When trying to figure out a name for your boy or girl guinea pig, it helps to consider their basic characteristics. For example, what colors or patterns distinguish it from others? Is it a boy or a girl? Is your guinea pig’s fur sleek, fluffy or riddled with cowlicks? Sometimes, it pays to wait a while before naming a new guinea pig because it allows you to learn more about its unique personality....
What is the National Bird of Panama? The national bird of Panama is the harpy eagle. While the macaw, quetzal and owl would all be good choices, the harpy eagle embodies the strength and power that Panama represents. The harpy eagle is the largest eagle in the Americas. Their powerful talons are thicker than hawks and very long with some reaching 5 inches, that’s as big as a bear claw! Standing 3-3 ½ feet tall, about as tall as your average kitchen counter, these majestic birds are a fitting symbol for the country....
Where is the Rhine River? The Rhine River stretches from the Swiss Alps to The North Sea. It starts in the canton of Grabünden and dumps out into the Atlantic Ocean over 700 miles away. The river defines several countries’ borders including the borders between Switzerland and Lichtenstein, Switzerland and Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and France and Germany. It flows through areas of those countries as well as the Netherlands. Several important cities lay on the river including Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Strasbourg....
In this article, we will compare and contrast honeydew melons with cantaloupes so that you can fully understand the differences between them. We will go over what they look like physically, what they taste like, and where they originated. In addition, we will even address which of these two melon varieties is older than the other. Let’s get started now with honeydew vs cantaloupe! Comparing Honeydew vs Cantaloupe Key Differences Between Honeydew vs Cantaloupe There are a number of key differences between honeydew and cantaloupe....
Around 66 million years ago, something caused almost all dinosaurs to suddenly disappear. After a reign of over 160 million years, something drastic must have happened. How did dinosaurs go extinct? How Did Dinosaurs Go Extinct? Cataclysmic events drastically altered the earth at almost the exact time as the extinction of the dinosaurs. Volcanic activity, an asteroid impact, or a combination of the two immediately changed ecosystems and altered all life....
How Many Grizzly Bears Live in Canada? There are around 29,000 grizzly bears that live in Canada, all of which live in the western half of the country. Canada is home to a huge population of grizzly bears that live in all sorts of climates and environments across the country. North America is home to more than 60,000 grizzly bears, of which close to 29,000 live in Canada. Alaska is home to the highest number of grizzly bears in North America, totaling around 30,000....
So, how small are monstera houseplants? Depending on the type or variety, the average monstera can reach up to 4-8 feet when grown indoors. However, some types of monsteras grow slower than others, and there are even some varieties bred for their small size, though some are not technically considered members of the monstera species. In this article, we will go over just how small the average monstera houseplant is, as well as how big it can get as it ages....
Orcas are also known as killer whales and have very distinctive black and white patterned bodies. You hear the word “whale” and may think that they’re completely different from the dolphins that approach shore on many beaches, bobbing in and out of the water in pairs but orcas are part of the dolphin species. They’re just the largest ones! And they are prevalent—wherever you are in the world, know that orcas are living in every ocean....
This article looks at 10 Florida insects and arachnids you’d not want to meet face-to-face! We’ve also ranked them by how painful their bites/stings can be. 10 Florida Bugs That Bite or Sting Let’s start with the easy part – defining what a bug is. A bug is a type of insect belonging to an order of insects known as Hemiptera. This order contains over 80,000 different species within groups....
1. Red Wolf The red wolf lives in the eastern part of North Carolina, in a region known as the Albemarle Peninsula. Over the years, this animal has witnessed a consistent depletion and is now dangerously close to total extinction. As of the time of this writing, there aren’t more than 14 to 17 of these animals left in the wild. Currently, the red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the US and the world at large....
This list will start with the most obvious heroes (our dogs) and end with the least expected hero. Enjoy! 7 Animals That Save Human Lives Some animals experience a kinship with humans that prompts them to protect their human friends. This list contains true-life cases of some of those instances. 1. Dog Dogs have a pack mentality. Even though they are domesticated and integrated into human households, the instinct to protect members of their pack remains strong....
Most rattlesnake species have several features despite their differences. They have heat-sensing organs to help them find prey, venom glands to deliver a toxic bite, and of course, a rattle on their tail. Most rattlesnakes will use their loud rattle before they strike, warning you and giving you time to get away. How Many Kinds of Rattlesnakes Are There? There are 45 species of rattlesnakes. Within those species, there are over 50 subspecies....
Are There Only 3 Different Types of Redwood Trees? Technically speaking, there are only 3 different types of redwood trees. While many other species once existed on our planet, only 3 types of trees survive today. However, the sequoia species as a whole is ancient, dating as far back as the Jurassic period, or roughly 200 million years ago. As the planet cooled through multiple ice ages, many sequoia species could not survive....
The Woolly Rhinoceros, or the Coelodonta antiquitatis, was a large species of the rhinoceros. It lived in Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch. This was about 1.8 million years to 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age. The earliest known Woolly Rhinoceros fossil was found in the Tibetan area. The fossil was believed to be at least 3.6 million years old. Lately, experts clarified that this species became extinct because of climate change and not hunting as originally thought....
If you want to add a bit of magic to your outdoor landscaping, here are some magical plants to consider. Full of practical and whimsical uses, these plants make great companions to any home garden, whether you plan on using them for spell crafting or otherwise! Chamomile Considered a medicinal and magical plant since ancient times, chamomile was once associated with sun gods and healing in Egypt and England. Chamomile produces prolific blooms with bright yellow centers, likely leading to their sunny interpretations....
Fish stories are all about “the big one that got away” but what about the one that is a record-breaker? Let’s discover the biggest shark ever caught off Texas! 3) Shortfin Mako The third largest shark caught off Texas was caught by Jeff Shindle on January 27, 2002. This record is remarkable because he caught a shortfin mako which is the fastest shark in the world! Shortfin makos can swim 40mph in short bursts....
“Bison.” What better way to introduce dangerous animals in Kansas than with a cheesy joke about their state animal? Although buffalo and bison are commonly interchanged, bison refers to the animals that live in North America while buffalo (think water buffalo and cape buffalo) are from Africa and Asia. Bison herds can be found in multiple areas of Kansas including the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center in Oakley (technically “Bison Bill” for those who are tracking), Finney County Historical Museum in Garden City and the Sandsage Bison Range in Garden City....
Here, we’ll discover Vermont’s highest point, as well as the other top four contenders. We’ll find out what there is to do at the high point, and how to get there. Finally, we’ll discover how the highest point in Vermont compares to the elevations of the rest of the state. The Highest Spot in Vermont Mount Mansfield is the highest point in Vermont, with an elevation of 4,393 feet (1,339 meters)....
Here, we’ll take a look at the gargantuan snake we call the boa constrictor. We’ll start by learning more about the species in general, then move on to the boa’s lifecycle and diet. After we’ve learned more about the boa, we’ll dive into just how big they really get. Then, we’ll examine the largest boa ever caught. Finally, we’ll compare boas to anacondas and pythons and see how each of these giants measures up....
Largest Kingsnake Ever Recorded Many of the kingsnakes and their subspecies typically range anywhere from 3 to 4 feet in length. In 2021, at Agoura Hills, Southern California, conservation workers identified a California kingsnake that had an estimated measurement of 7 feet. The snake was seen slithering towards a busy road. This makes it the largest kingsnake ever recorded! Is It Normal for a Kingsnake to Be This Big? No! Kingsnakes are usually three or four feet long and reach a maximum length of five feet....
