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The Smoky Mountains are located in North Carolina and Tennessee and span 800 square miles. This article takes a look at the Appalachian Trail through the Smoky Mountains: 10 facts you didn’t know. The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail was proposed by Benton MacKaye in 1921. It was officially founded years later in 1925 and was completed in 1937. According to the Appalachian Trail Organization, more than 3 million people visit the trail each year....

These large fish can be spotted in coastal waters, sometimes near shore, hunting for prey. Equipped with sharp teeth, tough skin, and sheer size reaching 5,000 pounds, these apex predators are feared with reason. Despite their frightening looks, it’s normal to wonder if great white sharks are dangerous and aggressive to humans or if the species is misunderstood. Let’s find out. Are Great White Sharks Aggressive? Great white sharks, or simply the great whites, are the most aggressive sharks worldwide....

With beautiful snow-white fur, fluffy tails, rounded ears, and strikingly inquisitive eyes, the arctic fox is easily one of the cutest creatures on the planet. However, while these adorable animals are playful, curious, and cute, they are also very cunning and fierce predators that have adapted to some of the harshest conditions on the planet. Let’s take a closer look at these unique cold weather furballs with 10 incredible arctic fox facts!...

10. Boston Terriers Go By Several Names For the first entry on our Boston Terrier facts list, we’ll dive into the etymology of the breed’s name. It’s not uncommon for dogs to go by several different names, and Boston Terriers are no exception. The breed first became popular in Boston near the end of the 19th century and can trace its lineage to bull and terrier breeds. As a result, it also goes by the name Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, and Boxwood....

The chinchilla is a fascinating creature, and if you have one as a pet or intend to, here are some facts about these creatures that will fascinate you. 1. Chinchillas have amazing fur Chinchilla fur is incredibly exotic because of how thick and soft it is. Chinchillas have up to 60 hairs per follicle, unlike humans, who typically have only one hair per follicle. This makes their fur very thick, allowing them to stay warm at high altitudes....

People tend to love cute furry little creatures. For instance, gerbil facts include these tiny animals being popular pets, loved by people across the globe. But in the wild, they are social animals native to Africa, Asia, and Eurasia. These omnivorous animals live in burrows in hot deserts, grasslands, and dry savannas. They give birth to large broods several times a year and produce substantial populations depending on the species....

1. Mourning Doves get their Name from their Call Given their name, it would be easy to assume that mourning doves get their name from some association with death. However, they are named because of the sound that they make. This is because mourning doves make a very plaintive, sad sound. Although they make a distinctive coo woo sound at first, it is often mistaken for the call of an owl....

They come in many colors, from red to purple to green, making them some of the most visible and fascinating sea animals. An average sea urchin is small, measuring around 1 to 4 inches in diameter. The giant sea urchin is approximately 14 inches in diameter. Sea urchins weigh about one pound on average. They move either by propelling themselves with their spines or by slowly crawling with tube feet....

There are numerous fun facts relating to the snapping turtle. First, they are nocturnal animals with a maximum lifespan of about 50 years in the wild. Secondly, they’re solitary beings that have lakes, ponds, canals, and rivers for habitats. Snapping turtles also have mouths that resemble a bird’s hooked beaks. There are more incredible facts everyone must learn about the snapping turtle. We’ve discussed 10 of them below. 1. The Snapping Turtle Can Eat Anything While most animals have specific things that they eat, the snapping turtle isn’t in any way selective of what goes into its mouth....

Let’s discover 10 interesting vampire bat facts that will leave you in awe and make you feel a chill run down your spine. 1. Vampire Bats Do Not Suck Blood In contrast to vampires of myth, vampire bats do not drain their victims of blood. In reality, these small creatures use their sharp teeth to make a small cut and let the blood begin to lightly pool up. Afterward, they will then begin to lap it up using their tongue....

1. Walruses can whistle Walruses can produce a wide range of sounds, but perhaps the most interesting one is that they have the ability to whistle. Other sounds that you may expect from a walrus include growls, grunts, and clicks. 2. Walruses do some planning before they reproduce Female walruses strategize before deciding to have young ones in the Arctic. Raising a young requires a great deal of energy and resources, therefore female walruses delay implantation until they are sure that they have all the resources and energy they will need to raise their young....

Many small dog breeds do not grow any larger than 15 inches (38 cm) which allows them to be classified as a small dog breed. If you are looking to get one of these small dog breeds or are curious as to what small dog breeds are out there, we have compiled a list of the smallest dog breeds in the world, along with the information on each breed to help you consider which one is right for you....

If you are planning a visit to one, it is important to follow good etiquette and the rules of the park you are visiting. The rules may vary based on the dog park you are visiting, but many of them are the same to provide an enjoyable experience. Most Common Dog Park Rules: All dogs must be fully vaccinated and licensed You are responsible for your own dogPick up after your pup’s waste Don’t bring a dog if they are in heat or illNo aggressive dogs in the park...

So, ready to learn some interesting facts about the mouth of the Mississippi River? Let’s dive in! 1. The mouth of the Mississippi River dumps into the Gulf of Mexico. One of the most important facts about the mouth of the Mississippi River is its location. After all, since the entire purpose of a river mouth is about connecting two bodies of water, you’ll want to know what this mega river is connected to!...

We’ll show you how large they grow, what they look like, and whether they pose a danger to you or your family. Without further ado, let’s start taking a look at the largest spiders you can expect to find in this part of the United States! 1. Dark Fishing Spider The dark fishing spider is the biggest spider in Maine. This arachnid can measure over 4 inches in total length....

1. Cane Toad The cane toad is a large, warty amphibian native to South and Central America. South Texas is one of the very few areas in the United States where you will find this dangerous species. Reaching over 9 inches, it is the largest toad in the world. It is an old, true toad that people introduced to many countries in hopes it would control agricultural pests. Today, it is considered one of the worst invasive species on earth....

Carnivorous dinosaurs relied on a variety of animals to feed on. To defend themselves many herbivorous dinosaurs had spikes and armor as a natural defense. In this article, you will learn about 9 different dinosaurs with spikes. Fossils are one of the greatest resources in learning about dinosaurs and are even helpful after millions of years. Dinosaurs used spikes as a defense, but there are also other theories as to why these ancient reptiles grew large spikes from their body....

They truly are a force to be reckoned with. In this video, a sole lioness is outnumbered by a pack of at least 10 hyenas, with others rushing toward the scene from the background. The lioness is running, trying to escape those powerful jaws but she’s stumbling and in danger. It is much easier to bully and conquer even an apex predator when you have strength in numbers. The hyenas are seizing their chance to take this lioness down, running in without restraint, lunging forward, and taking bites at will....

It is understandable why you would not want them on your land. Armadillos this size can wreak havoc with their infamous digging habits. The video shows one of the largest species of armadillo, the giant armadillo, or tatú carreta, as it is colloquially called. The man can be seen struggling to hold the creature as it tries to run forward with impressive strength. When the man lets go, the Armadillo takes off at a pace faster than believable for such a heavily armored creature....

In this article, we will discuss the differences between apatosaurus and brontosaurus, even if those differences are subtle. We will also discuss the hotly contested debate surrounding the genus and species of these two dinosaurs, centuries after their existence. Let’s get started. Comparing Apatosaurus vs Brontosaurus Key Differences Between Apatosaurus vs Brontosaurus There are only so many differences between apatosaurus vs brontosaurus which is why the debate over whether or not they are different species continues....