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I have previously written two posts on how to choose a flysheet material including the different types of nylon used for tents for your tent, but what about the tent poles? Tent poles are usually made of strong and lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, or fiberglass. What are the advantages and disadvantages of…
The short answer is: yes, they do. Lizards will, by and large, eat any living insect as long as it isn’t dangerous, toxic, or too hard or big for the lizard to eat. Lizards can consume a variety of beetles such as darkling beetles resulting from mature mealworms and superworm etc. The kind of beetles…
Merino wool is a remarkable material made from the wool of Australian and New Zealand merino sheep. Not only is the wool incredibly soft and durable, but it is also known for being resistant to odor, breathable, versatile, and exceptionally comfortable. These staggering properties of merino wool, along with its many other benefits, make it…
Octopuses are cephalopod creatures that belong to the invertebrates group just like squid and cuttlefish. They are known for their intelligence and camouflage skills that allow them to deceive attackers and prey. Their soft bodies make them capable of fitting into narrow and small spaces, and the only hard object in an octopus body is…
Lanolin is the grease that is always present in a sheep’s wool and has many amazing properties. Merino wool comes from a strain of Merino sheep bred for its wool, and the average Merino wool is usually less than 20 microns, which classifies it as “fine” wool. Lanolin is essentially what gives merino sheep’s wool…
Whether you are going hiking or just looking for a healthy treat, beef jerky is a great choice because it is portable, tastes great, and lasts long without refrigeration. Some hikers use it as a snack during the day while others combine it with vegetables and rice or pasta for a savory evening meal. Yes,…
Having a chameleon takes lots of care and detailed observation, especially where their diet comes into the picture. They can eat a host of insects such as crickets, cockroaches, ants, grasshoppers and many others. But, the beetle is one of their favorite menu items, with their larvae being a particular delicacy. In general, chameleons can…
All cells need a constant flow of energy to maintain their metabolism and to grow. While prokaryotic cells such as bacteria do not need separate organelles to satisfy their energy demands, all eukaryotic cells do (with very few exceptions – read on!). Eukaryotes like plants, animals, and protists need mitochondria for their survival. They all…
Yes, like most geckos, the gargoyle gecko has the ability to swim. But does it like it? Gargoyle geckos have been shown to swim in puddles and lakes, when necessary. However, when faced with large bodies of water such as rivers, they will usually try to find an alternate route around it Geckos will float…
Euglena is a group of microorganisms that are not quite animals nor plants, but protists. The difficult classification stems from their ability to obtain energy from the sun as well as organic matter. Euglena can be harmful to both humans and animals, depending on the species. Euglena species are involved in forming toxic algae blooms…