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How old are the Great Lakes? The Great Lakes formed around 3,000 years ago near the end of the last ice age. Whether you are a US native or live internationally, you have likely heard of the Great Lakes. This group of five lakes makes up the largest freshwater region in the world, with over 21% of the entire surface supply of the earth being found within. The five lakes are Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario and have a collective surface area that measures 94,250 square miles, roughly the size of the state of Oregon (96,003 square miles)....

When it comes to how to grow a large monstera, you should ensure that you are mimicking its natural habitat as much as possible. Whether you grow your monstera outdoors or indoors, they require bright, indirect light, plenty of water, and some level of support. if properly cared for, your monstera can reach up to 10 feet when grown indoors and well over 20 feet when grown outdoors! In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about growing large and impressive monstera plants....

It’s not as hard as keeping a human baby alive, but knowing how to do it properly is essential. You can avoid and resolve several common health conditions you may see that affect some of your baby flock. From egg to chicken, you’ll get a complete idea of what you’ll need to do to raise these fuzzy chicks. Keep reading to be the best at raising baby chickens! What To Do After Your Chicks Hatch Many people worry about the helpless chicks because hatching is an exhausting process for the eggs, and occasionally the tiny chicks are just plain worn after a difficult day of hatch!...

Black bears are omnivores (they eat both plants and animals). Their diet depends on what is available to them at the time. In some locations, they will eat berries or nuts, but in others, they may eat insects or carrion (dead animals). Black bears are also very strong for their size and can climb trees quite well. These characteristics help them survive in their habitat. They enable bears to evade predators or escape danger by climbing up into a tree if necessary....

We’re equipped with the same nuts and bolts when it comes to brain function. We have a lot more brain mass, but dogs still have limbic systems. The limbic system is an ancient emotional and behavioral command center, situated snugly inside our various lobes that deal with higher levels of functioning. Dogs have them, we have them, and so does the rest of mammalian life. That’s all a way of saying that dogs can get sad....

A dog peeing inside can not only cause a lot of home damage, it can also put a wrench in the beautiful bond that you share. We want to help you get to the bottom of your dog’s sudden need to pee inside of your house. Let’s break down some of the most common causes of this behavior. Ranging from stress within your home to underlying medical conditions, let’s break down everything you need to know below....

Celosia: Perennial or Annual? Celosia is a short-lived perennial in its native habitat and in tropical areas, but it’s usually grown as an annual because it doesn’t tolerate cold conditions well. In the States and northern Europe, celosia is best known as a brightly colored, easy-to-grow annual that requires re-seeding each year, but if you bring it indoors and keep it toasty warm, it may make it through the winter months....

Here, we’ll discover just how many alligators are thought to live in Lake Poinsett and why they call this lake home. We’ll also learn a little more about alligators in the process and find out whether or not it’s safe to swim in the lake. Finally, we’ll take a look at a few of the key steps you can take to stay safe around gators when traveling, or living, in Florida....

Due to its commonplace in grocery stores and kitchens, you would assume we all know whether a zucchini is a fruit or vegetable. However, many are surprised to learn the truth in regard to this. Keep reading to learn the true answer to this seemingly obvious question; is a zucchini a fruit or a vegetable? Botanically Speaking, Zucchini Is Indeed a Fruit! Since the zucchini contains seeds and grows on the part of the plant that flowers, it is classified as a fruit in botany....

If you are wondering about all of the different types of palm trees, let’s take a look at what these tropical fronds have to offer! Types of Palm Trees: Dwarf vs Standard While you can divide palm trees into many different categories and species, choosing between a dwarf or standard-sized palm is a good place to start if you want to plant one in your own backyard. Here are the characteristics of both standard and dwarf-sized palm trees....

Sometimes, animals are brought on purpose, and sometimes, they sneak along with ships and airplanes or inside people’s luggage. They are sometimes brought as pets or as secrets and eventually escape or are released into the wild where they do not belong. Invasive species are considered biological invaders. In layman’s terms, an invasive species arrives where it once did not live and then makes itself at home and spreads itself autonomously....

1. Graptolites Graptolites are Pterobranchia Graptolithina colony animals. Chaunograptus is a Middle Cambrian graptolite. Graptoloidea and Dendroidea are two extinct graptolite orders. These orders descended from encrusting pterobranchs like Rhabdopleura. Due to their abundance, planktonic lifestyle, and well-traced evolutionary tendencies, graptolites are excellent Ordovician and Silurian indicator fossils. Many fossils in graptolite resemble hieroglyphic writing on rock; therefore, the word is derived from the Greek words for “written” and “rock.” Linnaeus considered they were “images like fossils” rather than fossils; today, they are largely acknowledged as hemichordates....

The first horses were domesticated in the Eurasian steppes around 5500 years ago. There is no evidence of a human on horseback until its appearance in Mesopotamian art at least a few hundred years after the first evidence of domestication. The first evidence of a close human and horse relationship comes from the Botai in Northern Kazakhstan. They milked horses, ate their meat, and most likely domesticated them for the first time....

If you are wondering about all of the different types of cypress trees, you’re in the right place. Let’s go over some different cultivars and reasons why cypresses might be right for you now! Types of Cypress Trees: Old World vs New World Cypress trees are unique in that the number of species associated with the scientific name Cupressus varies greatly. The average number of cypress species ranges from 15 to 25, with countless cultivars associated with these species....

What Is the Highest Point in Maine? At 5,268 feet, Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park is the highest point in the state of Maine. It was named after an Abenaki word that translates from Algonquian to English as “main mountain.” Mount Katahdin is regarded as one of the most challenging peaks to summit, especially for those who have already been traveling along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Georgia. The mountain was first recorded in history by the Penobscot Nation, which gave it its name....

Here, we’ll discover the answer to that question, as well as a few more. We’ll explore the topography of Oklahoma, and find out where the state’s highest point is, as well as the lowest. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into hiking and exploring Oklahoma’s highest point. Read on to learn more! Oklahoma’s Highest Point The highest point in Oklahoma is none other than Black Mesa, with an elevation of 4,973 feet (1,517 meters) above sea level....

About Flies Flies are insects in the order Diptera which contains around 1,000,000 different species – including horse flies, crane flies, soldier flies, and mosquitoes. It is one of the most diverse orders of insects and there is a vast range of sizes across it. The size of flies can vary from minuscule insects barely 0.1 inches long all the way up to larger species around 3 inches long. Despite this, all flies are characterized by a single pair of wings which is where the term Diptera came from as it literally means “two winged” in Greek....

In most places where humans live there are also various species of lizards. Some are extremely tiny, while others can reach the size of a small dog. Biting is a common defense done by most species of lizards, but the pain of the bite will vary by species. Most lizard bites are mostly harmless and don’t require medical treatment. Larger species have a much more painful bite, and some are even venomous....

What Kind of Owls are There? Owls are birds of prey that come out at night to hunt prey and maybe keep you up with their hooting. They have large forward facing eyes and a curved beak. Many have tufts of hair on the top of their head making it look like long ears or horns. The smallest owl is the elf owl which is only about the size of a hamster....

What is Hibernation? Some animals hibernate during the winter in order to survive when temperatures are freezing, and food is scarce. When animals hibernate, their heart rate, metabolism, breathing, and body temperatures all drop down to minimal levels, putting them in a deep sleep until spring. Hibernating animals don’t eat or drink—in fact, they don’t even get up to use the bathroom! This allows them to save as much energy as possible by staying indoors and avoiding harsh weather conditions....