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The Largest Bear Ever Caught in Idaho According to official Idaho Fish and Game records, the largest bear ever caught in Idaho was a black bear with a skull measurement of 22 1/8 inches. Hunter Tim Bartlett brought the bear down in 1991, shattering hunter Harold Boyack’s previous record from 1976. Boyack’s bear skull measured 21 13/16 inches. Although, there are grizzly bears in Idaho that would presumably have larger skulls and mass, hunting them is illegal....

About Largemouth Bass Largemouth bass are large freshwater fish native to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have also been introduced to many other parts of the world due to their popularity as game fish. Largemouth bass are members of the Centrarchidae family group which are typically known as sunfishes. Along with largemouth bass, many other members of this family group are popular for sport fishing. They are greenish-gray with a horizontal black stripe down each side....

What Does the Mud Snake Look Like? There are two subspecies of mud snakes: the eastern mud snake and the western mud snake. Both subspecies look extremely similar, the biggest different between the two is primarily where each snake is found. The western mud snake, for example, is more common along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and up through Illinois. Mud snakes are generally between 40-54 inches in length with thick, cylindrically shaped bodies....

The Snowiest Place in Massachusetts Located in the north-central region of Massachusetts, Fitchburg is known for its cold and snowy winters. With an annual average snowfall of 82.2 inches, it is the snowiest place in the state and one of the snowiest in the entire contiguous United States. Fitchburg is the third-largest city in Worcester County, with a population of 41,946 as of the 2020 census. Despite its size, Fitchburg maintains a small-town charm, with a historic downtown and a strong sense of community....

The bush baby’s small size and cute appearance make it seem like it’d be a perfect pet and delightful companion! However, things are not always as they seem, especially in the animal kingdom! Let’s take a look at the bushbaby pet and whether or not keeping it as a pet is an ethical, humane, and responsible choice. What Are Bush Babies? The bush baby has a few different common names....

Can Cats Kill Mice? Before we look at if cats really eat mice, we have to consider if they can kill them at all. The truth, of course, is that house cats are very adept predators that have no problem killing mice. Like big cats, domestic cats often act as stalkers and ambushers. They lie in wait for the right moment and then pounce. They can bite an animal to death with a surgical bite from their teeth or even beat it to death with their paws....

Yet when samples of feces can be collected scientists can gather all kinds of valuable data. Let’s take a look at three different species of sharks, that have very different diets, and how their digestion works and what comes out when they are done. How Whale Sharks Poop Let’s just get it out there, you would think if you have a big fish you would have big shark poop, right?...

Read on to discover whether or not the Venus flytrap could potentially overcome a wasp, turning it into a meal, or if this insect could fight its way out of the trap. What Do Venus Flytraps Eat? Venus flytraps consume a wide variety of foods including insects, arachnids, and a host of different arthropods. According to studies, ants are some of their most common prey. Spiders and crawling insects such as beetles are also commonly captured and eaten by this plant....

Do you have a special connection to dragonflies? Read on to find out about dragonfly spirit animal symbolism and meaning. Dragonfly Spirit Animal Symbolism Dragonflies symbolize self-realization; they can help you connect with your true self. The dragonfly is often associated with change, transformation, adaptation, and self-realization. Its rapid movement and agility in the air represent the ability to make quick changes in your life when necessary. The dragonfly’s iridescent wings also reflect light in a variety of colors, symbolizing the different aspects of your personality that come together to make you who you are....

What Kinds of Ducks are in New Jersey? In New Jersey you have both divers and dabblers with a variety of sea ducks on the coast like eiders, scoters and long-tails, as well as the common ducks on lakes, rivers and ponds like mallards and wood duck. Waterfowlers tend to gravitate to a certain species, or a few favorites, so figure out what your style is and go for it! Some of the most common duck species in New Jersey include:...

What Kinds of Ducks are in New York? In New York, there is a wide range of duck species as well as waterfowl. Ducks migrating south for the winter will stop in New York on their way to the warmer southern states. Some of the most common duck species in New York include: MallardsWood DuckBlack DuckBlue-winged tealsGreen-winged tealsMergansersHooded MergansersAmerican WigeonGadwallsNorthern PintailSea ducks (scoter, eiders, and long-tailed) Where can you Duck Hunt in New York?...

Today, you can find most of their population on the western side of the country, including Texas. Discover the history of elk in Texas, how many are left, and where they live. Plus, learn about elk hunting regulations in the Lone Star State. History of Elk in Texas Many believe that Texas’s native elk only existed in a small region of the Guadalupe Mountains, but they originally lived on the plains along with bison, antelope, and white-tailed deer....

We’re going to evaluate these two animals and show you which of them has the best chance of survival against the other. Keep in mind that we are using the measures of the largest grizzly bears ever discovered, along with data concerning Smilodon populator, the largest saber-toothed cat, to keep this fight competitive. Comparing a Massive Grizzly Bear and a Saber-Toothed Cat What Are the Key Differences Between a Massive Grizzly Bear and a Saber-Toothed Cat?...

We’ll demonstrate the differences between these animals and show which of them is most likely to win this fight! Comparing a Largest Eagle Ever and a Lion What are Two Key Differences Between the Largest Eagle Ever and a Lion? The two major differences between the largest eagle ever and a lion can be found in their size and the obvious qualities of their morphology. The largest eagle ever was a bipedal bird, and it weighed up to 36 pounds, stood up to 3 feet tall, and had a wingspan of up to 9 feet across or slightly more....

In this article, we will address when snowfall typically begins in the state of Michigan as well as what you can expect out of the average temperatures during the wintertime. We will also go over the specific regions of the state and how winter weather conditions vary across these regions. Let’s get started and talk all about wintertime in Michigan now! Understanding First Snow in Michigan No matter where you live in Michigan, you’re likely to see snow during the wintertime....

What Are Giraffe Horns Called? The hairy, protruding features on a giraffe’s head don’t look like regular horns. They’re definitely not antlers, and it’ll be ridiculous to call them antennae. So what exactly are they? The giraffe’s horns are known as ossicones. These ossicones are actually cartilages hardened into bone (ossified cartilage covered in the skin). Both female and male giraffes have ossicones. The ossicones are present right from birth, making them the only mammal to have horns from birth....

We’ll take some time to show you what makes a spider good and what makes them bad. That way, you’ll know which spiders you will want to eliminate in your home and which ones you’ll want to leave to their own devices. The Key Differences Between Good Spiders vs. Bad Spiders The 4 Main Differences Between Good Spiders and Bad Spiders The key differences between good spiders and bad spiders come down to the potency of their venom and the potential for human allergic reactions....

Unlike some theoretical fights between creatures, a gorilla and a lion could run into each other where their ranges meet. Our fight would take place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a place where lions live in the transitional area between tropical rainforest and savannah, and gorillas live in the rainforests. What would happen if a hungry lion and an enraged silverback gorilla met to fight for the title of the true ‘King of the Jungle’?...

What are Sand Fleas? Though a number of insects and crustaceans are called sand fleas, for the purposes of this article the sand fleas tat are discussed are biting midges, family Ceratopogonidae. These pesky critters, navtive to North America, are the ones most likely to infest a home. While sand fleas are common outside, they can also breed in and take over your indoor spaces. They are very small flying insects that bite and suck blood from their hosts....

The Sunshine State’s reptiles are especially fascinating, with Florida’s dozen or so gecko species being perhaps the most visually striking and bizarre of the bunch. Out of Florida’s resident geckos, only a single one, the Florida reef gecko, is actually native to the state. Incredibly, every other species of Florida geckos has been introduced to the area, most commonly by humans illegally removing them from their native habitats in Africa and Asia....