Shaun Clarke Originally, kangaroos were from South America, but after the continents split away and shifted to their current locations, their new home became Australia. Unless you live in Australia, you are unlikely to come across a kangaroo except for seeing one at a zoo or something. Still, even if you do not live in Australia or … Read more
Badgers are animals that belong to the weasel family, which includes animals like ferrets, otters, and even wolverines. They look similar to skunks or raccoons but are not a part of that family at all. There are 11 species of badgers with the most common ones being the American and European badgers. Chances are you … Read more
Cranberries are hard, round fruits, small in size and have both a bitter and a sour flavor. They are primarily grown in Northern USA and Southern Canada. These fruits are grown on vines in freshwater bogs and are related to wintergreen and blueberries. Squirrels can eat dried cranberries, and they provide many benefits to the … Read more
A squirrel’s diet is extremely flexible, allowing it to thrive even in the hardest winters and the hottest summers. But what if these animals become pets and have siblings like rabbits? They would have to share their food! Squirrels can presumably eat rabbit food as they eat whatever is offered to them or whatever they … Read more
Dogs usually go out to take care of their body, they exercise and run about the place and they also go out to take care of their bathroom business. But, while the dogs roam around they do not pay heed to the spiky material that lies around them. These items are burrs. Burrs are spiky … Read more
Although not essential, insulation can be found in any home. In the summer, it can keep the home cool. During winter, it is helpful to keep the cold out. Now, you might wonder why a dog would eat insulation. While most dogs cannot reach insulation, if your dog is curious or mischievous, he or she … Read more
Animal comparisons are a fun way to keep ourselves entertained. After all, no geographic channel would be able to have answers to your specific questions. For example, if you are reading this article, you are probably wondering who would win in a fight – a leopard or a hyena? Although you may think that the … Read more
We all know the lion as the king of the jungle. Brave, ferocious, and strong, it stands as a symbol of courage and majesty. One would think that there is no other animal that can challenge its authority. However, people who know about honey badgers – a small, carnivorous, skunk-like mammal – may think otherwise. … Read more
Hippopotamuses will attack everything that stands in their way of the goal, which is always water. These animals run in a manner similar to a gallop, but they do not raise all four legs at once. Horses are one of the fastest animals in the animal kingdom. That’s why they have been used by humans … Read more
Beavers are considered ecosystem engineers by biologists because of their exceptional capacity to alter the environments in which they thrive. They accomplish this by using their enormous teeth to chew through tree trunks and by damming streams to flood wide regions and form beaver ponds. Beavers construct dams to provide deep water that protects them … Read more
