Many people take up the hobby of hunting bears. Black bears can be legally hunted in 27 U.S. states. Bear hunting generally takes place in the autumn months and can be a challenging sport. Tim Wells is a bow hunter that films his excursions and uploads them to YouTube. Wells has just under one million subscribers and uploaded a video of intense interaction between his fellow hunter Sydnie and a giant bear....
Did you know that there are more than 10,000 ant species globally? These ants adapt to their environment differently and build unique mounds for themselves. This article will discuss the fire ant mounds and how they differ from those of regular ants. Comparing a Fire Ant Mound and a Regular Ant Mound Why Do Ants Build Mounds? There are many reasons ants build mounds. First, the mounds help to maintain the nest’s internal temperature....
The video begins with an elephant approaching the safari vehicle. A man sits on the front seat, in front of the hood, while others are in the vehicle. The driver backs away from the elephant, who then begins to move faster. The man in the front clearly has some experience with wild animals. He makes gestures and bangs on the hood of the Jeep to try to scare the elephant away....
He is obsessed with how the sharks migrate. Specifically, he is fond of the blacktip shark migration, an annual event that sees thousands of sharks migrating to Florida. The average blacktip shark can weigh around 60-80 pounds. These active and aggressive predators get their name from the distinct black markings on their dorsal fins. This brings in massive hammerhead sharks from all over the world. These predators come to feed on the migrating blacktips, creating an incredible spectacle for any onlookers....
Now, let’s get to it. Comparing a Green Mamba and a King Cobra The Key Differences Between A Green Mamba and a King Cobra The key differences between green mambas and king cobras are their size, weight, morphology, distribution, diet, and venom. Typically, a green mamba is smaller and less heavy than a King Cobra. Besides, while king cobras have hoods on their heads, green mambas, apart from the eastern green mamba, don’t have hoods when their heads are raised....
Both birds have similar features, and it can be challenging to tell them apart. However, if you watch closely, you’ll find some striking differences. Let’s explore these differences. Comparing a Grey Heron and a Blue Heron The Key Differences Between a Grey Heron and a Blue Heron The most significant differences between grey and blue heron are their size and locality. Blue herons are taller with a larger wingspan and are native to North America, while grey herons are smaller in size than the grey ones and are more centralized in Europe, Asia, and Africa....
Comparing a Grouse and a Pheasant The Key Differences Between a Grouse and a Pheasant The key differences between a grouse and a pheasant are taxonomy, appearance, distribution, and diet. Understanding the differences between a grouse and a pheasant is tough, mostly because the words are used in reference to a single bird when scientifically, they are general terms for different groups of birds. Grouse, for example, encompasses ten distinct species with dozens of subspecies that live all over the world....
Mississippi has an entire length of 2,340 miles and a total surface area is 1.2 million square miles. The Mississippi River is arguably one of the most famous rivers in the world and consequently, there are a lot of questions about it. One of the most commonly asked questions concerns the river as a transportation route. This article investigates how long it takes to travel the Mississippi River. Mississippi River and Transportation The Mississippi River is an important part of the United States’ economy....
What are sharks? Sharks are elasmobranch fishes that have been inhabiting Earth for more than 450 million years! There are approximately 500 shark species grouped into 14-30 shark families. Some of the most common shark species are the great white shark, the cookiecutter shark, the tiger shark, the bull shark, the salmon shark, the nurse shark, and the horn shark. Incredibly enough, sharks are fish without bones. Their bodies are made of cartilage....
The truth is that dogs need a lot of sleep. Their sleep pattern differs from ours, so it’ll be wrong to base how much sleep they need on our sleeping habits. How many hours of sleep would be ideal for your dog depends on many factors, including their age, breed, size, and general health. Environmental factors such as your dog’s lifestyle and location can also affect how much sleep your dog can get per day....
To answer these questions, we need to learn a bit more about this very unique mammal! Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world and with good reason! These gentle sea mammals are friendly, fun-loving and live their lives at an easy pace. Perhaps this easygoing approach is the secret to the manatee’s long lifespan! The Gentle Giant of The Aquatic Ecosystem Manatees are the only living member of the Family Trichechidae....
The Widest Point of the Jordan River The widest point of the Jordan River is roughly 15 miles in length. This point is in an area of terraces known as the Ghawr. The Origin of the Jordan River The source of the Jordan River starts at Mount Hermon, which is on the border of Syria and Lebanon. The Jordan River has three primary sources, which are the Hasbani River, the Baniyas River, and the Dan River....
Dill: Perennial or Annual? Dill is technically a biennial but it’s grown as an annual and a perennial too! The confusion is a result of growing zones. In its natural habitat, dill germinates and grows foliage. Then it rests over winter before flowering and setting seed. Once it sets seeds it usually dies off. However, in very cold zones dill is grown annually because the freezing winter weather kills it. New dill growth is also the tastiest, so even in warm climates some gardeners choose to harvest it in the first year....
Parsley: Perennial or Annual? Parsley is not a perennial or an annual. It’s a biennial! Most species of parsley are biennial, but because its foliage can turn bitter in the second year, it’s usually treated as an annual. However, in its native habitat and left to grow naturally, parsley is a biennial plant, not an annual. What Does Biennial Mean? Biennial means a plant takes two years to complete its lifecycle....
In this article, we will compare and contrast everything you need to know about keeshonds and pomeranians so that you can learn to tell these breeds apart upon first glance. We will also address their ancestry, behaviors, and life spans to fully describe both breeds. Let’s get started and learn everything you need to know about these dogs now! Comparing Keeshond vs Pomeranian Key Differences Between Keeshond vs Pomeranian There are many key differences between keeshonds and pomeranians....
Their limited diet is also the major factor behind all the mysteries surrounding their poop. In this post, we will uncover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about koala poop. What Does Koala Poop Look Like? Mostly darkish-green, koala poop is oval-shaped, just like an olive. The poop is hard on the outside and can also have the same colors as some olives. Koala poop is also one of the least offensive smelling poops because they’re arboreal herbivores....
Comparing a Mahi vs an Ahi The Key Differences Between a Mahi and an Ahi The key differences between a mahi and an ahi are origin of name, appearance, distribution, and culinary uses. To English speakers, the confusion between mahi, ahi, and tuna is quite prevalent. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to understand. Mahi is the Hawaiian word for the dolphinfish, a commonly eaten fish that lives in tropical waters around the world....
This post provides comprehensive answers to the location of both mako shark species. You also get to learn about features that make them adaptive to this environment. Where Do Mako Sharks Live? One interesting fact about mako sharks is their wide geographical range. They can live in all types and categories of large water bodies. Mako sharks are found in tropical waters, temperate waters, and subtropics. Like many other sharks, they prefer warm waters....
Comparing an Ox and a Buffalo The Key Differences Between Ox vs Buffalo The greatest differences between an ox and buffalo are their size, horns, and species. Oxen are larger than buffalo, have horns that grow slightly outward and curve sharply upward instead of very wide horns, and belong to the Bos genus rather than the Bubalis genus. These are just a few of the main differences that exist between oxen and buffalo....
While some species are rare and hard to find in these parts, others are more commonly seen and have high populations on America’s east coast. This article discusses every kind of venomous snake east of the Mississippi River. How Many Venomous Snake Species Live East of the Mississippi River? There are 8 venomous snake species in the states east of the Mississippi River. They are the copperhead, cottonmouth, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, eastern coral snake, eastern massasauga, timber or canebrake, pygmy rattlesnake, and the Texas coral snake....
