Like other marsupials, the wombat gives birth to offspring that crawl into a pouch on their mother’s tummy while they are tiny and underdeveloped. However, the wombat has far more interesting features than just that. The mammal’s scat has perplexed scientists for years as they are the only animals on the planet that produce cube droppings. So, what are the mysteries that surround wombat poop, and why are their scat cubed?...
What’s The Difference Between Woolly and Creeping Thyme? The main difference between the two is their foliage. As its name suggests, woolly thyme has gray, fuzzy foliage, whereas creeping thyme’s foliage is silvery-green and almost smooth. A second difference is their flowering habit. Creeping thyme is a prolific flowerer, but woolly thyme often doesn’t bloom at all. Creeping Thyme Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a species of thyme in the Lamiaceae family....
Keep reading and follow along to learn about the 10 most haunted places near Las Vegas. There are a lot more, but if we keep listing them, this article will never end! Redd Foxx House Redd Foxx was a talented comedian and amazing entertainer, best known for his work on the sitcom “Sanford and Son.” His birth name was John Elroy Sanford, and he was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 9, 1922....
Why does this plant smell bad, and where can you see this huge flower in person to get a whiff of it yourself? In this article, we will address everything you need to know about the titan arum, including what it is, where it grows, and why it is also known as the corpse plant. Let’s get started! What is the Amorphophallus Titanum? Growing from a large tuber buried deep underground, titan arum plants are known for their huge inflorescences or flowers....
Meet the Salamander-Crocodile Hybrid Beast: Anteosaurus A giant lizard-like reptile, the Anteosaurus was one of a kind. The Anteosaurus was named after the mythical half-human half-giant son of the Greek god Poseidon, Antaeus. With their crocodile-shaped bodies, these semi-aquatic animals inhabited the temperate lands of South Africa along rivers, lakes, and ponds. The first fossils of these creatures were found near Cape Town, South Africa, in 1921. A small, elongated skull, thought to have belonged to a baby Anteosaurus, was one of the first samples of the animal....
This time, the giraffe knew about the leopard’s killing abilities and did not stay around long enough to test them. Instead, the giraffe scampered to the bushes as soon as it realized that the leopard was getting too close for comfort. One can tell from the video that the leopard was not interested in making the giraffe its lunch but was out to intimidate and show it who was boss....
Five Tiger Shark Facts Tiger sharks can weigh up to one ton and measure 18 feet long!This shark species is highly aggressive, so catching one is an incredible feat.Tiger sharks are named for the tiger-like stripes that flow vertically on their body.The diet of tiger sharks includes almost anything. From sea turtles to stingrays or even metal to garbage, tiger sharks are notorious for gobbling up anything they can get their fins on....
Rooster vs Chihuahua Roosters are actually a male chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) and we can also see several female chickens in this short clip. They are the domesticated subspecies of the red jungle fowl and are used for meat and eggs all over the world. Although in some areas, roosters are also bred for fighting and they are called gamecocks. Chickens are very social animals and live as a flock and by looking at the rooster’s role in the flock we can see why he may have behaved the way he did....
Flowers also have their own language and are used during life’s most significant events, such as birthdays, funerals, marriages, and graduations; some flowers even have religious significance. People will even travel great distances to admire seasonal blooms, such as the cherry blossoms in Japan or the tulips in the Netherlands. Speaking of tulips, do they grow in warm places like Texas? If so, what type of tulips are they, and when do they bloom?...
But while the human migration happened only 20,000 years ago and appears to be mostly unidirectional, cats appear to have migrated back and forth as many as 10 times beginning nine million years ago. As successful and highly mobile carnivores, cats would have often been at the mercy of prey migration patterns and shifting populations. Factor in felines’ generally high rates of reproduction and lack of natural predators, and you’re left with a species that’s driven to expand and capable of quickly adapting to suit a new environment....
There are three recognized subspecies of vampire bats- the common vampire bat, the hairy-legged vampire bat, and the white-winged vampire bat. All species are extant in America and are the only living mammals that solely feed on blood. These bats are also very small, with long wings and finger-like bones covered in a thin layer of skin. Because of how small they are and their dietary choices, it is only natural to wonder what the teeth of these animals look like, how many they have, and exactly how they function....
In a short documentary, we get to witness scientists and researchers doing something incredible: attaching a camera to a sperm whale before they go down to hunt. If you know anything about Moby-Dick, you know that catching a sperm whale is a lot easier said than done! The crew first starts with a quick overview of what they are going to be doing. The mission: attach a video camera to a sperm whale so they can study how it hunts when it dives to the bottom of the ocean....
The amazing footage shows a large octopus grabbing ahold of a man and his camera equipment. The diver has all of his gear on and is holding a large camera rig. Fortunately, he is following one of the cardinal rules of diving, and that is to always have another person diving with you. In this case, the buddy diver is able to capture the once-in-a-lifetime encounter on his own video equipment....
This mammal is actually a member of the Tayassuidae family and not a pig, although it does look like one at times. It runs on the middle two toes of each foot and can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. In this video, one collard peccary bolts down the sidewalk. These animals are usually herd animals, living in groups of 10-15. There is a dominant male at the top of the hierarchy and the other members of the herd follow his lead....
Great White Teeth Great whites are amongst the largest predatory sharks on the planet and have very deadly teeth! They need them to attack prey and tear it apart. These sharks have about 300 teeth that are triangular in shape, serrated, and razor-sharp. The teeth are anchored in fragile cartilage so it is not unusual for them to get wrenched out. This is not a problem! The teeth are constantly replaced throughout the shark’s life....
Tigers are apex predators and popularly known as ‘king of the jungle’ in many countries and cultures.Tigers are one of the species that has suffered a lot from habitat loss and is now classified as ‘Endangered’.They are incomparable in strength, agility and cunning when it comes to stalking and hunting its prey. Tigers are finely tuned killing machines – apex predators and highly skilled hunters. There are nine subspecies of tiger and each has a slightly different coloration but they are all large and magnificent creatures....
In southern Africa‘s deserts and other dusty areas, you can find the medium-sized Six Eyed Sand Spider (Sicarius hahni). It belongs to the Sicariidae family, and this spider’s near cousins can occasionally be seen in South America as well as Africa. The six-eyed sand spider quietly waits for a bug or scorpion to go by instead of moving about looking for prey. If one does, it grabs the victim with its front legs, venomously kills it, and then consumes it....
The thing is, walking sideways is the most comfortable and fastest way for crabs to get around. This is because they have stiff, jointed legs that prevent flexible movements. Walking sideways is just more efficient for them. In this video, you can see a crab walking sideways, doing what it does—but there is quite the apex predator over to the right. A lion. A woman can be heard behind the camera saying, “Brave little crab....
A video clip from a few years ago shows what the reality of golfing in Florida can sometimes look like. A man was walking down the fairway when he noticed some alligators near the edge of a pond having a bit of a tussle. For most people living in Florida, seeing an alligator isn’t all that uncommon. Even more, golf courses seem to be hot spots for the gators because of the well-maintained (and often fish-stocked) ponds....
Park visitors at White Rock Lake were made aware of the danger. In fact, officials from the Dallas Department of Parks and Recreation called removing the plant called “an urgent priority.” Because pulling or moving the hemlock was deemed too risky, park officials decided to treat the plant with herbicide. The entire event was enough to make the news. But what is invasive water hemlock anyway, and why did it raise such an alarm?...
