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Storm surges have been the reason for many hurricanes caused by the ocean rising.A storm surge along coastal areas is a massive threat to life and property. One hurricane, Hurricane Katrina, in 2005, was a devastating storm surge that caused a lot of damage to people and property.Living in coastal areas is nothing short of living on the edge. With the constant threat of tsunamis, cyclones, and hurricanes, people living on the coast have learned to live with a fear of nature....

Do you know that some plants are toxic for your pets?These toxic plants contain certain chemical substances, which when ingested by your dog can cause stomach issues.But is the common lilac a poisonous plant? No, it is not.Lilacs, or Syringa vulgaris, are beautiful spring plants that are commonly found in gardens around the world. Thankfully, this bush-like plant is nontoxic. Lilac flowers are edible and can be consumed by both humans and pets....

gray cat pawing at a pink rose Credit: Anna Vereshchak / Getty Love is in the air! Roses are a classic, thoughtful gift that are sure to make your loved one smile on Valentine’s Day, your anniversary, or any other special occasion. Whether you have a green thumb or love to collect plants and flowers—roses, in particular—you might wonder which are safe to keep around your cat. Our curious kitties love to investigate anything aromatic, especially plants and flowers....

Volcanoes have always interested humans, they are responsible for a number of climatic changes and very so often they also cause the phenomenon known as the blue moon.We have been studying volcanoes for a long time now and in order to study them in a more organized fashion, they are divided into certain categories. One such category of volcanoes is the cinder cone volcanoes.We know a lot about volcanoes and how they are made, but when we go to the very basic level (that is the formation of a volcano) there are still so many things not known to us....

There was only one large continent on the face of the globe before that, 100s of millions of years ago—now known as Pangaea.Over time, with continental drift, the Atlantic Ocean was formed. The Atlantic Ocean is present between South America and North America towards its west and Africa and Europe towards the east.Looking at the globe, we can see that the continental coastlines or boundaries of North and South America, as well as those of Europe and Africa, are almost identical (if we could put them together, as in a jigsaw puzzle)....

Polecats are very attractive with thick, silky, and dark brown fur with a pale yellow underbody.The European polecat (Mustela putorius) is also known as a forest or black polecat. It is a species of the Mustelidae family native to northwestern Africa and Eurasia.The European polecat originated during the middle Pleistocene period in western Europe; its close relatives are the black-footed ferret, the steppe polecat, and the European mink. The black-footed ferret has black feet (obviously) with black-tipped tails and long claws....

California is a state in the Western United States, popularly nicknamed ‘The Golden State.’The state has a glorious past of winning battles and attaining progress in the 1840s, during the Gold Rush Era. The state has ‘Eureka’ as its motto, Sacramento as the capital, English as its official language, and Los Angeles is the largest city here.With diverse landmarks, the city of California has vivid and distinct landscapes. It’s known for its beaches in San Diego, Hollywood in Los Angeles, the bright and bustling city of San Francisco, and the lush national parks....

Aublysodon, ‭meaning backward flowing tooth‭, is a genus that comprises medium-sized dinosaurs that are known from fossil remains found in the Judith River Formation of Montana. This genus only includes only one recognized species whose fossil remains found date back to 75-80 million years. It belongs to the Tyrannosaurus family. This species, Aublysodon mirandus, was named in 1868 by Joseph Leidy. However, it is now regarded dubious as the specimen comprises only the front teeth....

The big brown bat, Eptesicus fuscus, is one of the largest Kentucky bats in the world. These bats have roundish ears. Their tail membrane, wing membranes, and ears are black in color and they have a brownish coating of fur on their body. They have a wider nose compared to the size of their face. The basal metabolic rate of these bats changes seasonally, especially in pre and post-hibernation phases. These animals prefer a large variety of habitats like deserts, cities, forests, and meadows....

The brown-crested flycatcher is a pretty North American species of bird that is famous for its unique call and song. These birds are small in size and, as the name suggests, they are known for catching insects in mid-air. You will find this species of bird in great numbers in the woodlands of California especially in the southern region. This species of bird breeds in southern Nevada, central Arizona, and southern Texas....

What type of animal is a common sandpiper? The common sandpiper bird is a type of shorebird. Fun Common Sandpiper Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Crustaceans, insects, small fish, seeds What do they eat? Omnivore Average litter size? 4 How much do they weigh? 1.41-2.11 oz (40-60 g) How long are they? 12.6-13.78 in (32-35 cm) wingspan How tall are they? 7-8.66 in (18-22 cm) What do they look like?...

The darkling beetle is the common name given to the family of beetles, Tenebrionidae. With over 20,000 species within this family, this beetle can be found across the planet with significant populations in North America and Africa. The etymology of Tenebrionidae is the Latin word Tenebrio, which means ‘seeker of dark places’. Thus, the English name, the darkling beetle came into being. Although, it must be noted that despite the fact that most members of the family of Tenebrionidae inhabit darker places, genera such as Stenocara and Onymacris are the opposite in the sense that they are active during daylight and inactive by the night....

Globidens is a group of extinct lizard species that belongs to the tribe Globidensini of the Mosasauroidea superfamily, the family Mosasauridae, from the Late or Upper Cretaceous period. The name Globidens was described by Charles W. Gilmore in 1912. In the publication of 2012 by Gilmore Charles, the first species of Globidens was described as Globidens alabamaensis. This species is also a type specimen of this genus. The species and genus were classified based on incomplete skeletal remains of the specimen with a partial skull consisting of a number of teeth, several fragments, and a single cervical vertebra....

What do they prey on? Fruits, berries, nuts, flowers, seeds What do they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? 2-4 eggs How much do they weigh? 0.55 lb (250 g) How long are they? 11 in (28 cm) How tall are they? N/A What do they look like? Green Skin Type Feathers What were their main threats? Habitat Loss, Hunting, Trapping What is their conservation status? Vulnerable What do they prey on?...

Karakul sheep have been raised as a domesticated breed in the Central Asia region. They were originally commonly found in Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. In fact, its name comes from the city of Karakul in Tajikistan, which translates to ‘black lake’. A karakul is a fat-tailed sheep which suggests that these sheep have large hind legs and a large tail. These sheep are multipurpose, but their main use has been to raise them for their fur and coat....

Northern rough-winged swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) is regarded as the plainest swallow species in North America. The name rough-winged alludes to the small serrations on the wing feathers’ outermost edges. Adults are brown on top, with a white abdomen and a buffy neck and upper breast. Juveniles are identical to adults but have reddish-brown wing-bars. Northern rough-winged swallows and bank swallows are similar, but bank swallows have prominent breast bands and whitethroats....

Do you want to know about an attractive purple fish who can brighten up your mood? Are you looking for a low-maintenance fish? Then, browse no more.The Orchid Dottyback is a small saltwater fish. Although its origin is in the Red sea, it currently graces its presence in many aquarium tanks across the world. The deep purple skin of an Orchid Dottyback leaves its viewers awestruck. The fish is just three inches long so that it can be accommodated even in minimum tank size....

The timber rattlesnake is a pit viper that is found in the Eastern United States. In northern America, they are the most distributed snakes. In all of the USA, they are second in number only to their cousin the prairie rattlesnake that which is found in the western parts of the country. The adult timber rattlesnake is about 36-60 in (91- 150 cm) long and weighs about 1-3 lb (0.4-1.3 kg)....

Vervet monkeys are medium to large sized monkeys that are common in eastern and southern Africa. there are five subspecies of the African vervet monkey today. The scientific name for vervet monkeys is Chlorocebus pygerythrus. Vervet monkeys can be recognized by their characteristic greenish olive or silvery gray body. They have black faces, tail tips, ears, hands and feet. Their forehead also has a white band which blends seamlessly with their short whiskers....

The white cloud mountain minnows are popularly known as ’the working man’s neon’. They are also known by their scientific name Tanichthys albonubes. They were first discovered in the white mountains of China and now are seen sold in aquarium trades. Efforts to introduce the species back into the wild have been initiated. Since then various changes took place which led to the white cloud mountain minnows habitat being impacted negatively....