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The Bald Eagle’s Call

8 Birds That Sound Like Eagles

There are many different eagle species in the world, and they all produce slightly different sounds. For the purpose of this article, we’re going to focus on birds that sound like bald eagles, which have a much more high-pitched, musical sound than you might expect. Keep reading to learn more about other birds that make … Read more

are grasshoppers helpful or harmful

Are Grasshoppers Helpful Or Harmful?

Grasshoppers are a pretty common sight each summer. You have probably seen them hopping around your yard or heard them chirping out their songs. If you have a garden, you may have also noticed bug damage left behind by your hungry resident grasshoppers. So, you may be wondering: are grasshoppers helpful or harmful? Keep reading … Read more

Snake-necked turtles

7 Turtles That Look Like Snapping Turtles

You’ve probably been warned to stay away from snapping turtles–these beastly reptiles can do some serious damage if they bite down on your fingers or arms. Have you ever been concerned that you might confuse a snapper with another, more harmless type of turtle? If so, read on to learn more about turtles that look … Read more

snakes that look like copperheads

7 Snakes That Look Like Copperheads

You may have heard that copperheads are venomous snakes that live throughout the eastern and southeastern parts of the United States. If you live in or are visiting this area, you probably want to avoid these snakes. But did you know there are other types of snakes that look similar? And many of them are … Read more

snakes that look like rattlesnakes

8 Snakes That Look Like Rattlesnakes

If you live in an area with rattlesnakes, you definitely want to avoid them. Their painful bites can cause tissue damage and even death. But what if that isn’t a rattlesnake you’re looking at? Are there other snakes out there that look similar? Keep reading to find out more about the snakes that look similar … Read more

Redback spiders

10 Spiders That Look Like Black Widows

If you’ve ever seen a black widow, you probably wanted to get far away from it as quickly as possible. But was it really a black widow you saw, or could it have been a lookalike? As it turns out, there are many spiders in the world that have red and black markings, similar body … Read more

common buckeye

10 Butterflies That Migrate

You may have heard that, like birds, many species of butterflies migrate. Have you ever wondered which species do this, and why they do it? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Today we’re going to take a closer look at some of the butterflies that migrate. Butterflies That Migrate 1. Monarchs Monarchs are … Read more

Queen butterflies

7 Butterflies That Look Like Monarchs

Monarchs may be the kings of the butterfly world, but they are not the only butterflies to have striking orange and black wings. There are other butterflies out there that have the same colors, and some of them look like they could be the monarchs’ twins. So, without further ado, let’s talk about some of … Read more

Insects That Look Like Leaves

15 Insects That Look Like Leaves

There are literally millions of insect species in the world, and as you might expect, they have developed many different ways to blend in with their surroundings and hide from predators. Some insects do this by taking on the appearance of leaves, twigs, or other plant materials. In this article, we’ll talk specifically about insects … Read more

Do Ants Have Brains?

Do Ants Have Brains And Hearts?

Ants are a common sight throughout the world. You may have observed a group of ants working together to steal a cookie crumb or fight off other insects, and perhaps this led you to wonder about their intelligence. How smart are ants? Do they have brains and hearts? What about other internal organs? What is … Read more

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