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Let’s take a closer look at the honey badger and whether or not keeping one as a pet is a good idea or an ill-informed recipe for disaster. What Are Honey Badgers? Honey badgers are small, carnivorous mammals. They are mustelids within the Mustelidae family, the largest group within the Carnivora family. This makes them fairly closely related to ferrets, weasels, otters, martens, wolverines, and minks. More specifically, they are classed within the Mellivora genus, in which they are the only living members, Mellivora capensis....

However, these two separate breeds also have many key differences, which we will be exploring further in this article. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between the Boerboel and the Cane Corso. Comparing Boerboels and Cane Corsos Although the Boerboel and the Cane Corso have many similarities, there are some other variations that can help you tell the Boerboel and the cane Corso apart. Let’s compare the two!...

Comparing a Bull Shark and a Tiger Shark The 5 main differences between a bull shark and a tiger shark The main differences between a bull and a tiger shark are that bull sharks are smaller, are freshwater tolerant, and prefer shallow waters. Tiger sharks are larger, can’t enter freshwater, and are usually in deeper water. Both the bull and tiger shark are among the scariest members of the shark family for any human to encounter....

In this article, we will compare and contrast the Callery pear tree with the Bradford pear tree so that you can fully understand the differences between them. We will go over how they relate to one another as well as what they look like when fully grown. Plus, we will go over what these trees were once used for as well as what they are used for today. Let’s get started now!...

Can My Dog Safely Eat Blueberries? Yes, your dog can eat blueberries. They contain only 84 calories per cup and are packed full of nutrients, making them a healthy snack choice for dogs — especially those that are diabetic. (But you’ll still want to check with your vet first before you offer them.) They also make a great treat for training your dog as an alternative to packaged commercial dog treats....

Health Benefits of Green Beans for Dogs When we think of green beans, most people would consider them to be vegetables, but they actually aren’t. The fruit of the plant is a pod so that technically makes green beans legumes, rather than vegetables. Farmers harvest the beans before they’re fully mature, making the young fruit tender with small beans inside of the pods. If the beans were allowed to fully mature, they would become much larger and tougher....

The Dangers of Rib Bones to a Dog Cooked or raw, rib bones pose many threats to your four-legged friend. Cooked bones are especially dangerous, as when they are cooked, the bone that was once soft and slightly malleable loses its collagen and becomes hard and brittle. Shards of the bone may splinter off and cause serious damage to your dog’s mouth, esophagus, and digestive tract. These splinters can result in lacerations to your dog’s tongue and gums and may cause an obstruction in the oral tract and digestive tract, leading to rectal bleeding, constipation, and dehydration....

When choosing them for your dog, there are some risks and things to watch out for which will make it safer for your pet. You’ll learn all about their benefits and how to feed them to your pup. Get ready to grab a can of dead fish and treat your doggie after reading this post! Risk of Sardines Large or small dogs may choke on sardine bones found in larger fish....

Centipede vs Silverfish: A Comparison Key Differences between Centipede vs Silverfish The key differences between a centipede and a silverfish are their appearance, size, diet, lifespan, and physical characteristics. Both centipedes and silverfish move remarkably quickly for creatures of their sizes. However, unlike the centipede, the silverfish is a true insect with six legs. Centipedes are arthropods that are closely related to insects, but they are not insects themselves. You’ll be able to tell the two apart once you take note of the significant differences....

Chukar vs Quail: A Comparison Key Differences Between Chukar vs Quail The key differences between a chukar and a quail are size, appearance, physical features, lifespan, habitat and habits. Both quail and chukar are regarded as game birds, which means they can be legally hunted in the U.S. according to certain laws. The quail is a little game bird with a short tail that is linked to chukar partridges through the families Phasianidae and Odontophoridae....

In this article, we will compare and contrast a cypress tree with a juniper tree so that you can fully understand the differences between them. And we will address what these trees look like as well as how they prefer to grow. Finally, we will tell you what these trees are typically used for as well as how you can best take care of one in your own backyard. Let’s get started now!...

Tiktaalik is a genus of extinct lobe-finned fishes. It is a transitional fossil. Tiktaalik shows that an intermediate existed between different types of vertebrates. It got the name ‘fishapod’ from Its unique mixture of tetrapod and fish characteristics. Read on to find out more about this unique ‘Fishapod.’ Tiktaalik: Scientific Name and Classification The scientific name of Tiktaalik is Tiktaalik roseae. The genus name, Tiktaalik, means ‘freshwater fish’ in the Inuktitut language....

Seymouria existed about 299- 251 million years ago. It existed during the Early Permian Period. There are two known species of the ancient salamander. They are Seymouria baylorensis and Seymouria sanjuanensis. The Seymouria was a four-legged animal that moved like the komodo dragon. The Seymouria had qualities similar to both amphibians and reptiles. Hence, it was hard to classify the animal under one of these categories. In this article, we’ll see reasons why scientists weren’t sure of how to classify it....

Who was the heaviest human ever? Jon Brower Minnoch lived in Washington State and was more than 6 feet tall, but just by a bit (6 feet 1 inch). It was clear that there was something different about Jon, because by the time he was 12 he weighed 294lbs! Your average 12-year-old boy weighs between 67-130lbs. Jon just kept growing and by the time he was 22 he weighed 392lbs. A few years later at age 25 he was 700lbs and ten years later he weighed more than the largest gorilla mentioned above, weighing in at 975lbs, but that wasn’t his heaviest weight....

Learning about jaguars is important since they are a near-threatened species whose population continues to decline. Most big cats are experiencing population decline, and some are even close to becoming extinct. Lions and tigers are the only cat species larger than the jaguar. Compared with other members of the Felidae family, jaguars are one of the biggest species of big cats, but how large can they actually get? In this article, you will learn about jaguars, their size, the biggest jaguar on record, and how large they have been able to get....

What are sea turtles? Sea turtles are a group of marine animals that live in the ocean. Turtles are reptiles, similar to snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. One characteristic of reptiles is that they breathe air with their lungs. Even though sea turtles live in the ocean, they have to come to the surface to breathe air. When they are actively hunting, they can hold their breath for 45 minutes. When they are resting, they can hold their breath for up to 7 hours....

Background on Sunshine Bass Sunshine bass is a hybrid between a female white bass and a male striped bass, produced in Florida state hatcheries. They are typically fishes with rows of irregular broken stripes on the front half of their body and continuous straight lines along the rear half – resembling white bass in body shape but have stripes like saltwater striped bass. As for diet, an adult sunshine bass is considered a voracious feeder, eating any species of smaller fish, including threadfin and gizzard shad....

In this article, not only will we take a look at the snake-cucumber myth, but we will also take a look at the snake’s musk. Let’s get started and discover the surprising smells venomous snakes in the US produce when frightened. Do Snakes Secrete Musk? There are about 30 species of venomous snakes in the US. These snake species have various peculiar characteristics. Some of them are attacking features while others are to defend them....

Follow along as we explore the unique ways frogs produce their young. We’ll explore if and why they lay eggs, how the process works from start to finish, and why it’s so fascinating. Frogs are an incredibly diverse group of animals, so their methods of reproduction vary significantly from species to species! Do All Frogs Lay Eggs? Like most amphibians, nearly all species of frogs and toads lay eggs. They fertilize their eggs and raise their young in various different ways depending on their species....

There’s no denying that these animals have put fear in the heart of millions that swim in the ocean each year. Terry Tufferson is no stranger to the ocean, as he spends plenty of time in the water near Sydney Harbor. Terry uploaded a video of a jaw-dropping encounter with a great white shark. Jump Rock Cliff is an area in Manly where thrill-seekers can choose from a variety of cliffs to jump off of straight into the water below....