Explore the Outdoors!

Category: Animals

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

  • Do fish make saliva? (Answered and explained!)

    Do fish make saliva? (Answered and explained!)

    Todays mouthwatering post is about fish! I recently wrote two articles about whether birds and Iguanas produce saliva or not as this is not always obvious. For fish, this question may be even more relevant as no can actually see them drool under water? But maybe you have seen a fish spit above water? This…

  • Is Potting Soil Safe for Reptiles and Amphibians? (Organic or not?)

    Is Potting Soil Safe for Reptiles and Amphibians? (Organic or not?)

    When you want to add plants to your amphibian’s tank, it’s important that you choose a safe type of soil. There are many different soil options available and many amphibian owners aren’t sure which one is right for their pet. On this page, we’re going to discuss what soil is safe for amphibians. The safest…

  • Why Are Gargoyle Geckos So Expensive? (Explained!)

    Why Are Gargoyle Geckos So Expensive? (Explained!)

    Although the Gargoyle Gecko is quite popular and readily accessible in many pet stores today, they require a relatively high initial investment. Gargoyle Geckos can be expensive for several reasons: Overall, the cost of owning a Gargoyle Gecko reflects its rarity, unique appearance, care requirements, and the time and effort put into breeding these fascinating…

  • How many times can a lizard regrow its tail? (Answered!)

    How many times can a lizard regrow its tail? (Answered!)

    Autotomy is the purposeful loss of a body part found throughout the animal kingdom, but is most common in invertebrates. One of the more famous examples of this is lizards losing, or dropping, their tails as a strategy to avoid predators.

  • Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)

    Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)

    But which birds eat spiders? How do you attract spider-eating birds to your backyard to do the dirty work for you? Read on to find out everything you need to know about which birds eat spiders. 

  • 30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)

    30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)

    The birds that inhabit your backyard might vary depending on where you live in a state. However, Colorado, the birds of Colorado Springs and Denver are quite similar to those found in Colorado as a whole, and they do resemble those of Nebraska and Wyoming backyards quite a lot. I have made a list with…

  • Do Iguanas Spit? Are They Poisonous?

    Do Iguanas Spit? Are They Poisonous?

    You might have noticed that I recently wrote two blog posts on whether birds and fish make saliva. This time I will focus on reptiles, and one particularly interesting type: Iguanas! Iguanas, like other reptiles, do have saliva, which appears clear when the lizard is healthy. But they do not use it to spit! Iguanas…

  • Most common backyard birds of Wisconsin (with descriptions!)

    Most common backyard birds of Wisconsin (with descriptions!)

    Many people in Wisconsin are interested in outdoor life, but don’t know where to start. The good news is that there are many options. One way to get started is to learn about the backyard birds that most regularly visit your area. Birds are not only beautiful, they are also necessary for a healthy and…