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The Lake Tahoe Basin is captivating for a variety of reasons. The lake and its scenic environs provide many winter sports and summer outdoor recreation opportunities. But the real question is: how deep is Lake Tahoe? In this article, we shall be taking a look at the answer and examine interesting facts about this intriguing Great Lake. Where Is Lake Tahoe? The beautiful blue Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States, and it is the largest alpine lake in North America....

There are two main types of tiger; the continental tiger, and the Sunda island tiger. These two types are further divided into nine subspecies—three of which went extinct in the twentieth century. Continental tigers include Siberian tigers, Caspian tigers, Bengal tigers, Malayan tigers, Indochinese tigers, and South China tigers. Sunda island tigers are those that live (or lived) in Indonesia; they include Javan tigers, Sumatran tigers, and Bali tigers. Let’s learn what each type of tiger weighs, starting with the biggest, and ending with the smallest....

And you can keep snakes away from your home without having to employ deadly methods like shooting or poisoning them, which can also potentially be dangerous to yourself, pets, or wildlife that’s helpful to your local ecosystem. What keeps snakes away? Here are 10 prevention methods you can use to keep snakes away from your property while still maintaining the natural order. 1. Garlic Mixes There’s a good chance that you already have two of the most effective, snake repellents in your kitchen....

Given that birches readily cross with each other, it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that there are at least 50 different types of birch trees. Here’s how birch trees are typically categorized, as well as a list of some of the most popular and common types of these stunning trees. Let’s get started! Subgenuses of Birch Trees While many different schools of thought surround the birch or Betula genus, birch trees are often categorized into subgenuses....

What Is The Fastest Growing Flowering Tree In New York? Callery/Bradford Pear Tree Common names for Callery pears include blossoming pear trees. They produce clusters of tiny, white blooms, and when the petals shed, the trees occasionally look to have snow falling. The Callery pear grows quickly and flourishes in a wide range of conditions, frequently reaching heights of 12 to 15 feet in just eight to ten years. The tree’s springtime colorations, which range from red and yellow to white, are breathtaking....

New Jersey is situated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. The capital of New Jersey is Trenton. As it’s bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the south and was inhabited over the years by numerous peoples, New Jersey is full of natural, historical, and cultural treasures! Check the list we’ve prepared to help you choose a destination that suits your plans best. From national historical parks to reserves and scenic rivers, we’re sure New Jersey will be worth visiting!...

Before we get into it, you must understand that carbon dating—which is how scientists determine how old some dinosaurs were—cannot speak to their intelligence. Instead, paleontologists compare the size of their brains in proportion to their heads, and the density of the brains. A combination of an animal’s anatomy and behavior can also hint at how intelligent it is likely to be. Judging from behavior, carnivores appear more intelligent than herbivores since they have sharper hunting instincts which they rely on to catch prey....

How Cold Does It Get in the Coldest Place in Nevada? Ely is the coldest place in Nevada and one of the coldest cities in the United States. The city ranks 41st on the list of coldest cities in the US. On most days, the daily temperature in Ely goes as low as 28.5°F, and it rarely tops 61.3°F. The average temperature throughout the year is 44.9°F. The low daily and annual temperature is not the only reason Ely is the coldest place in the state....

The Keystone State is one of the coldest places in America. The country’s winter is the time of arctic winds, heavy snowfall, and low temperatures. A region’s latitude, altitude, and surrounding landscape are a few of the factors that contribute to how cold an area gets. Let’s take a look at the coldest place in Pennsylvania, including some interesting things to know about the area. Coldest Place in Pennsylvania The borough of Smethport is considered the coldest place in Pennsylvania, and the town holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in the state at -42 degrees Fahrenheit....

Snakes have always been feared for their spooky appearance and have gained such a reputation for being dangerous, despite how most of them are venomous and would most likely not want to come into contact with humans. But the truth is, they are fascinating animals, and they are more than just their reputation of having a fearsome look as each snake species are unique in its ways. We’ve always described snakes as legless and limbless creatures that crawl, and it would be hard for us to tell the difference among the 3,000 species of snakes existing today....

Smaller lakes are scattered across the landscape as well, creating ecosystems for a variety of plants and wildlife. When you look at some of the deepest lakes in Vermont you may be surprised that sometimes smaller lakes can be unusually deep. Some fish species prefer cool deep lakes like some of the northern lakes in Vermont. Let’s find out all about the deepest lake in Vermont. What is the Deepest Lake in Vermont?...

1. Prairie Chicken – 50 mph Prairie chickens are quirky birds native to North America. This grouse species is becoming exceedingly rare due to habitat loss. It needs extensive prairie to survive and resides primarily on the Great Plains, making Kansas the perfect destination. Prairie chickens fly long distances between their roosting and feeding sites, reaching 50 miles per hour. But they spend much time on the ground, foraging for food and performing elaborate mating rituals....

Today, we will discover the largest bear to ever exist and learn what happened to this massive beast. Let’s get started! Arctotherium angustidens, the largest bear to ever live Arctotherium angustidens was an ancient species of bear that belonged to the Arctotherium genus. Although all members from this genus are extinct, this group of bears were the largest to have ever lived. Of this group of megafauna, one bear was the largest; Arctotherium angustidens....

Among around 3,000 species, the channel catfish is one of the most common in the United States, especially in Florida. It has even acquired the distinction of being the most fished catfish species on the planet. If you’ve ever eaten catfish, you’ve probably had this type of fish. But how big do channel catfish grow? And how huge is the largest channel catfish ever caught in Florida? Below, we will discover the answer to that and more!...

For those who do not reside there, Indiana may not come to mind as a fishing destination, but there is excellent fishing available all year. So, how big do largemouth bass in Indiana really get, and what is the state’s record? This article uncovers the largest largemouth bass ever caught in Indiana plus some other interesting facts. Largemouth Bass Facts The largemouth bass is a sunfish that is one of North America’s most popular gamefish....

This extinct giant named Deinosuchus, the ‘terrible crocodile,’ was believed to have been the largest predator in North America millions of years ago. Let’s find out how big the largest river monster truly was. Deinosuchus: The Largest River Monster to Ever Exist Deinosuchus existed 82 to 73 million years ago in a time known as the ‘Cretaceous Period’ wherein many extinct giant creatures, including the dinosaurs, existed. Description and Size According to the West Australian Museum, these behemoth reptiles grew up to 36....

To this day, olive trees are the dominant tree-grown crop in the Mediterranean. Spain is currently the largest exporter of olive oil in the world. Olive oil has been in the past and continues to be a staple of Mediterranean life. Olive oil production occurred in Crete before the Late Bronze Age. This means that there are ancient olive trees that existed thousands of years ago. Are they still alive?...

Snow in Ohio Ohio is a beautiful state that gets a good dose of snow every winter. However, the state experiences a drastic difference in snowfall between its northern and southern regions. While the northern part of Ohio has an average annual snowfall of over 120 inches, some areas in the south receive less than 15 inches a year. Northern Ohio typically sees more lake effect snow when cold winds blow across the Great Lakes, while southern Ohio generally experiences lighter, fluffier flakes from convective storms....

What Is The Difference Between A Crocodile And An Alligator? To answer the question, “Are there crocodiles in Florida?,” we need to understand what the crocodile vs alligator is. There are three families in the order of Crocodilia; Crocodylidae (crocodiles), Alligatoridae (alligators and caiman), and Gavialidae (gharial and false gharial). Alligators have eight different species, Gavialidaes have 1, and there are 14 kinds of crocodiles. The difference between these is that alligators are smaller (8-15 feet, 400-800 lbs), have a rounded snout, and are dark green or black....

All that can usually lead you to ask, does my dog have a sense of time? Sometimes, it seems like they know how to read a clock. But there is more to this than you think. Can My Dog Tell What Time It Is? The answer to that question is complex. It is both a yes and no at the same time. We do not know how your dog perceives time because we cannot ask them....