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The problem arises when you discover that only some animals can eat any chocolate. No animal should eat chocolate designed for humans since it may be fatal in one way or another. Today, we discover which animals can eat chocolate and which can’t. But first, let’s find out why some animals can’t eat chocolate while others can. Why Can’t Some Animals Eat Chocolate? We sometimes feed animals scraps off our tables even though some contain dangerous ingredients and chemicals....

The Mississippi River has a long and robust history. It is one of the most impressive and vital rivers in United States record. Even animals understand its uses; it is one of the landmarks 40% of the countries birds follow during migration. This river extends the length of the country, from Louisiana all the way to its beginnings in Minnesota. The Mississippi watershed extends even further, to Montana in the west and New York in the east....

Can Fleas Survive During the Winter? At 75 degrees Fahrenheit, fleas have a fertile environment to complete their life cycle in a matter of weeks. In that period, a single adult flea can produce hundreds of eggs. They can even stay cocooned for as long as 30 weeks, around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Even though they won’t survive very long during freezing temperatures, they can and will make it year-round with the right conditions and environment....

What Kinds of Ducks are in Idaho? In Idaho you have quite a variety of ducks, some are just passing through while others will stay until mid-winter. The three most harvested duck in Idaho are the mallard, wigeon and green-winged teal, but there are plenty of other varieties as well. Some of the most common duck species in Idaho include: MallardWigeonGreen-winged tealMerganserAmerican CootRedheadGadwallPintailCanvasbackScaup Where can you Duck Hunt in Idaho? The Snake River has some of the most epic duck hunting in Idaho....

We’ll take some time to explore this fight and its potential outcomes, ultimately showing you whether or not the snake or crocodile has a better chance of claiming victory. Comparing a Burmese Python and a Nile Crocodile What Are the Key Differences Between a Burmese Python and a Nile Crocodile? The most significant differences between a Burmese python and a Nile crocodile can be found in their morphology and their size....

Although generally believed to be larger in size than the species we recognise today, Europe’s Cats would have inhabited the large expanses of both forest and grassland. Today however, much of this natural habitat has completely disappeared and along with it, the largest of the Cats. There are currently three wild felines still in existence in certain areas of the continent. The European Wildcat is the smallest of Europe’s Cats and is a subspecies of the African Wildcat, which is thought to be the ancestor of domestic breeds....

Muntjac Face Scent Glands Muntjac deer have both frontal and preorbital glands. In fact, they are the only deer species to possess frontal glands. If you look at their faces, you’ll notice a “V” shape on their foreheads – these are the frontal glands, which are a “pair of slits on the face in line with the antler pedicles,” as per this study. Male muntjac preorbital glands are larger than those of female deer....

Housefly: Lifespan 28-30 days Houseflies are the most common type of fly and can be recognized by their two wings, six legs, big reddish-brown eyes, and stripes on their thorax. Houseflies are about the size of a fingernail with the females being a bit larger than the males. They live in our homes and can be bothersome flying around our heads and trying to land on our food, but they do not bite....

The Main Differences Between German vs American Rottweilers As noted above, the primary difference between the German and American Rottweiler is where they’re bred. However, there are some notable differences between the two. German Rottweilers tend to be stockier and more muscled while American Rottweilers tend to be sleeker. In addition, there may be slight differences in their temperaments. Let’s dive into more details on the differences between an American Rottweiler and a German Rottweiler!...

About 400 years ago, an expert English sea explorer named Henry Hudson discovered and explored the Hudson River. Before the English explorer ‘found’ the river, it was a safe haven and home for Native Americans, specifically the Mahican Indians that called the river Muhheakunnuk. Soon after Henry Hudson explored the waters, Dutch settlers settled in the Hudson valley using the water source for a strong food supply. Now, four centuries later, the Hudson River has a maximum depth of 203 feet and is home to hundreds of animals, including bass....

Tarantula—Number of Eyes The tarantula has the same number of eyes as many other spiders. They have eight eyes which are grouped into four pairs. The larger two eyes are visibly located in the middle of their heads; they are hard to miss. There are four smaller ones beneath the large ones, and the final two are on each side of their head. The position of the tarantula eyes might differ in each species, though the difference is barely noticeable....

How many fish are in the Great Lakes? There are about 177 species of fish across the five Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are among the largest freshwater bodies in the world and together make up a fifth of the entire world’s surface freshwater. This massive ecosystem is important for the region and for the humans living in the area. We rely on the lakes for transportation, water, and resources. One of the resources that the Great Lakes have in abundance (besides water) is fish!...

One thing you may notice is that your new puppy sleeps a lot. That may lead to some concern over their sleeping habits in general. How much do they sleep? How much sleep do they need? What is healthy? What is normal? What happens if they aren’t sleeping enough? All these things will play around in your head and make you wonder what you should do next. Why Puppies Need Sleep The first thing you have to understand is why your puppy sleeps a lot in the first place....

The Widest Point of the Snake River The Snake River is 3 miles wide at its widest point. As it gets to the oxbow bend, this is the point where the river reaches its widest point. Here is also where the Oxbow Dam was built in 1961 and named after this oxbow-shaped 3-mile wide bend. Besides these features, the Snake River flows through the Snake River plain, covering Idaho and Oregon....

Botanically Speaking, An Olive Is Considered A Fruit According to Encyclopedia Britannica, a fruit is the dry or fleshy developed ovary of a flowering plant, encompassing the seed or seeds. Therefore, olives are fruit since they are created by the olive tree’s flower. Olives are known as drupes, or stone fruits, along with mangoes, peaches, cherries, pistachios, and almonds. So, under the right circumstances, planting an olive pit in the ground will produce a slow-growing tree that is remarkably resilient!...

Following the extinction event that occurred during the Ordovician Period, glaciers from the period melted, causing a rise in the sea levels as the climate became warmer. Vertebrates were still rare, so the main predators of this period were invertebrates. The period is characterized by the dominance of aquatic animals that thrived in the warm rising seas. Here are some of the animals that flourished during the Silurian Period....

Before some of Illinois’ modern animal species appeared, the territory was home to many prehistoric animals. Illinois’ fossil record starts from the Paleozoic Era, when the state was covered by water and inhabited by clams, corals, sea snails, and trilobites, among many other marine species. The state has a pretty impressive trilobite fossil collection! While there isn’t much to say about Mesozoic and Pleistocene fauna in Illinois, archeologists discovered numerous fossils dating from the Ice Age....

Indianas varying habitats are home to 32 species of snake.Venomous black snakes include cottonmouths and timber rattlers.Snake bites in Indiana are rare. Indiana is known for its vast farmland but it also has forests, prairies, meadows, and marshes. All of these habitats make great homes for snakes. Out of 32 species, only four are venomous and may post a threat to humans. If you are hiking through Hoosier National Forest and find a black snake sunning itself on a nearby rock, how can you tell what kind of snake it is?...

Rattlesnakes in Idaho A rattlesnake’s most distinct feature is the iconic rattle at the end of the snake’s tail. When a rattlesnake feels threatened, it will often coil up its body and vibrate the end of its tail, which causes the rattle to make a loud warning sound. The snake’s rattle is made of segments of keratin that build up each time the snake sheds. However, contrary to popular belief, you cannot tell the age of a rattlesnake by how many segments are on its rattle....

Thanks to the pandemic’s work-from-home culture and expanded options for remote employment, relocating to a new place has become simpler. People looking for more space and a better deal switched from expensive walk-up downtown apartments to spacious suburban homes in the West and South. In comparison, the typically large coastal cities, including New York, saw sharp population decreases. Recent data from the Census Bureau showed the major metropolitan areas that experienced the greatest numerical losses between July 2020 and July 2021....