in Delaware aren’t unbearable,… Read More

By Eliana Riley 2 years ago

It’s easy to assume that all snakes are alike but that isn’t true. While all snakes share a handful of common characteristics, like being carnivorous, every snake species is unique.… Read More

By Kristen Holder 2 years ago

Life has existed on our planet for 3.7 billion years and it’s believed that some type of life will be supported on earth for another 1.5 billion years. A boggling… Read More

By Kristen Holder 2 years ago

Did you hear about the Lake Mead drought? Did you also think that it would eventually lead to a water crisis? What about the talk of the increased water level… Read More

By Alan Lemus 2 years ago

Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, it still receives a notable amount of annual snowfall. The northwest portion of Rhode Island experiences the most amount… Read More

By Eliana Riley 2 years ago

The chameleon is one of the thousands of lizard species in the world. There are over 160 species of these lizards spread across Madagascar, Spain, Africa, Asia, and Portugal. Like… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Hummingbirds are mostly members of the family Trochilidae, which is also their scientific name, and are native to the Americas. Hummingbirds come in roughly 350 different species, including the bee,… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

With the scientific name Panthera tigris, tigers are the biggest members of the big cat family; significantly larger than a lion. These big cats are solitary carnivores that inhabit both… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

There are so many animals that exist with natural defenses against predators, and hedgehogs are some of the most unique. Hedgehogs are best known for their coat, which is made… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

T-Rex was a large, powerful dinosaur that made life difficult for smaller dinosaurs. By the time it became extinct over 66 million years ago, it had walked the planet for… Read More

By Kyle Glatz 2 years ago

The Great Dane is a large-sized dog breed originating from Germany. This huge German working breed was first created by German lords as a boarhound and is occasionally referred to… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Weasels are small carnivorous mammals found on every continent except Australia, surrounding islands, and even harsher polar regions. Although there are several weasel species existing worldwide, the most popular one… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

The moose is the tallest mammal in North America and the largest species of deer. These enormous mammals, known as moose in America and elk in Europe and Asia, are… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

The sturgeon is a primordial fish that may be found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. It is one of about 28 species of fish in the family Acipenseridae. Sturgeons… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Indiana is home to around 15 different native species of turtles. From tiny mud turtles to colorful pond sliders and even massive snapping turtles, the Hoosier State’s shelled reptiles vary… Read More

By Hailey Pruett 2 years ago

An absolute paradise awaits you in Hawaii. Known for its beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and numerous national parks, this place is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.… Read More

By Volia Schubiger 2 years ago

Despite being known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, Minnesota has far more to offer than just aquatic animals. This beautiful state also has breathtaking mountains, prairies, and forests. Snakes… Read More

By Hannah Ward 2 years ago

The horns of a rhino are probably its most distinctive body part. However, this uniqueness doesn’t end here. You’ve probably already heard about the rhino horn trade and how much… Read More

By Jeremiah Wright 2 years ago

Fish in the flatfish family are referred to as flounders. Achiropsettidae, Pleuronectidae, Paralichthyidae, and Bothidae are the four other families of flatfish that can be referred to as flounders. The… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago

Geckos are small, primarily carnivorous lizards with a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. They belong to the taxonomic group of squamate reptiles. The term squamate is derived… Read More

By Emmanuel Kingsley 2 years ago