On average, the depth of Lake Superior is about 483 feet, and the deepest part reaches 1,332 feet. This great lake contains a surprising 10% of all the earth’s freshwater and it covers a total area of 31,700 square miles. It’s been around a little over 1 billion years and some people venture out to spot the northern lights from the lake. Lake Superior has a storm season that spans from October into November....
Why Show an Octopus Their Reflection? Octopuses are solitary animals and usually live alone, although a few live in groups of up to 40. They are found in oceans all over the world and there are over 300 different species but spend almost half of their time hiding in their dens. They are also an ancient animal and have been in the earth’s seas for over 300 million years so that far predates mirrors!...
Elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs, bison, rhinos, zebras, warthogs, impalas, and a wide variety of birds are among the wildlife found in Kruger National Park. During his visit to the renowned park with his kids, a guy by the name of Thinus Delport was extraordinarily lucky to stumble upon a mother leopard and her two cubs close to the Lower Sabie rest camp. Delport and his children observed as a contemplative mother leopard carefully planned her path over a wide expanse of pavement....
The mountains extend for an amazing 3,000 miles (4,800 km)! As expected, some Rocky Mountains peaks go higher than others. Amazingly, the top 8 highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains are all in Colorado. If you’ve wondered “What are the 8 highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains?” You’re about to find out! 8 Highest Peaks in the Rocky Mountains The 8 highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains are Mount Elbert, Mount Massive, Mount Harvard, Blanca Peak, La Plata Peak, Uncompahgre Peak, Crestone Peak, and Mount Lincoln....
Here, we’ll learn more about what makes Venus flytraps tick, starting with a few of their favorite foods. We’ll explore what Venus flytraps eat in the wild, what their carnivorous relatives eat, and how they eat it. Then, we’ll go over the care and feeding of pet Venus flytraps. Finally, we’ll answer that age-old question; do Venus flytraps work at home? What Do Venus Flytraps Eat? Venus flytraps eat primarily crawling bugs like ants, spiders, and beetles....
What Is the Meaning of the Cobra Effect and Its Origins? The term cobra effect originated in India when the country was under British rule. India is known to have many different types of venomous snakes, and the British government was concerned about this risky situation. Consequently, the city of Delhi was swarming with venomous cobras at the time, leading to the British government offering a reward for every dead cobra that citizens handed to authorities....
All About Tárcoles River The Tárcoles River is an important waterway in Costa Rica. It runs through the province of Puntarenas, the Central Valley, emptying into the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific coast. With a watershed of over 1,242 miles, the average depth of the river is 66 feet and 98 feet wide. Tárcoles River is one of the most contaminated and polluted rivers in Costa Rica. However, despite the contamination, an abundance of wildlife depends on the river for survival due to its key location....
It can be hard to determine which dinosaur was the largest. After all, humans and dinosaurs were never on the planet at the same time. All we have to go on is fossil evidence. Much of what scientists have been able to put together based on fossils has been based at least somewhat on conjecture. However, scientists have been able to make pretty good guesses at how big different dinosaurs were....
In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about the wolverine, including whether or not it is commonly seen in Yellowstone National Park. We will also go over what this particular animal enjoys eating, the time of year they typically mate, and what you can expect from this animal in Yellowstone, depending on the time of year. Let’s get started and talk about the wolverine now! Key Information About Wolverines in Yellowstone National Park How Many Wolverines Live in Yellowstone National Park?...
California Water Supply California is one of the most highly altered areas of the planet in terms of hydrology. In simple terms, this means that water is moved from one place to another in this state more than anywhere else. Much of the southern area of California would naturally be desert and receives very little rainfall. Therefore, a lot of water has to be moved in to supply the human population here and make the environment look so green....
There are many bike trails from which you can choose in Illinois. After all, there’s so much to explore, whether you want to see Lake Michigan or go further into nature. On a bike, you can experience the temperate forests and wildlife of Illinois. So which one is the longest biking trail in Illinois? Keep reading to find out all about it! The Longest Biking Trail in Illinois The longest biking trail in Illinois is the Grand Illinois Trail....
In this article, however, we’ll look at the longest biking trail in the state. We’ll also cover everything you need to know about the trail, including a section on the Trail. Let’s begin! The Longest Biking Trail in Texas: Northeast Texas Trail The Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) stretches 130 miles through the fields and woodlands of 7 counties. It will be the state’s longest bike trail and the fifth-longest bike trail in the United States once finished, though the exact date is unknown....
Dogs feel the same way about you leaving! It can cause them to display affection the only way they know how: licking or nibbling. Like humans, dogs can do the same thing for different reasons. There are several reasons dogs might nibble you, and in this post, we’ll cover some of the main ones. Pull your sleeve away from your nibbling dog long enough to finish reading this post!...
The shark splashes and thrashes through the water. Throughout the sighting, its fin and tail are above the water. The men speculate that it is a Hammerhead Shark. Quickly, they realize that it is the ultimate ocean hunter, a Great White Shark. These sharks have around 300 serrated teeth with a bite force of up to 4,000 psi. This is one of the strongest bites among all animals living today....
Here, we’ll find out which ticks live in West Virginia and what diseases and infections each species carries. Then, we’ll learn about cases of Lyme disease in the state and how you can prevent ticks from biting you. American Dog Tick American dog ticks are the most common ticks in West Virginia. They’re the main vector for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, though this illness is extremely rare in West Virginia....
The tiger shark is the second-largest predatory shark in the world, after the great white shark, with a maximum length of 18 feet and a maximum weight of about a ton. Being at the top of the food chain, like most shark species, tiger sharks are quite aggressive, and can eat just anything that comes in their way that is small enough for them to capture. As slow-moving fish, they favor prey that are easy to catch through ambush predation, stalking and then grabbing their prey as a primary hunting stunt....
In this video, a trail camera with a nearby mirror captured a mountain lion‘s reaction to seeing a “rival.” In fact, the other mountain lion was actually his reflection. It shows the mountain lion trying to investigate what he thinks is another mountain lion in the area. One of the interesting aspects of this video is how well it captured the footage at night. The mountain lion’s eyes are particularly piercing, both when they are seen by the camera and when they show in the mirrored reflection....
Discover the foods that painted turtles prefer to eat and how they find foods in aquatic and terrestrial settings. What Foods Do Painted Turtles Eat? Painted turtles eat insects, vegetation, fish, crustaceans, algae, and carrion. They are omnivorous turtles that consume foods in the water and while they’re on land. They are opportunistic predators, too. The foods that painted turtles consume most often are: Midge larvaWater lettuceDuckweedDandelion greensRigid hornwortMilfoilBulrushCockroachMinnowsCarrionGuppiesFish eggsPickerel rushCattailsCicadasCricketFrogsWater hyacinthAlgaeTadpolesSnailsSlugs...
Cutting off trees without consideration towards ecologyUnchecked poaching, hunting of animals, birds and fish for commercial and entertainment purposes.Changing the course of natural water resource for irrigation, creating manmade reservoirsDamaging and unsustainable agricultural practicesUnchecked emission of CO2Over farming of livestock, fish and birdsUnsustainable usage of natural resources in manufacturing and processing of food, textiles, vehicles etc.Unplanned development of cities and towns with poor waste management. We have arrived at the brink of the irreversible point from where we will not be able to counter the environmental calamity facing us....
Comparing Rattlesnake and Black Mamba Venom The Key Differences Between Rattlesnake vs Black Mamba Venom The key differences between rattlesnake venom and black mamba venom are the type of venom used, the potency of the substance, and the mortality rate of the venom. Rattlesnake venom is hemotoxic, can kill up to 10 people with a single dose, and has a 5%-25% mortality rate when left untreated, but black mamba venom is neurotoxic, can kill about 19 people with a bite, and has a 100% mortality rate if the envenomated person doesn’t get treatment....
