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The connective tissues that support the canine knee can suffer from a variety of strains and tears, many of which will require veterinary care and rehabilitation to heal. Fast action is essential when it comes to helping our canine friends recover, and we can only offer them swift care when we are aware of the injury symptoms to lookout for. To make sure you can spot a torn ACL in your dog, let’s discuss the most common signs of a torn ACL in dogs below!...

You can grow your own Venus flytrap seeds using a soil mixture of perlite, silica sand, and peat moss. Sow your seeds directly on the surface and do not bury them, and make sure to plant your seeds in a well-ventilated container with a lid. Keep them consistently moist while they germinate for about a month, and make sure your seeds are above 75 degrees Fahrenheit in indirect sunlight. There’s a lot to learn about properly growing Venus flytraps....

That’s the question that 11Alive News in Atlanta, Georgia tried to answer when they featured an amazing photo of an alligator caught in Cordele, Georgia. The photo shows a man kneeling next to an alligator that is at least twice as long as he is tall. Just how big was the gator? “We contacted Melissa Cummings with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and she confirmed this is the real deal,” said the anchor....

The video starts with a serene view of quiet waters with the sun setting in the background. A man stands in the foreground with blue shorts, a jacket, and a sports cap. Just ahead of him, there is some commotion in the water and as he moves over, you can see his fishing pole beginning to pull something out of the water. He keeps slowly reeling in a small bonnet shark and another man is seen assisting him by pulling on the fishing line....

More About Falcons There are actually tens of different species of falcon that all have slightly different characteristics. As a group, they are considered to be the fastest bird on the planet and can travel up to 200 miles an hour. The peregrine falcon is the fastest of all of them and they can reach speeds of over 240 miles an hour! This immense speed allows falcons to catch food mid-flight with their beaks....

Even though lions are the apex predators of their environment and could easily take on an adult hyena, the pack of hyenas uses their strength in numbers to get the upper hand. The lion is alone and no match for the many hyenas that surround him. The jackals are smaller and manage to get very close to the lion. He tries to scare them away by acting aggressively. But he can’t get too far from the kill or he risks one of the many hyenas coming in and grabbing it....

In this article, we will discuss the dog-safe liquids that you can offer your pup in small amounts. Let’s get started! Do Dogs Need To Drink Water Every Day? Before we dive into the discussion on safe drinking options for dogs, we should first cover the importance of daily water intake in our canine friends. Water should be the main source of hydration for your dog, as this is the key to their overall health and nourishment....

Despite being equipped with a rather powerful venom, brown recluse spiders are quite small – up to 0.79 inches long. While their bites might require medical attention, they are too small to eat large creatures. But what do they eat? Let’s find out! What Are Brown Recluse Spiders? Loxosceles reclusa spiders, better known as brown recluse spiders, are part of the Sicariidae family and possess necrotic venom. Even though their name indicates that the species is brown, specimens of blackish-gray, dark brown, and even whitish colors have been documented....

Read on to learn more about what carpenter ants eat, plus some fascinating facts about their food sharing habits. We’ll also look at how the carpenter ant’s diet impacts the lives of humans and other species. What Do Carpenter Ants Eat? Carpenter ants eat termites, budworm larvae, dead insect parts, aphid honeydew (a sugary secretion), nectar, fruit juice, and other sugary food. Carpenter ants are omnivores that eat both plant and animal foods....

We’re going to show you what different types of corals eat and how they manage to eat at all. What Are Corals? Before we look at what they eat and how they eat, let’s take some time to examine the nature of corals. Although they may look like plants or even minerals, corals are animals. Specifically, they belong to the Cnidaria Phylum and the Anthozoa subphylum of the Animalia kingdom....

Even more impressively, dung beetles can carry 1,1141 times their own weight! That’s like a 200 pound man carrying 228,400 pounds, or the size of a small blue whale! Yet, with more than 5,000 types of dung beetles they’re incredibly diverse. Let’s dive into more details about their deits to discover whether dung beeetles just eat dung, or whether their diets include more than their name would lead you to believe!...

So, what do plecos (sucker catfish) eat? Plecos eat algae, fresh vegetables, wood, and fish flakes. They are technically omnivores, even though they prefer to feed on algae exclusively. But what predators do sucker catfish have? And what should you feed your pet pleco? Let’s learn more about this fish now! What Does a Pleco (Sucker Catfish) Eat? A sucker catfish eats algae and other water scum, driftwood, fish food, and fresh vegetables....

Poodles, one of the most popular dogs in America, were initially bred for hunting water fowl. These dogs originated from Germany, and their name comes from a German word, “Pudelin,” meaning to splash in the water. They were also used to sniff out truffles and because of their superior trainability and intelligence – as circus performers. This dog has a long, elegant neck and a straight back. It was mostly owned by the royals, who used them while hunting to retrieve ducks from lakes and ponds....

The images aren’t like the sketches and stick figures we normally associate with cave paintings. The paintings in Chauvet Cave are striking and detailed, and they give us insights into the inner and outer worlds of the ancient artists who made them. Almost more breathtaking, though, is the fact that they were made by at least two great artists a few thousand years apart. This implies that the cave was occupied by humans for thousands of years and the images therein were never disturbed or altered by the people there....

Characteristics of Spain Much of mainland Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula, although its territories elsewhere include the Balearic and Canary Islands. Spain is a well-developed country which is vastly diverse in many ways. It features snowcapped mountains, volcanoes, and wide plateaus. There are also three climates in the country. The main climate across the Iberian Peninsula is Mediterranean and has hot and dry summers. The southeastern portion of the country is semi-arid, while the northern region is oceanic....

Because of its government history, Western Sahara is one of the most interesting countries to ever exist on the African continent. Read on to understand more about the country and its rich history, and how said history helped in choosing a flag. You will also discover the meaning and symbolism behind the country’s flag. Characteristics of Western Sahara Apart from being fascinating, Western Sahara is also one of the world’s most sparsely inhabited countries with a population of barely 500,000....

Phoberomys Insolita: The Largest Beaver Ever? Phoberomys is a genus of giant beavers that lived between the Late Miocene and Pliocene periods in South America. These large beavers weighed more than ten times the size of a capybara, the largest extant rodent. According to research, Phoberomys pattersoni weighed about 1,500 pounds, and Phoberomys insolita is believed to have weighed even more. Although there have been no extensive fossil discoveries of the large beaver, the six-inch teeth found indicates a larger size than the 1,500-pound Phoberomys pattersoni....

How did this massive forest come to be? Are visitors allowed, and what kind of activities can they do? What wildlife species live here? We’ll answer these questions as we tell you all about Tongass National Forest, the largest forest in the United States. History of Tongass National Forest As the largest forest in the United States, Tongass National Forest covers 500 miles of southeast Alaska across many islands. These islands are all part of the state’s southeastern archipelago....

River’s Edge Trail: The Longest Biking Trail in Montana The longest biking trail in Montana is the 55-mile River’s Edge Trail. It runs northeast out of Great Falls and carries riders along the Missouri River. The trail stretches along both sides of the MIssouri River and is a perfect path for biking, walking, hiking, jogging, and skating. It has both paved and singletrack trails. The trail provides a charming route through Great Falls’ historic downtown....

Fun for all ages, biking allows people to get out into nature to see its beautiful sights. West Virginia like other states is one of the many places in America with an abundance of beautiful nature to see. The Longest Biking Trail in West Virginia The Greenbrier River Trail is the longest biking trail in West Virginia and is around 78 miles long. This bike path follows the Greenbrier River and is located near the eastern border of West Virginia....