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10. Harp Seals Are Quite Sociable For our first foray into harp seal facts, we’ll examine how harp seals interact with one another. Harp seals spend most of their lives at sea swimming, hunting, or migrating between feeding and breeding grounds. While they occasionally travel and feed alone, by nature, they are gregarious and social animals that enjoy the company of other seals. You can usually find harp seals traveling in small groups or hanging out together on ice floes....

10. People Have Bred Koi For Hundreds of Years For our first entry on this list of koi fish facts, we’ll take you back to the beginning. Most people think that koi originated in Japan. While it’s true that they have become synonymous with Japanese culture, koi actually trace their history back to several varieties of carp from Central Europe and Asia. Chinese farmers used to raise carp in rice paddies as a source of food and began to selectively breed carp for color mutations nearly a thousand years ago....

They were first introduced to the United States in the 1950s. Since then, they have gained massive popularity in recent years thanks to their fiery personalities, fox-like looks, curly tails, and upright ears. Here are 10 incredible Shiba Inu facts that show why this fantastic breed is continuously gaining popularity in Europe and America. 1. Shiba Inu is an ancient breed Archaeologists discovered remains of dogs with a similar appearance to the Shiba Inu at sites that the Jomon-jin people inhabited....

Some of the shark species can be found in shallower water, close to shore, and others are deepwater sharks. Sharks are most common from spring until fall with many species using the waters off the coast as nurseries for their baby sharks. Let’s look at the 10 sharks off the coast of Mississippi. 1) Atlantic sharpnose shark The most common shark seen off the coast of Mississippi is the Atlantic sharpnose shark....

#10: Red-Spotted Orb Weaver Araneus cingulatus, or the red-spotted orb weaver, belongs to the orb-weaver family Araneidae. You can find this spider in Pennsylvania as well as throughout parts of the central and eastern United States. Adult red-spotted orb weavers measure between 3 and 5 millimeters long, with females measuring larger than males. Their species name, cingulatus, comes from the Latin cingulum or “belt.” The top of the abdomen looks primarily cream-white, except for a row of red spots that run along the outside of the abdomen....

Due to urban, industrial, and agricultural pollution, some rivers are now toxic. When industries around the world create toxic wastewater, only 20% of it ends up being treated. The rest ends up in rivers, oceans, and lakes. In some areas, the result is no access to sanitary drinking water. Dirty drinking water leads to more deaths than all forms of violence combined, including war. These rivers all have huge human populations living around them and utilizing them....

What Are the Biggest Spiders in Indiana? Several hundred species of spiders live in Indiana, but the majority of them don’t grow past two inches in length, including their legs. All the spiders we list here are longer than two inches, and they may just make you jump if you see one based on their large size. However, we’re going to focus on more than their length. We’ll tell you whether they pose a threat to you and where you are most likely to encounter them during your travels....

What Are the Biggest Spiders in Missouri? The biggest spiders in Missouri are quite sizable, with some of them measuring almost 5 inches across when you account for their leg span. Does that mean they have the potential to cause harm to humans? Also, where do they live and what do they look like? Don’t worry, we’re going to cover all of these elements as we closely inspect five of the largest spiders that you’ll encounter in Missouri....

There’s some debate about whether snakes originated in the water or if land snakes developed on land, which means there must be some pretty cool fossil records about prehistoric snakes. While the fossil records are woefully incomplete, some prehistoric snakes are worth a closer look. Let’s look at five prehistoric snakes with our list ending on one as big as a school bus! 5. Palaeophis Colossaeus The Palaeophis Colossaeus went extinct about 33 million years ago, and it was the largest sea snake (not a land snake!...

Today, green anacondas can eat anything from wild deer to domesticated sheep. But with the introduction of venom, snakes were killing even the largest animals with their bite. An increasing body of research indicates that primates developed a more sophisticated sense of sight because of threats from snakes, and we appear to share an innate genetic aversion to snakes with our fellow primates. In turn, snakes evolved their adaptations, and natural selection tended to prioritize adaptations that maximize that inherent advantage of speed....

Comparing an Aardvark and an Anteater Key Differences between an Aardvark and an Anteater The key differences between aardvarks and anteaters include the presence of teeth, phylogenic class, size, and behavior. Aardvarks have teeth with no incisors or canines, while anteaters do not have at all. Let us learn more about the key differences between an aardvark vs an anteater. Aardvark vs Anteater: Classification Aardvarks are the only surviving species of the family Orycteropodidae....

In this article, we will go over some of the most commonly seen animals in Yellowstone National Park, including where you might see these animals. We will also list the most common birds, carnivores, and ungulate species in Yellowstone, including species that potentially migrate in and out of the park each year. Let’s get started! Most Common Animals in Yellowstone National Park If you are planning a National Parks tour, you may want to set aside some time for more than just hiking....

What are Sea Snakes? There are 69 species of sea snakes which are all from the subfamily Hydrophiinae in the Elapidae family group, and the majority of them are highly venomous. Almost all sea snakes are completely aquatic and are unable to live or move on land – with the only exception being sea kraits. To make them suited to their watery habitat, sea snakes are uniquely adapted. All sea snakes have flattened paddle-like tails and bodies which appear to be more eel-like....

Argentina Many flags all over the world have links to independence and revolution, and Argentina‘s flag is one of them. The Gadsden flag is another classic example of a flag associated with the struggle for independence in another part of the world. Of course, this flag is not blue and white, so it doesn’t belong to this list. Argentina’s national flag consists of three parallel bands of blue and white colors with the Sun of May emblem at the center....

1. Bilby Fun Fact: They Have Many Different Names ‘Bilby’ originates from an Aboriginal word, ‘Yuwaalaraay,’ which means ‘long-nosed rat.’ But the proper name of the bilby is the greater bilby. There used to be a different species of bilby known as the lesser bilby, but these animals went extinct in the 1950s. Because of this, the greater bilby became commonly known as the bilby. 2. Bilbies Resemble Rabbits in Many Ways One fun bilby animal fact is that they grow 11 to 22 inches long, with males weighing up to twice as much as females....

Camel spider facts mean that they look like something out of a horror movie, among many others. A considerable body, long legs, giant jaws, and the ability to run 10 miles per hour are some quirky but impressive camel spider facts. There are also many myths surrounding this weird creature. Still, we debunk some myths surrounding this oddity while adding other interesting facts about the camel spider. 1. Camel Spider Myths and Facts – Where It Gets Its Name People used to think camel spiders would eat the insides of a camel’s stomach....

1. The Goblin Shark Has A Few Unique Nicknames The goblin shark is also known as “The Living Fossil” because the family from which this peculiar-looking shark originates dates back millions of years. Despite having a vast range that spans parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, the goblin shark is most frequently seen off the coastlines of Japan. The sharks’ projecting snouts reminded Japanese fishers of the Tengu, a long-nosed, red-faced demon....

The Top 10 Incredible King Cobra Facts King cobras are rather complicated creatures. You’re bound to find out something new as you read through these facts! Some of these facts will give you a renewed sense of respect or fear of these venomous snakes. 10. They Are the Largest Venomous Snake in the World! King cobras are the world’s largest venomous snakes. The biggest snake of this species ever discovered was 18....

You’ll learn why these animals are so rare, the steps taken to help the species, and their complicated origins. 10. Fewer Than 25 of These Animals Are Left in the Wild For a little while, it looked as though the red wolf population was recovering. While 2021 started off with 30 of these animals living in the wild, several were claimed in car collisions, two had died by unknown means, and one was shot by someone trying to protect his livestock....

1. Rockhopper Penguins are the Smallest Species Rockhopper penguins are among the smallest of all penguin species. They typically only grow to about 2 feet tall. They are also extremely light in weight, and weigh only between 5.5 and 6.5 pounds. 2. Rockhopper Penguins are a Noisy, Feisty Bunch The northern rockhopper penguin is a small, hardy bird known for its scrappy personality. These penguins will fight each other over the best nesting spots, mates, and food....