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Tundra reindeer migrate between forest and tundra in massive groups in an annual cycle. They typically move up north during summer and come back down south during colder seasons to feed and grow. They can live in hot weather, though with certain inconveniences, which we’ll explore further in the article. Where Do Reindeer Live? Domesticated reindeer, or caribou, can be found in ranch and farms across North America and Northern Europe and Asia....

Where Exactly Does the Missouri River Start? The Missouri River starts in the Rocky Mountains at Three Forks, Montana. It flows 2,342 miles across the United States, stopping in Missouri. It drains 1/6 of the United States and flows east and south. This fascinating river covers roughly 500,000 square miles and crosses through 10 American states and two Canadian provinces. How Deep Is The Missouri River? The average depth of the Missouri River channel is about 10-20 feet, depending on the area....

Cave bears, well known because of their habit of hibernating (and dying) in caves, are some of the largest bears that ever lived. For a time, they even lived concurrently with modern humans. Their disappearance has long been a mystery to scientists. Today, researchers still debate the finer points of what exactly killed the cave bears. Here, we’ll learn a little more about these fascinating ancient bears, and explore the question: why did cave bears go extinct?...

The giraffe’s neck alone takes up about 38 percent of the animal’s total height. They undoubtedly have the longest neck of any animal species, and this unique feature allows them to do some cool stuff. But why do giraffes even have long necks? What does the neck really do? Read on to find out. Why Did Giraffes Evolve Long Necks? Why and how the giraffes came to have such long necks is still somewhat of a mystery for scientists....

People with pet lizards must have noticed their pets perform pushups. This behavior creates curiosity about why lizards engage in this seemingly random act. This article discusses the social cues that the act connotes and when it becomes unusual. Why do lizards do pushups? Lizards are social creatures that have self-awareness. This characteristic contributes to the main reason why they do pushups. Lizards do pushups as a show of fitness and readiness for whatever comes their way....

Cheerios are harmless for dogs, but they also don’t provide any health benefits. They can be fed as a treat in moderation, but it’s better to feed your dog healthier treats like vegetables or cooked, unseasoned meats. Keep reading to learn more about how Cheerios will affect your dog, how many they can eat, and more. How Many Cheerios can a Dog Eat? Dogs can eat Cheerios in moderation. The exact amount that’ll be healthy depends on the size of your dog — but certainly, they never need a whole bowl of them!...

Black Bear Habitat Black bears are the most prevalent of the three species of bear found in North America. Because they are adaptable, it isn’t uncommon to see them in areas up to 2,000 feet above sea level. Some black bears even live in coastal areas. But black bears tend to thrive in the tundra of northern Labrador in Canada. This region has no brown bears to threaten them, ensuring they live a peaceful existence as the apex predator in the area....

RELATED: The 12 Largest Rivers in Africa A river forms a delta when it flows, along with its sediments, into a larger, more stagnant water body. We can compare a delta to a natural funnel that feeds fresh water into salt water and a river into the sea. This unique landform usually looks like a triangle. Its striking resemblance to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet earned it the name delta....

There are numerous species of tortoises worldwide, and they thrive in a variety of temperatures. The actual lifespan of a tortoise is dependent on a variety of factors, including breed, habitat, care, and diet. However, most tortoises are typically quite long-lived. Tortoise Lifespan, How Long Do Different Types of Tortoises Live? To make things easier, we’ve highlighted some of the most significant elements affecting tortoise lifetime and then included a table listing the typical lifespans of various tortoise species....

What is the Longest Biking Trail in Connecticut? The longest biking trail in Connecticut is the Air Line State Park Trail. It runs for 49.6 miles from East Thompson to East Hampton, winding through the counties of Middlesex, New London, Tolland, and Windham. The southern end of the trail lies in East Hampton at Main Street between Summit Street and Walnut Avenue. The northern trail end lies in East Thompson at the Connecticut-Massachusetts state line near E....

#13 Biggest Horses: Russian Heavy – 58 Inches Tall and 1,420 Pounds The Russian heavy has very short legs compared to many other draft breeds designed to give it better traction. Equestrians developed this breed in Russia in about 1952 can still be seen pulling wagons around the countryside. This breed weighs about 1,420 pounds. It stands about 58 inches tall. Strawberry roan, bay and chestnut are standard colors. #12 Biggest Horses: Vladimir Draft Horse – 58 Inches Tall and 1,580 Pounds The Vladimir draft horse received recognition as a breed in 1946....

The United States of America is the world’s fourth-largest country, following China. Because of the country’s large size, rainfall volume and consistency vary widely. While some states receive far more rain than others, some are dry, receiving only a few inches of rain every month. But among these states in the southwest, which of them are the driest? Below, we will explore the 10 driest states in the US, their climate, and how the upcoming droughts might affect the states in the following years....

There are still at least 40 species of wild dog breeds. Unlike domesticated dogs, most share a basic body plan in that they have a slender but strong body, a long muzzle, a long, bushy tail, large ears, and powerful jaws for their size. Wild dogs may be solitary or hunt in packs, and some are endangered. Here are 10 of them: #10: Red Wolf Biologists still aren’t quite sure if the red wolf is its own species or whether it is a cross between a gray wolf and a coyote or if it’s some kind of subspecies of the eastern wolf that lives in Canada....

In this article, we’ll take you through the five venomous spiders in Alabama, how to identify them and how dangerous they are to humans. Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus mactans) The black widow spider, also called the southern black widow, is a venomous spider native to North America. Widow spiders occasionally eat their males after mating, a gruesome act that gave them their ‘widow’ title. Female black widows are well known for their distinctive shiny black color with a red hourglass-shaped pattern on the underside of their rounded abdomen....

Let’s take a look at these two similar-looking plants and see which one might be your best bet for home. Key Differences Between Viburnum and Hydrangea The two flowering plants look very similar, but there are some key differences between them, including flower shapes, leaf shapes, fruit, and more. Be sure to know the differences between not just viburnum vs. hydrangea, but the varieties you’re growing. Some of the varieties have different needs, while others have different uses....

What Is a Badger? Badgers are members of the family Mustelidae. Other members of this family, and therefore close relatives to badgers, include weasels, otters, ferrets, martens, minks, and wolverines. Within this family there are four badger subfamilies- Melinae (e.g., European badger), Helictidinae (e.g., ferret badger), Mellivorinae (e.g., honey badger), and Taxideinae (e.g., American badger). There are 15 total species of badgers. Badgers are small mammals almost completely covered in fur....

A Bear Loose in the Neighborhood The first part of this video follows the bear strolling nonchalantly around the neighborhood of Gardi Steet in Bradbury, California. The black bear seems very relaxed, even though there is a large contingency from the Sheriff’s Department at the scene and some of them are armed. The bear even took a quick dip in someone’s swimming pool! Everyone keeps their distance and lets the bear go where they please....

Elephants can be welcoming to individuals if they are raised in a human-friendly environment. In confinement, where they interact with people frequently, they can also be friendly. When compared to animals who are accustomed to the wild, they are less likely to be hostile under such circumstances. But keep in mind that elephants are wild creatures and cannot be entirely tamed. A group of tourists got to experience first-hand what happens when you get too close to an elephant that isn’t used to humans....

Adult great whites can grow to 15 feet in length and spend most of their time searching for food. They are perfect killing machines using speed, aggression, and very sharp teeth to surprise their prey and kill it before swallowing it whole. Sharks will eat a variety of animals including bony fish, seals, rays, squid, dolphins, and small whales. These sharks use breaching as a highly effective hunting tactic. They have excellent eyesight and can spot potential prey at some distance....

You would perhaps expect the leopard to get away from the situation as quickly as possible. But no, this brave individual hangs around on the shore looking at the croc and shaking their paws. Then, they stride towards the water’s edge and look the croc right in the eye, as if defying the ferocious reptile. In a final act of defiance, we see the confident leopard settle down, just out of striking distance of the crocodile....