What is the largest snake in the world today? The largest snake in the world is the Green Anaconda (that is, the largest living snake). Prehistoric snakes are thought to be much larger. Green anacondas can get to be 18-20 feet long and weigh 300-400 pounds although some have been recorded to be larger. They are a thick-bodied snakes that can reach 12 inches in diameter, you wouldn’t be able to grasp your hands around them in some parts....
Yellowstone National Park Expectedly, Yellowstone National Park tops the list of Wyoming’s best bird watching spots. Covering up to 2,200,000 acres, this world-renowned park has no shortage of great birding spots. Up to 280 bird species have been spotted at this park, and about 150 nest permanently in the area. This park is one of the most popular in the entire country, with wildlife of various kinds to explore. The park offers diverse habitats ranging from riparian woodlands, coniferous forests, open valleys, and rocky rivers....
Introduction to the Polish Flag With a height-to-width ratio of 5:8, the Polish flag has two horizontal stripes of equal width, with the top in white and the bottom in red. These colors are referred to as the national colors in the Polish constitution. It might be astonishing to learn that there are two versions of the Polish flag. The red-and-white rectangle is the most common, which is always visible in Poland on holidays....
Taiwan has a rich and complicated history, and its population has a strong national identity. One of the most prominent symbols of any country’s national identity is its flag. The flag of Taiwan has a unique history and is a symbol of Taiwanese national pride. The flag of Taiwan has also been used in countless protests and political demonstrations in recent decades. Facts About Taiwan The Chinese civil war ended in 1949, which resulted in the losing side, led by Chiang Kai-Shek, fleeing from mainland China to the island of Taiwan....
Interestingly, all the titleholders mentioned below are women, supporting the argument that women are likely to live longer than men. Five of the Oldest People to Ever Live The oldest person ever recorded was a French woman named Jeanne Calment. Calment was born on February 21, 1875, before the famous Eiffel Tower was constructed in Paris, France. She lived 122 years and 164 days. Many are shocked that she lived so long, as it was reported that she ate over two pounds of chocolate weekly and was a smoker until five years before her death....
Some animals have developed the ability to survive in the harshest conditions. The wood frog is able to keep itself alive in extreme cold and the collared peccary’s extra-strength digestive system can break down tough plants, like cacti.Other animals have adapted to be able to disguise themselves from predators, like color-changing cuttlefish and the sneaky leaf-tailed gecko.Animal adaptations can sometimes take the form of remarkable abilities. Meerkats have special eye markings that allow them to see in the sun and horned lizards face off with predators by shooting blood from their eyes!...
Food Fight on the River Bank As we join the vid, the bear is acting pretty laid back, but the wolf is displaying classic aggressive body language with pulled-back lips and bared teeth. Yet, as soon as the bear makes a move, the wolf jumps backward. The grizzly moves around, using its bulk to block access to the river and eventually lunging at the wolf in an attempt to chase them away....
We have some fossil records to give us clues, but we’re going to rely on data and educated guesses about each creature to tell us which one would likely walk away from a fight alive. Discover which of these mammoth beasts is tougher than the other. Comparing a Triceratops and a T-Rex The Key Factors in a Fight Between a Triceratops and a T-Rex Deciding whether the T-Rex or triceratops would be the winner of a fight requires an examination of the most important factors of each dinosaur....
This video starts off with a grizzly bear approaching a river from a rocky area. The onlookers can be heard shouting about where it’s located, in an attempt to help fellow onlookers spot it themselves. The grizzly emerges more clearly as it approaches the water and a woman can be heard saying “Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah!” as she spots the bear herself. The bear takes a small jump into the rushing water, getting submerged for a microsecond, and the crowd behind the cameraman squeals excitedly....
With so much beauty surrounding visitors at Yellowstone National Park, the last thing they expected to see was caught on film by an onlooker. On September 20th, 2021, the people visiting the beloved park spotted an elk relaxing near the parking lot. The elk lets out a noise comparable to a scream or whistle. A bull elk’s bugle may be recognized by non-hunters as well. There are several different tones to the sound, which start out low and then turns into a loud scream....
Paddleboards and Dolphins Paddleboarding is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. It doesn’t require the quite as much balance or practice as surfing and can therefore be enjoyed by a wider range of people. One of the purest joys when paddleboarding is to meet sea creatures and dolphins have got to be some of the most popular. In this vid, we first see the paddleboarder but then we become aware of fast-moving shadows just below the surface of the water....
Pit Vipers – A Highly Evolved Venomous Snake Pit vipers are no push over! They range in size from snakes like the little massasauga (which grow up to about 30 inches) up to the huge bushmasters (which can reach 12 feet). The snake here is described as a Malabar pit viper which grow to around 41 inches. They are all venomous but have different types of venom that contains different types and quantities of chemicals....
In a home video uploaded a few years ago, we get a chance to witness one of the craziest examples of wild animals and humans interacting. Who will win? Well, in this case, it’s probably the eagles. It all begins with a few brothers flying their RC airplane in South Australia on a perfectly clear day. The RC plane, a HobbyKing Phoenix 2000, is a glider that is suited for flight in thermal columns in the air....
Four Lions Battling for Supremacy This particular footage was shot at the amazing Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. The scene is witnessed by several jeeps full of visitors and you can hear an explanation from one of the guides as well as read an account in the video notes. It seems that two brother lions from the Addo section of the park have decided that they want to expand their territory so that they will have more females to mate with....
As is clear from this video, elk have the ability to cause a lot of damage to humans and vehicles and it is not wise to make them angry! Rutting Season for Elk The video here was shot during the rutting season and that is a big deal if you are an elk! It is the time of year when you find a mate and get to pass on your genes to the next generation which is, after all, the most important thing for any species....
In this video, a juvenile white shark can be seen swimming near the surface, and behind it are three yellowtails. You can observe the shark being closely followed by the yellowtails. At first glance, the yellowtails may appear to be attacking the white shark. However, the most amazing thing happens next. The presence of sharks is usually depicted as dangerous for humans and animals. However, this scene is different. Three yellowtails are using a shark to get a body scrub!...
Keep reading to learn more about the fascinating foods different fungi species eat, how they eat, and how their eating habits impact other species and our ecosystem. What Do Fungi Eat? Fungi eat dead and living trees, leaves, plants, fruits, vegetables, and animals. Fungi are omnivores, though some species eat only plants or animals. All fungi are heterotrophic organisms, which means they rely on getting their nutrients from other organisms and organic matter....
In a survey conducted by Orkin, the result showed that 61% of the participants will most likely eat the food landed on by a fly than the food that had been crawled over by a cockroach. However, if you know better about the food house flies actually dive themselves into, you surely won’t be a part of that 61%. This begs the question: what do house flies eat? What Do House Flies Eat?...
Most adult tree frog species are insectivores with opportunistic feeding patterns — adjusting their diets to accommodate environmental availability but feeding exclusively on insects and other invertebrates with a rare few exceptions. The American green tree frog is dispersed throughout major portions of the United States, and the swampy habitats they prefer to result in diets rich in mosquitos and flies. The gray tree frog is a close relative to the green tree frog that can be found in Missouri....
Discover how this rodent’s diet sets it apart from others as well as what they eat in the winter and what creatures hunt them in the wild. What Do Voles Eat? Voles eat plants, grass, fruits, carrion, and seeds. These omnivores are very opportunistic when finding and consuming foods, eating a variety of plant matter and even other dead rodents when they need sustenance. Voles will eat many foods, including:...
