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Let’s take a closer look at this tropical beauty. Dipladenia – Perennial Or Annual? Dipladenia is a perennial vine. Perennial plants grow bigger and produce flowers each year. Other perennial vine favorites include campsis, clematis, bittersweet, and passionflower. What Is Dipladenia? Dipladenia is an evergreen perennial vine that’s native to tropical and sub-tropical areas of central and South America. Dipladenia is a subspecies of mandevilla in the Apocynaceae family. There are around 200 species in this large family!...

Let’s find out more about the bee-friendly, delicious, and attractive rosemary! Is Rosemary An Annual Or A Perennial? Rosemary is a perennial. It’s an evergreen herb that grows and flowers during the warm months and then lies dormant in the cold months. It has a woody stem, soft evergreen 1.5-inch long ‘needle-like’ foliage, and small scented flowers. The most obvious indicator of a rosemary shrub is its unmistakable scent. In very cold climates, gardeners can grow rosemary as an annual or bring it indoors....

You may have guessed that a jungle is a term used to refer to any dense rainforest. However, it also specifically refers to the lower part of the forest, while the rainforest includes all living creatures above the trees. Also, a rainforest can become a jungle. We’ll explore their differences below! Comparing Jungle vs Rainforest The 6 Key Differences Between Jungle vs Rainforest 1. Jungle vs Rainforest: Climate A jungle always has tropical weather....

Comparing a Pangolin and an Anteater The 5 main differences between a pangolin and an anteater The main difference between a pangolin and an anteater is that pangolins are smaller and covered in thick, scaly skin. Anteaters are usually larger and covered in hair. Part of the reason that pangolins and anteaters are so often confused is due to their names. Pangolins are often referred to as “scaly anteaters,” a close name to a “true” anteater....

Comparing a Partridge and a Pheasant The Key Differences Between a Partridge and a Pheasant The key differences between a partridge and a pheasant are size, color, and tail length. One of the most confusing things about game birds is how similar they can be. In the case of the partridge and the pheasant, this is complicated by the fact that they are closely related. Both birds are members of the Phasianidae family but are further broken into subfamilies where the individual species are different from one another....

One of the strange behaviors you’ll probably never expect a snake to show is farting. It’ll surprise you to know that snakes do fart. Yes, you read that right! Snakes fart. They only do it once in a while under special circumstances. Farting is normal in snakes. However, it may also be a result of a medical issue. This is why you need to know how farting works in snakes, why they fart, and when you should be worried....

We’re going to offer some simple and complex differences between these animals. Not only will you recognize each one, but you will learn why they were each adapted into their old and new purposes. Comparing a Donkey and a Horse The Key Differences Between Donkey vs Horse The main differences between donkeys and horses are their size, speed, and social behaviors. Donkeys are smaller than horses, standing several inches to several feet shorter than them and weighing about half as much as a horse....

This video opens with an unfamiliar sight. A gator’s head is peeking out just above brown water while a Florida man is crouched down to his right, with his hand extended holding a cookie out for the gator. He asks the gator, “Would you like some cookies?” In his other hand, he holds a bag of Chips Ahoy cookies. Now, this proximity to a gator would render anyone immobile with fear (or kick off your flight or fight instinct) but this man seems all too comfortable....

1. Both Male and Female Goats Have Beards Surprisingly, beards aren’t just the domain of male goats. Females also frequently grow facial hair depending on the breed. For that reason, it’s not a reliable indicator of sex. That said, the beards of females tend to be shorter and thinner than those of males. The classic goatee, so prized by human males, is a common look among does. Goat beards take on the colouration of the individual goat and can be white, grey, brown, reddish, or black....

In this article, we will address the differences between a hinny and a mule, including their breeding, personalities, and appearance. Both of these hooved hybrids deserve some love and attention for all of the hard work they do, so let’s get started and learn about them now! Comparing Hinny vs Mule Key Differences Between Hinny vs Mule There are many differences between a hinny vs mule. Hinnies are born from a male horse and a female donkey, while mules are born from a female horse and a male donkey....

Deltas typically form at the point where rivers flow into a large body of water such as the ocean or a lake. There are several types of deltas. Each one forms in different ways. In this article, we’ll explain the formation of the different types of deltas and their significance. What Are Deltas To really understand how deltas are formed, you’ll have to know what they are, to begin with....

Where is Lake Geneva located? Lake Geneva is a large, deep lake that is found in the Alps, the longest and most extensive mountains range in Europe. Situated on the northern side of the Alps lies Lake Geneva. It lies on the border between Switzerland and France, although Switzerland owns about 60% of the lake and France the remaining 40%. The name of the lake doesn’t have a well-documented history, although we do know that the name Lacus Lemanus was used around the time of Julius Ceasar....

How Do Dogs Become Dehydrated? Just like people, dogs can become dehydrated when fluids leave the body through sweat, urination, and defecation. You may be surprised to learn that dogs do sweat—just not the same way as we do. Dogs sweat through the glands in their paws. It’s important to note that you should never shave your dog’s fur in an attempt to keep them cool, as this will have the opposite effect....

Owning a trained service dog reduces stress and risks for people with disabilities. There’s no doubt that the help that these dogs provide is quite valuable. The military and police also train special dogs to assist them with their duties such as patrol work, explosive detection, tracking and so on. The cost of training these services dogs can be quite expensive. They cost so much because they must undergo extensive training to become useful to their owners....

I create each image in Photoshop using a graphics tablet and several layers for the tutorials you’ll find here. I’ve also included tips for most steps to help digital, and paper artists create a better tree. So take your time, and enjoy the process. This image took about two and a half hours to create, and that’s with making sure each layer and each step had an image saved for the tutorial....

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy works to “support scientific research, improve public safety, and educate the community to inspire white shark conservation” in the Atlantic regions. They are a non-profit based out of Massachusetts. In this video, one of their members, John J. King II, stands at the front of a research vessel with a long pole in his hands. He tries to get sharks to come closer to the surface for research and observation....

Whale Sharks – The Giant of the Fish Whale sharks are extraordinary animals. They are not whales at all but are very large fish – around the size of a school bus and weigh over 60 tons! In terms of habitat, they prefer warm tropical seas – ideally between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Their body has the shape of a shark but they have very large and flat heads and their mouth is right at the front....

Comparing an Inland Taipan and a Black Mamba What Are Key Differences Between an Inland Taipan and a Black Mamba? The greatest difference between an inland taipan and a black mamba includes their size, coloration, and demeanor. Inland taipans are yellowish-brown and black, grow up to 6ft long on average, and are known for being placid snakes. But black mambas are grey and brown, grow up to 9.5ft on average, and are highly aggressive snakes....

Let’s find out more about sage and discover which zones it grows in where it’s considered a perennial plant and in which zones it will die off as an annual. Sage: Perennial Or Annual In its natural Mediterranean habitat, sage is a perennial herb that grows back each year. In zones 5-8 sage is perennial but zone 9 and further afield are too cold and it’ll die off. It’s no problem growing sage as an annual, but some gardeners dig it up and bring it inside over winter....

In this article, we will compare and contrast jonquils with daffodils so that you can finally understand what makes them unique from one another. We will go over what they look like physically as well as what plant family they belong to. Finally, we will address which flower grows best in what region, and go over how you can best care for them. Let’s get started! Comparing Jonquil vs Daffodil Key Differences Between Jonquil vs Daffodil There are a few distinct differences between jonquils and daffodils....