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They placed the octopus next to a twist-top bottle that holds something the octopus wants. It’s a yummy snack that it would seemingly do anything for. As if that temptation wasn’t enough, they’ve also designed this bottle so that it has a small opening that is just large enough for the octopus to get one of its arms through. Of course, if the octopus reaches in, grabs the snack, and then attempts to pull it out, it simply won’t be able to....

Seeing the orcas coordinate their movements and work in unison is incredible. They come within mere inches of claiming their prize. But the seal isn’t willing to give up that easily. There’s a big twist at the end, where the seal makes a daring move. Three species of killer whales live in Antarctica’s waters. The orcas in this video are a pod of Type-B orcas who have a reputation for being experts at catching seals....

This video shows a bald eagle catching a salmon and flying away. The eagle is an apex predator, meaning it can hunt anything. They hunt a wide variety of prey, including fish, waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion. They’re most often seen fishing for salmon in rivers or lakes. Bald eagles have a variety of hunting techniques, including aerial pursuit and ambush. They will perch on high branches or cliffs overlooking bodies of water and wait for an opportunity to strike....

Their mom joins them and seems to enjoy drinking the water and licking it from her offspring’s coats. But it’s the calves that are living their best lives, frolicking over the sprinkler and through the jets of water. What a great game for a warm day! Moose in Alaska The animals in this video are moose – the largest member of the deer family and with the scientific name Alces alces....

What Are Aquatic Turtles? Although they are called aquatic turtles, implying that they live exclusively in the water, they sometimes go on land, especially to lay eggs. Numerous aquatic turtles live in the depths of the worldwide waters, so we’ll only focus on some of them, primarily map turtles, mud turtles, and pond sliders, with one species for each. This way, we’ll get a general idea of their feeding habits. In this article, we’ll discuss the northern map turtle, the yellow mud turtle, and the red-eared slider....

If you’re currently battling an infestation, please visit this complete guide for how to get rid of bed bugs and consider the #1 option for bed bug removal, linked below. Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of once they have started infesting an area. Most bed bug treatments are done with professional help especially when the infestation is bad. And what makes it worse is that bed bugs can also easily be carried through infested mattresses or even on comforters and pillows that are left unchecked....

What Are Coconut Crabs? Coconut crabs (or Birgus latro) are the world’s largest terrestrial arthropods! They are terrestrial hermit crabs, sometimes called robber crabs or palm thieves. These crabs inhabit islands across the Indian Ocean and parts of the Pacific Ocean. Some coconut crabs are found near Zanzibar, off the coast of Africa. Coconut crabs have an average body length of 16 inches and a weight of up to nine pounds!...

What Are Mud Turtles? The aquatic turtle species in the Kinosternon genus are called mud turtles. They can be found in South America, the United States, Mexico, and Central America. There are 22 species and 15 subspecies of mud turtles. These turtles are generally smaller than musk turtles. Since there are so many mud turtle species, it will be easier to understand how they look and their feeding habits if we focus on certain species....

Discover the various foods that tortoises eat in the wild and captivity! These interesting reptiles consume an array of foods. What Foods Do Tortoises Eat? Tortoises eat leaves, grasses, fungi, and vegetables for most of their meals. Many species of tortoise are primarily herbivorous, but others are omnivorous. That means they will also consume some types of animal matter. With that in mind, take a look at the most common foods that tortoises eat while living in the wild:...

There Is a Wide Range of Flowers That Deer Do Not Eat You are in luck if you love daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies. These flowers are poisonous to deer, which means they will strongly avoid them. And besides poisonous flowers, deer also tend to avoid blossoms with a strong scent. Examples o flowers that deer do not eat are lavender, peonies, and bearded irises. So, although deer sidestep flowers with strong odors, they will likely still eat them if they are hungry and desperate....

As a result, it can be a little tricky to know immediately just how much of Earth is water. However, this complete guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the amount of water on the planet. Ready to learn more? Keep reading below! How much of Earth is made of Water? When you look at a globe, you can see that a majority of the Earth is covered in water....

When Did Dinosaurs Exist? Dinosaurs are a large, extinct group of reptiles that lived roughly 240 million years ago during the Triassic Period. All dinosaurs were vertebrates with textured skin. They were divided into avian dinosaurs and non-avian dinosaurs – avians meaning those that had wings and could fly, and non-avian for those that could not. There were further different classifications of these animals based on size, diet, and habitat, and this wide disparity made it easy for them to survive on the earth, which still had all continents joined at the time....

Do Cicadas Like to Eat Vegetation? One of the most common misconceptions about cicadas is that they will strip an area of vegetation after they emerge. This myth comes from the fact that many people assume that cicadas and locusts are the same thing. In actuality, locusts are members of the Acrididae family alongside grasshoppers. Meanwhile, cicadas are a member of the Cicadoidea family and are a completely different species. Locusts are large, long-bodied insects that consume leaves and other plant tissue, travel in large swarms, and tend to die after their first year....

During the Late Cretaceous, Hatzegopteryx was Transylvania’s foremost predator. Hatzegopteryx grew so big that paleontologists mistook its fossils for a theropod—a group of flesh-eating dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus rex. Instead, they were looking at a pterosaur (flying reptile). It wasn’t just any pterosaur, but one of the biggest pterosaurs of all time. What Did Hatzegopteryx Look Like? Hatzegopteryx is a genus of Azhdarchid pterosaurs found during the Late Maastrichtian Stage of the Cretaceous Period....

When Was North Dakota Formed? North Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, as the 39th state to enter the union. It was part of the Dakota Territory until it was divided into North and South Dakota. The territory was inhabited for many thousands of years by various Native American tribes. European explorers and traders arrived in the early 18th century. What is the Geography of North Dakota? North Dakota is the most northern of the Midwestern states....

For adventurers who love thrills, El Paso is a hot spot for ghost hauntings and strange and unexplainable things. Listed below are the most haunted places near El Paso and some fun facts about the ghosts that linger in these places. Magoffin Home Joseph and Octavia Magoffin built his homestead on land inherited from Joseph’s father, James Wiley Magoffin in 1875. They had 2 kids and 5 grandchildren with each other....

When an object tries to move through these molecules, friction occurs and slows the movement down. Not only this, saltwater, which is found in the oceans, is denser than freshwater, so it’s even harder to travel through. So, sea animals that need to travel fairly quickly tend to have bodies that are streamlined, or shaped like cylinders or torpedoes. This shape reduces the amount of friction caused by moving through saltwater and tends to make these animals fast....

#10 Best Non-Traditional Pets: Ferret Ferret’s popularity is on the rise in the United States. More and more families are welcoming the furry little creatures into their homes. Even though ferrets rank among the best exotic pets, they’re not for everyone. For starters, ferrets need large cages, and they don’t do well in apartments. Plus, they can be nippy and aren’t great with small kids. Apart from that, their needs are minimal....

Although sustaining a territory is labor-intensive, it guarantees cats access to sufficient food and prospective mates. Your cat needs to monitor it, scent-mark the boundaries, and protect it from intruders in order to establish a territory. According to experts, reflexes that extend back to cats’ wild ancestors have a significant influence on their behavior. Domestic cats and their wild counterparts share much greater genetic and behavioral similarities than dogs and wolves....

This article looks at two tasty melons – Tuscan melons (Cucumis melo ‘Tuscan Style) and cantaloupe (Cucumis melo). Keep reading for summertime inspiration. You may find a new favorite! Tuscan Melon vs. Cantaloupe: Comparison Since both varieties are melons, it may get a little confusing. How do you tell them apart? And how do they compare? To help answer these questions, we have developed a handy chart, which you will find below....