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Let’s learn 10 incredible facts about tree frogs! 1. Some Tree Frogs Don’t Even Live in Trees Most species of tree frog are arboreal (tree-living), but a few are more terrestrial (ground-living). Further, many species of arboreal tree frogs spend time on the ground when it’s time to lay their eggs. Pacific tree frogs (Pseudacris regilla) spend most of their lives on the forest floor. They’re native to the Pacific Coast of North America and are particularly common in Washington State....

Let’s look at the 10 most incredible waterfalls in Virginia that you’ll definitely want to check out as soon as possible! 1. Devil’s Bathtub The Devil’s Bathtub is a lovely pool of water at the base of a little waterfall. The Devil’s Fork Loop trail is the path you take to get to the waterfall. It winds through a forest and crosses multiple creeks. The pool water can be pretty icy, but it’s well worth a dip if you dare to plunge in....

Below are 10 scary extinct animals that you won’t believe ever inhabited this earth. 10. Titanoboa It is probably best to skip this one if you are afraid of snakes. That’s because there has never been a snake larger than Titanoboa. It is believed that Titanoboa lived during the Paleocene era, and it was around 40 feet long. Paleontologists estimate that the Titanoboa measured 12 meters (40 feet) in length and weighed approximately 1....

#10: Striped Lynx Spider The striped lynx spider, Oxyopes salticus, belongs to the lynx spider family Oxyopidae. You can find these spiders in Missouri as well as throughout the eastern United States and south into Central and South America. Adult females measure between 5 and 6 millimeters long, while adult males range in size from 4 to 5 millimeters long. Depending on the specimen, they can vary in color but typically appear predominantly cream, brown, or orange....

10 Mountains In Turkey There are 17 different mountain ranges in Turkey. Most are sub-ranges of the Alpine-Himalayan mountain chain that extends through the European continent. Some of the mountains in Turkey extend from the Asian side of the peninsula. Some of the most interesting mountains in Turkey are: Mount Ararat Located in: Iğdır and Ağrı provinces Height: 16, 854 feet Nearby City: Doğubayazıt Known For: Mount Ararat is a snow-capped, dormant volcano lying very close the Turkish border with Iran....

1. Eastern Chicken Turtle (Deirochelys reticularia reticularia) The eastern chicken turtle is one of three chicken turtle subspecies, with the other two being the Florida and western varieties. It’s the most widespread and abundant of all three subspecies and has a very wide geographic range that spans most of the American Southeast. One of the eastern chicken turtle’s most prominent traits is its long, flexible neck for its small size. It’s only around 4 to 9 inches long on average, with females being longer than males, but males have longer and thicker tails....

We mostly discover these extinct sharks through their teeth, which they grew in large numbers throughout their lives and which hold up better to time than the cartilage throughout the rest of their bodies. Sharks as a species are still going strong, though, and they remain one of the oldest creatures on earth! Unfortunately, overfishing has endangered over one third of today’s sharks—so the fight isn’t over yet. We need to help to reduce overfishing and climate change before it’s too late, so that many more sharks aren’t added to this list of 11 types of sharks that went extinct....

Lemurs Not only are lemurs illegal in most countries, but they’re also extremely expensive. Buying a lemur from a quality breeder can cost between $3,000 to $10,000. Caring for a lemur can cost around $3,000 a year due to their dietary needs and vet care. These animals also need to be homed with at least one other lemur because they’re social creatures and if they’re taken from their mothers too early they may develop aggression and other behavioral problems....

Texas is home to many fossils, and dinosaur bones and footprints are among these fossilized remains. In a large strip that spans central Texas, some of these so-called Early Cretaceous fossils can be seen exposed on the surface. Below, we list 14 dinosaurs that lived in Texas and where you can see their fossils today. 14 Dinosaurs that Lived in Texas 1. Paluxysaurus Pleurocoelus was chosen as Texas’ official state dinosaur in 1997....

Snakes have different types of venom that act and attack the body in different ways. One major type of venom acts by attacking the nervous system and paralyzing the body. This article takes a look at 17 snakes with paralyzing venom. Types of Snake Venom There are 4 main types of snake venom: neurotoxic, proteolytic, hemotoxic, and cytotoxic. Snakes can have venom made of more than one toxin or venom type....

While each dog park is different, they all have pretty similar rules which include; The off-leash dog area is for dogs and their handlers only.Children under 6 are not allowed inside the dog park and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.All dogs must have an up-to-date license and vaccination.No dogs under 4 months of age are allowed inside the dog park.Dogs must be on a leash when entering and exiting the dog park....

These wolf-like dogs make fun pets, but they are also mischievous escape artists that can be quite the handful for inexperienced owners. With such unique personalities, finding the perfect name for your husky can be difficult—but we’ve collected a bunch of awesome names to help you along the way! Keep reading to find the perfect husky dog name for your amazing dog! Wolf Names Huskies are unique because they are one of the few dog breeds that still look like wolves....

Hawks are powerful birds. They have sharp and curved talons for catching prey and hooked beaks for tearing it. They also have an excellent sense of hearing and one of the best eyesight in the entire animal world. Their visual acuity is eight times that of humans. Hawks thrive in coastal regions, mountains, grasslands, savannas, forests, prairies, and marshes. Whether you’re driving, hiking in the woods, or relaxing in your backyard, getting a chance to see a hawk is always a lot of fun....

Are Azaleas Poisonous to Dogs Or Cats? Grayanotoxin, a neurotoxin found in Azaleas, is the source of the plant’s danger to dogs and cats. Azalea pollen, petals, and leaves all contain the poison. Sodium channels in the heart and skeletal muscles are affected by this toxin. Skeletal and nervous system activities and the cardiac muscle’s ability to pump blood can be disrupted. Other symptoms include abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, and low blood pressure....

A happy fact about these majestic animals is that they are not on the endangered species list. You might assume it’s getting harder for them to thrive as humanity encroaches further on their territory, but there is plenty of space out there to make their marks. Known to be a solitary animal, mountain lions need a lot of space to call their own, which is abundant in certain parts of the country....

There are approximately 3,000 orb-weaver spider species across the globe, but none of them pose any threat or harm to humans. Orb weavers are also not known to be aggressive spiders and would instead run away than fight. However, when highly provoked, they can bite. Orb weaver bites are nothing to worry about, though. Although venomous, orb weaver spider bites will only feel like a mild bee sting and will only cause some symptoms if the bitten person is allergic to their venom....

There are more than 20 birds and mammals that can change color to adapt to their environments, and that’s not even taking into consideration the myriad insects, amphibians, fish, and reptiles with their own color-changing capabilities. And while the process is most often used as a defense mechanism, it can be used for hunting, attracting mates, and even communicating socially. Here are 10 of the world’s most unique color-changing animals and the creative ways they employ this skill for survival....

1. Cuttlefish are smart! They can learn to delay gratification! Cuttlefish have the largest brain of all invertebrate animals. But does that mean they are also smart? The Stanford Marshmallow Experiment of 1972 tested to see if children would take one marshmallow right away or wait and receive two marshmallows. The children were evaluated over time and found that the children who waited (delayed gratification) scored higher on SAT’s, had better social skills and lower levels of substance abuse....

1. Chow Chows Have Purple Tongues One of the most unique Chow Chow facts is that while nearly all breeds of dog have pink tongues, Chow Chows do not! Chow chows are one of the few that have tongues that are purple or blue-black in color. When they are born, Chow Chow puppies have pink tongues. However, they darken within the first few months after being born. The color results from a concentration of pigment-producing cells in their tongue....

1. The Jury’s Still Out The jury’s still out on whether hagfish are vertebrates or invertebrates. However, we know with certainty that they do not have vertebrae. Some researchers feel they do not belong in the vertebrate group and are not even fish. The confusion comes in because they have some characteristics of both groups. For example, they have a skull, a bone found in vertebrates but lack jaws, fins, or scales, an invertebrate feature....