Australia has gained a reputation for being the “nope” capital of the world. It’s home to some of the scariest and most dangerous animals ever known. For every cute and cuddly animal, like wallabies, there’s something that can kill you in a single bite. Some people wouldn’t feel safe in the oceans or on land. [...]
Deer are some of the most interesting, adaptable, and essential mammals in the world. People have relied on deer for millennia as a source of food and resources. Deer live on 5 of the 7 continents and in every habitat imaginable. The word deer describes many different types of animals. Before we talk about the [...]
Why do we call people who stay up late night owls? That’s because owls are nocturnal animals. Owls, like many nocturnal animals, have several adaptations. This includes huge eyes with pupils that expand to see better in the dark. With those big glowing eyes, they can spot mice right away. It is a perfect example [...]
The phrase “they have eyes like a hawk” didn’t come from nowhere. These majestic birds of prey have incredible eyesight. They use their vision to spot prey from high above the ground. The Lone Star state is no stranger to hawks. Texas is home to 14 hawk species that either migrate through the state or [...]
Professional and amateur bird watchers alike will find their fill of hawks in Michigan. The state boasts the significant and rich habitat of Lake Michigan coastlines, over 35 nature reserves, and is home to nine beautiful hawk species. If you go in pursuit of seeing one of these avian beauties, don’t forget Leave No Trace [...]
There are hundreds of poisonous frogs and toads across the world. Some can kill with just a touch, while others may only cause minor irritation. Luckily for Floridians, there aren’t too many poisonous frogs or toads living in the state. Three poisonous species live in Florida. These are the Cane Toad, the Cuban Treefrog, and [...]
Despite living short lives, butterflies are cherished for their fleeting beauty. On average, they can live between two to four weeks. But how long butterflies live depends on their size, environment, climate, and species. Each species has different life expectancies, and some may even surprise you! To understand their short lives, scientists studied butterflies in [...]
Deep in the jungles of Borneo lives the large-nosed proboscis monkey. As a result of deforestation, there aren’t many of these monkeys left. Still, zoos aid their conservation by housing them and raising awareness. This weird monkey isn’t as well-known as many others. Unlike gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans, you may not have heard of them [...]
Florida is home to a vast array of wild reptiles, from Florida turtles and snakes to alligators and lizards. The warm, humid climate is perfect across most of the state for cold-blooded creatures to stay active throughout the year. Of particular interest are anoles, lizards that live in trees and have brightly colored neck flaps. [...]
Snakes are perhaps the most villianized members of the animal kingdom. Portrayed and thought of as a dangerous slueth, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are around 200 species of water snakes found in the world, and 3 of them can be seen in Michigan waterways. Water snakes are differentiated from the other [...]
Most whales can hold their breath for several minutes, while others can dive for over an hour at a time. Their lungs aren’t solely responsible for this phenomenon though. Instead, whales store oxygen in their blood that they use when needed. Whales are complex creatures; they live in the water full-time despite needing air. The [...]
Although the process is more difficult underwater, whales mate similarly to every other mammal. After successfully courting the female, the male will touch his belly to hers. Then, he will penetrate her to inseminate her. The penis of a whale is long and tentacle-like, leading many people to believe in supernatural beings living below the [...]
