You can hear a woodpecker up to half a mile away as they drum their bills on trees, fences, barns, and even metal roofs and vehicles. Seven members of the woodpecker family live in the many wooded habitats of Tennessee. The true woodpeckers include the red-bellied, red-headed, downy, hairy, and pileated. The family has other [...]
Do you know turtles are the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles, having evolved millions of years? Although Texas is best known for having snakes, the state’s terrain supports a vast range of turtles in different habitats. As a result, turtles are everywhere within the state, from the marshes in the east to the [...]
Vultures are birds that eat dead animals. Texas hosts 2 of the new world vultures out of 22 species. The most prominent ones are the Black Vulture and Turkey Vulture. New world vultures are different from the other species because of their adaptation to the North America and South America environment. Vultures have a throat [...]
Trout is one of the most sought-after freshwater fish in the world. They happen to be incredibly fun to catch, taste great, and can adapt to survive in a wide array of habitats. Whether you’re out at sea, floating down a river, or cruising around a lake, there’s probably a non-native trout species in the [...]
Researchers really aren’t sure how long sea turtles can live because they’re exceptionally hard to track. What we do know is that they live exceptionally long lives. Most are believed to live about 30-50 years, but some are thought to live 90+ years. Sea turtles are one of the most beloved animals on the planet. [...]
Electric eels are large fish found throughout South America that can produce up to 600 volts of electricity. The electricity is produced through specialized organs that make up the majority of their body. Electricity is very important in their day to day lives. They use this power to hunt in murky water, defend themselves, navigate as [...]
How long a squirrel lives depends on the species and what environment it lives in. Newborn squirrels are vulnerable to predators and the weather, so most don’t live past their first year of life. If they do survive, they will often live somewhere between 3-15 years in the wild. Squirrels are a type of rodent [...]
Outforia Quicktake: Key Takeaways Have you ever wondered, what do ducks have under there? The answer may surprise you. We don’t usually think of birds as having a penis, but male ducks do. An external sex organ allows them to potentially have more successful sperm transfer. However, ducks can become very aggressive during mating season, [...]
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A year-round abode to a wide variety of native and migratory birds, the sunshine state attracts over 500 bird species due to its tropical climate and bird-friendly environment. Florida is the ideal state for nature lovers and enthusiasts where many of these diverse species can be seen in their natural habitats. In this article, we’ll [...]
In Spring, Michigan resonates with the sound of birds chirping, bees buzzing and light spring showers. If you listen closely, you can also hear frogs and toads chirping and trilling. Michigan is home to 14 native species of frogs and toads, and two of them are very uncommon; The Blanchard’s Cricket frog and Boreal Chorus [...]
There are many snake species native to Georgia, but just six poisonous ones. However, according to experts, three of those six have life-threatening bites. Pin-pointing the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes might be challenging, especially the Eastern Coral Snake. You will learn more about that snake later. We will provide the information to help. [...]
