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The floodwaters that crashed into many communities brought many unique dangers. The storm surge concealed physical hazards, helped toxic chemicals spread, and even facilitated the spread of dangerous creatures, including at least one shark. The Florida hurricane’s storm surge helped marine animals gain access to suburban areas, as is the case with this video. The news report shows an inundated neighborhood. In the distance, a creature that appears to be a shark thrashes about in the water....

New York boasts diverse geography, such as mountains, islands, and more than 7,600 freshwater bodies, which include lakes and ponds. The state notably borders Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, as well as the famous Niagara Falls. These diverse landscapes allow a variety of animals to occupy areas of the state, including snakes, which are rather fond of lake areas. These slithering reptiles are all capable of swimming in shallow and slow-moving lakes, but some spend more time in water bodies than others....

Each of the four species of giraffes grows to a different maximum height as an adult, but they all have one thing in common, an impressively long neck. Although your average giraffe only reaches a maximum height of 18 feet (5.5 meters), a giraffe has taken the stand as one of the tallest giraffes in the world. Meet George – The Tallest Giraffe On Record One of the tallest giraffes ever recorded is George who belongs to the species of Masai bull giraffes....

We should clarify that just because a dog breed looks scary doesn’t mean that it’s inherently more dangerous than any other breed. In fact, breeding dogs for guard duties often required the breeding of dogs that look the most dangerous but are gentle around the family or livestock they’ve been assigned to protect. Like any other type of dog, these breeds need early and frequent socialization, tailored training, and adequate exercise and mental stimulation to dissuade aggressive and problematic behaviors....

If you think it would be fun to own a dog about the same size as Milly, then there are several choices to consider. When compiling our list, the dog breed’s minimum height was first considered. Then, we evaluated their weight when compiling the final list. Teacup designer dogs can be the perfect addition to your home, but do not overlook some standard breeds that stay small. Who knows? Maybe your future tiny dog will break the record, becoming the next smallest dog in the world!...

At the time of its existence, Phorusrhacos was a top land predator in South America. It has gone through a lot of names, including Darwinornis, Titanornis, Stereornis, and Liornis. The name Phorusrhacos stuck, but it was more popularly known as “Terror Bird.” Description and Size The fossils of the Phorusrhacos were first discovered in 1887. Since then, it has gone by several names. However, the name Phorusrhacos, which came from a fossil hunter, stuck....

In the darkness of night, vampire bats use their heat-sensing abilities to find animals like cows or horses to drink their blood. While able to fly, vampire bats sneak up on their prey on the ground. They are the only bat known to be able to run (they can run as fast as 2.5 mph). The incisors of the vampire bat are incredibly sharp. They are used to cut away hair and pierce the skin of animals....

A boat near Laguna Beach, California delighted in watching a ‘megapod” of dolphins as they swam. This massive group of dolphins was estimated at around 100 dolphins or more. They leaped out of the water, diving back down alongside the boat. “No way!” one man exclaimed in the video. The sounds of the wind whipping by as the boat sped along can be heard alongside the people marveling at the dolphins....

Tigers take the spot on top of their food chain as apex predators, meaning animals in their natural environment don’t scare them, except bears, elephants, and a few other species. Tigers and elephants share the same habitat in some areas of Asia and occasionally cross paths. While both species generally avoid each other’s paths, they sometimes clash. A tourist was lucky to watch a close encounter between these two majestic beasts and even captured the scene on video....

Walls of water are typically accompanied by a deadly freight of debris and can reach heights of 10 to 20 feet. Cars can easily be swept away in just 2 feet of flowing water. A car should be abandoned if flood waters are approaching it. Severe weather chasers are brave individuals looking for a thrill when it comes to extreme weather, such as flash flooding. David Rankin has plenty of experience and knowledge when it comes to these disastrous water systems....

While there’s very little chance of ever seeing a fight break out between a tick and a bed bug, it’s important to know how to recognize, as well as avoid, these unwanted parasites. Comparing Ticks vs. Bed Bugs Ticks vs. Bed Bugs: Comparing Key Differences Bed bugs and ticks have a number of differences, but here are three of the most important. Bed bugs have only six legs, whereas ticks have eight....

Today, tigers live in just 5% of their former range. Additionally, three of the nine subspecies of tiger have officially been declared extinct. Here, we’ll discover where the world’s remaining tigers live and what is being done to preserve them. Read on to learn the answer to the question: where do tigers live? Are Tigers Endangered? In the past, scientists classified tigers into nine subspecies, three of which are now extinct....

#8. St. Bernard Gentle, slow, and good with children, the Saint Bernard originated in Switzerland about 1000 years ago, a descendent of a mastiff ancient Romans brought to the Swiss Alps 1000 years before that. It is famously bred to rescue people who’ve gotten lost in the mountains by the monks of the St. Bernard de Menthon hospice. The St. Bernard is a massive dog, with a huge head, extremely muscular neck, and a deep chest....

Although you might sometimes hear that some animals are poisonous, it’s important to remember that snakes are venomous rather than poisonous. This is because the toxins they produce are injected using fangs rather than ingested. Read on as we learn about the six venomous snakes in the state. We’ll find out how big they are, what they look like, where they live, and how dangerous they are. Timber Rattlesnake Also known as the canebrake rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus) are large pit vipers which are between 36 and 60 inches long....

Dinosaurs possessed various adaptive features that contributed to their success. These prehistoric reptiles were embedded with claws, wings, and diversified dentitions. Dinosaurs had a wide range of diets ranging from plants during the Cretaceous Period and the lower aquatic and terrestrial animals of the period. Among these voracious predators were the Giant Edmontosaurus dinosaurs. Edmontosaurus was a genus of duck-billed dinosaurs that had only two known species: Edmontosaurus regalis and Edmontosaurus annectens....

In what is maybe one of the luckiest videos of the luckiest animals of all time, we see a group of animals at a watering hole. Watering holes are essentially the bars of the African savannah. Come, hang out, have a drink, and relax! But, be careful, there could be a predator around, patiently waiting for you to slip up! At this particular watering hole, the shoreline is absolutely packed....

By learning about the diet of box turtles, you’ll be much better prepared to care for one if you take one as a pet. Additionally, you can inform others as to their dietary habits, which should raise awareness about their unique struggles. We’ll start off by talking about what box turtles like to eat. Next, we’ll discuss how box turtles use their senses to hunt and forage for food. Then, we’ll compare the diets of wild box turtles versus pet box turtles....

So what do lanternflies eat and why are they so devastating to the environment in the United States? We uncover all of that and more in this article. What Do Lanternflies Eat? Lanternflies eat a diet that consists of fruit, ornamental trees, and other foods. They are predominately herbivores. Spotted lanternflies feed on the sap of plants. They eat over 100 different plants, including vital forestry and agricultural crops. A lanternfly will eat all of the following fruits and trees: AlmondsApplesApricotsCherriesGrapesHopsMaple TreesNectarinesOak TreesPeachesPine TreesPlumsPoplar TreesSycamore TreesWalnut TreesWillow Trees...

A group of crocodiles on land is called a “bask” and a group of crocodiles in water is called a “float.” A bask can have 20 or more crocodiles together. You might find a large group of crocodiles lying in the sun, absorbing its warmth. One fun fact is that although alligators and crocodiles are very similar, a group of alligators is called a “congregation.” Let’s find out why crocodiles live in groups....

Ready to learn what reverse osmosis water is? Keep reading below! What is Osmosis? Before you learn what reverse osmosis is, it’s important to have an understanding of what regular osmosis is. Typically, you’ll hear about osmosis in cell biology. Here, this term is used to refer to how substances move in and out of cells, the living building blocks of our bodies (as well as everything else from plants to insects!...