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Before visiting any dog park, it is important your pooch is well-trained and comfortable around other people and dogs. Each dog park has its own rules that should be followed, and if you need to know them, they can usually be found right outside the off-leash park entrance. Some of the rules you can find at the dog parks in Chandler include: All owners must pick up after their own dogDogs must be under voice control at all timesNo sick or in-heat dogsNo smoking or alcoholic beveragesNo eating Aggressive dogs should be removed immediately Checking the rules at the different dog parks you visit is important, as each area has its own that should be followed....

Here are the 4 best fish to catch in Montana this summer. 1. Northern Pike Have you ever seen a northern pike before? It has an olive green torpedo-shaped body with a white or yellow underbelly. It also has light spots and a few dark spots on its fins. Now and then, a pike will have a reddish color on its fin. Known for having extra long bodies, their nose closely resembles a shovel....

Only two public dog parks in Arlington have various canine facilities such as dog water fountains or pet waste stations. You might say two parks are not enough, right? Well, there’s no need for you to worry, as we’ve also found some dog-friendly city parks where you can easily take your dog with you for a walk or a jog. Check the list below for the 5 best parks in Arlington where your dog can have the best time of its life!...

Bullfighting: From 1000 – 17th Century Rodrigo Daz de Vivar (c. 1043–99) may have been the first Castilian to lance a bull from horseback in an enclosed arena. For more than 600 years, bullfighting elevated to the status of a cultural event. For example, after the Muslims were ousted from Spain in the 15th century, the aristocracy began to partake in bull-lancing tournaments. Charles V lanced a bull on Philip II’s birthday in 1516, when Austrians took over the throne....

Walruses were a prominent feature of life in Iceland; for anyone looking to make a fortune out of them, this was the place to be. For years, people argued over why the Norse chose to live in a hazardous climate and how they managed to prosper there. They relied on farming, fishing, and trading to exist, but a recent study revealed a particular trade good may have contributed to either their wealth or demise: walrus ivory....

Tilapias are freshwater fish classified under Perciformes order, which refers to “perch-like” fishes. The term “tilapia” is the common name for many cichlid species that are within the Cichlidae fish family. Haddocks, however, are saltwater fish belonging to a family of true codfish called the Gadidae. They are officially called Melanogrammus aeglefinus and are part of the Melanogrammus genus. By highlighting their key features, we can learn how to differentiate them....

Baby Bears Check Out the Hammock To a baby bear – a hammock is full of fun possibilities. One of the baby bears gallops towards it and expertly climbs aboard. Then, his sibling arrives and attempts to do the same but fails spectacularly and, at one point, ends up hanging underneath the hammock. It gets even better when he manages to flick his sibling off the hammock too. Little heads and paws get tangled up and Mom has to step in and help out at one stage....

While on holiday to the Kruger National Park in South Africa, Michelle and Anton Campbell-Harris were enjoying their time at the park. The approximately 5 million-acre Kruger National Park, located about 260 miles northeast of Johannesburg, has some of the greatest exposure to wild creatures in Africa. The Big Five are all found here: buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos. This wildlife refuge is also home to Nile crocodiles, hippos, and uncommon species such as southern ground-hornbills and lappet-faced vultures....

Right at the start, you’re getting the view of a tense moment. The massive python has already wrapped its body around the honey badger. It seems like all is lost at first glance, but keep watching—you’ll be surprised at just how tough and ferocious this creature is. It’s a little difficult to make out at first, with snakeskin and black fur all intertwined, but the honey badger’s head is pinned back against the snake, and you can make out its sharp teeth as they glisten white against the background of its dark fur....

Army ants, unlike other ant species, do not build lasting nests and are constantly moving while they are living, making the “ant death spiral” a phenomenon that appears to solely affect these ants. Usually, they follow the smell trails left by the ants in the swarm that came before them. These ants are blind and rely solely on smell to find their way around. The death spiral is a useful metaphor for highlighting the dangers of follow-the-leader behavior in any culture and serves as an illustration of what occurs when the colony as a whole is diverted....

While they may be cute to look at, the rest couldn’t be further from the truth. Hippos are ferocious and regarded as highly deadly animals. They can defend themselves against dangers, even people, thanks to their huge teeth and tusks. Sometimes the parent hippos’ tempers take a toll on their offspring. A juvenile hippo stuck in the crossfire of an altercation between two adults runs the risk of being gravely injured or perhaps crushed....

The octopus has nine brains, which explains its intelligence. Each of its eight arms has a mini-brain, and the ninth one is located at the center. The octopus puts its nine brains into good use, at least going by its behavior. For example, octopuses can use tools and collaborate with predatory fish when hunting, even though they don’t always get along. These cephalopods with tentacles can sometimes get salty and even punch their hunting associates, as this intriguing video captures....

What do coral snakes eat? Coral snakes eat lizards, frogs, birds, rodents, and smaller snakes. The coral snake is a member of the Elapid family, meaning it’s a cobra! Despite this scary name, this snake mostly spends its time hiding from humans and minding its business. Part of that business, however, is eating! There are multiple subspecies of coral snakes in the United States, but they all have similar diets. Even the Texas coral snake, a subspecies native to the desert regions of the United States, eats similar foods to its other subspecies....

Body lice live on beddings and clothing used by infested people. Head lice can be found in people’s hairs, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Lice can multiply quickly. A female louse lays up to eight to ten eggs per day. The eggs hatch into nymphs and mature into adults in 20 days. Adult lice can live up to 30 days in a suitable environment with minimal disturbances. They need to eat several times per day, or they will die of hunger within 1 to 2 days....

Here, we’ll learn about what macaws eat and where they live. Then, we’ll explore one unique, and strange, dietary staple of certain species of macaw. We’ll even learn what macaws feed their chicks, and how long it takes a macaw to reach maturity. Finally, we’ll discover what captive macaws eat and what some of their favorite treats are. What Do Macaws Eat? Macaws eat a wide variety of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and insects....

Each tuna can weigh more than a thousand pounds. They prefer temperate and tropical waters mainly in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans. They travel in the deep ocean, which makes them pelagic fish. Their meat is so prized and ubiquitous that they’re at risk of being overfished, so international efforts are being made to protect these migratory fish. Let’s look at what tuna eat so we understand how our sushi rolls and tuna packets came to be....

In this article, we will answer everything you need to know about the Yellowstone Caldera, including what the chances are of it erupting anytime soon. We will also discuss what the past eruptions were like, including the devastation left over from these supervolcano events. Let’s get started and learn all about Yellowstone now! Does Yellowstone National Park Have a Caldera? Yes, Yellowstone National Park is primarily formed on a caldera, and one that formed after multiple volcanic events....

Let’s learn five awesome facts about the baby lizard and check out some cute pictures along the way! #1: A Baby Lizard is Called a Hatchling! Chances are, you already knew that a baby lizard is a reptile. Like other reptiles, these adorable creatures hatch from eggs. It should come as no surprise, then, that a baby lizard is called a hatchling! However, lizards aren’t the only animals with a claim to the name....

What is a Dinosaur? Dinosaurs are warm-blooded animals related to crocodiles and birds that existed on the planet millions of years ago. They are reptiles, as commonly believed, though this is hotly debated. Exactly how to define an animal as a dinosaur isn’t clear-cut, but it was the largest animal to ever exist. Different kinds of dinosaurs lived in three different periods during the Mesozoic Era: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous....

What can pups and owners do to combat heat? The best solution is to visit a dog-friendly park–either a simple one or a designated dog area. Parks come with much-needed shade and with plenty of activities to keep boredom away. If you want to escape the heat or are just looking for places where your furry companion can have lots of fun, here are the best 5 dog parks in Gilbert!...