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What Are the Best Fish to Catch in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania has many lakes, rivers, and streams with healthy populations of fish. You can find a variety of different fish in the numerous bodies of water around Pennsylvania. Although you could make an argument that more than our five chosen species are the best fish to catch in Pennsylvania, we feel that our selections are helpful. We’ve chosen five different species of fish that vary in terms of their rarity, difficulty to catch, size, and more....

1) Near Lucky Peak State Park Only 20 minutes southeast of downtown Boise is the beautiful Lucky Peak Lake. The lake is along the Boise River and connects with the Arrowdock reservoir as well forming a large waterway for boating, swimming, fishing (Kokanee and rainbow trout) and more. The Lucky Peak State Park is located around the lake with three separate areas including Discovery Park, Sandy Point and Spring Shores. There is not a campground in Lucky State Park but there are several very small campgrounds located near the park....

Some of the biggest spiders in the world are tarantulas, and the biggest of them all in terms of overall body weight is the Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi). As adults, this massive spider is as big as a human hand and weighs up to six ounces. Here are some important facts about this giant arachnid. Biggest Tarantula—Size and Physical Description Generally, the title for the biggest spider in the world can be assigned either based on body weight or overall length....

Komodo dragons are significantly smaller, slower, and have weaker bite power than crocodiles.Both crocodiles and Komodo dragons are ambush predators.Crocodiles would most likely overpower a Komodo dragon in a fight. Komodo dragons are one of the most mysterious creatures in the world, living only on a small collection of islands in Indonesia. Humans don’t know nearly enough about these reptiles, including whether or not they truly are venomous! We do, however, know plenty about crocodiles....

The man starts by reaching under a metal barrier to get to the snakes. They are on the side of the road and he’s likely afraid that they will wander into the road and get hurt. So he decides to take matters into his own hands, literally. With numerous snakes needing to be relocated, the man hops the barrier to the other side. The concrete area where the snakes are located is right next to a tropical forest....

The mushroom has some intriguing cousin species, as well, also called matsutake. Check out the differences and see if maybe you want to go exploring beneath the pine trees to find these unique mushrooms that will add a lot to that dinner table. Classification The matsutake mushroom gets its name from the Japanese language, in which ‘matsu’ means pine tree and ‘take’ or ‘taki’ means mushroom. Many Japanes mushrooms are named this way – like the Shiitake mushroom (shii tree + mushroom)....

Lemurs can easily be recognized by their long tails, hairy bodies, large eyes, and odd faces which share semblance with cats, dogs, and even squirrels. Though they can sometimes be odd-looking, they make great pets, especially due to their small size. As small as lemurs are, it’ll interest you to note that there once existed a lemur species that was as tall as a silverback gorilla, reaching over five feet when standing....

The Mississippi River The Mississippi River stretches out from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Its entire length is 2,340 miles. Its total surface area is 1.2 million square miles, making it the second-longest river in North America. Mississippi plays a very important part in the United States’ economy. Not only does it provide drinking water to millions of people, but it is also a source of hydroelectricity....

In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about the monstera albo, including what makes it special. We’ll give you some tips as to how you can best find this variegated houseplant, as well as some popular cultivars that align well with the monstera albo. Let’s get started! Variegated Monsteras: Types and Cultivars It’s important to note what makes the monstera albo so popular and desired....

In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about wormwood and mugwort so that you can fully understand them as individuals. We will address what they look like as well as what they are typically used for. Finally, we’ll even give you some tips as to how these plants grow best in case you want to plant them in your own garden. Let’s get started!...

Housecats, or Felis catus, are now the 1,787th animal added to Poland’s invasive species list, although this is the first time there’s been such an uproar. People were not happy when they heard the news. Polish cat owners were a little uncertain about what this new designation meant, with many jumping to the idea that cats were no longer welcome in the country. Fortunately, this was not true. Most countries do their best to oust invasive species in attempts to reclaim the natural order of their ecosystems....

While these two plants are similar in appearance and maintenance needs, there are a few notable differences. This article will discuss the differences between Russian sage and lavender so you can determine which is right for your garden. Russian Sage vs. Lavender: A Comparison Key Differences Between Russian Sage And Lavender Russian sage and lavender are easily confused with one another. It tends to be taller and narrower, whereas lavender is shorter and wider....

Females in a pride are typically connected and frequently live their entire lives with that pride. Yet, from around 3 years of age, males are expelled from the pride. At this stage, they frequently adopt a nomadic lifestyle or coexist with other males, frequently their siblings. What you’re about to witness is the equivalent of two men taking part in a bar fight over a pretty girl … except with lions, they’re a bit more unhinged....

Mako sharks are carnivorous predators and are able to sense wounded prey from far in the water like other sharks. The bait in the water used by the fishermen is what attracted this shark to jump in the boat. Mako sharks generally only attack fish, and even with their larger size, they are generally not dangerous to humans. Only nine unprovoked attacks have been linked to the mako sharks, with the attacks dating as far back as 1580....

Leopard seals are enormous, equipped with a large set of intimidating fangs, and have a colorful past filled with encounters with people. The name “leopard seal” refers to their spotted coats. These Antarctic creatures are carnivores, the same as their namesake large cats. Leopard seals consume one of the seals’ most diversified diets. They consume seabirds like penguins, as well as to the microscopic crustaceans known as krill. The BBC Earth footage shows just how fearsome these animals are to the defenseless penguin....

The heart-stopping moment occurs when all seems to be lost for this poor animal, pursued by a pack of around eight lions. The footage was shot at the stunning Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Bonga Njujula, from Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Great Wildebeest Escape If you have not seen wildebeests before, think of them as a kind of extreme antelope! They live in herds on the grass plains and bush-covered savanna of Africa where they feed on mainly grass....

The Cape is home to some of the world’s largest sharks, including one of the world’s most feared. Sharks love to swim in Cape Cod’s water, and for a good reason: it boasts temperate waters and a moving feast of seals and fish. More seals have packed popular Cape beaches since 1972, bearing legendary apex predators with them. “Shark tourism” has brought thousands of visitors from around the region to observe these exquisite and ferocious creatures in recent years....

Comparing Catnip vs. Silver Vine The 7 Key Differences Between Silver Vine and Catnip The main differences between silver vine and catnip are the plants’ size, their leaves’ appearance, and the fruit they produce. Silver vine is much taller than catnip and has distinctive green and white leaves. It also produces fruit, whereas catnip does not. The other differences between these two plants include their active substances and how cats react to them....

If you’re considering taking in a tabby cat as a pet or just happen to love cats, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explore the tabby cat lifespan to find out how long tabby cats live and what to expect from them at every different life stage. How Long Do Tabby Cats Live? On average, tabby cats live between 12-18 years. This is relatively long when compared to outdoor cats....

First, let’s look at five simple tips for selecting the right hibiscus plants for your gardening space. Then you’ll have a better idea of which of the ten perennial hibiscuses featured below to add to your garden plans. Quick Tips for Choosing and Growing Hibiscus Plants Reserve garden space with 6-8 hours of sun per day for your hibiscus plants because they grow best in full sun and well-draining soil....