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In this article, we will compare and contrast the areca palm with the cat palm so that you can understand them both as individual species. We will address what they look like physically as well as what they are typically used for, and even where these two varieties originated. Let’s get started and talk all about palm trees now! Comparing Cat Palm vs Areca Palm Key Differences Between Cat Palm vs Areca Palm There are a number of key differences between the cat palm and the areca palm....

What Does Chicken Poop Look Like? Regular chicken poop is usually a shade of brown with a fluffy white cap. The whitecap is uric acid which would be urine in humans, while the brown part is the feces proper. The poop is usually moist, soft, and mushy. There might be variation in the poop of different chickens as factors like diet and season can affect the nature of chicken poop. However, healthy chicken poop would generally fit the description above....

Here, we’ll look at more than just looks. We’ll take a closer look at just what sets these species apart, and how they’re similar. After learning about all that, you’ll be an expert on just what makes a copperhead a copperhead, and an eastern fox snake an eastern fox snake. Comparing Copperhead vs Eastern Fox Snake Key Differences Between Copperhead vs Eastern Fox Snake The key difference between the copperhead and the eastern fox snake is that copperheads are venomous, while eastern fox snakes lack venom....

Comparing Daylily vs. Lily Key Differences Between Daylily vs. Lily The key difference between daylilies and lilies is the length of bloom times, with daylilies only lasting one day. Other differences include growth type and height, growing requirements, propagation, and toxicity. Let us discuss these things in more detail now. Daylily vs. Lily: Plant and Flower Description The daylily has a grassy appearance, with long strappy leaves that grow from the base of the soil outward....

An easy way to avoid this problem is to use a different language for your dog’s training. Since much dog training is done in German, it is an ideal language to use for your dog, though any different language will do. Why the German Language? Some law enforcement agencies use German breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, which are trained overseas, often in German, and imported. It is easier to learn German commands than to retrain the dog....

1. American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) Pennsylvania’s Game and Wildlife Code lists the American bittern as endangered. This giant heron lives in large wetlands where they breed and nest. It’s a big bird, with an enormous wingspan of 50 inches and a 34 inches height. The American bittern’s brown streaked plumage is instantly recognizable. It has black mustache-like cheek marks and black outer wings that are noticeable in flight. The American bittern is endangered because it needs specialized marshes to reproduce....

It’s an old wives tale that’s been passed down due to the nocturnal nature of the species, but there are a surprising number of animals that get by without the need for sight. Despite missing what many creatures consider to be the most vital organic sense, many of these creatures manage to thrive despite having no eyes or otherwise being blind. So how do these animals manage to evolve with one of the five core senses entirely missing?...

1. Great Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus lutosus) The first snake on our list is a venomous snake – the Great Basin rattlesnake – which is also one of the most common. These snakes are 26 to 48 inches long and are a pale to yellowish brown color, which is overlaid with dark brown to black blotches. Great Basin rattlesnakes are native to the Great Basin region of the US and occur only in the western region of Utah....

Reptiles, animals of the class Reptilia, encompass turtles, crocodilians, scaled lizards, and tuatara. Reptiles are found in various environments on every continent, excluding Antarctica. They can survive extreme climates and conditions with some seriously cool adaptations. These dinosaur-like animals can also grow to considerable sizes, much larger than humans. Find out which reptiles take pride as the 10 largest in the world! Komodo Dragon Lizards are one of the most abundant, and diverse groups of reptiles, and the Komodo Dragons are the largest of them all....

Desert-dwelling snakes inhabit every desert on earth. From the Australian outback to the desert southwest in North America, you can be sure to find at least one species of potentially dangerous snake. Unlike mammals, snakes need little water to survive, and they’re uniquely adapted to life in the desert. Let’s take a closer look at ten of the most interesting snakes that live in the desert. 10. Arizona Coral Snake The Arizona coral snake is one of the most distinctly colored snakes that live in the desert....

10 Mountains In China Most people recognize Mount Everest. It’s the most well-known of the mountains in China but it’s not the only mountain that China is famous for. Mount Huangshan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and there are several other sacred mountains in China that you will enjoy seeing like: Mount Everest Located in: Tibet Height: 29,032 feet Nearby City: Lhasa Known For: Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world....

1. Wolves Of course, we had to start with wolves — these are probably the most iconic animals that live and travel in packs. These famously social creatures live, travel, and hunt in packs of anywhere from two to 30 members. A wolf pack is structured with a complex social hierarchy, with the alpha wolves leading the pack. And while each wolf has its own personality and role within the pack, they’re all fiercely loyal to one another — so much so that if a member of the pack dies or goes missing, the remaining wolves will search for them until they’re reunited....

Let’s learn more about plants native to New Jersey! 1. Hazel Alder Hazel alder, also called smooth alder, can grow as a shrub or small tree, and it usually reaches around 13 feet in height and 5.9 inches in diameter. Its bark is smooth and brownish-gray, while the twigs are reddish-brown and covered with hairs when young. It has simple, obovate leaves measuring up to 5 inches long and around 3 inches wide....

1. Megalodons Are Possibly the Largest Shark/Fish That Ever Lived Even though we only have their teeth to go off of, megalodons are thought to have been massive. Experts state that Megalodons are perhaps the largest shark and fish to ever have roamed the oceans! While basilosaurids (ancient whales) and pliosaurs (ancient marine reptiles) are thought to have been as large, megalodons tend to hold the top position when it comes to the largest ocean predator....

Texas’ enormous size is undoubtedly one reason there’s a wide variety of owl species that live there. Texas has several climate zones, which means there are vast differences in seasonal temperatures and rainfall. These variations also allow for a diversity of habitats that may house a diverse range of owl species. This article will list the types of owls you can see in Texas. 14 Types of Owls in Texas 1....

Yellow Warbler The yellow warbler is a New World warbler and the most widespread warbler species in the Americas. They completely embody what it means to be a yellow bird, with their buttery yellow plumage combined with sweet, whistling tunes during summer. Males also feature chestnut streaking on their breasts and black streaks on their wings. Yellow warblers breed in Canada and most of the United States and winter in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America....

21 Snakes In Pennsylvania From the Pocono mountains to the underground caves filled with coal there are many types of snakes that are spread out throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Even the cold winters and snow can’t deter these types of snakes from making Pennsylvania their home: Northern Ring-Necked Snake Like many other states Pennsylvania has an abundance of Northern Ring-Necked snakes. The Northern Ring-Necked snake is very small. Most of these snakes are only between 10 and 12 inches long....

But if you see a black snake in the wild, you might still feel a bit nervous and wonder whether it will harm you or not. It’s always helpful to know a bit about black snakes so you can be prepared for any snaky encounters. Let’s take a closer look at seven black snakes in Washington State. 1. Ring-Necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus) As one of Washington State’s smaller black snakes, the ring-necked snake rarely grows longer than 22 inches....

Before We Dive In, What Is Zucchini? If you’re not American, you may know this plant as courgette or baby marrow, but its scientific name is Cucurbita pepo. It’s a vine squash that was cultivated in Milan during the 19th century, but squashes have been cultivated from at least 7,000 years ago. They’re native to Mesoamerica but are commonly grown across the world now. Zucchini is easy-to-grow in a small garden patch or a raised bed and it’s inexpensive at the store....

Here is a quick look at the animals that look like rats but are not! 9 Animals That Look Like Rats Animals that belong to the rodent family share similar features. But there are also clear distinctions that can help you tell them apart. 1. Jerboa Jerboas have limbs similar to those of a kangaroo. These limbs come in handy whenever they try to escape a predator. There are several species of jerboas....