Explore the Outdoors!

Category: Animals

Here, I write about animals and their small curiosities, feeding habits, and their role in the ecosystem!

  • Identify backyard birds in Oregon! (All you need to know!)

    Identify backyard birds in Oregon! (All you need to know!)

    Andy P.

    Oregon is a great place for birdwatching, with its diverse landscapes and rich birdlife. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common backyard birds in Oregon. These birds are easy to spot and can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced birdwatchers alike. So if you’re interested in getting into…

  • Is A Snails Decomposers? (What Do They Consume?)

    Is A Snails Decomposers? (What Do They Consume?)

    Andy P.

    Snails may not be considered charismatic organisms, but they play a crucial role in the ecosystem. As it turns out, snails have so much to offer in the interrelated relationship of organisms in the food web that might be visible from their humble appearance. As such, what is the role played by these organisms in…

  • Do iguanas have spinal cords?

    Do iguanas have spinal cords?

    Ben Thomsen

    Iguanas are a type of lizard that can be found in many different parts of the world. They are popular pets, and people often wonder if they have spinal cords. The answer is yes – iguanas belong to the vertebrates, which means they have a spine containing a spinal cord. They have at least 24…

  • Do Groundhogs Eat Tomatoes? (9 methods to keep them away!)

    Do Groundhogs Eat Tomatoes? (9 methods to keep them away!)

    Andy P.

    This is a question that many yard owners want to know the answer to. The short answer is yes, groundhogs do eat tomatoes. However, they also eat other fruits and vegetables, as well as insects. However, groundhogs are generally herbivores, which means that they mostly eat plants. In short, groundhogs will eat tomatoes, even unripe…

  • Do Groundhogs Eat Squash and Zucchini? (How to prevent it!)

    Do Groundhogs Eat Squash and Zucchini? (How to prevent it!)

    Andy P.

    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…

  • How do Crayfish Breathe? (Do They Need Water to Breathe?)

    How do Crayfish Breathe? (Do They Need Water to Breathe?)

    Andy P.

    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…

  • Do Birds Poop While Flying? (+ Other cool bird poop facts!)

    Do Birds Poop While Flying? (+ Other cool bird poop facts!)

    Andy P.

    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…

  • Do groundhogs eat onions? (How do you stop them?)

    Do groundhogs eat onions? (How do you stop them?)

    Andy P.

    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…

  • In what kind of water do crayfish live?

    In what kind of water do crayfish live?

    Ben Thomsen

    Do you know what kind of water crayfish like to live in? Turns out, there is a big difference between salt and fresh water when it comes to these little crustaceans! In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of water and what effect they have on crayfish. Stay tuned for more information…