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Founding of Ohio Ohio was settled in 1788 by a group of expeditioners that were sent to the territory by the Ohio Company. They first settled in the modern-day city of Marietta next to the Ohio River. Settlers expanded further into Ohio when General Anthony Wayne proposed the Treaty of Greenville to Native Americans living in Ohio in 1795. This treaty meant that settlers could move to other areas of the Northwest Territory, including toward the east and toward the south....

And where can you find this cyclist’s paradise? Of course, it has to be in California. The bike trails in the golden state have a lot to offer, whether you’re training for a big cycling race or just looking for a relaxing ride. With its diverse terrain and infinitely stunning views, California provides something for every biker. From mountain biking on forested dirt trails to strolling along concrete coastal pathways, there’s something for everyone....

Most of the Colorado River is in the United States. It crosses the border and fans into the Colorado River Delta at the Gulf of California in Mexico. Ninety-five percent of the Colorado River basin is within America. The Rio Grande creates a long boundary between Texas and Mexico. How both countries should utilize the water is a hot topic. The Mexican Water Treaty of 1944 is a keystone agreement that redefined previous water agreements and provided a framework for other decisions....

The Great Lion Taxonomy Debate When you think of great animal debates, you mind probably wanders to topics like “would a tiger or lion win in a fight” long before you think about about taxonomy debates. Yet, with lions, there has been a great taxonomy debate that has actually changed the types of lions we recognize! Scientists have long agreed there is a single species of lions in the world today....

In this video, a group of hyenas focuses on a buffalo that has been killed. According to the video’s narrator, a lion took down the buffalo the day before. As scavengers, they took advantage of what was left when they came across the buffalo’s remains. At least six adult hyenas crowd around what is left of the buffalo to eat. They stay close to the water and within a few seconds of the video’s beginning, something new catches their eye....

Crocodile on Crocodile Attacks Crocodiles are an ancient reptile species that have changed very little in the 200 million years that they have been on the planet. They can live for over 70 years and are found in North, Central, and South America as well as Africa, Asia, and Australia. Their preferred habitats are very watery – so they include rivers, lagoons, and mangrove swamps. The crocs in this vid look as if they are on a river shore or an estuary....

Many people can’t imagine a snake with two heads. How does this happen? It all starts with the embryo splitting into two heads during development. These heads grow and become separate individuals with their brains, nervous systems, and other organs. The two heads can even feed on their own and survive independently from each other. Two-headed snakes can either be liveborn or stillborn. Animal control officers or owners usually euthanize liveborn because they cannot survive in the wild without being hunted by predators like alligators or coyotes....

Barinasuchus: The Largest Land-Dwelling Crocodylian to Ever Live When we think of crocodiles, we generally think of an aquatic reptile that spends its time in the water or sunning itself on the shoreline. For a human, it’s pretty easy to avoid a croc – simply avoid the water! While that may be the case today, that wasn’t how things always were. In fact, one type of crocodile, Barinasuchus, lived on land and was as tall as a human....

The size of bobcats varies greatly depending on their geographic region, with bobcats from the north normally being larger than those from the south. Like most animals, males are typically larger than females. People from all over enjoy a hunting technique involving catching and releasing bobcats. Catch and release are normally associated with fish, but many states allow hunters to apply this method to big cats as well. There are numerous reasons to catch a bobcat....

#10 Smallest Snakes in the World: Short-headed Garter Snake This snake is one of the thousands of garter snakes, which are members of the Thamnophis genus. Garter snakes are found only in North to Central America, and the short-headed is one of the smaller garter snakes at around 10 inches in length. This particular snake is only found in New York and Pennsylvania. It is almost always found near a field and is sometimes kept as a pet....

This article will cover some interesting details about 10 different breeds of “ugly cats” around the world. Some people will obviously have different opinions, but ugly cats in this case can be defined as those that are odd, have disproportionate features, have wrinkled skin, or the total absence of hair. Some of them are old, established breeds, but many are actually new and experimental types of cats that only arose in the late 20th or early 21st century....

Diarrhea can have a variety of causes, ranging from food allergies to intestinal parasites to what they ate during their last walk. Many veterinarians recommend a white rice diet as part of treating diarrhea in dogs. Rice can help firm up your dog’s stool because it has less fiber than other grains and binds water in the bowel instead of drawing it out like oatmeal or whole-grain cereals. But how much rice to feed a dog with diarrhea?...

1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) While according to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), emotional support animals (ESA) are not considered service animals as they are not trained to perform specific tasks for those with disabilities. However, state and local governments may make accommodations for persons with ESAs to bring their animals into public places. PTSD and C-PTSD (Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) take a toll on one’s relationships, emotions, energy, and quality of life....

Despite still being technically listed as a Critically Endangered species, the Panamanian Golden Frog has not been seen in the wild since 2007, when it was filmed as part of a BBC nature series involving David Attenborough. Many now consider the Panamanian Golden Frog to be extinct in the wild, with a small population still found in zoos around the world. Historically, the Panamanian Golden Frog would have been found in varying habitats both wet and dry, which interestingly enough led to individuals in wetter regions being almost double the size of those found in drier conditions....

So if you enjoy learning about insects, then stick around to explore the wasp lifespan. In this article, we’ll give you a crash course on everything wasps. This will include just how long wasps live as well as going over the average wasp life cycle. The Rundown on Wasps Wasps are classified as parasitic insects. They are found in abundance all throughout the world in the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, and even incredibly thick forests and grasslands....

Black bears are amazing creatures. They’re powerful, agile, and have a keen sense of smell. There are a lot of people who don’t know just how brilliant black bears can be. In fact, they’re so bright that they can learn to open dumpsters and raid trash cans for food. Black bears have been known to memorize the locations of dozens of dumpsters and trash cans and often return to the same ones to steal some scraps....

Family groups move slowly as they search for large invertebrates and small vertebrates in the grassland and bushes of the savanna. A woman named Bev Field was visiting Kruger National Park when she saw one of these beautiful birds attack a snake. The hornbill attempted to swallow the serpent whole, but it was too much for him. The snake was regurgitated and lay on the sandy ground, right in front of Bev....

During a visit to the beloved park, a YouTube creator with a channel called “Tied to Nature,” had a wild experience. Thankfully, he was able to film an encounter for us to witness from the comfort, and safety, of our own homes. In the distance, a beautiful grizzly bear is seen minding his own business in a wide-open field. Quickly, a pair of wolves are heading towards the bear, in hopes of a tasty lunch....

Coconut is an alligator that loves the exact same thing. Coconut is an albino alligator who lives at the Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley, California, near Disneyland. Coconut was born without melanin pigment, which is what causes her white skin. In this video, Coconut gets scrubbed down by her handler. The alligator begins just tolerating the attention but quickly turns into mush as she relaxes. Coconut closes her eyes and smile as she is brushed on her back, neck, and nose....

Reindeer Santa’s reindeer are an essential part of the Christmas tradition and have a rich history dating back centuries. The tradition of handing gifts to your loved ones during Christmas is believed to have its roots in the ancient Roman holiday of Saturnalia. This holiday honored the god Saturn. During Saturnalia, enslaved people had the opportunity to serve their masters and mistresses for a day. Everyone could indulge in food, drink, and debauchery....