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How Should You Use Our Animal Analogies? There are many ways you can use them. If you’re teaching biology, use them to help students remember important facts about animal characteristics, species identification, geographic location of these animals, and other important details. Use them to devise tests or quizzes, for instance, by leaving the second animal in the analogy blank and asking your students to fill in the blanks. You can also ask your students to come up with their own animal analogies using these as examples....

What other perennial flowers for zone 9 should you know about? Read on to find out! 1. Monkshood Monkshood is a zone 9 gem. This incredible perennial is not only hardy, but it’s also beautiful and can reach up to six feet in height. It has dark green leaves and produces beautiful blue flowers that bloom in the summer. This plant is native to Europe, but it has been successfully cultivated in zone 9 gardens for many years....

Luckily for you and your nose, we have gathered a list of the 4 most common reasons why your dog smells like fish. Ranging from an impacted anal gland to an underlying skin infection, let’s break down the potential causes and how to treat them below! Is It Normal For A Dog To Smell Bad? Before we dive into the details of a fishy odor in dogs, we should first answer the question of whether or not it is normal for your pup to have a strange smell about them....

We will look at the old tales that gave these animals recognition and share some must-know facts about them. Join us and explore these beautiful creatures and the reasons why Christmas would not be complete without them! Reindeer No Christmas would be possible without Santa Claus and his reindeer. Pulling a sleigh loaded with presents is no easy task. With that, nine reindeer accompany Santa each year on his fantastic journey....

What Do Climate Activists Do? Climate activists try to inspire people to care more about our changing climate. They may do this through conventional or unconventional methods. Recently, a few climate activists have taken to throwing food on famous works of art to bring people’s attention to climate change. However, other methods include giving speeches, organizing strikes at work and school, hosting nature clean-up days, and scheduling marches, traffic disruptions, and other public protests....

In this article, we’ll discuss 6 different groups of nocturnal birds. We’ll explore where you can find these birds, what makes them unique, and why they stay active at night. That way, the next time you stay up late, maybe you’ll get a chance to spot one of these night flyers. So, get ready to take off, as we take a look at 6 birds that fly at night. #6: Petrel Petrels belong to four different families in the order Procellariiformes....

1. Puppies in Chicago: Barnaby, a Two-Month-Old Mixed Breed Of all of the puppies in Chicago, Barnaby (top left photo) has got to be one of the sweetest! Barnaby is an adorable mixed-breed male pup who is only two months old! Right now, he is only 19 pounds, but he is expected to grow into a medium-sized dog. He’s a sweetheart looking for a new home and someone to love. Though only DNA testing will tell, some of the friends of Paws Chicago think that Barnaby may be a mix of a beagle and a Jack Russell (sometimes also called a “Jack Russell Terrier”)....

Megalodon Dubbed the most giant shark to have ever lived, the megalodon was a massive shark that roamed the Tethys sea, which are the modern-day Pacific and Atlantic oceans. This extinct mega-shark was an apex predator. It was around 60 feet long, and experts estimate it weighed up to 227,500 pounds. That’s 20-50 times the size of today’s great white sharks and around the size of a bowling alley! Megalodon ate great white sharks, turtles, and their teeth marks are found in fossilized ammonite remains....

This article explores two distinct species – the American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) and the Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki). You will discover how these two species are similar, along with how they stand out. American Persimmon vs. Japanese Persimmon: Comparison Key Differences Between the American Persimmon and the Japanese Persimmon Both the American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) and the Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) belong to the Ebenaceae (ebony) family. Many species of tree in this family grow the prized persimmons....

Beavers have Nocturnal and Crepuscular Tendencies Beavers are generally nocturnal, so they are primarily active from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., spending the rest of the day in their lodges. This activity pattern is somewhat unexpected and may not be optimal for various reasons. The thermal energy hypothesis suggests that all endothermic animals in the temperate zone will benefit from a diurnal lifestyle. This belief is because the daily activity of endothermic animals has lower energy demands than nighttime activity....

There are around 80,000 narwhals worldwide, and they are categorized as near threatened due to human activity and global warming. If global conservation efforts are not made, the species could perish. Is It True That Narwhals Exist? Narwhals, together with the pure white beluga whale, are the only two living members of the Monodontidae family. Narwhals are easily identifiable by their males’ exceptionally long tusks. Tusks are teeth that protrude from the left upper jaw and past the lip, forming a twisting helix....

What should you consider before feeding your pet human food? When feeding your dog human food, including fruits, it is important to identify how it might be harmful to your pet. Some snacks like nuts or chips can have high sodium levels. Many things cooked with sauces or seasonings can have a lot of salt as well. If a dog consumes too much salt, they can get diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, tremors, and in extreme cases, seizures....

This article will offer insight into two lovely tropical fruits – atemoya (Annona × atemoya) and cherimoya (Annona cherimola). You will learn how they are similar and a handful of their unique traits. Atemoya vs. Cherimoya: Comparison We have highlighted some of these traits to showcase the differences between atemoya and cherimoya. You will find a chart below that breaks down the distinctions between each fruit. Both atemoya (Annona × atemoya) and cherimoya (Annona cherimola) belong to the Annonaceae family and Annona genus....

Bartlett pears and Anjou pears arrived somewhat later, but have since become two of the most popular varieties of pears grown in the U.S. Read on to discover the key differences that affect their growth habit, flavor profile, and appearance. Bartlett Pear vs. Anjou Pear Bartlett Pear vs. Anjou Pear: Key Differences Bartlett pears and Anjou pears are cultivars of the same family. Their taste, texture, and pollination requirements are the most notable differences....

You can direct sow or transplant bee balm seeds, though transplanting is often the preferred method. Start your seeds indoors, two months before your final spring frost date, and make sure they have plenty of light to germinate. Keep your seedlings moist but not overwatered, and plant bee balm outdoors once the weather has warmed! But why should you consider planting bee balm seeds, and can you harvest seeds from your own plants?...

Fortunately for the state of Mississippi, bobcat populations are thriving, and the wild cats are a common sight in its forests, sometimes even in suburban settlements. No documented sightings of mountain lions, panthers, or cougars have been made in Mississippi in the past 100 years. Thus, the bobcat is the only remaining wild cat in the Magnolia State. This article will discuss everything you need to know about bobcats in Mississippi and other interesting facts....

Let’s uncover whether jelly is a sweet treat dogs can enjoy too. Is Jelly Safe For Dogs? The short answer is no, jelly isn’t safe for dogs to eat. If they gobble down a piece of dropped jelly on toast, chances are it won’t hurt them, but giving jelly on a regular basis is unhealthy and could it could even poison your dog depending on the ingredients. We’ll look at the exact reasons a little later on but first, what is jelly?...

In this article, we will compare and contrast collard greens and kale so that you can fully understand these two plants as individuals. We will go over what they look like physically, what they are typically used for, and all of the nutrition you might receive from a single serving. Let’s get started and discuss kale and collard greens now! Comparing Collard Greens vs Kale Key Differences Between Collard Greens vs Kale There are a number of key differences between collard greens and kale....

The Only Country to Have a Single Colored Flag Colors always have intention and meaning when used on a flag, and using a single color just adds special meaning to that one color! Throughout history, there have been some interesting flags, but few have been represented as just a single piece of cloth with a single color. In fact, there currently aren’t any countries with a single-colored flag as their national banner, although there was one only a few years ago!...

In this article, we will address all of these similarities and differences so that you can learn how to tell coyotes and dogs apart. We will also address the preferred habitats, their appearances, and their average lifespans as well as their diets. Let’s get started and learn more about both of these types of dogs now! Comparing Coyote vs Dog Key Differences Between Coyote vs Dog There are many key differences between coyotes and dogs, the primary one being their domesticated status....