Read on to learn 10 incredible angelfish facts. 1. Captive Adults Need 55 Gallons of Water First, on our list of incredible angelfish facts, these fish need a lot of space. Angelfish are the perfect first pet for beginning aquarists. They’re low maintenance and easy to learn about. However, they do require a lot of room! Angelfish grow up to be quite big. They’ll need an aquarium that holds at least 55 gallons of water....
1. Certain Beetles Live With Bees First, on our list of incredible beetle facts, let’s discuss silken fungus beetles. You can find beetles in almost any habitat. However, there’s nearly an infinite variety of beetles, and each species is specially designed for its unique lifestyle. For instance, silken fungus beetles, belonging to the family Cryptophagidae, like invading spaces that aren’t theirs. That’s why you can find them living in the nest of wasps and bees....
1. The Peregrine Falcon Is The World’s Fastest Animal Peregrine falcons are known for their high-speed dives. They can glide far without flapping their wings. Peregrine falcon dives quickly when flying. When they stoop, they may reach 200 to 240 mph. They’re the fastest on land, sea, and air. Wow! 2. The Peregrine Falcon Has Impeccable Eyesight The peregrine falcon’s excellent eyesight is one of the species’ most recognizable traits. This falcon’s vision is eight times better than that of a person at distances up to 1....
Butterflies aren’t venomous because, lacking stingers, spines, fangs, or piercing mouthparts, they have no way to inject their toxins into an enemy. There are venomous caterpillars, however. The puss caterpillar, also called the asp, has spines that can deliver redness and swelling as well as incredible pain. The venomous giant silkworm moth caterpillar of South America and Central America is downright dangerous. Being stung with its spines has been known to cause death....
1) Fire Island Fire Island is a 32-mile island off the coast of New York with a well-known black and white lighthouse. There are multiple beaches along the Atlantic and the Bay side. The two most recent shark attacks happened off Fire Island. The first one happened around 7:30am at Smith Point Beach. A paddle boarder was knocked off their board and attacked by a 4-foot tiger shark. They got a 4-inch laceration on their leg but were otherwise okay....
A country claims almost anything that resembles land above the water’s surface. That’s because international law dictates that the ocean surrounding land masses is governed by the owner of that land mass, and grabbing islands is a matter of oceanic control. So great is the urge by major world players to own all of the locations on the planet that they’ve used satellites to identify otherwise unidentifiable land for the sake of ownership....
Let’s get started! Can animals be immune to venom? Before we begin, it’s important to understand the difference between immunity and resistance. Many of the following animals have venom resistance, meaning they have developed some way to combat snake venom through their evolutionary history, but it isn’t always perfect. A venom resistance gives potential prey an advantage if they are tagged by a venomous snake, but they probably don’t want to make a habit out of it!...
Certainly, you want your pet to get the best vet care—and you want it to be as easy as possible on your wallet. Below, we explain the different types of pet insurance plans you can select, explain how pet insurance costs are affected, and share five of the cheapest pet insurance options you can find today. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Types of Pet Insurance Plans If you’re new and learning about pet insurance policies, we help to break down the types of pet insurance plans you can find....
When most people think of pet snakes, they envision fearsome cobras, massive anacondas, and pythons. They are a good pet, but you don’t want one that is difficult to care for or is extremely large. Snakes that are kept small make excellent pets. You can see snakes that stay small forever, teach you responsibility, and are easy to care for. Hence, continue reading this article to get an insight into the pet snakes that stay small forever....
Black Snake Bites While the most common black snakes or Western rat snakes are not venomous, all black snakes can bite in self-defense or if stepped on. The black snake’s bite may not be fatal, but it can still hurt a lot. Black snake bites are also full of bacteria that can cause infection. While these snakes do not have venom, they can get quite enormous. A snakebite from an eight-foot-long snake sure can’t be pleasant!...
Current Mountain Lion Population in Missouri Officially, the mountain lion population in Missouri is zero. Mountain lions were extirpated in this state back in the 1920s, meaning they were wiped out and have no breeding population in the state since. Without a breeding population within the borders of the state, it is safe to say that there is no way to increase the population of mountain lions in Missouri. However, the lack of a stable population in the state doesn’t mean you won’t run into these animals....
Caribou can be found in Alaska as well. This is because they were brought over from Siberia in the early 20th century. Let’s explore 10 of the most interesting Caribou facts below! 1. Caribou Hooves Can Change With Seasons Caribou hooves are actually quite fascinating. In order to survive the environments, they undergo incredible adaptations. Caribou have very large feet, with four toes, two of which are known as dew claws....
Real hedgehogs frequently congregate close to hedgerows in the wild, hence their name. They can find the perfect nesting places in the complex shrubbery, which also offers protection from predators and a reliable food source. Hedgehogs frequent gardens since they mostly eat insects and other pests. Interested in learning more? Let’s explore 10 incredible hedgehog facts right now! 1. Hedgehogs Are Not Rodents Hedgehogs are frequently mistaken for porcupines, which are rodents, which is probably how this story got started....
1. Horses can’t vomit or burp Horses are unable to vomit or burp because of their unique anatomy. They have a super strong sphincter (valve) placed low in their very long esophagus, making it nearly impossible for food or gas to come back up. Plus, the low angle of the esophagus connection to the stomach helps keep the sphincter even more tightly closed. The horse’s digestive system is long and takes about 24 hours to digest food fully....
Since the mountain gorilla species were identified in 1902, they have overcome war, hunting, habitat degradation, and illness. These hazards were once so severe that the species was feared to die off by the end of the century. Their name suggests that mountain gorillas live in 8,000 to 13,000-foot steep forests. Comparatively, their fur is thicker and more plentiful than eastern gorillas. Want to learn more? Let’s dive into 10 incredible mountain gorilla facts!...
Parakeets can have up to 3,000 feathers across their entire bodies, and it is estimated that dozens of colorful kinds are kept as pets. Around 115 species in 30 genera of the subfamily Pssittacinae (family Psittacidae) are named parakeets. Now, let’s look at ten incredible facts associated with these birds. Ready? 1. Parakeets can talk Parakeets are one of the most vocal birds in the parrot family. They are known for their ability to talk back by mimicking sounds they hear....
This historic road is unique because you can experience the history, food, and culture of many US states while getting fantastic photo ops and the chance to view the river’s diverse wildlife. Take a road trip this summer and discover 12 incredible things along the Mississippi River’s Great River Road. 1. Itasca State Park The Mississippi River begins as a gentle stream in Itasca State Park in Minnesota, the first stop on the list....
Read on to find out more about ten snakes that live in the rainforest. 1. Rainbow Boa Snake (Epicrates cenchria) Rainbow boas are small by boa standards, growing to only six feet long. They have heavy bodies with a base color of tan or light brown with darker markings. They aren’t merely brown snakes, though. Their scales reflect in bright, rainbow shades of light, just like a rainbow. As snakes that live in the rainforest, rainbow boas are endemic to Central and South America....
11. Rhinoceros Viper The rhinoceros viper has a large, triangular head and a very unique nose. Like its name, this snake has 2-3 pairs of “horns” on the tip of its snout. Rhinoceros vipers are 36-48 inches in length with heavy bodies. Their scales are extremely keeled or ridged, giving these snakes a very bristly appearance. These unique snakes live in Central Africa in swampy, forested areas with dense vegetation. Rhino vipers have neurotoxic and hemotoxic venom, but since they live deep in the jungle, they rarely encounter or bite humans....
This fascinating color palette also belongs to some incredible species, as you’ll see here on our list of the top 12 blue fish! 1. Betta Betta fish are incredibly popular, mostly for their ability to live as sole fish in small tanks. However, many people underestimate the tank size they need. Bettas should ideally live alone without tank mates, and especially not with other betta fish as they can be very aggressive....
