Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways Monkeys and other primates are the closest relatives to humans. They age slowly and similarly to humans as well. It’s interesting to see how their lifespans compare to ours. For instance, the oldest known monkey is a spider monkey named Elvis. Impressively, Elvis just recently turned 60 years old. Smaller, Prosimian [...]
Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways Idaho has a long history with wolves. In the northern part of the United State, you can find gray wolves scattered about. Many of these gray wolf populations occupy the Northern Rocky Mountains. This includes Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. In 2021, a questionable wolf hunting and trapping bill was passed. This [...]
Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways Did you know evidence of domestic geese dates back over 7,000 years ago? This led scientists to believe geese may have been the first domesticated animal. Due to their long lineage, new species have developed from domestic and wild sources. Back then, breeders worked on developing new species for meat and [...]
Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways There are more than 3,000 types of centipedes identified in the world. Chances are you’ve already come across many in your lifetime. When you do, you might discover that this bug’s name is a misnomer. No one centipede species has precisely one hundred legs. Centipedes will always have an odd number [...]
Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways How do birds mate? The male begins by mounting the female’s back. He tucks his tail under hers and performs a “cloacal kiss”. Both of their cloacas touch, allowing the transfer of sperm. The sperm then travels to the ova for the egg to be fertilized. Researchers estimate that there are [...]
The Arctic is home to some of the most resilient arctic animals. These species spend most of their lives on snow and ice, thriving on frozen land. With their well-adapted bodies, they can withstand the Arctic’s extreme conditions. The Arctic is the northernmost part of the world. If you arrive at the North Pole during [...]
Lobsters are found in almost every ocean of the world. They have long lifespans and don’t appear to grow weaker as they age. So how long could a lobster live in the best of circumstances? SHARE THIS IMAGE ON YOUR SITE Everything You Should Know About Lobsters Lobsters are a family of large marine crustaceans. [...]
The life cycle of bees is an exciting process that operates like clockwork. As soon as spring begins, you may start to hear them buzzing about full of life. In fact, their business coined the phrade “busy as a bee” as early as 1392. That’s several centuries of a busy reputation! But one must wonder: [...]
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that goes for the sheer number of spiders that call the Lone Star State home. Spiders are the largest group of arachnids, with over 38,000 species worldwide! 3,000 of those species live in North America, with about half living in Texas. What are Spiders? Spiders have eight legs, a [...]
Known as a majestic animal of the Arctic, the Arctic fox is the only mammal native to Iceland! At the end of the last ice age, it walked across the frozen sea up to the North Atlantic island and settled there. Here, they adapted their physiology and behavior to thrive in cold climates. Their pristine [...]
What if your nose could protect you against frostbite? Golden snub-nosed monkeys have large nostril flaps. These cover the nostrils and likely protect the golden snub-nosed monkey from frostbite. This is a handy trait to have since they live in montane forests. Their habitat becomes downright frigid over the winter months. The golden snub-nosed monkey [...]
There are over 400 birds in Michigan, many of which are year-round. But that number includes misidentified species or birds that stop in for a visit. Many birds are sexually dimorphic. The males and females may exhibit different coloring or sizes. This dimorphism can often lead to misidentification, especially for novice birders. Birdwatching can be [...]
