Gorillas in Captivity We learn from the video notes that this footage was taken at the Omaha Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. This zoo can trace its origins back to 1894 and is a not-for-profit enterprise that places the welfare of animals at the heart of everything that they do. Their Hubbard Gorilla Valley is a purpose-built gorilla enclosure that has meant that the zoo can play a major role in gorilla conservation....
These pigs have quite a lot of interesting characteristics, including their continuous growth. Most people buy potbellied pigs as pets thinking they’d always remain small, only for them to be surprised later by the pig’s unending growth! But what about their eating habits? What are their food preferences, and how much do they normally eat? How do you determine if your potbellied pig is obese? This article will give you some fun facts and insights about what potbellied pigs love eating and how you can improve their food to enhance their general health....
What do sea lions eat? Sea lions are carnivores that eat hake, squid, crabs, octopus and clams. They are marine predators that acquire all of their food from the sea. They are coastal-dwelling animals that rely on their intelligence and ability to swim in order to hunt their prey. On the West Coast of North America, the most predominant species of sea lion is the California sea lion. These animals are known to eat over 50 species of fish and are among the top predators in the water....
Today, we’re going to take a close look at these cattle and show you what they’re about and what they consume to produce the famous meat. What Are Wagyu Cows? Before we look at what they eat, we have to know what wagyu cows are in the first place. Wagyu cows are four different breeds of Japanese cattle that collectively produce wagyu beef. The four breeds of wagyu cows are the Japanese black, Japanese brown, Japanese shorthorn, and Japanese polled....
By the time we’ve finished, you’ll know about the oldest wolf species, the oldest fossils from wolves, and what we learned from the discoveries! We’ll show you the oldest fossils of both the extinct species of wolf ancestors as well as the oldest extant wolf fossils ever found! What Is the Oldest Wolf Species? The oldest true wolf species is Canis priscolatrans, also called Canis edwardii. This creature appeared a little over 3 million years ago and survived until about 300,000 years ago....
According to some estimates, flooding has cost the US over $850 billion since 2000. Flooding is a national problem. Even for cities not directly affected by storms, the aftermath of a massive flooding effect will still be felt in some ways. Of course, a few cities are more directly affected by others. Read on to find out the cities most affected by flooding in the United States. Los Angeles, California Virtually every single county in California has been declared a flood disaster area several times in the past....
In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about Ruby Roman grapes so that you can fully understand them and why they are so expensive. We will address their cost and how they originated in the first place. Finally, we will talk about what they taste like and if it is possible for you to purchase them for yourself. Let’s get started now! Ruby Roman Grapes: A Brief History Grown exclusively in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan, Ruby Roman grapes sell for a hefty sum....
Read on for a list of possible explanations for why your dog is shaking. We’ve included some top tips on what you can do to help your pooch out if you find that they are shaking. Why Do Dogs Shake? There are many different types of dog shaking. We’ve all seen the whole-body shake when a dog gets wet. They are clearly trying to get rid of the excess water from their coat....
That’s a trait that no other species in the deer family possesses. The reason is a peculiar result of circumstances and biological luck, but it’s a reflection of how sophisticated the natural world can be. Understanding Antlers Antlers and horns are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions between the two that are worth noting. Antlers are constructed of bone that’s chemically identical to any other bone in the animal’s body, although they’re protected by a sheath of keratin — the same protein that makes up our hair and our fingernails and toenails....
Well, while that’s a nice thought, there’s a more practical reason behind this handholding behavior. Check out the following information to answer the question “Why do otters hold hands?” and to determine if every type of otter displays this behavior. Also, consider several other facts about these slippery, lovable animals that may surprise you. Why Do Otters Hold Hands? It turns out there are many reasons why these animals hold hands....
The scientific term for dogs eating poop is canine conspecific coprophagy, and, it’s actually pretty common. Studies show that as many as 15% of dogs eat poop regularly and nearly 25% of dogs have eaten poop at least once in their lives. Poop-eating may be more common if you have multiple dogs. Studies show that over 30% of dogs who live with other dogs love to eat poop. Female dogs are the most likely to eat poop, while male dogs who have not been neutered are the least likely....
Despite their timidity, they have a relatively high threshold for aggression in certain circumstances, particularly during the breeding season when they will bite and scratch one another. These animals are strict herbivores. Their primary food is grass, and because of their dietary choices, their teeth have adapted over the years to accommodate their food choices. Keep reading to learn more about the wombat’s teeth and how they work. Do Newly Born Wombats Have Teeth?...
With that question in mind, we are going to look at the largest single celled organisms in the world. You might want to sit down for this: most of what you know about these organisms’ size is about to change. What Is a Single-Celled Organism? In case you haven’t sat down to study biology in a little while, let’s take a minute to define the term: single celled organisms. The largest single celled organisms (or unicellular) are organisms that consist of a single cell, and they can either be prokaryotes or eukaryotes....
How Dogs Drink Water When dogs drink water from a bowl, it looks like they are licking it with their tongue, but not quite in the usual way. Rather, they use their tongues to “scoop” water from the bowl. And although they seem to be drinking a lot, only small amounts actually reach their mouth. Watching them would make you think that their tongues are shaped like ladles. But, in reality, there is a lot of physics and clever timing behind drinking this way....
In compiling this list, we accepted the owner’s word as reported in the media for the age of their beloved animal. The oldest cat ever was a named Creme Puff who passed away aged 38 years and 3 days. Read on to see the top 10 list of oldest cats ever! #10. Rubble – 31 Years Rubble passed over the rainbow bridge shortly after friends and family held a 30th birthday party for the Maine Coon....
Background on Sea Turtles Sea turtles can easily be distinguished from other turtles by their limbs which are actually flippers, and by the shape of their shell which is long and tapered at each end, meaning that they can’t retract their head under it for protection. There are seven species of sea turtle alive today – leatherback, hawksbill, olive ridley, Kemp’s ridley, green, loggerhead, and flatback. Sea turtles are found in almost every ocean around the world, except for the polar regions, and some have been known to migrate extremely long distances....
There are over 4,000 species of snakes worldwide, and some people are so scared of snakes that they panic if they find one nearby. We know they can be scary, but which ones are the weirdest? We will look at some snakes so strange that it’s hard to believe they’re real. 9. Sunbeam Snakes (Xenopeltis spp.) While sunbeam snakes are kept as pets by some people and aren’t as rare as some of the other snakes on this list, that doesn’t make them less fiction-like....
However, every once in a while, scientists make a discovery that adds a crucial piece to the puzzle of the origin of the aves. One such essential piece in the puzzle is the Vegavis, a genus of ancient ducks that once roamed the earth with the dinosaurs. The ancient bird Vegavis lived in a region that is now present-day Antarctica. This was during the Late Cretaceous, about 66 million years ago....
This scientifically mesmerizing body consists of rock and ice. This factor contributes to the low temperatures that can be experienced there. Another factor is the distance from the Sun. Even though light moves at 671,000,000 mph, it still takes up to five and a half hours for the Sun’s light to reach the dwarf planet. Pluto is a cold planet. How cold, you might ask? Well, you’ll find the specifics below....
What about eating them? Which meat is more nutritious? When are they interchangeable in meals and when are they not? Why do we eat chicken eggs but not turkey eggs? We’ll get into the details below! The 7 Key Differences Between Turkey and Chicken Turkey vs Chicken : Physical features Turkey and chicken are complete opposites in almost every way, with the main similarity being that they both have wattles which they use to release heat excess from....
