So for those of you that have never come across this insect, you’re in for an exciting learning experience! We’ve got all of the facts on this amazing bug. Keep reading to learn all about the mayfly’s lifespan and other fascinating facts that set them apart from other insects. A Quick Crash Course On Mayflies The mayfly, sometimes known as the shadfly, is a species of aquatic insect in the order Ephemeroptera....
Although relatively small, these animals eat in large quantities. Because of how small they are, it is a wonder how they can keep all this food down and, more interestingly, how they go about their “business.” This article would shed more light on everything you might have wondered about mole poop, what it looks like, its dangers, and other interesting facts. Background on Moles Moles refer to any species in the family Talpidae....
In the world, there are around 80 species of monitor lizards and 4675 lizard species currently. Not every monitor lizard can make a good pet, as some can grow to be much larger than others. Monitor lizards are some of the largest species of lizards in the world. The Komodo dragon is also a monitor lizard and is currently the largest extant lizard species. While not all monitor lizards will grow to be giant, it is essential to know the species you are getting....
Pachyuromys duprasi, also known as ‘Fat-tailed gerbils,’ can be maintained as pets. Most people have little trouble taking care of them and they tend to get along well with their owners. Playing with a fat-tailed gerbil is a favorite for many gerbil owners. When it comes to mice, the African Pygmy Mouse is one of the tiniest. Many people keep them as pets, and they are quite common in sub-Saharan Africa....
In this article, we will endeavor to answer all of your questions about Norwegian Elkhounds and Akitas, including what they look like and how they behave. We will also discuss their ancestry and breeding purposes, as well as their average lifespans. Let’s get started and learn about both of these fantastic dog breeds now! Comparing Norwegian Elkhound vs Akita Key Differences Between Norwegian Elkhound vs Akita There are many key differences between Norwegian Elkhounds and Akitas....
In this article, we will compare and contrast everything you need to know about both the bald cypress and the pond cypress so that you can tell them apart. We will address their physical descriptions as well as their preferred growing locations. That way, you can learn which tree works best for you and your location in case you want a cypress in your own backyard! Let’s get started....
Most sharks can’t survive in freshwater environments because their anatomy can’t support it. Their bodies are full of salts, and due to osmosis which demands that water salinity be balanced, freshwater fills their bodies and ruptures their cells. This kills saltwater sharks. Certain shark species, however, are able to live in freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water. That’s because their livers can respond to the salinity of their environment and flush freshwater through their system to maintain homeostasis....
But just what do sperm whales hunt, and how do they use their teeth to feed? Here, we’ll discover more about these fascinating teeth, what they use them for, how scientists use them for aging and DNA studies, and the unique art form created specially for these incredible teeth. What’s So Special About Sperm Whale Teeth? Sperm whales are odontocetes, meaning toothed whales. Unlike humans–who have four types of teeth (incisors, canines, premolars, and molars), sperm whales are monophyodonts, which means they only have one type of tooth....
Let’s learn everything we can about the stink bug, including the stink bug lifespan and more! The Rundown on Stink Bugs The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is a Pentatomidae insect native to China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. Stink bugs are invading insects that did not evolve naturally in the United States. In September 1998, they were discovered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where they were initially thought to have been accidentally introduced to the United States....
The Mississippi lakes are a terrific place to cool off in the summer or fish all year. Whatever your preferences are, the Mississippi has something for you. Spend some time at one of Mississippi’s lakes, where you can swim and watch the sunset. Below, we will explore the 10 biggest lakes in Mississippi. The 10 Biggest Lakes in Mississippi 10. Lake Washington Lake Washington is a 3,000-acre (12.14 km²) oxbow lake that used to be part of the Mississippi River, but it drifted east at approximately 1300 AD....
Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, or simply gazing at the tranquil reflections dancing over the water, a vacation or day trip to one of these Virginia lakes is a must. Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and birdwatching along the shorelines and in the beautiful woodlands and terrain surrounding the lakes and reservoirs are possibilities for landlubbers. If you ever make a trip here, these are the 10 biggest lakes in Virginia you should not miss....
Alpine lakes tend to be clearer than lakes located at lower elevations because the cooler water reduces algae and moss formation. These lakes are also well-known for their aesthetics because they are often surrounded by aspens, pines, and other beautiful trees in high altitudes. This article will explore the 15 highest elevation lakes located across the globe. The 15 Highest Elevation Lakes in the World 15. Lake Titicaca Located at an elevation of 12,507 feet or 3,812 meters, Lake Titicaca in the Andean Altiplano is one of the highest lakes in the world....
Mono Lake From the name, you can guess that this lake is an isolated body of water, although surrounded by mountain ranges. However, there’s a good reason why this lake in California is an island of its kind. It contains high levels of alkaline. Interestingly, its pH level is measured to be as high as 10, which is higher than an ocean’s pH level of an average of 8.1. Mono Lake has a higher salinity than the ocean....
8. Lake Arenal, Costa Rica 33 mi² Lake Arenal is in northern Costa Rica near the towns of Arenal and Tonadora. On the eastern side of the lake sits the Arenal Volcano! Interestingly, in the late 1970’s they wanted to make the lake bigger by adding a hydroelectric dam, but this would mean the areas where Arenal and Tonadora were would be flooded. They decided it would be worth it and moved both towns to the north east part of the lake....
Lake Baikal, Russia Lake Baikal is 6,567km (4,080 miles) from London, 9,176km (5,701 miles) from Toronto, and 10,561km (6,562 miles) from Sydney. The lake is surrounded by mountains, forests, and wild rivers near the Mongolian border, in south-central Siberia. The area is a breathtaking area of natural beauty. Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world, containing about 20% of all unfrozen surface freshwater globally. The water in Baikal is more than the water in all the Great Lakes combined....
This famous YouTuber and fellow herper, Dāv Kaufman, ventures down the well-known “Snake Road” within the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois. This place gained its name as limestone bluffs surround it, which serve as a home for migrating species of snakes. The road is automatically closed during spring and fall as hundreds of snakes cross the road to migrate to swamplands. Still, the road is open for people who want to hike and witness unique snake encounters....
Marmots are members of the squirrel family, clocking in as the heaviest members in the world! Within the marmot family are 15 unique species, one of which is the groundhog. Essentially, all groundhogs are marmots, but not all marmots are groundhogs. Today, however, we are going to be covering a common distinction between groundhogs and another common species of marmot known as the yellow-bellied marmot. The 6 Main Differences Between Marmots and Groundhogs The main difference between groundhogs and marmots is that groundhogs are slightly larger and are less colorful....
The Three Groups of Thyreophora There are three main groups of thyreophorans: Basal thyreophorans, Ankylosauria, and Stegosauria. Basal thyreophorans are the earliest known dinosaurs in this group and only lived during the Jurassic period. These dinosaurs were small to medium in size and had more primitive plates—they looked much different than say, the heavily-armored ankylosaurus. In fact, some of these early basal thyreophorans even walked on their hind legs! Ankylosaurians were stocky dinosaurs with heavy armor covering their bodies head to tail—some even had body armor on their eyelids!...
Aside from that, the Hudson River is also called “a river that flows two ways” as it is a tidal river from an estuary that brings ocean water up the basin and a freshwater river that flows from the mountains to the ocean. This means there are two high tides and two low tides each day. When it comes to wildlife, the river is also well-known for it. The Hudson River provides a habitat for 54 mammals, 199 species of birds, 28 species of amphibians, and 27 species of reptiles....
Many paleontologists believed that the Archaeopteryx isn’t the most primitive bird but only closely related to that bird. So instead, they used it as a representation of the ancestral bird. However, between the late 19th century and early 21st century, paleontologists began to agree with the fact that the Archaeopteryx is the oldest bird known. It also began to reflect in their reference books. Keep reading to discover some amazing things about this creature, including inspiring the name of a clothing brand....
