4 Events That Animals Would Win At The Olympics, Easily
Remember when humans were breaking the four-minute mile or the 10 second 100-meter sprint? Impressive wasn’t it. But, those records would mean nothing if animals could compete in the Olympic Games. Today, we’re going to look at five fabulous creatures that would stroll to a gold medal after gold medal if they were taking part. Without even breaking a sweat. The sprint As most people will know, the cheetah is the fastest sprinting land animal on the planet. In fact, a cheetah clocked in at 5.8 seconds for the 100 meters, thrashing Usain Bolt’s human record by over four seconds. Plenty of other animals, including racehorses and greyhounds, can also…
Protecting the Life of Our Waters
Scientists have long been predicting the dangerous impacts of a changing climate. Some of these fears range from extreme weather changes to the submersion of populated cities. These fears become significantly more acute as we focus more heavily upon the impacts a changing climate has on our marine ecosystems. The primary fear associated with climate change in marine ecosystems has to do with the large amounts of carbon molecules that are being absorbed by oceans as a result of increased carbon in the atmosphere. This process gradually raises ocean temperatures, a problem that has been associated with coral reef bleaching, changing nutrient loads, and altered currents. All of this is…
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A Guide On Fish Finders With GPS Technology
Fishing in a lake or pond is incredibly relaxing. But it is also surprisingly time consuming. Experts always suggest that first timer fishing enthusiasts need to work on their patience if they want to get it right. Finding the fish is often the most exhausting process of the expedition. Regular fishing experts know which spots are best and keep returning to them time and again to catch some fish. But even they get it wrong sometimes. Finding where the fish are doesn’t need to be such a painstakingly long process. With modern technology, fishing could be made a lot easier. Specifically, fish finders and GPS trackers help fishermen find the…
Cheers at Your Next Party: 8 Delicious British Snacks to Share With Your Hunky-Dory Mates
British food often gets a bad rap, and it certainly lacks the glamour of French or Italian food. The unfortunate names of some items probably don’t help. “Spotted dick,” to pick an extreme example, sounds revolting, but it is actually a perfectly good desert. “Toad in the hole” also sounds less than appetizing. Many British foods have endured and been enjoyed for generations, which would not be the case if they weren’t actually quite tasty. Here is a list of British snacks worth serving at a get-together. 1. Chelsea Buns A popular mid-morning snack, Chelsea buns can be eaten any time. They resemble cinnamon buns, but are sticky rather than…
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Top 5 Poisonous Pets
Before you go looking out for a series of deathly deadly pets to fill your home, it is important to know the difference between poisonous and venomous animals. Here, Mike James from Vale Vets discusses the top five poisonous pets, and what makes them special / dangerous / good pets! Venomous creatures will inject their venom into other organisms using fangs or a stinger or other special appendages. Venomous creatures will normally produce venom in a gland attached to this appendage and it can be used as a defence mechanism or as a means of securing prey. Poisonous creatures do not inject their poison, but rather secrete it as a…
Top Fish in the State of Washington
Rainbow Trout This is one of the most popular fish in Washington. Though the fish is native to the Western United States, it is found in many fresh water bodies in the state of Washington. Rainbow trout stay in cool and clean waters. The fish is recognized by its red or pink stride on its sides. The strides cover the area from the gills to the tails. The fish’s natural diet consists of planktons, smaller fish, insects and other invertebrates. The most popular baits for luring rainbow trout are worms, salmon eggs, cheese, marshmallows and insects. The cost of rainbow trout is $8.99 a pound. Cutthroat Trout The most common…
Cute Clownfish with Sea Anemone
The Ocellaris Clownfish is a popular aquarium fish. Their natural habitat are the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the Fiji and Tonga regions. Although they look like plants, sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals.
Yellow Tang in Aquarium
This photo of a yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) was taken at an aquarium at Bristol Zoo in England. It is one of the most popular aquarium fish.
