The Hallucigenia is a genus of animals that was recognized as part of Paleozoic panarthropods. It existed about 500- 504 million years ago. It has only three named species, H. sparsa, H. fortis, and H. hongmeia. They are all aquatic animals found at the bottom of the ocean. Their fossil was discovered in Canada and China. It took over 50 years to fully understand the structure of the Hallucigenia fully....
Piranhas are usually small fish but have you ever wondered how large they are able to get? Large piranhas can be scary, considering the small ones are already so fierce. In this article, you will learn about the largest piranha species and other things about this biting fish. Sizes, location, and even bite forces vary depending on each species. Let’s go over some of the largest piranhas in the world and how big they can get....
Clear Lake spans 68 square miles of the Golden State’s lush countryside. It used to be much larger and included the nearby Blue Lakes to the northeast, even though it is now a gigantic body of water. When at its widest, Clear Lake stretches for 19 miles and is 8 miles wide, covering 43,785 acres and holding 1,155,000 acre-feet of water. Where is Clear Lake? Clear Lake is a vast complicated lake that is an hour north of San Francisco....
This article focuses on Banana Spiders in Texas and how you can distinguish them from other spiders in Texas. Banana Spiders As said earlier, banana spider may refer to different species of spider in different areas of the world. Types of banana spiders include, but are not limited to, the following species: Golden silk orb-weaver (Nephila) is a brightly colored spider found in North America, Asia, and Africa (including Madagascar)....
Basking Shark vs Whale Shark: Which is Bigger? Comparing these two is no easy task, but there is a clear winner. Whale sharks are larger than basking sharks in almost every natural environment. Still, let’s take a look and learn some more about the size differences between these two massive fish. Basking sharks (sometimes known as bone sharks) look incredibly scary but are harmless filter feeders that roam the oceans looking for microscopic food....
Despite coming off as creepy creatures, these flying mammals are actually responsible for pollinating many fruits that we enjoy eating. They are also responsible for devouring many troublesome insects. Without bats, our earth would look quite different. So if you’re ready to shed away the misconceptions you might have towards bats, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s learn all about the bat lifespan and their average life cycle! The Breakdown on Bats There are about 1,400 species of bats found all around the globe....
In this article, we will compare and contrast the bird of paradise plant with the banana plant so that you can fully understand them both. We will address their physical descriptions as well as where they grow best, in case you are planning on planting one of your own. Finally, we will go over the special features of both of these plants so that you can learn which one appeals to you most....
Out of 22 snake species found in New Jersey, 2 are venomous and dangerous to humans.Black snakes are common in NJ, 7 harmless species inhabiting the state.Timber rattlesnakes are black in color during a stage in their lifetime. New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the United States, meaning it has the most people packed into the smallest space. With all those people is there even room for wildlife?...
When they’re frustrated, threatened, or aggressive, they’ll often rattle the end of their tail which is where they get the name ‘rattle’ snake. The rattle serves as a warning call, letting intruders know that they’d be better off moving along. The physical at the end of the tail rattle is made of keratin (just like hair, nails, hooves, and horns), and the muscles behind it can fire off 50 times per second for a period of roughly two hours straight!...
Bobcats are carnivorous cats found in various environments across North America and southern Canada, including mountainous terrains, forests, grasslands, deserts, and swamps. Bobcats are rarely observed in the wild since these felines like to move, and their strong eyesight and hearing are constantly on the lookout for danger. Like other wild cats, bobcats are excellent predators who stalk their prey. Bobcats are notorious rabbit predators, and they aid in the stabilization of rabbit population cycles, which benefits many predatory species....
In this article, we will compare and contrast calendulas with marigolds so that you can fully understand what makes both of these flowers special. In addition, we will give you some hints as to how you can best tell them apart based on their physical description alone, as well as how they best grow. Let’s get started and learn all about these two plants now! Comparing Calendula vs Marigold Key Differences Between Calendula vs Marigold There are a number of key differences between calendulas and marigolds....
Can dogs drink orange juice? Orange juice isn’t toxic to dogs, although large amounts of it are unhealthy and may cause an upset stomach. As a general rule, orange juice isn’t a dangerous food for dogs, although it most definitely isn’t a healthy one. In most scenarios, a little spilled orange juice that is pounced on by your dog won’t have any effects at all. In situations where a dog somehow drinks a lot of orange juice (multiple cups), the effects may be consequential, but they are unlikely to be serious or deadly....
By the end of this article, you’ll be able to spot the significant differences between these insects and identify their similar characteristics. Comparing Cigarette Beetles and Drugstore Beetles Key Differences Between the Cigarette Beetle and the Drugstore Beetle The physical appearance of the cigarette beetle and the drugstore beetle have just two major differences. The first is that the antennae of the cigarette beetle are serrated (something such as the teeth on a saw), while the antennae of the drugstore beetle are not....
Eastern Copperhead According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the state of Missouri has only one copperhead species native to it; the eastern copperhead. Copperheads are venomous pit vipers known to bite more people in the USA than any other snake. These pit vipers learn to lure and hunt pretty early in their lives. As young snakes, eastern copperheads have yellow-tipped tails which research suggests they use to lure their prey....
Comparing Cornish Rex vs Devon Rex Cornish Rexes originated in Cornwall in the 1950s following the birth of an unusually curly-haired and long-legged kitten. The curly hair was found to result from a genetic mutation, with the curly-haired gene being recessive. After breeding the kitten back to his mother, the resulting kittens were bred to British Shorthairs and Siamese cats to create the breed we know today. Devon Rexes originated in nearby Devon in the 1960s and were initially considered Cornish Rexes....
Sandhill Crane Idaho is a common stopping point for sandhill cranes on their migratory route, and thousands of these birds can be seen in the state during the fall and winter months, with Grays Lake Wildlife Refuge being one of the best spots. The sandhill crane is a large grey bird with a red crown on its head. It has a wingspan of 5ft 5ins to 7ft 7ins and can stand up to 4ft 6ins tall....
1. Wood Stork One of the biggest birds and largest animals in Louisiana is the wood stork, which stands approximately 3 to 4 feet tall and has a wingspan of 5.5 to 6 feet. Wood storks typically have white bodies with black edges to their wings and tail. They have bald heads and necks with dark grey scaly skin. Wood storks feed mainly on fish, crabs, frogs, and insects. They are wading birds and live in wetlands across the Americas....
What types of rattlesnakes live in Oklahoma? What do they look like? Where do they live? Take a look at the 5 different types of rattlesnakes in Oklahoma. 1. Timber Rattlesnake The Timber Rattlesnake lives in central and southeastern Oklahoma, usually in woodland or rocky areas and along streams. These snakes are 36-40 inches long and are found in many regions of the eastern United States. The timber rattlesnake is one of the most dangerous snakes in the United States....
In 2015, these national parks managed by the National Park Service received more than 7 million visitors, which ultimately led to an economic boost equivalent to $1.1 billion. Here are the seven parks in Wyoming. 1. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area The recreational area of approximately 120,000 acres between Montana and Wyoming was established in 1966 to conserve the area’s natural and cultural resources and provide for multiple recreational opportunities....
9. Timber Rattlesnake There are two venomous snakes in Connecticut and the largest is the timber rattlesnake which reaches approximately 5 feet long. Timber rattlesnakes are yellowish brown and have dark brown or black crossband markings on their bodies. They usually prefer to live in forest regions, although pregnant females often reside on rocky outcrops which are known as “basking knolls”. Timber rattlesnakes are not widespread through Connecticut and only live in the Meshomasic State Forest and in the northwest region of Litchfield County....
