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Tips To Help You Find Fossils Near You

Tips To Help You Find Fossils Near You

Posted by | Jul 26, 2020 | |

Finding fossils can be a highly rewarding hobby for those looking to uncover remnants of the past. There is no need to travel across the globe to do so. There are plenty of local opportunities that await you if you know the right places to look. You are also not required to be a qualified paleontologist, but it helps to know some of the basics. Know Your Rocks There are rocks everywhere, but not every type is ideal for fossil hunting. Most fossils are found within sedimentary rock. This particular type of rock forms when small particles and minerals, also known as sediment, accumulate...

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What To Do If You Find A Rabbit Den In Your Yard

What To Do If You Find A Rabbit Den In Your Yard

Posted by | Jul 23, 2020 | , |

People may face an issue of rabbits that have created a domicile in their yard. Their habitat is such that they burrow a nest in a patch of land, and it stays camouflaged till a pet or lawnmower discovers it. As much as you would like to keep the rabbit, remember that they are wild, and they do not respond well to being domesticated, and they could succumb to early mortality if not done correctly. How to Handle Rabbit Dens in Your Yard So then, if you find a nest in the backyard and you don’t know what to do...

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Common Traits and Habits of The Flying Fish

Common Traits and Habits of The Flying Fish

Posted by | Jul 21, 2020 | , , |

Flying fish in action are certainly one of nature’s more fascinating and magnificent sights. Some might wonder how in the world the fish can fly or why. Scientists have studied the fish for years and figured out the answer to these questions. How do Flying Fish Fly? The name flying fish is a misnomer. The fish are not capable of powered flight, but they can glide. According to the National Wildlife Federation, flying fish have ray-fins with highly modified pectoral fins. When the fish leap from the water, their fins extend, allowing them to glide up to 650 feet at over...

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Hunting Patterns of Snow Leopards

Hunting Patterns of Snow Leopards

Posted by | Jul 19, 2020 | , |

Snow leopards are some of the world’s rarest and most unstudied big cats. There are several reasons as to why scientists know so little about snow leopards, one having to do with the snow leopard’s camouflage. Their elusive appearance not only fools prey but researchers as well! Despite the difficulties in trying to find snow leopards in the wild, scientists have been able to learn quite a bit about their behavior and hunting patterns. Snow Leopards Hunt Alone For the most part, snow leopards roam solo, marking their territory wherever they go in order to communicate with other snow...

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How To Tell A Baby Turtle Is A Sea Turtle

How To Tell A Baby Turtle Is A Sea Turtle

Posted by | Jul 2, 2020 | , , , |

Turtles are reptiles that have been around since 220 million years ago, which make them even more primitive than crocodiles. There are 356 species of turtle in the world, made up of 13 families, ranging from sea turtles to snapping turtles to tortoises. Experts recognize 7 different species of sea turtle in the world: the Leatherback Turtle, Flatback Turtle, Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Kemp’s Ridley Turtle, and the Olive Ridley Turtle. Though each species possesses several unique characteristics, there are many similarities in which to be able to tell a sea turtle from a different family of turtle....

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