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Comparing Yellow Jacket vs Wasp Check out the chart below to learn a few of the main differences. Wasp vs Yellow Jacket: The Main Differences Between Them Although yellow jackets and wasps do look pretty similar, there’s a difference in their color variation. While the former has a yellow and black appearance, the color of the other kind of wasps varies from red to orange or blue. Besides, they nest in different places, have different body shapes, and behave in very different ways....

The applause continues as the video switches over to a different camera view. This view is from the bald eagle’s back. It’s like you’re a tiny person riding it like a horse. It’s definitely not the type of view you would get to enjoy on any other occasion. This day was special. It was November 23, 2014. It was a ‘Salute to Service’ game between the Texans and the Bangles....

Their coats are waterproof and even when the water is cold, they remain happy-go-lucky! They have boundless energy, which makes them incredibly versatile as hunting and working dogs. They can run and swim for hours on end and are often utilized in settings that require a commitment to hard work like search and rescue missions. This video starts with a view of Mathesons Bay, Leigh in New Zealand. There are some rocks peeking out of the water and a diver is right in the center of the screen, looking forward, as a large black orca fin approaches him....

The footage was taken by Marce Jacobs and Stephen Kangisser and showed an adult crocodile trying to fight and eat a young juvenile crocodile. The larger crocodile can be seen pulling on the juvenile’s tail, but the younger crocodile does not seem interested in fighting back. You can see in the video that the juvenile crocodile seems to be getting agitated when the larger crocodile begins fighting with it, however, it was an unfair fight, and the larger crocodile was bound to win....

The video begins with the Bald Eagle soaring majestically through the sky. These birds of prey can get up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan of 90 inches. It’s no wonder that they are considered such noble birds. While they do have some predators, such as bobcats and bears, Bald Eagles tend to be predators more than prey. That doesn’t stop other birds from chasing them off, however....

A sea turtle was minding its own business when all of a sudden a tiger shark starts swimming around him. Tiger sharks are formidable predators that consume a broad variety of animals. Fish, seals, fowl, smaller sharks, octopi, and turtles are among its favorite foods. This shark is notorious for circling its victim and probing it with its nose to investigate it. When the shark attacks, it consumes all of its prey....

The Athletic Mako Shark The shortfin mako sharks are the athletes of the shark world and one of the top gamefish in the world. They are known to be very lively and quite aggressive when hooked, typically launching themselves into the air providing spectacular aerial displays. It’s hardly surprising, therefore, that they feature in so many videos and photographs. The area of the Pacific Ocean around San Diego is an important nursery zone for juvenile mako sharks....

You get engaged, you plan a beautiful mountainous wedding at Glacier, your extended family flies in from around the country, and the big moment is here… you’re about to say your vows. As you’re about to shed your first tear staring into your partner’s eyes, you notice the crowd starts to rustle and look away from the ceremony. Across the placid lake, a 500-pound grizzly bear is mauling a full-grown moose thrashing in the shallow water....

But, what are rhinos horns made of? Three of the species have two horns (the white rhino, black rhino and Sumatran rhino) and two of the species only have one horn (the Javan rhino and Indian rhino which is also, understandably, called the Greater one-horned rhino). So, what are these giant horns made of? What other animals have horns? What is the difference between horns, antlers and tusks? What rhino species has the biggest horns?...

Bearded dragons’ name comes from their beard of scales around their neck, however, they don’t really have a beard of fur or hair. Bearded dragons wave to each other to acknowledge another dragon. Bearded dragons love to sunbathe and have plenty of different behaviors to add to their personalities. They can run up to 9 miles an hour and enjoy walks on leashes. Bearded Dragons Eat Fruit Fruit is an easy way to provide nutrients to your bearded dragon....

You might be tempted to know just how cold it can get before reindeer call it quits and marches south. In this article, we’ll discuss this topic and delve into reindeer migration patterns. What’s the Coldest Temperature Reindeer Can Handle? Reindeer evolved during the last ice age to withstand temperatures as low as -70 degrees Celsius. Yes, you read that right. This is an insane feat, accomplished only by a very select group of specialized animals....

We’ll take a very close look at these fossils as well as some of the evolutionary history of the large, gray mammals. Keep in mind that mapping the evolutionary history of these animals is difficult. The dates of the fossils, as well as the appearances of various creatures, are not set in stone. What Is the Oldest Elephant Species? When trying to determine the oldest elephant, we have to look back at the first member of the creature’s family....

What Are Dinosaurs? Approximately 240 million years ago, during the Triassic Period, a sizable group of prehistoric reptiles known as dinosaurs thrived on earth. It is believed that at the time these creatures still existed, Earth’s continents were still joined, which helped them survive even better until their sudden disappearance 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Among many people, there is a belief that all dinosaurs were huge, but this is a misconception....

But, many human foods are detrimental to the dog’s health. Even foods that are safe for you to eat can cause severe damage to your dog. Almonds aren’t exactly toxic to dogs, but they pose a series of risks to your dog’s health. This article will discuss all the reasons why dogs can’t eat almonds. Can Your Dog Eat Almonds? The answer is no. Your dog can’t eat almonds. Almonds in minimal quantities might not be a problem for your dog, but it’s best to stay away from these nuts....

Interestingly, everything we know about the megalodon sharks comes from studying the large fossilized teeth left behind. Sharks, unlike other fish, don’t have bones, so no megalodon shark ‘skeleton’ has ever been found. Megalodons succumbed to global cooling due to the shrinking of their habitat, the vanishing of their favorite prey, and competition from other predators 3.5 million years ago. These reasons as well as key facts on these large apex predators have been discussed in detail, here....

Well, you may be surprised to learn that wolf spiders can live up to three years! However, this varies depending on environment, species, and gender. In this article, we’ll dive into the lifespan of wolf spiders and even take a closer look at their development and life cycle. Let’s get started! How Long Do Wolf Spiders Live? Wolf spiders generally live between 1-2 years, but they can live up to three years....

This attack occurred during the great wildebeest migration, which takes place every year. Millions of wildebeest migrate and are then followed by many zebras. This footage was captured in the greater Masai Mara Serengeti environment. The video opens with an illustration of the globe and a little red dot that points to where Masai Mara is located. This clip is rather short and captures several zebras as they walk in succession through some shallow water....

Vultures Vultures are familiar carrion-eating birds well-known for their almost exclusive dead animal diet. These carnivorous scavengers feed primarily on freshly killed animals, but some species have a broader food range. Condors, for example, may eat helpless living animals like newborn calves. And other vulture species occasionally eat small animals, garbage, and feces. These birds feed in large groups and are often seen circling high in the sky over carcasses. They may eat with other carrion-feeding species....

Listed below are seven of the most haunted places in California and background information on why they are haunted. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel So many rumors flood the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has fascinated ghost hunters and skeptics for years! For instance, some people claim to have seen Marilyn Monroe’s ghost smiling and blowing kisses at them in their hotel mirrors. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel first opened its doors in 1927 and was a frequent home to Marilyn Monroe who often stayed in the second floor cabana....

In many cases, our understandings of ancient animals overlap with our modern mythological and fictional creations. For example, The Lord of The Rings is a treasure trove of mythological beasts that reflect some of the earth’s most ancient creatures. Whether you take Gigantopithecus for a monstrous troll or think some of the early hominids looked a lot like Orks, you’re not far off. In the early Miocene, what we would today associate with a creature right out of a fantasy movie roamed the earth; the Simbakubwa....