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Many people are interested in learning about identifying and foraging mushrooms but don’t know where to start and never do. That’s why we made this guide to give you all the tips and resources for mushroom hunting in Pennsylvania! Getting Started Most people are too intimidated to start learning about mushrooms. They’re worried they’ll accidentally pick a poisonous one and get very sick. Thankfully, there’s actually only a handful of really toxic mushrooms in the whole world....

1. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve Located about 15 minutes’ drive southeast of downtown Las Vegas, the Henderson Bird Viewing preserve is a 140-acre natural preserve that hosts hundreds of migratory birds every year as well as numerous resident birds. The preserve used to be a wastewater treatment facility but has since been converted into a bird viewing preserve. This location has the highest number of bird species in Nevada. There’s a visitor’s center at the park, and you can see several birds from there even without stepping outdoors at all....

Sterling: A Perfect Name for African Grey Parrots Sterling is among the most popular names and nicknames for our avian friends. parrots, particularly the African Grey, are very talkative. In addition to being a talker, these birds are brilliant and responsive to their family. Many owners prefer dignified-sounding names in keeping with the bird’s high intelligence. Sterling is a name that fits that bill, describing the bird’s feathers and their color perfectly....

There can only be so many Garfields and Heathcliffs around, so here is a list of 20 suggestions for orange kitten names, including several old classics and some fresh new alternatives. Most of the first 10 will be for a girl kitten, and most of the second 10 will be for a boy kitten, but both lists will also have a few gender-neutral names. Some will work better with short-haired cat breeds such as orange tabbies, while others will be good orange kitten names for fluffier kitties....

You’ve probably got acquainted with an ostrich at the zoo or on the road. Most likely, you’ve seen one poop right in front of you, right?! So now you may be wondering how they do that, what their waste consists of, and most importantly, what’s that weird thing coming out of their cloaca! Well, there’s nothing strange here, just anatomy for us and survival for ostriches. Check out this article to find the answers to these questions!...

Timeline of the Permian The Permian lasted for about 47 million years from the end of the Carboniferous to the beginning of the Triassic Period. It was the last duration of the Paleozoic, and it ushered in the Mesozoic Era. Scientists often divide the Permian into three epochs. These are the Cisuralian epoch, Guadalupian and Lopingian. The oldest of these is the Cisularian which started 298.9 million years ago and ended around 283....

Key Differences Between Philodendron Cordatum vs. Heartleaf The key differences between these two plants lie in the foliage. Cordatum has lighter green leaves with faint veining that mature to green-gray whereas Heartleaf has darker green foliage that emerges green-bronze. They are also from different areas. Heartleaf philodendron is from Central America and Cordatum is from South America, Southeastern Brazil to be exact. The problems identifying them occur because Cordatum philodendron is a type of heartleaf philodendron too!...

So what precisely are puffball mushrooms? Several diverse types of mushrooms fall under the umbrella term “puffballs.” There are some toxic fungi that may look similar to puffballs, but all puffball mushrooms are edible when young and white. They develop as solid fungal spheres with no caps, stems, or gills. In this in-depth guide, we’ll go over what puffball mushrooms are, how to spot them when foraging, and all the many things you can do with them in this comprehensive....

Biggest Trophy Fish Caught in Michigan 1. American Eel – 7.44 lbs (Still fishing) American eels can reach a length of 48 inches (4.0 ft) and a weight of 7.5 kg (17 lbs). Females are usually bigger and lighter in color than males, with smaller eyes and higher fins. Chad Markham caught the state record American eel in Lake St. Clair in 1990 using the still fishing method. The eel weighed 7....

The 5 Biggest Freshwater Trophy Fish Ever Caught in North Carolina 5. Striped Bass – 66 pounds North Carolina records 8 different bass species with striped bass being one of the largest. The list includes smallmouth, largemouth, spotted, striped, rock, white, Roanoke and Bodie bass (a striped hybrid). The biggest striped bass ever caught in North Carolina was a 66-pounder caught by Tyler Shields on the Hiwassee Reservoir. The Hiwassee Reservoir is in the far southwest corner of North Carolina, created by the Hiwassee Dam....

Turf Battle Amongst Lions At about three years of age, young male lions leave their pride and try to find a pride of their own. This involves taking over the pride of another male and, unsurprisingly, this leads to a lot of conflict. Only one in eight male lions survive to adulthood and get to breed to produce cubs of their own. You may also see groups of males ganging together to control territories (which can be thousands of acres in size) and they can kill hundreds of rival males and cubs in an attempt to maintain dominance....

Gorillas Play Fighting In this charming footage we see a young gorilla in captivity nibbling on a leaf. Suddenly, they leap up and bound over to their friend. This is when the play fighting begins! The two little gorillas wrestle each other just like two human children playing around. It even looks as if a few playful punches are being thrown. There is also some chasing and some grabbing of hair!...

Spanish mackerels can get to be 2.4 m (7 feet) and weigh as much as 40 kg (88 lbs). They are a torpedo-shaped fish with silvery scales and blue vertical banding. They live in the Indo-Pacific region and prefer tropical or sub-tropical waters. In far northern Australia the summer months are when you will find the most. That is when they come together for the annual spawning season. The spawning season varies by location in Australia so do your research before trying to snag one of these....

It might be an even match if the fight takes place in Texas. A cat was captured on a security camera going toe to toe with a coyote on the porch. The video begins with the cat and coyote already on the enclosed porch. It isn’t immediately clear how the coyote got onto the porch or even if it is the cat’s home. But the two are ready to fight, and neither looks like they are willing to bow down....

While there are many different types of animals you can choose when searching for your perfect pet, the 10 best animals to keep as pets listed below are some of the most popular and are a great place to start your search. Here are the best pets to have: #10: Snakes While snakes may not be the most popular choice as a pet they are one of the best pets to have....

Here, we’ll learn a little more about these unique members of the Mustelidae family. We’ll find out exactly what ten of the cutest ferrets in the world look like and why people treasure their pet ferrets. 1. Albino Ferret Ferrets are closely related to badgers, minks, and stoats, and they’re so closely related to the European polecat that the two can interbreed. Albino ferrets are widely considered to be some of the cutest ferrets in the world, but what makes them so special?...

Alligators thrive in ponds, lakes, canals, rivers, and swamps. We often see them basking in the sun, but they will hunt at any time of day or night because they have a good sense of smell and vision in the dark. Even though gators are less dangerous than crocodiles, we would still need to take extra precautions in their presence. The first thing we need to figure out is which lakes are the most infested....

Even though some animals are sweet, that doesn’t mean everyone should keep them as pets. Animals, including humans, have vital needs — and if we can’t satisfy them, we shouldn’t assume the responsibility.But enough lecturing! Let’s rank the 10 friendliest animals in the world, the best animals to humans: Friendliest Wild Animal: Capybaras One of the very few things in this world on which everyone can agree is that capybaras are the friendliest wild animals on Earth....

When is the Best Time to go Leaf Peeping in Georgia? Many factors go into when the leaves change color, so it’s hard to say exactly when the best colors will peak each year. Fortunately, due to the landscape’s diverse elevations throughout the state, the fall colors last for a long time, with leaves across the state shifting from September all the way into late November. Starting in September or early October, the leaves in the mountains of northern Georgia slowly begin to change color....

Here’s a list of the 8 best dog parks in Austin, Texas. Check them out and choose the ones that best suit you and your doggo’s preferences! Whatever the choice, we’re sure you’ll both have an amazing time! 1. Barkin’ Springs Barkin’ Springs is located within Zilker Park and will 100% conquer your buddy’s heart, especially if they’re a great swimmer! Even though there’s no sand out there, there’s lots of grass your puppy can run through!...