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While the largest alligators seem to thrive in warmer climates, with some getting to be 13-14 feet or more, there have been some big alligators found in North Carolina. Read on to find out about the biggest alligator ever found in North Carolina. How big are average alligators? An average alligator is 10-12 feet long when fully-grown. Males are larger than females and can weigh between 400-500 pounds. Think about the length of your living room couch, probably 7-8 feet long....

However, not all lakes are made equal; some stand out from the rest. Although Utah’s capital is named after a lake, the state is not well-known for its water features. Nonetheless, the Beehive State’s lakes have great depths. With that in mind, what is the deepest lake in Utah? This article will uncover the deepest lake in Utah and other fascinating facts. What Is the Deepest Natural Lake in Utah?...

Winter is the driest season for most dry states, with most top ten receiving less than an inch of rain per month. California is driest in the summer, with only a quarter-inch of rain falling each month. However, this is almost nothing compared to the driest state in the US: Nevada. Below, we will explore why Nevada has become the country’s driest state, what the weather here is like, and other interesting facts....

What is a Great Basin Bristlecone Pine? The Great Basin bristlecone pine is one of three species of bristlecone pines. They’re famous for surviving harsh conditions for millennia. The most ancient tree grows in California though ancient bristlecone pines also live in Nevada, Colorado, and Utah. Bristlecone pines can grow right below the tree line. While they do grow throughout the forest, the ancient trees only exist around 10,000 feet in elevation where most things don’t survive....

Here, we’ll explore the inside of the duck’s mouth, and learn more about their bills and what they use them for. Then, we’ll go into the duck’s belly to check out their gizzard, and find out just why ducks eat rocks. We’ll go over whether or not ducks bite, and how to keep your pet duck happy and healthy. Finally, we’ll look back into history, at the duck ‘teeth’ of the ancient, terrifying relative of the modern duck that stood eight feet tall....

While not necessarily dangerous, these animals can wreak havoc on our health and mental well-being. One species are horrific bloodsuckers. The other maintains a diet of dead skin. Nocturnal by nature, they bite and suck on their diet from humans and animals, especially as we rest. The insects don’t spread diseases but can cause rashes that increase the chance of secondary skin infections. Symptoms of the bites include red areas and slight swelling....

1. Lice The term “louse” (or its plural, “lice”) is used to refer to any of the 5,000 species in the Phthiraptera parvorder. These parasitic insects live on warm-blooded hosts among hairs and feathers. There are two types of lice: chewing lice, which feed on skin and debris, and sucking lice, which feed on their host’s blood. Humans can get infected with three types of sucking lice: head lice, body lice, and pubic lice....

We’ll show you what would happen in this battle, who would win, and why that’s the case. For this fight, we’re going to use information about an average king cobra and an average grey wolf, the largest extant wolf species. Comparing a King Cobra and a Wolf What Are The Key Differences Between a King Cobra and a Wolf? The most significant differences between a king cobra and a wolf are morphology, size, and methods of attack....

That’s the question we’re going to answer for you. We’ll compare each animal against the other and determine which of them has the power and skill to take out the other! Comparing the Largest Deer Ever and a Lion What Are The Key Differences Between the Largest Deer Ever and a Lion? The most significant differences between the largest deer ever and a lion can be found in their size and predation methods....

Become a baby blobfish expert. Read on to learn about these adorable sea creatures, from their lifestyle to why they look so unique. You’ll be amazed by all these fascinating facts. What Is a Blobfish? The blobfish is one of the fascinating creatures of the deep ocean. With its unusual appearance and lazy lifestyle, it’s no wonder that this odd creature has become an internet sensation! Despite its odd looks, the blobfish is a harmless omnivorous fish....

That’s precisely what we’re going to show you today. Come learn five different ways to tell a male wolf spider from a female wolf spider. Comparing a Female Wolf Spider and a Male Wolf Spider The 5 Key Differences Between a Female Wolf Spider vs. Male Wolf Spider The greatest differences between a female wolf spider and a male wolf spider can be found in their body size and interaction with spiderlings....

While fishing with a magnet is not against U.S Federal laws, some states and counties have strict policies barring it. Rivers around or near military bases are also out of bounds for magnet fishing. This hobby has enabled people to find all types of metals, ranging from scrap to gold, unexploded grenades, military shells, and rockets. In a recent video, a fisherman took a bold step to magnet fish near a military base....

What Are Fruit Flies? Fruit flies are a common household pest that can invade your home at any time of the year. These flies have short lifespans but reproduce very quickly, turning small problems into really big ones fast. These flies can go from egg to adulthood in only a matter of 8-10 days. They love to hide in moist, damp places like your kitchen sink drains, compost/garbage bowls, kitchen waste cans, garbage disposals, etc....

But how well do you know this intriguing king of the food chain? We’ve got the rundown on all the facts, including the grizzly bear lifespan and more. With these astonishing facts, you may discover their distinct and adventurous world! Quick Crash Course On Grizzly Bears Grizzly bears are classified as a subspecies of brown bears. The primary distinction between them is based on nutrition and environment. Brown bears reside mostly along the coast and have access to marine meals, whereas grizzlies inhabit further inland in wooded areas....

What Is A Hognose Snake Morph? A “morph” is a particular pattern or color trait that shows itself in a snake. Once breeders have identified certain genetic lines that carry these “morphs,” they can carefully select for them. Certain morphs can be reliably bred and sold to consumers a few generations later. For people who love unique and interesting snakes, morphs are almost an expression art, only instead of paint as the medium, its genetic selection!...

They were on the scene the day of the event with incredible helicopter views. What you’re about to watch is a fiery tornado forming as part of the wildfire that would baffle anyone without previous fire knowledge. However, a researcher for the National Weather Service in Missoula named David W. Goens is responsible for defining fire whirls. A fire tornado usually ranges somewhere between 100 and 1,000 feet in diameter....

While the Gulf of Mexico was once the source of colonization and discovery for early explorers, today it’s known for its four major industries – oil and gas, shipping, fishing, and tourism. These four industries produce nearly $234 billion annually. Oil and gas interests generate about $124 billion, nearly half the sum generated by all industries combined. Tourism accounts for $100 billion annually and in 2008 the fishing harvest from five Gulf states totaled $661 million....

The Mississippi River makes its way from Minnesota to empty into the Gulf of Mexico out of Louisiana.The average depth of the river is 9-12 feet.At its deepest point, the Mississippi River can reach 200 ft deep! The mighty Mississippi River runs from Minnesota down the center of the U.S. to Louisiana where it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. While it is not the longest river in North America, it comes in second, running 2,340 miles....

Destruction follows some of the biggest hurricanes in recorded history, wiping many locations out. There is only so much you can do to minimize loss of life, property destruction, and other calamities when a natural disaster occurs. Despite emergency authorities’ greatest efforts to urge quick evacuation and meteorologists’ best efforts to foresee such storms. Despite everyone’s best efforts, managing a storm properly is impossible due to its extreme unpredictability. The world’s largest storms, those that fall into the most severe hurricane categories, will serve as a reminder to be grateful for your home and loved ones....

The blue whale is the largest animal that’s ever lived on earth – it is bigger than the dinosaurs. It can live an estimated 80 to 90 years! The bowhead whale, a somewhat smaller species, may live more than 200 years. But eventually, life comes to an end even for these enormous amazing animals. How do whales die? Since they live in water, can they drown? Are there predators that hunt whales?...