It’s your first time collecting maple sap. You’re ready to try your hand at making your own maple syrup. But before you get around to processing your sap, you notice that it has started to change color–it is no longer clear like water, but has a yellowish color and may be a bit cloudy. Should … Read more
You’ve probably heard of iguanas and bearded dragons. If you’ve ever seen pictures of them, you probably thought they look pretty similar. So, what are the differences and similarities between them? Which type of lizard makes a better pet? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll compare and contrast the iguana vs. the bearded dragon. What … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a small, cute, short-legged mammal covered in brown fur, you might have just assumed it was a weasel. But did you know there are many different closely-related mammals found in the same family as weasels? Today, we’re going to compare and contrast two of these species–the ermine vs. the sable. Keep … Read more
In the world of mushroom foraging, proper identification is key. It can be the difference between enjoying a delicious meal and heading to the emergency room with severe digestive symptoms. Two mushrooms that are commonly confused are jack o’lanterns and chanterelles. In this article, we’ll compare the jack o’lantern mushroom vs. the chanterelle so you … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a hummingbird hovering, you might have been amazed by the physical abilities of these tiny birds. But how do they do it? And why is the ability to hover useful to a hummingbird? Can they also fly backwards or in other directions? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer these questions … Read more
Some trees can be quite difficult to tell apart if you don’t look too closely. Ash trees and elm trees are two such species. On first glance, you may think they are the same type of tree. So, what sets them apart from each other? What are their similarities and differences? In this article, we’ll … Read more
If you live in the southeastern United States, you may have heard that both cottonmouths and copperheads live in your area. But what are these snakes, exactly? Are they the same thing, or two different species of snake? And should you be worried about encountering them? In this article, we’ll compare the cottonmouth vs. the … Read more
Have you ever seen a deer staring at you? Perhaps you thought the behavior was rather odd, and you would be right; deer are unique in this behavior. So, why do they do it? What does it mean when a deer stares at you? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer this question and more. … Read more
If you’ve been mushroom hunting for any length of time, you know how tough it can be to correctly identify and differentiate between certain mushrooms. There are many look-alikes in the mushroom world. Today, we’re going to compare the black staining polypore vs. the hen of the woods, two edible varieties that are often confused … Read more
You look up and see a large bird soaring on the breeze far above you. What kind of bird is it, you wonder? There are many different large birds, and they are often confused for each other because they have similar appearances and color patterns. In this article, we’ll compare the hawk vs. the eagle, … Read more
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