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Small, hairy rodents called lemmings inhabit some of the world’s coldest climates. They are incredibly resilient creatures that have evolved to endure in their hostile habitat for thousands of years. Here are 10 incredible facts about these amazing creatures! 1. Lemmings Don’t Purposely Jump off Cliffs, It’s a Myth Popular culture has a persistent notion that lemmings leap from cliffs and kill themselves. However, lemming suicide is fiction; it doesn’t occur in real life....

1. Affenpinscher Thought to be of German origin and less than a foot tall, this intelligent toy breed is also known as a monkey terrier. Fans of Star Wars movies find similarities between the appearance of this dog and the Wookies or Ewoks. Affenpinschers are low-maintenance due to their nearly odorless and dense, low-shedding coat. Aside from regular stripping (removing old fur to prevent shedding), your small canine requires a bi-weekly brushing with a slicker brush and comb to stay shiny and neat....

There’s plenty of vegetation for a snake to hide in, whether to wait for prey, avoid its own predators or regulate its temperature out of the Florida sun. There’s also lots of prey, from insects to rodents and, in some cases, mammals as large as a goat or a deer. Florida snakes come in all sizes, from tiny to huge. They are venomous and nonvenomous and can be a neutral color or a rainbow of colors....

From tiny softshell turtles to massive 500-pound sea turtles and fearsome snapping turtles, let’s dive in and take a closer look! 1. Florida Softshell Turtle (Apalone ferox) The Florida softshell turtle has many unique traits, the most unusual being its long, snorkel-like snout and smooth, cartilaginous shell. True to its name, its dark brown shell has no distinct ridges or scutes, making it flat and soft to the touch. The Florida softshell is actually one of the largest softshell turtle species, ranging from 6 inches to 25+ inches from snout to tail tip!...

1. Puppies in Jacksonville: Cotton Candy, a 2-year-old Pitbull Mix Meet Cotton Candy, a goofy and playful 2-year-old Pitbull mix. He is a lovely boy with lots of energy. Cotton Candy loves to run and would thrive in a home with an active lifestyle. He’s also a cuddler, ready to take naps after a long day of playing. Cotton Candy is a true gentleman, despite his energetic spirit. This cutie weighs 64 pounds and is fully grown....

In case you can’t, don’t fret, because we’ve got you covered. Over the course of this article, we’ll introduce you to 8 different birds with yellow chests. We’ll discuss where they live and what they look like, and describe some of their more well-known behaviors. Hopefully, the next time you go for a walk you’ll get to see one of these yellow-chested beauties. Even if you don’t, we’re still happy to teach you all about these 8 birds with yellow chests....

1. Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) We can’t talk about native plants in Arizona without mentioning the iconic Saguaro! The Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is a cactus native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. It is known for its distinctive shape, with a tall, columnar body and branches that extend out from the main trunk-like arms. Saguaros are a keystone species in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. One of the most iconic features of the Saguaro is its size....

In addition to this, Oregon has numerous beaches where you can find agates, jaspers, and petrified wood. Rockhounding is a great activity for anyone who loves nature and wants to explore different types of rocks and minerals without having to spend money or travel too far! Social media sites like Instagram have become a great way for amateur geologists – or “rockhounds” – to share information about their finds as well as tips on how they found them....

Cottonmouth Snake Also known as water moccasins, cottonmouths are one of the most venomous pit vipers. They are 2 to 6 feet long, with males larger than females, although larger snakes are not that uncommon. Cottonmouths are usually black with dark brown crossband markings and cream or tan bellies. The crossbands are sometimes broken, creating half-band markings on either side of their bodies. Cottonmouths are semi-aquatic snakes and live in shallow streams, ponds, and swamps....

Most of the state is covered in grasses and crops. However, South Dakota is home to many other types of plants – trees, shrubs, ferns, or vines! If you’re planning to visit South Dakota, you should check this list of plants native to the state, especially if you’re a plant enthusiast! 1. Cutleaf Daisy The cutleaf daisy is a perennial herb that spreads through underground rhizomes. It’s a small herb, growing only up to 10 inches tall....

Are Monkeys and Apes Different? Monkeys and apes are similar, but they are also very different. Monkeys and apes are primates, forming part of the human family tree. To tell our relatives apart, you should look for a tail. The majority of monkeys have a tail, while apes do not. Monkeys are also generally smaller than apes, which are larger and have broad shoulders. Examples of popular apes include chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans....

Appalachian Trail in North Carolina: 10 Facts You Didn’t Know 1. There are 96.4 miles of the AT in the state The entire Appalachian Trail is listed as 2,190+ miles and spans from Georgia to Maine. Part of the trail travels through North Carolina, directly after Georgia (if you are heading north). The North Carolina-exclusive section of the AT is listed as 96.4 miles, although a larger portion shares a border with Tenessee....

Coyotes — along with our wild animals — are appearing in urban areas with more frequency, and learning how to coexist with our new, wild neighbors might be a necessity moving forward. But coexistence isn’t always easy, and wild animals can undoubtedly be dangerous. So, do coyotes pose a threat to humans? And what can we do to protect ourselves in the most humane way possible? Here’s everything you need to know about the risks coyotes pose both in the wild and in our own backyards....

With so many different bearded dragon morphs on the market, it can be overwhelming and challenging to choose the perfect one for you. This article will guide you through the basics of what bearded dragon morphs are and how they’re developed, how they are distinct from one another, and how to decide which one you’ll end up bringing home. What is a Bearded Dragon Morph? The term “morph” is generally used to refer to different types of a certain reptile within a particular species....

So, to help you out, we explore two grass species below – Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) and centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides). We look at similarities between the two, along with their unique attributes. Bermuda Grass vs. Centipede Grass: Comparison Looking at distinct categories of characteristics makes it easier to see the differences between Bermuda grass and centipede grass. The chart below outlines each. Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) and centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) are warm-weather grasses that do not tolerate the cold....

Although they typically do not attack people, they can turn violent if they feel threatened or if they are defending their cubs. It is better to give it lots of room and stay away from it if you notice one. During a drive in Anchorage, Alaska, someone spotted a black bear doing the most peculiar thing. Without cause for concern, this bear saw a tall, wire fence and treated it like a playground!...

Read on to learn the dangers of chewing gum for dogs and what to do if your canine companion accidentally eats any. Can Dogs Eat Gum? In short, dogs can absolutely not eat gum. Most gums contain xylitol, a common sweetener used to flavor the gum and make it more enjoyable to chew. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs; as little as one piece of gum can be lethal to a ten-pound pup....

For millennia, dogs have been employed in search and rescue missions. This is mainly because of their superlative sense of smell and their keen sense of perception. Trained dogs possess a heightened sense of smell which enables them to sniff out crime suspects, drugs, and bombs. In the same fashion, dogs’ sense of smell has found new applications in the field of medicine. Even detecting cancer, tuberculosis, and most recently malaria in humans....

If you are ready to start brushing your dog’s teeth at home, you may wonder if you can use the same human toothpaste that you brush with each day. While human toothpaste does the job for us, human toothpaste should never be used in dogs. To make sure you understand the dangers of human toothpaste use in dogs, let’s break down everything you need to know below! Why Should I Brush My Dog’s Teeth?...

Unlike cheetahs, which exist primarily in open savannah, tigers around the world live in densely forested areas. They’re much larger than leopards, mountain lions, bobcats, or servals, but they’re not quite as big as polar bears or grizzly bears. However, no matter their size, or where they live, all tigers share many of the same behaviors. Let’s learn a little more about these magnificent apex predators, and answer the question: can tigers climb trees?...