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Whales and Dolphins

Wonderful Whales and delightful Dolphins, who can avoid loving and being in…
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Stag Beetles

Stag Beetles are among the most popular and impressive of a world…
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What Eats A Mole?

Birds of prey such as hawks can catch moles when they are…
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What Eats A Moose?

What Eats A Moose? What Does A Moose Eat? The moose is…
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Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are small, oval, brownish insects that feed solely on the…
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How To Photograph Birds

Want to Know How To Photograph Birds? Bird photography demands patience and…
March 30, 2024
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Catadromous Fish

Catadromous fish are a unique group of species that migrate between freshwater…
March 27, 2024
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The Evolution Of Birds

Birds belong to a group called Avialae, which includes all theropod dinosaurs…

Backyard Birds

Gordon RamelOctober 25, 2023
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The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders

The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders: The Complete Guide There are some essential pieces of equipment you will need to raise chicks. A chicken brooder is one of these items. A chicken brooder can be described as a Mummy for…
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October 24, 2023

The 5 Best Cheap Chicken Brooders
September 27, 2023

Breeding Pheasants
August 30, 2023

Housing Pheasants
August 25, 2023

Feeding Muscovy & Wild Ducks
July 12, 2023

Muscovy vs Pekin Duck (& Other Ducks)
July 12, 2023

Muscovy Duck Behavior
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Keeping Muscovy Ducks With Chickens: What You Should Know
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Muscovy Duck Facts

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Gordon RamelJanuary 24, 2024
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Bird Frontal Shield

A bird’s forehead, also known as the frontal region, contains a fascinating array of specialized adaptations suited to their way of life. This integral anatomical region between the eyes and upper mandible performs a variety of essential functions for vision,…
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September 27, 2023

Bird Forehead Or Frontal Shield
July 13, 2023

Australian Waterbirds or Wetland Areas
July 13, 2023

Philippines Birds

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Duke3 weeks ago
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How To Photograph Birds

Want to Know How To Photograph Birds? Bird photography demands patience and connection with nature. By documenting birds, photographers find a creative and aesthetically appealing way of spreading awareness, making the audience understand how beautiful and fragile nature is. This…
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March 27, 2024

The Evolution Of Birds
March 15, 2024

Green-Winged Macaw
February 27, 2024

Black-rumped Waxbill
January 24, 2024

Bird Frontal Shield
January 10, 2024

Bumblefoot In Birds
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What Eats Turkeys?
December 20, 2023

Black Cockatoos
December 11, 2023

Different Species of Flightless Birds

Backyard Birds

Gordon RamelOctober 25, 2023
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The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders

The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders: The Complete Guide There are some essential pieces of equipment you will need to raise chicks. A chicken brooder is one of these items. A chicken brooder can be described as a Mummy for…
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October 24, 2023

The 5 Best Cheap Chicken Brooders
October 23, 2023

The Moustached Parakeet
October 18, 2023

What Birds Can Be Kept With Budgies
July 13, 2023

Domesticated Ducks
July 12, 2023

Muscovy Duck Behavior
July 12, 2023

Keeping Muscovy Ducks With Chickens: What You Should Know
July 12, 2023

Muscovy vs Pekin Duck (& Other Ducks)
July 12, 2023

Domesticated Muscovy Ducks

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Earth Life TeamNovember 27, 2023
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Short-tailed Shearwater

The Short-tailed Shearwater, Puffinus tenuirostris, Yolla, or Moonbird, commonly known as the muttonbird in Australia, is the most abundant seabird species in Australian waters and is one of the few Australian native birds in which the chicks are commercially harvested.…
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July 13, 2023

Whooper Swan
July 13, 2023

Gerald Friesen: Herons & Egrets
July 13, 2023

Ed Szupel: Herons / Shags & Cormorants
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Geese
July 13, 2023

Hamerkop
July 13, 2023

Herons
July 13, 2023

Backyard Chicken & Duck Care
July 13, 2023

Storks

Wild Birds

Gordon RamelJuly 13, 2023
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Do Eagles Have Feathers on Their Legs?

Most eagles do have feathers on their legs, but some don’t. It depends on the individual bird. The iconic Bald Eagle does have feathers on its legs until the knee where the feathers become bright yellow thick scales. Golden eagles…
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July 13, 2023

Can You Have a Kiwi Bird as a Pet?
July 13, 2023

Kiwi Bird Egg: Why Is it So Big? Your Questions Answered
July 13, 2023

Where Do Birds Go to Die? Why Do You Never See Dead Birds?
July 13, 2023

How Do Birds Survive Winter?
July 13, 2023

Why Do Birds Fly Low Over Water? Explained!
July 13, 2023

Why Do Birds Chase Each Other: 7 Reasons
July 13, 2023

Where Do Birds Go When It Rains?
July 13, 2023

Lesser Sand-Plover

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DukeAugust 25, 2023
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Feeding Muscovy & Wild Ducks

Muscovy ducks are omnivorous, feeding on worms, insects, fish, and reptiles. They also forage for larvae and pupae usually found under rocks, aquatic animals, snails and crabs. They also eat a variety of plant material, including weeds, leaves, stems, seeds,…
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July 12, 2023

Muscovy Duck Behavior
July 12, 2023

Muscovy vs Pekin Duck (& Other Ducks)
July 12, 2023

Muscovy Duck Facts
July 12, 2023

Domesticated Muscovy Ducks
July 12, 2023

How to Care for Baby Muscovy Ducks?
July 12, 2023

Keeping Muscovy Ducks With Chickens: What You Should Know
July 12, 2023

Clipping Muscovy Ducks Wings
July 12, 2023

Why Do Muscovy Ducks Have Red Faces? Can You Stop Them From Getting The Red Warts?

Breeding

Gordon RamelNovember 20, 2023
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The Best Egg Incubators

The Best Egg Incubators For Chickens, Ducks, and Quails Hatching eggs at home can be a fun project and it’s good for kids to learn how chickens are born and how the life cycle works. Having a chicken be born…
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October 25, 2023

The 8 Best Quality Chicken Brooders
October 24, 2023

The 5 Best Cheap Chicken Brooders
July 12, 2023

Bird Houses & Nesting Box Woodworking Plans: Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
July 12, 2023

Bird Houses & Nesting Box: Common Goldeneye
September 27, 2022

Elaborate & Complex Bird Nests
July 13, 2022

Bird Nest Identification

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Alligators
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Turtles

Reptiles

Gordon RamelSeptember 16, 2021
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Alligators

The Alligators (Crocodilia Order) Having spent the past year in Florida, I have seen alligators of all sizes with a mixture of fascination and respect. I am amazed at their size and, of course, the fearsome looking teeth. I have seen the crocodilians (as the…
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April 7, 2010

What Eats An Alligator Or Crocodile?

Alligators

Gordon RamelApril 7, 2010
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What Eats An Alligator Or Crocodile?

10 Alligator Predators: What Eats An Alligator Or Crocodile? The complete guide to all predators that eat an alligator or crocodile Along with cockroaches, alligators and crocodiles are one of the few animals to have not changed much over the years. Scientists believe that their…
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Lizards

Gordon RamelApril 6, 2010
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What Eats Lizards?

What Eats Lizards? What do Lizard Eat? There are many kinds, or species, of lizard, and most of them have a lot of predators or natural enemies. Many kinds of birds eat small lizards. Larger birds of prey such as hawks, owls, and eagles hunt,…
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Gordon RamelJuly 11, 2023
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Do Peacocks Eat Snakes and How Do They Kill Them?

Yes, peacocks eat snakes when the opportunity presents itself. In fact, in India the word used to call a peacock is ‘mayura,’ which translates as “the killer of snakes.” Many wealthy people and farmers alike keep peacocks on their property to specifically keep cobras away,…
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April 25, 2022

Most Dangerous Snakes in the World
April 6, 2010

What Eats Snakes?

Reptiles

Gordon RamelApril 6, 2010
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What Eats Turtles?

What Eats Turtles? What Do Turtles Eat? Freshwater turtles have lots of natural enemies, or predators. In the tropics they are eaten by crocodiles, alligators and caimans, which crunch through their shells and gulp them down. Some big cats such as jaguars will also bite…
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Spiders

Insects

DukeOctober 23, 2023
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Jumping Spiders

Species Of Jumping Spiders (Portia) Jumping spiders of the genus Portia are a fascinating group of spiders found throughout many tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. There are over 20 described species in this genus, all displaying incredible hunting…
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Insects

Gordon RamelDecember 4, 2022
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Do Crickets Eat Spiders?

Do Crickets Eat Spiders Or Do Spiders Eat Them? Yes, crickets do eat spiders; of course, that would depend on the species and the size of the spider. In general, spiders are a delicacy for most insects, so crickets are…
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Gordon RamelJuly 13, 2022
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History of Arachnology

History of Arachnology: How Spiders Became More Than Just Insects The history of arachnology and how it evolved over the centuries is a fascinating read in itself. Learn the path that spiders took from being just another insect to a…
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Gordon RamelMay 31, 2020
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12 Common House Spiders: Just Who’s Hanging Out In Your Bath?

The Great House Spider Safari There are just over six hundred different sorts of spider in the British Isles. But of these, only a handful are commonly found in houses. But before we take a deeper look at the most…
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Gordon RamelMay 31, 2020
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Spider Poems, Stories & Etymology – A Look Through History

Any look at spider poems and stories wouldn’t be complete without first understanding the word ‘spider’ itself, where it comes from and what it means. So with that said, let’s do just that. However, you can also skip ahead using…
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Gordon RamelMay 31, 2020
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Spider Ecology: Taking A Look At Molting, Mimicry & More

Spider Ecology Spider ecology is a very diverse topic, which includes Spider Reproduction and Spider Diet – both of which have their own pages. Other aspects of spider ecology include growth, dispersal, survival and their effects on the environment they live in. I…
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Insects

October 31, 2022
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The 20 Weird Insects

20 Weird Insects and The Most Interesting Insects in the World [modified-date] [social-share] It’s no secret that weird insects give us the creeps. Of course, who wouldn’t be afraid of the giant, flying beetles or venomous spiders? While these…
November 24, 2022
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The 12 Ugliest And Creepiest Bugs In The World

The 12 Ugliest And Creepiest Bugs In The World With Pictures Insects can be found on every continent on Earth, even Antarctica. They can be found lurking under leaf litter or within cave systems, at the bottom of lakes, or…
October 8, 2020
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10 Of The Best Entomology Books

10 Of The Best Entomology Books (That I’ve Actually Read) Whether you’re looking for the densest of entomology text books or simply a basic entomology book to get started, rest assured you’re in the right place. On this page you’ll…
November 29, 2022
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Do Carpet Beetles Travel With You? On Humans, Clothing…

Do Carpet Beetles Travel With You? [modified-date] [social-share] Long story short, yes, carpet beetles can and will travel with you. Carpet beetles are capable of breeding and developing on different clothing fabrics without you knowing and you’ll then transport them…
April 20, 2020
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Insect Classification And Taxonomy 101: Complete Guide

Insect classification can look complicated, in ordinary English not everybody uses the same names for the same insects. For instance Slaters, Cheesybugs and Woodlice are all different names for the same animal, in different parts of the world. This is…
November 24, 2022
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The 10 Smartest Insects In The World

Discover The 10 Smartest Insects In The World [modified-date] [social-share] It’s easy to look at insects and think “look at that gross, silly bug”. But is that statement justifiable? Can we rotate our heads 180 degrees? Can we navigate…

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