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Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are one of the most common pests in North America. They can be found in many different environments, including forests, fields, and even urban areas. Groundhogs are mostly herbivores, meaning that they eat mostly plants including tomatoes, onions, and other vegetables and flowers in your garden – and yes, this…
Crayfish, like every other animal species on the planet, breathe oxygen. But how do they obtain oxygen? And do they need water to breathe? Let’s get into it! Because crayfish are aquatic, they have the same respiratory system as fish, crabs, and lobsters that breathe oxygen via their gills. Like crabs, their gills have adapted…
While we know birds as flying animals and studied them at some point in our science classes, there are still many things to learn about them. Birds have a high metabolic rate that allows them to process foods quickly. Because of this, they have to excrete wastes more often than other animals. Because most birds…
Yes, groundhogs will eat your onions irrespective of their tastes. However, do not despair – here are 9 ways to prevent groundhogs from eating your vegetables! Groundhogs (also known as woodchucks or Marmota monax) are herbivores; however, their omnivorous diet includes plant matter (grass, fruits, vegetables, roots, bark), small mammals (baby birds and mice), and…
Stuck in a crossword puzzle or just interested in the many fascinating birds starting with the letter G out there? You have come to the right place! Some of the most common names of birds beginning with a g are “Grey”, “Green”, “Great”, or “Gold(en)”. See the lists below for more than a hundred birds…
There are many fascinating types of monkeys found all over the world and these monkeys can be divided into different categories based on their attributes, origin, and native environment. They all vary in size, coloration, and where they live in the world – many of which I will show you in this post! At the…
A proper sleeping bag is a must-have on any hiking or outdoor trip where an overnight stay is included. Whether you are planning to stay in a tent or in a hut, a soft and warm sleeping bag is essential to keep you warm at night. Sleeping bags come in a variety of styles, materials,…
Budgies are one of the most popular pet birds in America and for good reason: they can be very affectionate and are a good overall pet. If you just got one and are wondering how they drink water, then this blog post is for you! Budgies, like other parrots and parakeets, drink water using their…
Although octopuses can detect sound waves and vibrations in water, they do not have ears. The little hearing that octopuses do have is not particularly good. Detection of sound waves by octopuses and other Cephalopods is accomplished by the usage of an organ known as a statocyst. The statocyst is a small hard chamber that…
Have you ever experienced “cold spots” in your sleeping bag? Clumping causes them and clumping may be caused by suboptimal storage of your bag. Gear can get expensive and no one likes to ruin their equipment by storing it the wrong way. Despite that, I see quite some debate in the online hiking communities on…