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Given the propensity for wasps and hornets to protect their nests, even to having lookouts keeping watch for potential threats, you might be surprised that any animals would even think about attacking them. So, a variety of animals will actually eat hornets or raid their nests for larvae. This includes raccoons, skunks, birds, and even…
You probably are not aware that there may be some extra money hanging around your house. A large, bald-faced hornet nest can bring in some cash. They are sold in shops or online. A quick look on sites such as eBay will show hornet nests with asking prices ranging from $20 to $500 with an…
Hornets are carnivorous insects that feed on other insects, spiders, and sometimes small vertebrates. Hornets are predators that use their stingers to kill their prey. Hornets are carnivores and opportunistic feeders that will eat whatever insects they can find. In the wild, they mainly eat bees, wasps, and flies. Their diet changes between seasons, as…
Yes, some do. But it is not very common in North America. Instead, the species of wasps that nest underground are most often yellowjackets and some are confused with true hornets. While the only true hornets of North America (The European Hornets) rarely nest underground, their Asian Giant Hornet cousins prefer underground burrows as their…
600D polyester is a fabric that is often used in the manufacture of outdoor gear such as backpacks, camping chairs, heavy-duty tents and functional apparel. It is known for its durability and with a tear strength of 127 Newtons, it is a great choice for outdoor items or in high-demand everyday use. 600D polyester is…
There are a lot of things that you need to be aware of when you’re setting up a new home for your reptiles, and keeping them safe is obviously the top priority. You might want to know: is play sand safe for reptiles? Play sand is designed to be 100% natural and free from all…
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent, social primates that live in tropical and subtropical forests throughout equatorial Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia. While their diet does resemble those of other primates, they are slightly more inclined to eat meat than most of their fellow ape species! Chimpanzees are opportunistic feeders that will eat anything they can get.…
Bikepacking is a great way to explore the outdoors while getting some exercise with friends and family. Because the bike is likely to be your biggest expense and the most crucial part of a good bikepacking trip, it is important to consider what bike frame material fits your needs the best. Whereas carbon fiber frames…
One thing to do while out of hiking season is to paint your tent in awesome colors! But can it be done? Whereas canvas, vinyl or cotton tents are easy to paint using ordinary fabric paint, those tents made from synthetic materials like nylon or polyester are much more challenging to paint due to the…
There’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about gophers. People often ask if gophers bite, which is a natural question to ask – if you’ve never been bitten by one, that is! The answer is yes, gophers can bite in self-defense! Gophers have sharp teeth that they use for digging and eating grasses and…