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In this article, we will address everything you need to know about both fennel and dill plants, including how they are different from one another. We will go over what both of these plants look like, as well as what they are typically used for. Finally, we will address where these plants came from and how you can best grow them in your own garden. Let’s get started! Comparing Fennel vs Dill Key Differences Between Fennel vs Dill There are a number of differences between fennel and dill....

The fisherman carried a large snake over to an underground pit filled with water. A small hole allowed the snake to go into the water. The fisherman is hoping that the fish will use the same tunnel to come to the surface where he is waiting. He guided the snake into the hole. Patting, gesturing, talking, and directing eventually led to the brown snake slithering into the hole on its own....

Get Familiar with the Garter Snake Garter snakes eat insects, slugs, rodents, and other small prey, so they can be a welcome garden companion. They help to keep common pests at bay and prefer to stay mostly out of sight. Although their saliva is toxic to their prey, they don’t have venom that’s harmful to humans. The garter snake sometimes called a grass snake, is part of the Natricinnae subfamily. Like most in this group, they are ovoviviparous and give birth to live young....

Closely related to ducks, swans, and several other waterfowl, geese belong to the family Anatidae. Usually, the term “goose” refers to just the females of this species, while the males are called gander. Geese are generally social birds and are always found moving in groups. Geese are also some of the few birds that have one mate for the rest of their lives. Due to their social nature, geese enjoy doing things in pairs, particularly finding food....

In this article, we will discuss all of the differences between a groundhog vs hedgehog, including their behavior, lifespan, and geographical locations. We will also go over their appearances in detail so that you can learn how to tell them apart. Let’s get started! Comparing Hedgehog vs Groundhog Key Differences Between Hedgehog vs Groundhog There are many key differences between hedgehogs and groundhogs. A hedgehog is much smaller than a groundhog, both in length and weight....

Some hermit crabs are terrestrially-inclined, spending most of their lives on land, while others live in water. Although these animals are called hermits, they do not live in solitude and are part of an entire community. Despite their weird features, these animals are normal in one respect: they excrete waste. Here’s everything you need to know about hermit crab poop. Hermit Crabs: The Shell Scavengers Hermit crabs are a crustacean group containing over 800 crab species that do not grow their own shells....

How Many Gorilla Species Are There? There are two main species of gorillas in the world today. They are known as the western gorilla and the eastern gorilla. It is important to note that both of these species contain two subspecies. Mountain gorillas and Eastern lowland gorillas make up the eastern gorilla species. Western lowland gorillas and Cross River gorillas make up the western gorilla species. These two species differ only in their size and in how they communicate when they make noise....

However, it is important you know what you are about to get yourself into in terms of the cost of adoption and other expenses that come with the adoption process. So you need proper research to be sure you are prepared to adopt a dog for a better experience with your new buddy. You should know that shelters won’t keep a dog breed that matches what you need until you come to claim them....

Hacienda Nápoles: Home of the King of Cocaine and his Cocaine Hippos Pablo Escobar built one of the world’s most lucrative criminal empires, collecting nearly $400 million a week in the 1980s. He was bringing in so much money that each month he allegedly spent $2,500 on rubber bands just to hold all his money together. Escobar was a billionaire with money to burn, so he built his own utopian mansion estate: Hacienda Nápoles....

We see him take his young son to play with their radio-controlled boat on a body of water. The movement of the boat attracts the attention of the crocodiles. Then, the dad brings the boat back towards him and his son so he is essentially enticing these deadly animals toward his child. The crocodile puts up with this for so long and then decides to attack with its powerful jaws....

Comparing a Komodo Dragon and a Bear What Are Key Differences Between a Komodo Dragon and a Bear? The biggest differences between a Komodo dragon and a bear are size and morphology. Bears can grow much larger than Komodo dragons, and they are quadrupedal mammals with fur, while Komodo dragons are large reptiles with reinforced scales throughout the body. These animals have several other differences, too. Looking at the ways that these creatures are unique provides insight into the advantages they might have over the other....

This article will discuss the key differences between magpies and crows, including how big they are and what they look like. We’ll also learn what their nests look like and where they build them. We’ll even discover which one uses a guard to protect the flock against predators. So, come and join us as we explore the differences between magpies and crows! Comparing Crows and Magpies Magpies are birds in the Corvidae family from four different genera – Pica, Urocissa, Cissa, and Cyanopica....

First, let’s see what parakeets are and what they eat, and then we’ll talk about their poop! What are parakeets? Parakeets are members of the Psittacidae family. This family consists of numerous subfamilies and genera. These birds live both in captivity and in the wild. They can be found in Australian dry habitats, South America, and Asia. The Carolina parakeet was one of the few species native to the United States....

Comparing a Peregrine Falcon and an Osprey The Key Differences Between a Peregrine Falcon and an Osprey The key differences between a peregrine falcon and an osprey are taxonomy, appearance, wingspan, distribution, top speed, and prey. Peregrine falcons and ospreys are two of the most common and widespread raptors across the world. These birds of prey are incredible hunters designed for aerial attacks on their prey, but there are most certainly a few things that make them different from one another....

Rattlesnakes are members of the New World viper family; they’re classified as pit vipers. There are 33 species of rattlesnakes living throughout North America, as far north as southern Canada, and as far south as Argentina. Some species, like the pygmy rattlesnake, grow to only two feet in length, while other species, like the eastern diamondback, can exceed eight feet long. Each species has its own variations on reproduction, but they all make baby snakes in essentially the same way....

Earwig vs Silverfish: A Comparison Key Differences Between Earwig and Silverfish The key differences between an earwig and a silverfish are their size, physical features, diet, and lifespan. The earwig and the silverfish are two small insects that normally dwell outside but can get into your house if you’re not careful. If they grow into an infestation, they can cause harm to your goods. However, their diet, lifespan, and outward appearance are each unique....

With nearly six million views, a household cat named Mugsy is becoming an online sensation. In the video, we see the feline face to face with an alligator! There appears to be raw chicken breast in front of the alligator’s face and he likely just wants to enjoy his meal. Having no regard as to whether or not cat is on the menu, Mugsy bats at the gator to tell him to back off....

David Woodward has been surfing long enough that he does not worry too much about sharks either. In fact, in this video Woodward confesses that he has already seen four juvenile great white sharks just in the past two years, and none of them ever bothered the surfer. So, excited to try out his new GoPro camera, Woodward headed out into the ocean waters of Southern California alone. Within a few minutes, however, he discovered that he was being stalked by a great white shark!...

What does a hippo skull look like? Hippopotamus was once present across all sub-Saharan Africa but now are relegated to isolated regions, mostly across East Africa. They are large animals and resemble a cow in some features. They are, however, built for the water. If you ever find yourself staring a hippo in the mouth, chances are it’s already too late. Hippo skulls are large with eye sockets high on the skull and rounded features....

Just like dogs, there are multiple different breeds of pigs. The different breeds are mostly named for the geographical areas where they originated such as the Yorkshire pig or the Hereford pig. The terms hog and pig apply to all of the different breeds of pigs. In addition to these domesticated breeds, there are several types of wild pigs. The European Wild Boar and the Warthog are examples of wild pig species....