Listed below, we have the six most haunted places near Denver, with some fantastic facts and local folklore! The Stanley Hotel Denver is filled with gut-wrenching stories, which may have led to a few spirits staying behind. The Stanley Hotel inspired famous writers like Steven King while he was working on The Stand. During his stay, King had a terrible nightmare, and when he awoke, he smoked a cigarette and had a rough outline of The Shining....
When the oxygen content in the air is high, as it was millions of years in the past, the insects can grow to staggering sizes. But if the oxygen in the air is more limited, as it is today, then the bottleneck in the air pipe becomes a restricting factor. It might be a good thing that insects have evolved to be so small because even the sight of one can send a shiver down people’s spines....
This snake is three and a half to four feet long with a thick body. It has brown, gray or even reddish scales paired with a light-colored underbelly. On its back, is a pattern of dark brown bands. Each of these bands has an hourglass shape. This reptile has two pits on its head that help it to find prey. It’s known as a pit viper. Maybe the most notable feature of this snake is its triangular head....
It is a pretty exciting time, but how often should you expect your dog to go into heat? Let’s look into these questions to help you prepare each time your dog has her cycle. When Does Estrus Start? This cycle starts when your female dog reaches four to six months old if you have a small breed. Larger breeds could start their first cycle from 18 to 24 months of age....
Dangerous Drinking Location In the water, we get a first glimpse of a hidden croc. At first, the warthog seems oblivious to the danger. Then, they freeze as if they have spotted something in the water but they don’t move away and go back to sipping. We joined the over 1.4 million people who have already watched this vid by scanning the surface of the water for further signs of the croc....
Tigers are regarded as solitary hunters even though we occasionally observe them living in close proximity to one another in documentaries and movies. Their preferred method of hunting involves stalking their victim, which makes mass hunting unfeasible. A video showcases a lone tiger foraging near a dirt path when a giant water buffalo appears. Wild water buffalo are powerful creatures, standing 5 to 6.2 feet tall at the shoulder, with thin gray-black coats....
When measuring dogs, the official rules dictate that you must measure a dog’s height when standing on all four legs. In addition, you should only measure a dog’s size from the ground to its shoulder or withers. While some breeds measure higher than others if you measure from the top of their head to the floor, this is not the officially recognized way to measure height. Furthermore, some especially large specimens skew the results for breeds....
Today, huskies are rarely used for travel – though they’re a particular highlight of the annual Iditarod, in which teams of 14 sled dogs participate in a grueling multi-day race. They are more often kept in the home as an affectionate and loyal member of the family. Huskies are multi-faceted dogs with an amazing work ethic and a strong desire for social interaction. They excel at hiking, agility training, carting, skiing, and obedience rallies....
Wasabi has a sharp, distinct flavor that can be described as similar to that of hot pepper and is commonly used as a condiment for sushi and sashimi, while also adding flavor to other dishes like noodles, rice, and beef. Horseradish, on the other hand, has a fiery, biting flavor that is beloved by many. Often used as a condiment for roast beef, horseradish can also add flavor to other dishes including potatoes, salads, and sandwiches....
Bear cubs have a responsibility and that’s to follow their mother, mind her instruction, and respond appropriately when disciplined. They enjoy this time with their mother for one and a half to two years before their mother sends them off live on their own. Then, she starts mating again and the cycle continues. This clip starts off with a shot of a neighborhood in Monrovia, California. There’s a cement pillar, a driveway leading up to a home, and several cars parked on the street....
Gray wolves, which are also known as timber wolves, are the biggest canines. They are some of the most sociable carnivores and loyal to their families and parents. There are approximately 39 gray wolf subspecies that have been identified, such as the dingo and the domestic dog, though there is significant disagreement about some of the classifications. One visitor walking around the zoo at Tiergarten Worms brought their beloved border collie....
Alligators will wait for a chance to eat rather than aggressively seeking it out as the majority of predators like lions or wolves do. Alligators often consume bugs, frogs, fish, lizards, turtles, and other small animals while hiding out in the dense swamp. A small Youtube channel called Owen Sneath posted a video in March of 2016 that has amassed over 237,000 views. A woman is filming an alligator in a swamp during his afternoon meal....
The video begins by showing the younger of the two lions walking up to the tree. He notices that an impala, a species of antelope that is native to the African savannah, is in the tree. It’s unclear how the kill got so high up in the tree, although these animals can jump high up. It is possible that the impala jumped up to escape a predator or other threat and succumbed to injuries or exposure while in the tree....
In the grand scheme of hurricane stories, this one is memorable but not so severe. More recent hurricanes, like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey, have caused billions of dollars of damage, destroyed homes, and taken countless lives. What is a Hurricane? Technically, hurricanes are a type of tropical cyclone. When one of these powerful storms forms over the Atlantic Ocean or the Northeastern Pacific Ocean, it is called a hurricane....
What Foods Do Barred Owls Eat? A barred owl eats small mammals, fish, insects, small invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles. They are an opportunistic predator. Barred owls are carnivores, and their prey must be small because this owl likes to eat its prey whole. This behavior is just like most other owls. Here is a list of foods that barred owls eat: MiceChipmunksRabbitsSmall BirdsAmphibiansReptilesCrawfishEarth WormsFish The Barred Owl’s Diet Barred owls are opportunistic, and they’ll eat just about any meat source that they can kill with their talons....
What Bed Bugs Look Like Identification of an adult bed bug is assisted by the fact that they can be seen by the naked eye — but that doesn’t mean that you’ll see them if you’re not actively looking. The average adult bed bug is roughly a quarter of an inch long in size and has a flat, ovular shape to its overall body. The most common point of reference for bedbug identification is that they’re the size of an apple seed....
With all of those unique characteristics, we are left with the question; just what do jumping spiders eat? Here, we’ll explore the jumping spider’s favorite foods, and how they hunt their prey. Then, we’ll compare what wild jumping spiders eat versus what pet jumping spiders eat. Finally, we’ll talk a little more about what baby jumping spiders eat, and how they get to adulthood. Jumping Spider Diet Jumping spiders eat insects like flies, moths, and crickets....
Lobsters are omnivorous and will hunt for food all day long. If there is access to food, they will eat it. In times of need, they can even alter their diet. They prefer to hunt at night and hide from predators during daylight. According to scientists that research lobsters, they are as intelligent as octopuses, which have long been thought of as the world’s most intelligent invertebrate. Let’s dive into the full details to answer, “What do lobsters eat?...
So, what do shrews eat? Shrews eat all types of bugs, snails, worms, and slugs. But how much does a shrew eat, and how do they impact their local environments? The answers may surprise you, given the diminutive size of this species. Let’s learn more about what shrews eat now. What Does a Shrew Eat? A shrew eats virtually any type of insect, including ants, beetles, worms, moths, snails, slugs, and more....
Flash floods can wreak havoc and cause significant negative impacts worldwide. This is partly due to the water’s quick rise and rapid movement. Although flash floods can occur as a result of a variety of factors, heavy rainfall from thunderstorms is often responsible. Dam or levee breaks and mudslides are also possible causes of flash floods. Sometimes, ice or floating debris can build up near a natural or artificial obstacle and impede water movement....
