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Why are Killer Whales chasing Great White Sharks out of San Fransisco? Recent news has begun highlighting one of the craziest rivalries in the world’s oceans: the battle between killer whales (orcas) and great white sharks. Although the match may seem fair, a pack of orcas can easily overpower and kill a great white. Recently, orcas have begun targeting sharks, with the practice spreading all over the world. The reason? Shark livers....

Read on as we discover the many kinds of snakes that make frogs part of their diet below. What Kinds of Snakes Eat Frogs? Of the 3,400+ species of snakes on Earth, all of them are strictly carnivorous and eat some kind of animal matter. Not all of them specifically seek out frogs to eat, but many of them do and will absolutely eat frogs if they come across any in the wild....

Elephants and hippos have fought before, and they will fight again as they live in the same range as one another in Africa. We’ll break down the facts about who wins these battles and why! Comparing an Elephant and a Hippo The Key Factors in a Fight Between an Elephant and a Hippo A battle between an elephant and a hippo would be decided by a series of key factors....

Both elk and reindeer are large, deer-like animals that live in cold climates, primarily in herds. Reindeer sometimes go by caribou, primarily in North America, with some people only referring to domesticated caribou as reindeer. In Europe, however, reindeer can refer to either domesticated or wild populations. Let’s go over some of their main differences and find out what makes them unique. Comparing elk and reindeer The main differences between elk and reindeer are their appearance, their range, and their relationship to humans....

It begins in northernmost Texas, a short distance from the Red River. The tall bluffs on the Red River’s southern bank divide the headwaters from the rest of the river. In a video with over 16 million views, two fishermen make their way to the river with a massive chunk of bait. Within a minute or two, the men are reeling in something huge. One of them is a regular at this fishing spot, while Gabe just flew to Texas specifically to fish here....

Best Time to Fly Fish in Texas Texas is one of the few states where you can fly fish year-round in excellent conditions. One downside, however, is that summer temperatures and overcrowded rivers can produce unfavorable circumstances. The sweltering heat combined with recreators crowding the rivers with canoes and kayaks may have you rethinking the best time to enjoy your favorite pastime. Winter can actually be the best time to fly fish in Texas....

In this article, we will compare and contrast the blue whale and the giant squid so that you can have a true understanding of just how large both of these creatures actually are. In addition, we will go over their diets and potential predators, so that you can learn everything there is to know about the average life of both of these creatures. Let’s get started now! Comparing Giant Squid vs Blue Whale Key Differences Between Giant Squid vs Blue Whale There are many key differences between the size of a giant squid and the size of a blue whale....

The video starts by identifying the date and location of this incident. It was on the north coast of South Africa in January of the year 2016. Next, it cuts to a man on his kayak; he’s wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, shorts, a red life jacket, and a white visor hat. He’s sitting on his kayak with three fishing poles sticking up just behind him. He grabs the one to his left and the video cuts to another scene where he starts pulling on the line after catching something....

Grizzly bears are gigantic and range in color from dark brown, like the one in the video, to light tan. They weigh around 700 pounds, with males being heavier than females. Grizzly bears feed on plants and meat. They’re omnivores and feed on fruits, fleshy roots, grasses, and berries. They also feed on animals such as ground squirrels, deer, fish, carrion, and moose. Their front foot claws are long to help dig their food and habitats (dens)....

Witnesses reported that it took hours for the flight of birds to pass overhead. The sound was reportedly so loud it sounded like thunder and drowned out conversations. Their name comes from the French word for passing by, passager, because of the enormity of the flocks that flew overhead. How did a bird that used to number in the billions go extinct? When did this extinction happen? We’ll dive into the details now....

Many islands around the world are remote yet they’re still relatively easy to visit because they have an airport or they can be accessed by boat year-round. The islands on our list lack these kinds of conveniences and are truly an adventure just to get near them. Some of these islands are so out of the way or inhospitable that it’s a wonder that they were discovered at all. They have minimal infrastructure and few safety nets should something go wrong on your voyage to these inaccessible islands....

Since most people find butterflies to be beautiful, it stands to reason that the largest butterfly in any location would be a very intriguing topic. For example, we can look at India, which people know for its warm, tropical climate, which makes it home to many interesting flora and fauna. So what’s India’s largest butterfly? Keep reading to find out! Characteristics of Butterflies A butterfly is an adult insect that belongs to an order we know as Lepidoptera....

What Is A Perennial Plant? Perennial plants grow back each year and re-flower. There are deciduous perennials and evergreen perennials. Deciduous perennials lose their leaves in fall (and sometimes their stems), dying back to a root ball so that they can survive the colder temperatures. Annual plants do all their growing in one year, from germination to setting seed and dying. Bedding plants like marigolds are usually annuals grown from seed each year....

We have gathered several important points of data to compare between the jaguar and the lion, and that will be enough to tell us which creature would survive in a one-on-one battle! Comparing a Jaguar and a Lion The Key Factors in a Fight Between a Jaguars and a Lion We cannot just look at any one single feature and determine a winner for this fight. Instead, we have identified and examined seven different elements of this fight that help us predict a winner....

What are Joro spiders? Joro spiders are big spiders about the size of the tip of your thumb. Their long skinny legs can reach a span of 3-4 inches. Instead of being all black or all brown like most spiders, their females are very colorful. Their backs are black with yellow stripes and a red splotch, there are red markings on the stomach as well. Joro spiders have striped legs, with bands of yellow and blue....

Comparing a Komodo Dragon and a Shark What Are Key Differences Between a Komodo Dragon and a Shark? The major differences between a Komodo dragon and a shark are their morphology, location, and size. Komodo dragons are large quadrupedal lizards that primarily live on a series of islands in Indonesia, but sharks are massive cartilaginous fish that live in all five of Earth’s oceans. Sharks are much longer and heavier than Komodo dragons, exceeding their size by several times, especially when you consider the world’s largest sharks....

You’ll also want to plant your flowers based off when they’ll be in full bloom. For instance, you need a mix of annual perennial vs annual plants. Read on to learn about these two unique types of flowers and what they can do for your garden. What Are Annuals? Some common annual plants include impatiens, marigolds, zinnias, and petunias. An annual plant, in botanical terms, completes its life cycle in one growing season....

This article looks into some of the widespread plants invading the United States and their impact on the natural ecosystem. 8 Plants Invading the United States Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) Japanese honeysuckle, one of the invasive varieties of the honeysuckle plant in the United States, is found throughout the East Coast. It adapts to a wide range of conditions, hence its wide distribution. Many birds also eat the fruit of this plant, thereby contributing to the spread of its seeds....

Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata – known as garlic mustard – is a member of the mustard family that is native to Europe, China, Pakistan, Africa, and Asia. Garlic mustard is best known for the strong garlic-like odor that it produces. Although initially appearing as green leaves close to the ground, garlic mustard becomes around 3 feet tall with triangular and heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small white flowers. Young garlic mustard plants contain cyanide at levels that are toxic to most native herbivorous animals which is only one problem that that plant causes....

Although they belong to the same Order, they have many unique facets to them. Not only will you know how to tell them apart by looking at them, but you will also learn about less obvious differences between them. Comparing a Dolphin and a Whale The 5 Key Differences Between a Dolphin vs Whale The biggest differences between dolphins and whales are their body size, social behavior, and brain size....