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Do you know what alligators eat? How big do they get? Do all alligators have teeth? These are all great questions that we will answer in this blog post!Alligators are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth, which fall under the genus Alligator of the order Crocodilia.Currently, two extant species of the genus Alligator can be found worldwide. The Chinese alligator is endemic to China, and the American alligator is also the largest member of the Alligatoridae family....

Do you want to know whether scented candles pose a threat to your pet cat or dog?If you are a cat lover and have an affinity for scented candles as well, you may have a dilemma. While scents bring a beautiful atmosphere to your home, they might be toxic to cats.Who doesn’t enjoy the pleasures of scented candles in their house? A good smell never did any harm. These candles could act as air fresheners, create a romantic ambiance and make baths more soothing and enjoyable....

Whenever the landscape of southern California comes to your mind, the things that you picture are the beach, sunsets, and the tall palm trees swaying in the breeze.The California palms are extremely popular throughout the world, these trees have become an iconic symbol of southern California. These beautiful trees are a sign of relaxation and leisure on sunny vacations along the beach in a Mediterranean climate.Palm trees have been adopted by the south Californian coastal landscape in such a way it appears as if they are native to the place....

The Battle of The Plains of Abraham, which is also known as the Battle of The Quebec, was fought on September 13, 1759.This war was fought on the plateau outside the walls of Quebec City in New France, on the land of Abraham Martin dit L’Ecossais. C. It was a decisive battle of the Seven Year’s War (French and Indian War).The participants of this war were Great Britain, American colonists, Canadian Militia, France, First Nations (including Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Potawatomi, Abenaki, Odawa, and Wendat)....

rachel and sammy the pomeranian lying in grass Credit: Jordan D. Stein We’ve all been there—it’s the third of the month and you realize you’re three days late on your dog’s heartworm chew. Or you could have sworn you wrote down when Fido was due for his bordetella vaccination, but that little scrap of paper must have gotten buried. Being a pet parent requires not only time and money, but it also means you have a whole other being who is dependent on you for everything from important vet visits and health updates to something as simple as replenishing their treats and pet food each month....

dog running in the snow with wearing a winter coat; how to fit a dog for a winter coat Credit: Jimmy Karlsson / Getty When properly fitted, dog winter coats are an excellent solution for protecting your pet from the bitter elements. Sure, pups have fur (most of them anyway) but there are days when it’s just too cold for winter fun or even going outside for potty breaks without another cozy layer or two....

The common name for several huge birds of prey in the Accipitridae species is the eagle.Eagles are classified into various genera, many of which are strongly linked to the Accipitridae family. Outside of this range, only 14 species can be found, two in North America, nine in South America and Central America, and three in Australia.Eagles are not a distinct species, but rather any bird of prey powerful enough to pursue large vertebrate animals....

The Anserimimus is a genus of small and lanky little dinosaurs that existed during the latest period of the Mesozoic era and managed to continue up to the Paleocene epoch. The Maastrichtian stage is the last stage of the upper Cretaceous as well as the entire Mesozoic era. It was followed by the transition of the Paleogene era. Several dinosaur species perished during this transition living a few of them behind....

The brown anole (Anolis sagrei), also called the Bahaman anole, is a lizard native to Cuba and the Bahamas. They are also found from Southern Georgia and Florida to the southern tip of Mexico and the Caribbean. This species is highly invasive. Scientists have found that these species will continue to expand their range northward in the coming years. It was found in the United States in the early ’70s and is quite popular as a pet as it is simple and easy to care for....

Do you want to find out some fascinating facts about the boreal chickadee? Read on! This article will tell you everything you need to know about these North American birds, from their breeding season to the way in which they store food.If you’re interested in bird conservation, you will want to know all about the boreal chickadee, Poecile hudsonicus. This species of bird establishes its breeding range in forests of the far north in Canada and the United States....

The dark-sided flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica), also known as Siberian flycatcher, is a small bird species whose habitat has a large range map. It is mostly found in forests and mountains where there is a dense cover for them to build nests in. They breed in Siberia and parts of North America and are found all over India, Nepal, North Korea, northern Japan, and China. This bird has features that are typical to other flycatcher species such as the Asian brown flycatcher....

As spring arrives, it welcomes new lovely flying creatures that visit our yards and gardens. One of these distinctive night jewels is the giant leopard flying moth (Hypercompe scribonia). This insect’s beauty rivals that of any butterfly that we know. But it is a nocturnal insect. People rarely see it. Males are comparatively bigger than their female counterparts. Males have a wingspan of 3.6 in (9 cm), while females have a much shorter 2....

The ground spider belongs to the seventh largest spider family gnaphosidae. They are closely related to the Clubionidae. The ground spider family has over 100 genera. These spiders are found in North America, Mexico, and many countries in the world. They have a very short lifespan. Ground spiders are nocturnal hunting species. These spiders do not trap their prey in the silk web like the other spiders. They like to chase their food, and these spiders hunt down their prey during the night....

If you are a rodent lover, then the name ‘Gundi’ will not be new to you. Gundis (Family Ctenodactylidae) are cute rodents that are found in Northern Africa. Gundis are comb rats and live in rocky and arid areas. The family of these African rodents consists of four living genera and five species. A gundi is a fascinating creature that has amazing facts related to it. So, let us learn more about this cute comb rat ‘Gundi’....

Lobsters can be very interesting animals to read about. Lobsters reside in the various parts of the world’s oceans and beaches. They are a well-known species, and within them are various subspecies as well, like the spiny lobster, American lobster, and the clawed lobsters.Even though the lobster is an expensive crustacean today, they were not always this pricy. Earlier, they were found in abundance, and hence they were cheap. In fact, they were so common that lobsters were even used as bait for fishing, as well as being used as farm food or fertilizer....

The lookdown (Selene vomer) of the order Carangiformes and Carangidae family is a large to medium-sized game fish. Carl Linnaeus, Swedish naturalist first described the lookdown in the year 1758. These fish do not play an important role in commercial fisheries, but they are displayed in large public aquariums due to their flashy appearance and shape. They are sometimes called threadfin lookdown. They have a highly reflective silvery-blue body. This color, due to the guanine pigments, creates a mirror-like body....

Black crowned night herons (Nycticorax) are carnivorous aves. They can mostly be found near water bodies or marshes in order to prey on fishes. The nesting habits of a black crowned night heron are arboreal, and their nests can be found on trees. Night herons do not stab their prey with their long and pointed beaks but instead catch the fish in their gills. Both the male and the female night herons guard their nest....

The Terrapene ornata species of turtles are mainly found in Wisconsin, Kansas, Texas, and other regions in the United States. These turtles have medium-sized dark bodies. Their shell, mainly the plastron, has a hinge that shuts the shell tightly once the turtle slides its legs, head, and tail inside, protecting them from any predators nearby.Even though they might bite or sting a human finger on sensing danger from the human, these turtles make a good pet....

The red-footed booby Sula genus (Sula sula) is the bird we are reading about. The name Sula has Latin origins. Red-footed bobby is a wild nickname given to it by some locals. The red-footed booby is a wild predatory seabird. They belong to the order suliformes. Galapagos is a major hotspot for these birds. Most people visiting the Galapagos islands hope to see a Galapagos red-footed booby. Red and blue-footed boobies are the most common subspecies of boobies....

The rosy boa (Lichanura trivirgata/Charina trivirgata) is a snake from the Boidae family. It is one of the two boa species that are native to the Southwestern United States, especially in California and Arizona. They are also found in Mexico. In Southwestern USA, the rosy boa can be found in coastal areas like Coastal California, Orange, and San Diego. They are also found in Arizona. In Mexico, they can be found in the desert regions of Baja California and Sonora....