Ready to learn all about hard water? Let’s dive in! About Hard Water Have you ever checked the chemicals in your pool or hot tub with a test strip? If so, then you may have seen the area where the strip tests for the hardness of your water. This is testing for the number of minerals in your water. When your water measures on the high end of this spectrum, it means that your water contains an excess or otherwise high amount of minerals....
There are around 7 million reindeer spread across the Americas, Eurasia, and Europe, but the population has been declining for the past few years. Let’s discover more about this species! Where Can You Find Reindeer in the Americas? North America is home to almost half the entire population of reindeer in the world, and you can find them in the tundras and forests of Canada and Alaska. Today, there are no wild reindeer in the U....
What Are Black Bears? The American black bear and the Asiatic black bear are the two species of black bears alive today. Although they are closely related, they are different species. The American black bear is Ursus americanus and the Asiatic black bear is Ursus thibetanus. They belong to the same genus but the species diverged about 300,000 years ago. Despite their name, black bears can come in a variety of colors including various shades of brown....
Why Foxes Scream Foxes are closely related to dogs, and like dogs, they have a range of ways to communicate. Unlike dogs who growl, whine, and yelp in addition to barking, foxes have a higher pitch to their vocalizations. Because of this, the noise can sound like a scream. What the Screams Mean The most common reasons that foxes scream during the night are to defend their territory and to attract a mate during the mating season....
What does it mean for a river to be endangered? Each year, The America’s Most Endangered Rivers report is released, giving us valuable insight into the current state of the country’s rivers. As you can probably imagine, things aren’t looking great for 2022. The goal of the report is to bring information, resources, and solutions to the people who can make decisions to save these endangered rivers. What makes a river a potential candidate to be listed as “endangered?...
Wild boars are often mistaken for their popular Hollywood cousins, the warthogs. Pumba, the warthog from the Lion King, ate worms and fruits and even considered eating a lion cub, thinking it was dead. The diet variety is quite accurate and shared by wild boars, affirming the incredible strength of their teeth. This article dives into features of the strong wild boar teeth. Needle Teeth: Piglet Teeth Wild boar piglets are born with sharp incisor teeth....
Today, we’re going to show you three spiders that you need to know about. We’ll show you what they look like, where you’re like to encounter them, and what they can do if they bite you. That way, you’re prepared if you meet one of them. Also, you’ll have a good idea about which spiders are not threatening to you at all. What Are Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Spiders? Before we get started, we have to figure out what makes a spider bite dangerous....
This article will focus on unraveling the history and meaning of the country’s flag. Going through the country’s history is necessary to understand the country’s decision for a flag. Let’s go! Characteristics of The Republic of the Congo Population-wise, the Republic of Congo is a small country as it is sparsely populated. With a population of a little over five million people, the Republic of the Congo has a total area of 342,000 km² (132,046 square miles), of which 500 km² (193 square miles) is water, while 341,500 km² (131,853 square miles) is land....
The Flag of Wales: Appearance The flag of Wales is also called the Welsh flag, Baner Cymru, and the Y Ddraig Goch. It is easily one of the most recognizable flags in the world. The design is simple, yet clearly influenced by the history of the country and the mythology surrounding it. The Welsh flag displays a red dragon turned sideways on a field of white and green. The red dragon is in a common position known as “passant”....
What is the National Bird of Italy? The national bird of Italy is the Italian sparrow. The Italian sparrow is a common bird that makes its home in a variety of small towns and average-sized cities. They may also live in large urban areas like Tuscany, Naples, and Rome. They are small passerines, or perching birds, that can be seen hopping about the sidewalk or perching in park trees. What do Italian Sparrows Look Like?...
What is an Ant Colony? Before we dive into the story behind the largest ant colony on Earth, we should talk about ant colonies in general. As we pointed out earlier, there are almost countless ants in the world. They live just about everywhere: cities, fields, deserts, forests, mountains; and they can build their colonies just about anywhere. They are highly social creatures, like humans, and they make their homes and work in these colonies....
At an average length of up to 15 feet — sometimes more, it is undoubtedly the largest, most powerful, and most dangerous predatory fish on Earth! How big are the largest individuals of this species ever encountered off Florida waters? The great white shark’s size is unbelievable. What is the largest great white shark in the world? Let’s find out. How to Identify Great White Sharks Notable for its formidable size, the biggest great white shark is hard to miss....
The destruction and damage that tornadoes can produce is absolutely terrifying. They occasionally have the ability to appear suddenly and catch people off guard. Due to people’s lack of preparation, this could cause more harm. The disaster that is generated can be somewhat mitigated if an adequate warning is given beforehand. This allows for appropriate action to be taken accordingly. With proper evacuation measures and good disaster management, the effects of these storms can be decreased....
What Is a Barn Owl? The term “barn owl” is the common name for the owl species Tyto alba. This species includes numerous barn owl subspecies. In fact, 28 subspecies exist today! There are three main lineages including the western barn owl, the eastern barn owl, and the American barn owl. Some scientists recognize these as multiple distinct species, but in general, ornithologists classify barn owls as one species with many subspecies....
This means that Mars’ surface is not too hot. On the other hand, it can get quite cold depending on the location. You’ll find more about the topic in the lines to come. We’ll analyze how hot and cold the surface of Mars can get and, at the same time, determine what could survive there! We’ll take into account only temperatures as a liveability factor. If everything else were similar to what we have on Earth, but temperatures were not, what could live on Mars?...
Want to learn more about this bird found throughout the United States? Let’s learn about the turkey lifespan and what factors impact how long they live out in the wild! A Quick Rundown On Turkeys A turkey is a large bird that is known for its gobbling sound. But did you know that only a male turkey produces that famous sound? A female turkey—or a hen—will instead chirp like a chicken, yell when excited, or purr like a cat....
We’ll talk about where it’s located, what its mission is, and the sorts of animals they have in the zoo area. What Are Zoos? Zoos are specialized facilities that house, showcase, and care for various animals. The term “zoo” began as an abbreviation of London Zoological Gardens. Interestingly, the London Zoo was the first official zoo in the world, opening in 1828 for studies and welcoming the public starting in 1847....
A nature enthusiast captured a video of these cute-faced animals battling for hours and eventually taking down a caiman. Fish is their primary diet, but giant otters have a variety of creatures on their menu, including frogs, prawns, and small snakes. The caiman in the video is an adult. But the giant otters risk their lives and go for it because they perceive it as a threat to their young ones....
Crocodiles have a greater advantage when they’re submerged underwater. Since their eyes are on top of their heads, they can lurk, and use their incredibly strong bite to capture their prey. Their eyesight is good, especially at night. The croc in this video looks like a juvenile. Although crocodiles are apex predators, they need time to develop their skills. Younger crocs may do better when they’re in the water, waiting for prey to approach close enough so they can strike....
We’ve seen plenty of modern technology emerge and Japan is never a place to be left behind. In fact, they became well-known as pioneers when it comes to the newest technologies, though they have more competition now than ever. Nevertheless, they’ve developed an awesome transportation system featured in the clip below. At first glance, you may think this train is traveling upside down. Give your brain a second to unscramble itself though!...
