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Let’s dive in! About the American Eel The American eel is a type of freshwater fish native to the eastern freshwater bodies of the United States. It has a slender body similar to a snake and is coated in a slimy layer of mucus. Although this can make it look smooth, it is actually coated in tiny scales like other types of fish. Although American eel mainly lives in freshwater rivers, streams, and estuaries, they do swim into the Atlantic Ocean when it comes time for breeding....

Hooknose snakes are small, nonvenomous colubrid snakes with a unique feature you can hardly miss if you look closely enough. As the name implies, the hooknose snake has a typical slightly upturned or ‘hook-shaped’ snout, making it an excellent burrower in its preferred sandy habitats. How big do hooknose snakes get despite being known for their small size? Find out in this article: About Hooknose Snakes Hooknose snakes belong to the genus Gyalopion and are endemic to the southwestern United States and Mexico....

In 1987, on November 3rd, Thomas Burgin caught Alabama’s largest largemouth bass at Mountain View Lake in Shelby County. How Big Was the Largest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught in Alabama? Thomas Burgin’s record-breaking bass catch was 16 lbs and 8 oz, a weight only surpassed in America by largemouth bass catches in Georgia (22 lbs, 4 oz), California (21 lbs, 12 oz), Texas (18 lbs, 2.8 oz) Mississippi (18 lbs, 2....

The largest snake found in Yellowstone National Park The largest snake in Yellowstone National Park is the bullsnake. Bullsnakes are unique snakes in that they look similar to rattlesnakes and even mimic them in some instances. Although they look somewhat similar to venomous rattlers, they are actually quite harmless. Bullsnakes are related to gopher snakes, a group of snakes that can be found across most of the United States. Let’s learn a bit about them....

Gradually, traveling by train became more popular in the United States, and even more railroads were built in almost every state of the country. There are several types of railways in the United States- underground, surface, mountain, tunnels, etc. What do you think the longest train tunnel in the United States is? Keep reading to find out all about it. The Oldest Train Tunnel in the United States The primary reason for the innovation of train tunnels was to guarantee trains safe passage across mountains and elevated plains and connect two or more places through a railroad....

A small handful of North American land mammals top the grizzly bear in size, and two of those species are bears. The Grizzly is smaller than its northern cousins, the Kodiak and polar bears, but as we’ll learn today, size isn’t everything. All species of bears, intimidating as they might be, have large brains in proportion to their body size. Their brains are more extensive than most land mammals, and their abilities place them among the likes of the great apes when it comes to intelligence....

Echidna vs Porcupine: A Comparison Key Differences between Echidna vs Porcupine The Echidna and Porcupine differ in a myriad of areas. The life expectancy of the Echidna is much longer compared to the lifespan of the Porcupine. Additionally, the Porcupine is not endangered, but some species of Echidna are. Both the Echidna and the Porcupine live in different regions and climates. Finally, the Porcupine has sharp quills, while the Echidna has barbless spines....

We’re going to examine a battle between these two beasts and show you which of them is most likely to survive! Comparing a Grizzly Bear and a Jaguar What Are The Key Differences Between a Grizzly Bear and a Jaguar? The most important differences between a grizzly bear and a jaguar can be found in their size and attack methods. Grizzly bears are large quadrupedal predators that weigh up to 1,200 pounds and stand between 3....

Which Rivers are Drying Up In Europe? Four of the major rivers that are drying up in Europe are The Danube River, The Rhine River, The Loire River, and The Po River. The Danube River This is the second longest river in Europe. It is over 1,700 miles long. The Danube River starts at the intersection of two smaller rivers in Southwestern Germany – The Brigach and Brech Rivers. It ends in the Black Sea....

In this article, we will go over some of the average snowfall dates and amounts that South Dakota typically experiences. We will also address some of the most extreme storms and snowfall amounts on record, including years where only a minimal amount of snow fell. Let’s get started and talk all about snowfall in South Dakota now! Understanding First Snow in South Dakota No matter where you live in South Dakota, you would likely experience some snow levels during the winter time....

One of the men gets a strong bite using barracuda fish as bait. The fight is almost immediately intense between a mysterious fish trying to escape and a dedicated fisher wanting to catch it. The fish pulls out more than he can reel in; as much strength as the fisherman uses, coupled with a fully engaged drag, it is no match for this fish. To put it into perspective, a drag on a fishing rod is like a break for a car....

Curious to find out more about this mysterious and elusive animal? We’ve got the rundown on foxes from their hunting style to the fox lifespan. So if you’ve been curious about how long foxes live and what their life cycle looks like, then read on! The Rundown on Foxes Did you know that foxes are actually related to dogs? While many people believe that they’re more related to cats, foxes are actually members of the Canidae family....

Unfortunately, they missed each other’s presence by about 10 million years, with the Giganotosaurus going extinct 93 million years ago and the T-Rex living a maximum of 83 million years in the past. That doesn’t mean we can’t take some statistics and figure out how this battle between massive dinosaurs would pan out. We’re using the best information possible to determine which of these monstrous creatures would win if they were forced to fight....

We are going to take a multi-faceted approach to determine which of these creatures would walk away from the fight alive from a battle. To make it fair, we’re going to use a generalized approach to snakes’ capabilities to see how the optimal snake would fare against a gorilla. Discover how this mammal measures up to the reptile! Comparing a Gorilla and a Snake The Key Factors in a Fight Between a Gorilla and a Snake A battle between a gorilla and snake would almost certainly come down to the size of their bodies, their strength, and the means they use to kill their prey....

This article will discuss the key differences between two Hosta variations: Minuteman and Patriot. Let’s get started! Comparing Hosta Minuteman vs. Hosta Patriot Describing Minuteman and Patriot Hostas Plants in the genus Hosta, referred to as “hostas,” are perennials with many different cultivars and varieties. Hostas originally come from Asia and are now a popular landscaping staple in the United States. They grow in clumps that rise 1.5 to 2....

How Deep Is the Grand Canyon Below Sea Level? Incredibly, the Grand Canyon never passes below sea level. In a rather tricky way, the Grand Canyon is incredibly deep, but it doesn’t ever pass below sea level. In total, it measures about 277 miles long and, in some spots, has a width of 18 miles! Still, even with all the impressive stats, the Grand Canyon doesn’t actually dip below sea level....

We’ll discover the answer to that question here. We’ll also learn more about what makes American alligators unique and what specific challenges they’ve faced in Arkansas. Then, we’ll take a look at which U.S. state has the most alligators and learn about hunting gators in Arkansas. Finally, we’ll go over five key steps to staying safe around alligators—no matter where you are. The American Alligator American alligators aren’t crocodiles, but they are closely related to crocodiles....

Types of Leopards There are 9 subspecies of leopards currently in existence. The most famous is the African leopard. The other 8 subspecies are the Indian leopard, Persian leopard, Arabian leopard, Indochinese leopard, North-Chinese leopard, Sri Lankan leopard, Javan leopard, and Amur leopard. Most leopards are marked by pale yellow or deep golden coats with black rosettes and spots. Interestingly, panthers are a unique variety of both leopards and jaguars. Their unusual dark coats are their distinguishing feature....

What is a White Rhino? White rhinos are a species belonging to the rhinoceros family, Rhinocerotidae. Their scientific name is Ceratotherium simum. In Greek, this references both the rhinos’ horns and flat noses. Despite being “white rhinos,” these animals are actually gray in colour. This is due to a simple misunderstanding. Dutch settlers called these rhinos “weit,” meaning “wide” in Afrikaans, but English settlers misheard it as “white.” Although incorrect, the name stuck....

Why? Because they’re huge, stronger than you, and potentially aggressive. You could get lucky and have a sort of “Jane Goodall” experience with a gentle wild gorilla, but are you going to stick around to find out? The point is, we admire these great apes for their intelligence, strength, and sheer beauty. That’s why it’s so exciting to see examples of their social nature on video. We’re going to look at two male Gorillas vying for power inside a zoo....