Dinocrocuta is a species most people will never have heard of. Unfortunately, it was one of the most formidable land predators of its day – a formidable, barrel-chest predator with bone-crushing jaws, a skull that was as large as a coffee table and the audacity to attack rhinoceroses. Dinocrocuta was a Miocene Epoch African-Asian top…
You’ve probably covered your ears at a concert or flinched at a car horn. That feels loud. It isn’t — not even close. The question of what is the loudest sound has an answer that most people are completely unprepared for. We’re not talking about a speaker stack or a fighter jet. We’re talking about…
Ever get to the kitchen counter holding a knife in one hand and a clam in the other and wonder why it won’t budge? You’re not alone. Opening clams is one of those kitchen skills that seems like it’s a difficult task until you see how to do it. Then it clicks. It takes you…
The long nosed leopard lizard is one of the lesser known reptiles of the American West. It runs quickly on hot sand, two legs. It will prey upon other lizards of similar size. It can also shed its tail to escape from the predator. Many people pass by without paying any attention. However, once you…
If you share your home with a Poodle, one question probably crosses your mind more often than you’d like to admit. How many years do we actually get together? The life expectancy for Poodles is one of the best among all dog breeds, and that’s not just breeder talk. The numbers back it up. Toy…
Antarctica was not the frozen landscape as it is today, but rather was very different before emperor penguins arrived. Forests were on the continent. It featured warm shorelines. It also had penguins that science has yet to come to terms with. Among them was Archaeospheniscus wimani, one of the penguins. It is a name few…
The dog ewok costume is one of the most popular dog costume ideas for Halloween, themed parties & photos on social media. In the Star Wars universe, it transforms a dog into a small forest creature inspired by Ewoks from the movie! It’s a great look for fans. Whether your dog is a small dog…
Knowing the system of wisconsin deer hunting zones is important for anyone planning on hunting whitetails in the state. Wisconsin is divided into management zones within each management unit, to regulate the harvest of the animals, promote a balance of the deer herd, and provide a better opportunity for hunting on both public and private…
When your dog peeing on bed issues seem out of the blue, frustrating, or puzzling, you are not alone. This is an issue that many dog owners have to deal with. The positive side is that it is not a chance that this behavior occurs. It always has a reason and when you discover this…
Male vs female axolotl is a common question. They look identical. But they grow up differently in shape, behaviour & roles in reproduction. We will cover this naturally in simple terms with simple answers first and more detail second. Quick Answer: Male vs Female Axolotl Male axolotl: Slim body, long tail, large swollen cloaca Female…