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Here are the best fish to catch in Illinois this summer. 1. Chain Pickerel Chain pickerel belong on our list of the best fish to catch in Illinois this summer because they are abundant, active, and challenging. Their long bodies have even earned them the nickname ‘snake.’ It’s easy to mistake a chain pickerel for a walleye. They have very similar appearances. However, walleyes belong to the perch family. Chain pickerel in Illinois are smaller than the northern pike or muskies....

Luckily, this article is here to help you! In the following lines, we’ll tell you everything there is to know about the best dog parks in St. Petersburg. Remember that designated dog areas allow pets off-leash, while you must keep Fido on a leash in regular parks. 1. Kenwood Dog Park Kenwood Dog Park is a spacious, designated dog park located under a suspended highway. This makes it noisier than a dog park should be, so be careful if you’re bringing introverted or fearful pups here....

1. Mississippi River Blues – Jimmie Rodgers ‘Oh, you Mississippi river with water so deep and wide My thoughts of you keep rising just like an evening tide I’m just like a seagull that’s left the sea Oh, your muddy waters, they keep on calling me.’ Jimmie Rodgers is often considered the father of country music. This song is a perfect example of his signature style. “Mississippi River Blues” is a tale of a man struggling to make ends meet, turning to the river for solace....

1. Happy Halloween! The GHI Ball Python has a really striking appearance. In comparison to a conventional “wild type” Ball Python, this morph has a significantly darker backdrop. A post shared by Red Head Reptiles (@red_head_reptiles) 2. Gentle Giant With outstanding huge red tails, dark connected saddles, and a gorgeous buckskin red background color, Pokigron Surinam Boas exhibit the true Red Tail Boa appearance. Making these the Surinam Boa Complex’s most sought-after boas....

Different Types of Teeth a Dog Has. Dogs have four types of teeth like us, incisors, canines, molars, and premolars. Adult dogs have 42 teeth. Incisors Incisors are very small teeth, located at the front of your dog’s mouth and their purpose is for biting food, grabbing items, and helping your dog clean themselves. Canines Canines are the sharp, fang-like teeth that are located on either side of the incisors. These teeth have a curved design and are for tearing meat, grasping objects, and protection....

Above Meru National Park in Kenya, Africa, a helicopter flies low with a loud engine. Trees and shrubs are a common kind of protection, but one elephant found himself feeling vulnerable. The pilot can observe elephant herds from above. It is disturbing for the forest giants, and they instinctively flee. In the clamber, some gigantic elephant families are split up, but babies refuse to leave their mothers’ side. From the helicopter, the vet cautiously aims at the elephant, making sure he hits the appropriate elephant in the proper spot....

The video begins by showing whales swimming after a boat. Dorsal fins pop up out of the water periodically and the flash of a sleek whale can be seen under the water in the boat’s wake. A few jump out of the water on either side of the wake, thrilling the tourists onboard who are recording the encounter with cameras. Orcas generally leave humans alone and do not act aggressively toward people....

Although it may be difficult to believe, the diving bell spider in this video is the only species of spider that lives entirely underwater. The surreal video shows a brown diving bell spider catching its prey underwater without coming up to eat it on land. The spider roams across aquatic vegetation under calm waters carrying a visible air bubble on its abdomen for oxygen and carries the insect larvae back to its nest, which is made from a silky web....

Since they are known for eating dead animals, they have been used as a burial symbol in cultures around the world. Particularly in ancient Egyptian and Native American cultures. While their reputation has them labeled as cruel hunters, it’s not all completely true. They play an incredibly important part in the ecosystem and without them, the earth would be filled with disease. We’ll take a look at what exactly vultures eat....

The seven natural wonders are breathtaking illustrations of the Earth’s magnificence. However, you do not need to visit these places to appreciate the planet’s beauty. Other natural world wonders include volcanoes, barrier reefs, and vast vistas. So, what is the largest active volcano on Earth? Let’s find out! What is a Volcano? The best way to define a volcano is as a fissure in the Earth’s surface where lava (molten rocks), volcanic ash, and gaseous substances erupt....

#1: A Baby Rabbit is Called a Kit! Contrary to popular belief, the baby rabbit is not called a bunny. Instead, they share their scientific baby name with animals like cats and foxes. That’s right! Baby rabbits are called kits, kittens, or kitties. Female rabbits are called does and males are called bucks, just like baby deer! Who knew? #2: European Brown Hares can Get Pregnant Twice! You probably already knew that rabbits are notorious for reproducing rapidly and having large litters....

Read on to learn more about blue whales, their gestation, and their babies. Then, find out what you can do to help protect this incredible endangered species. Background: The Blue Whale Before we dive into the blue whale’s gestation, let’s get to know this incredible animal a little bit better. Size and Appearance Blue whales are, as you would imagine, blue. But they’re also gray, with pale bellies. They have long, relatively delicate bodies with long tails, dorsal fins, and two flippers for arms....

When Did the Irish Elk Go Extinct? Irish elk went extinct in the last ice age around 10,000 years ago, and they weren’t the only type of megafauna to die out at that time. Saber-tooth tigers, cave lions, mastodons, and dire wolves were just a few of the other 37 species that became extinct too. Precise carbon dating puts the latest Irish elk skeleton age at 7,760 years old. We may find other fossilized remains in the future, but for now, this is the extinction date scientists work to....

They’re easily recognizable because they don’t have dorsal fins the way other whales do. Additionally, they have incredibly bulbous foreheads and can actually alter their shape depending on how they blow air through their sinuses. Talk about shape shifting! Along with being able to change the shape of their foreheads, beluga whales can also turn their heads to look left and right and up and down. This type of whale is packed with personality and unique attributes....

In this article, we will compare and contrast everything you need to know about yorkies and maltese dogs. We will go over their individual appearances and lifespans, as well as their behaviors and ancestries. That way, you’ll have a full understanding of both of these dogs. Let’s get started now! Comparing Yorkie vs Maltese Key Differences Between Yorkie vs Maltese There are many key differences between yorkies and maltese dogs....

What Is an Ear Infection? First, let’s go over what exactly an ear infection is. There are actually three different types of ear infections: otitis externa, media, and interna. Each of the three different types of ear infections pertains to different portions of the ear canal. The most common type of ear infection is otitis externa, which deals with the external part of the ear canal. Ear infection in this area means that there is inflammation occurring that effects the layer of cells that line the external section of the dog’s ear canal....

1) Antelope Island State Park Antelope Island is an island (sometimes a peninsula depending on water levels) on the southern shore of the Great Salt Lake. Visitors come to get away from it all, to hike or mountain bike the trails and go for a float in the Great Salt Lake. In late October you can witness the Annual Bison Roundup where hundreds of horseback riders work together to round up nearly 700 free-roaming bison to move them to the north end of the park....

However, if you plan to bring Fido on your trip, you’ll also be interested in Toledo’s dog parks. After all, you’ll need a pet-friendly open area where you can let your pup run wild and free for an hour or two before getting back on the road. If you’re looking for a dog park in Toledo, you’re in the right place–here are some of the best you can find!...

The Funniest & Most Bizarre Lake Names in the United States Lake Erie Lake Erie is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes, stretching from the Canadian province of Ontario to the American states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Michigan. Although the lake’s name may sound similar to the word “eerie,” there is nothing creepy about the lake. The Erie tribe of Native Americans who settled near the lake’s southern shore gave it its name....

What is a water snake? Although “water snake” seems like a rather broad description, it actually refers to a specific group of snakes in the genus Nerodia. Members of Nerodia are often called water snakes as most of them are aquatic in nature. Water snakes are generally heavy-bodied snakes that can grow up to 4 feet long. They usually have flat, angular heads with small eyes. Most water snakes are brown, olive, or green, although their marking can be very diverse....