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South Carolina is a popular birding destination because it gives you a wide variety of nesting birds, seabirds, shorebirds, and migrants. Check out this list of South Carolina’s ten best bird-watching spots to visit this summer. 1. Huntington Beach State Park According to avid South Carolina birders, Huntington Beach is the best birding destination in the state. You can visit this state park any time of the year and get the chance to spot over 300 species....

In this article, we will compare and contrast the mosasaurus with the spinosaurus so that we can get a true understanding of both of these creatures. In addition, we will go over their offensive and defensive capabilities to try and determine a winner in this imaginary fight. Let’s get started and go over all of this information in more detail now! Comparing Spinosaurus vs Mosasaurus Key Differences Between Spinosaurus vs Mosasaurus There are a number of key differences between the spinosaurus and the mosasaurus that greatly affect the outcome of this battle....

When is Squirrel Mating Season? Most squirrel species actually have two mating periods and will give birth to two litters during the year. Mating seasons vary by climate and species but typically the first is in winter as it heads into spring, and another late spring as it becomes summer. In warm climates, the first season will take place from late December into February. In colder climates, this occurs from January to March or even May....

The warm season also brings anglers a lot of luck with walleye, crappie, catfish, and black and striped bass. The black bass is eager and will go after anything that resembles bait fish. Use nightcrawlers, trotline minnows, or stinkbait if you want catfish. Knowing what you want to catch and having the right bait is to start. You’ll also need to pinpoint the best fishing locations so that you can enjoy regular catches all day long....

Arizona is replete with lakes, and while it is one of the driest states in the country, it hosts some of its largest lakes. The proximity of some of Arizona’s most beautiful lakes to major cities makes traveling there quick and simple, a great benefit on sweltering summer days. However, most of these lakes lie in Arizona’s southern and central portions. Arizona’s desert vistas, golf courses, five-star resorts, year-round activities, towns like Phoenix, one of the driest in the nation and the globe, and the Grand Canyon may be its best-known features....

Some of the largest snakes in Africa inhabit the trees or the ground, some are venomous, and some are constrictors. And while most of these reptiles are antisocial and skittish, not often encountering people, there’s one snake on this list that’s not afraid to pick a fight. 10. Carpet Viper (Echis Pyramidum) Carpet vipers grow to a maximum length of three feet. But despite their relatively small size, they’re responsible for more deaths than almost any other snake in Africa....

The 10 Longest Rivers in South America Some of the river measures in South America are contested. The placement of these rivers on the list may change with time. As new techniques for finding the headwaters of a river become available, the true lengths (and thus the rankings) will become less fluid. 10. Orinoco River 1,400 miles 9. Paraguay River: 1,584 miles The Paraguay River begins in the Parecis plateau in Brazil and flows southwest throughout its run....

1. Hanakapi’ai Falls Caption: The total elevation rise from Hanakapi’ai beach to the falls is 760 feet. You might want to be willing to break a sweat for a waterfall with a nearly 300-foot drop. The walk from the beach to Hanakapiai Falls is about four miles round trip. However, there is a chance that the route will become slippery and hazardous at times, and that there may be sudden rainstorms....

1. Rainbow Falls One of the most spectacular waterfalls near Asheville, NC is Rainbow Falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 150-foot waterfall is magnificent, especially when the Horsepasture River fills after a heavy rainfall. The best part of Rainbow Falls is that tourists can view it from the front, bottom, side, and top! 2. Bridal Veil Falls Bridal Veil Falls is a stunning waterfall located in DuPont State Forest. Take in the beauty of the waterfall’s 120-foot tall cascade from an observation platform or flat rocks at its base....

#10. Florida Brown Snake Florida brown snakes are endemic to Florida and Georgia, and they only reach 9 to 13 inches long. They are mostly brown but have a light stripe running down their back, with black spots on either side. Florida brown snakes are most active at night and live in various habitats – including wetlands. However, they prefer to shelter underneath logs, leaves, and rocks. They are non-venomous snakes and eat earthworms, slugs, and insects, which are all grabbed and swallowed alive....

Sure, you may not catch sharks or tuna, but you can still reel in some large, satisfying game fish. What Are the Best Fish to Catch in West Virginia? You probably won’t find a fish that everyone considers the best fish to catch in West Virginia. That’s why we made a list of five fish that offer something unique to an angler. In some cases, a particular species will be on the list because it’s a large fish....

Aside from being known for its diverse wildlife, Tennessee is also the place you might want to first go to if you love fishing, as this place has access to countless ponds, streams, rivers, lakes, and even available fish farms for fishing all year long. Tennessee is a good spot for relaxing and fishing, with 500,000 acres of lakes and 50,000 miles of streams and rivers that run into more than 1,000 lakes....

Ready to discover the 5 biggest lakes near Houston, Texas? Keep on reading! 1. Lake Livingston First on our list is Lake Livingston, which has a surface area of 130 square miles. It is an artificial lake built and maintained by the Trinity River Authority (TRA) of Texas since 1966. Its main purpose is to provide water to Houston, Texas. Lake Livingston is 31 miles long and 9 miles wide, with an average depth of 23 feet....

Well, this is precisely the reason why we’ve prepared this series for you. Below, you’ll be able to find and discover the benefits of the 7 best dog parks in San Antonio. Whether planning a visit to the Alamo or a walk down the San Antonio River, you can always count on these parks to keep your pup entertained and happy! 1. McAllister Dog Park McAllister Dog Park is located inside the park with the same name and is a 2....

The Crab and Cancer Cancer Birthday: June 21 – July 22 The crab is the most common symbol for Cancer, based on the Karkinos, despite some renditions of the sign using lobsters or crayfish. Cancer is a water sign with a reddish hue. Cancer’s capacity to exist in both the emotional and material worlds is symbolized by the crab, an oceanic creature that fluidly flows in between sea and shore. Cancers are well-known for their steadfastness, empathy, and maternal instincts....

How Tar Pits Trap and Preserve Animals Tar pits are especially important for studying fossils and finding well-preserved animal remnants. The pits often get covered with leaves and debris. Some are even covered with water. When animals walk on them, they get trapped in the tar and sink down. The tar, which is thick, liquid, naturally-occurring asphalt, preserves the bones of the animal, and no other animals can eat the remains....

Until the discovery of Palaeophis colossaeus, an extinct species of sea snake, the yellow sea snake (Hydrophis spiralis) was believed to be the largest sea snake ever discovered in the world, measuring a maximum length of 10 feet (3 meters). How big was the Palaeophis colossaeus? Let’s find out! Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Massive Sea Snake that Fed on Whales A fossil of Palaeophis colossaeus was found in 1999 by scientists in the Sahara Desert, Mali, in Africa....

Pay attention to and keep an ear out for herons, grebes, swans, ducks, mergansers, egrets, and waterfowl, as well as their sometimes sizable broods. One of the top urban regions in the nation for dedicated birdwatchers is the Twin Cities. Ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, prairies, woodlands, gardens, and fields, all typical bird habitats, are all closer than you might think! The best bird viewing spots in the country of 10,000 lakes are listed below....

The gorillas were lowered at specific points throughout the display so that people could see them more closely. The main indoor habitat’s functional space rose by 10,000 square feet as a result of leveling the grade, providing the gorillas more freedom to move around both high and low. Visitors of the Omaha Zoo were watching a gorilla on a sunny afternoon. A video shows a unique experience that left people in awe....

What Is Penicillin? As stated, penicillin is a type of antibiotic that is commonly prescribed to animals and humans to treat infections. It is a naturally occurring penicillin and was the first ever antibiotic to be discovered. There are many different types of penicillin available now, but the original form of penicillin is still used today. Bacterial infections are the reason why penicillin is generally prescribed. However, some bacteria have become resistant to penicillin....