Where is Vermont? Vermont is a small state located in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west. Vermont has a great deal of stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and mountains covered in lush greenery. There are many lakes and rivers throughout the state that offer plenty of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping....
The California Seven Party Agreement came into effect in September 1931 after being ratified the previous month. It was another addition to a group of laws, court rulings, contracts, and decrees that eventually evolved into today’s Law of the River. Battles over water rights rage to this day and the California Seven Party Agreement is pivotal because it’s part of the framework that’s been consistently referred to for a century....
It is interesting to analyze how long human beings can live, analyzing their habits and lifestyles in an attempt to understand how they made it that far, and we might possibly mimmic their longevity, if we could just unlock the secret. Considering the risks people face daily, it is fascinating to see people living for over 100 years. The oldest man to have ever lived did so for 116 years and 54 days....
However, these melons are a luxury novelty item in Japan, frequently given as a gift at high prices. But how did these melons come to be, what do they taste like, and how much do these melons cost on average? In this article, we will endeavor to answer all of these questions and more. Let’s get started and talk all about Japan’s square watermelons now! Japan’s Square Watermelons: A Brief History The very first square watermelon was successfully grown and developed in 1975....
Because of their close proximity, many people take for granted how truly dangerous some of the animals that are right within our communities really are. What is the most dangerous animal in the world? In this article, we’ll discuss the 10 most dangerous animals in the world ranked by the number of deaths that they are responsible for with some adjustments made for aggression, percentage of fatal attacks, and other similar factors....
According to the video found at the bottom of this page, the grizzly bear is guarding a carcass that’s in the river offscreen. Yet, the video does not show it. The grey wolf bristles at the presence of the grizzly bear, which doesn’t seem all that concerned. The wolf growls and the grizzly bear sniffs the ground, unconcerned. The grey wolf seems to be put off by the fact that the grizzly bear is not reacting to it....
What is Trazodone and How Does it Work? Trazodone is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant, which increases serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that acts as a mood stabilizer. Serotonin levels can affect mood and behavior, and increased levels are responsible for a general feeling of happiness or calmness. Trazodone increases mood and lowers anxiety, allowing your nervous pooch to relax and feel calm. It is available in generic forms or by brand names Oleptro and Desyrel....
Gorilla Social Time As we watch the gorillas interact outside and then inside, we are also able to overhear an explanation of what is going on by one of the guides. He explains that this is an interaction between bachelor male gorillas and it is described as “play behavior.” This interaction is allowed a couple of times a week at this zoo and is described as “perfectly normal.” One of the gorillas is described as being significantly bigger than the other but they are both adolescents and are trying to work through some of their angst....
A Warthog Encounters Some Lions For the first half of the video, we see a warthog ambling and then trotting down a dirt track. Every now and again, they stop to nibble at some of the vegetation and they are perfectly relaxed. What this laid-back warthog does not realize is that there are a couple of lions waiting to ambush just to the left of the camera. We can see the backs of their heads, well-camouflaged amongst the golden grass but the warthog has not yet realized what is up ahead....
When threatened, angry, or encountering an animal they don’t like, a cat’s typical behavior involves arching their backs to look bigger and making a hissing sound. The cat may then give the offender a god smack or quickly back away from the offender. The Cat Stood Its Ground The video begins with the fox running towards the cat to attack it but stopping a short distance away when it notices that the arched cat is ready to fight back....
A 22-year-old man was casting a line in the Florida wetlands and enjoying a nice day by the water. While waiting for something to bite the hook in the water, he was visited by an unexpected local. Thanks to his keen eyesight, this fisherman was able to spot an alligator surfacing as it headed toward shore. While alligators are normally found in water, it’s not their preferred place to be....
Unfortunately for this buffalo bull, these lions didn’t wait until nightfall to attack. A video from Savanna Private Game Reserve shows just how intense it is a pride of lions hunting can be for the prey. Lions rely on their vision more than anything else to aid in their hunting. Researchers have seen people creeping beneath vegetation, sometimes poking their heads high above the vegetation to keep an eye on a creature they may be stalking....
What Are Seed Ticks? Seed tick is the common term used for the second stage of the tick life cycle. Ticks have four total life cycles, egg, larval, nymph, and adult. Seed ticks are in the larval stage and are often hard to detect visually. This is because larval ticks are exceedingly small, and not easy to see unless multiple larvae are present. This small size is what gave the seed tick its common name....
In order to answer this question, we’ll take a moment to study the dietary habits of hermit crabs. We’ll first discuss what hermit crabs like to eat. Then, we’ll delve into a discussion of how hermit crabs hunt and forage for food. Next, we’ll compare what hermit crabs eat in the wild versus hermit crab food given to pets. Finally, we’ll end with a conversation about what baby hermit crabs eat....
Let’s see where this planet is located, how large it is, and how it matches up to any of the planets in our neck of the woods. What is a Planet? Although the answer to this question may seem very simple, we need a working definition to identify these celestial bodies. After all, Earth is very different from the gas giant Jupiter. Also, some “planets” may have properties of a planet but are actually remnants of stars....
These little bugs can kill off an entire population of ash trees without taking too much time. If you live in one of the states affected by these pests, you must take action to protect your trees. Here is some helpful information about which states have these pesky critters and what you can do to protect your trees. What Are Emerald Ash Borers? These insects are a type of wood-boring beetle native to different parts of Asia....
Catnip is an Herb This fragrant plant, with the scientific name Nepeta cataria, is a member of the mint family. It’s also called catmint or catswort and is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, although it is also found throughout North America. This perennial herb has more than 250 species worldwide. It can grow as tall as three feet, exhibiting sturdy steams with heart-shaped leaves and saw-toothed edges. Blue, white, pink, or purple flowers bloom from late spring into autumn....
Here we are going to tell you how to tell what is making your dog shake their head and give you some advice on what you should do about it. Why Do Dogs Shake Their Heads? Dogs do not have hands or fingers, obviously. Therefore, when something is annoying them, they cannot itch it or brush it away to remove it from their body. Shaking and rubbing are mechanisms that dogs use to relieve itches and discomfort and to get things off their body that are annoying them....
It’s important to note that this along America’s best-known river flows through 10 states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The “interconnectedness” of the river, which drains 41% of the country and transports more water than any other river in America, continues to be its most important feature. What Happened to the Mississippi River in 1993? A catastrophic and slow-moving flooding disaster that affected the midwestern United States over the course of three months in the summer of 1993 had long-lasting effects on the economy....
About Bald Eagles Bald eagles are sea eagles from the Accipitridae family group, which includes eagles, hawks, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. Despite their name, bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are not actually bald. Instead, their name comes from an older word for “white-headed”. Bald eagles are large birds with dark brown bodies and white heads. They have a massive wingspan which ranges between 5ft 11in and 7ft and weigh anything up to around 14 pounds....
