Animals & Science

Do you want to setup a fish tank but aren't quite sure how? This article will help walk you through it.

Every backyard bird watcher loves to look out the window to a yard full of feathered natives, busy feeders and crowded birdbaths. But even the most avid bird enthusiasts will tell you that there...

Grackles are black birds ranging in size from about 12 inches long to 16 inches long, depending on the variety. They roost in groups that can vary from a single pair to hundreds of birds. Although...

The Hocking Hills area of south-central Ohio contains a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of snakes. Many reptile enthusiasts and nature lovers enjoy seeking out snakes (a...

Carolus Linnaeus (Carol Linne) Latinized his own name in an effort to make it conform to his new system of naming organisms and classifying all life on earth. Scientific naming had many...

With the arrival of Spring comes the sound of baby birds in their nests. On occasion a baby bird will fall out of its nest and without proper care the tiny creature will surely die. First try to...

Ducks breed in the spring and typically breed with the same partner year after year. The female duck lays 9-12 eggs per clutch, and only she will incubate those eggs for 28-30 days. The male...

Snakes play an important role in nearly every ecosystem. Aside from keeping the population of pest animals (like rodents) under control, snakes are also a signal that the ecosystem is healthy....

Observing a tadpole grow to an adult frog is a rewarding and educational experience for people of all ages. Children in particular enjoy watching a frog's metamorphosis, and growing tadpoles can...

A standard 5-Mv green laser pen may be cheap to buy, but it can't really do anything. The intensity of the light that it puts out is minuscule in comparison to that of an expensive laser pointer,...

Water turtles can be found all over the world--excluding Antarctica and the Arctic--and make up a diverse group of reptiles. Water turtles live in a variety of habitats, ranging from oceans to...

Protecting purple martins from owls can be accomplished by first understanding the owls' habitual ways of attacking martins: owls attack at night. They usually reach in a bird house with their...

Little is known about whales because they spend much of their lives underwater at depths where direct observation is not an option. The specifics of their migrations, where and how long they dive,...

Greater scientific understanding of the home ranges of game animal species, and the carrying capacity of the environments in which they live, can create the optimum conditions not only for the...

Taxidermy is the technique of mounting and preserving animal skins in lifelike forms. Deer, fish and birds are commonly preserved as trophies for the hunters that killed them, but almost any...

Learning how to make antler lamps is a great way to decorate your house with the trophy that you brought home from your latest hunting trip! Here is a brief guideline on how to make antler lamps...

You don’t need a large yard to observe wild creatures, just one where they can live safely. The wonderful thing is that they are everywhere, although they are having a harder time finding safe...

Never before have we been more aware of our environment and the sensitive balance needed to keep it healthy. Teaching children about these balances can be made both educational and fun by creating...

Catching a toad can be great fun for people of all ages. It is quite challenging at times because the toads hop very quickly. With a little patience and practice, you can be toad catching expert!

Native to Africa, Tilapia are freshwater fish that are fairly easy to breed. They tolerate most water quality and can even adapt to living in the salty seawater. They reproduce easily (and a lot),...

Nothing can soothe your nerves more after work than koi and the sound of a gentle waterfall. In this article I will show you how to make a pond that not only can you put koi in, but also goldfish.

Avid game hunters know that learning to identify game animals by their tracks is an integral part of hunting. Even during the off-season a good hunter will use his time by studying tracks that...

Combining anatomy, sculpture and science, taxidermy is a complicated process with a variety of components. Mounting and displaying dead animals takes a surprising amount of artistry. It is also a...

Lucid dreaming is when you are aware of your dreams and can control it. This is very hard to achieve for most people, some only experience it once in a life time. In this article, I will teach you...

Rattlesnakes, like most any other snake, like to hole up in dark and confined places. They love to be underneath things such as rocks and logs, so some of the most successful rattlesnake traps...

There are 18 species of non-venomous snakes and three types of venomous snakes that are native to the state of Pennsylvania. The timber rattlesnake, the northern copperhead and the eastern...

Tracking can be a useful skill to have that can allow you to learn more about an animal and will help you to increase your love of nature. It is not an easy skill to acquire and will take a bit of...

Nothing is more beautiful then a saltwater tank filled with colorful coral and exotic fish, but it does require more work then a freshwater tank. A saltwater tank requires a much longer set up...

Whether it's an emergency survival solution or a lifestyle choice, you can make a homemade water filter system out of little more than a few buckets, sand, charcoal and gravel. Make sure to take...

Although there are plenty of functional monkey toys out there, there are still no fully autonomous monkey robots available. Even if monkey robots are only a theory, however, their utility and...

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a large hairy bipedal ape thought to roam the northwestern United States. While elusive in nature, and somewhat intimidating, this animal is curious and...

In order to understand why fishermen from the coasts of Borneo and Sumatra used to save fish scales among other fish parts to make glue, you have to understand the chemical composition of fish...

This article details the proper methods required to create and maintain a Dermestid beetle colony. Dermestid beetles are used to skeletonize animals for preservation for scientific, educational,...

Styrofoam is one of the easiest and best materials to make your own decoys from. Hunters have been making their own decoys for centuries, and it is no small wonder that they've moved on to more...

By its red head, of course. Certainly not by its pale little red belly for which the species was named. Another woodpecker whose range overlaps in much of their common territory already owned the...

If you reside close to a park, or a wooded area, you may have raccoons visiting your home, throughout the night. Raccoons are very cleaver and mischievous. They will climb up a tree, jump onto...

The Marwari horse is a magnificent animal that has been bred in the Rajasthan region of India for centuries. The animals are well known for their endurance, fearlessness and extreme loyalty to...

It is always considered unfortunate when a hunter mistakenly shoots a targeted deer in the hind leg. Most hunters will take the necessary time to track the deer and put it out of its misery. A...

Vegetable oil can be used as fuel in a biodiesel mix or pure in diesel cars equipped with a conversion kit or double tank. Waste vegetable oil (WVO) or used vegetable oil (UVO), often retrieved...

Trying to relocate a biting turtle can be anything from easy to challenging, depending on the species. All turtles bite, and some bite with a ferocity that can take away fingers and toes. ...

Many pets get sick every year from dangerous toad ingestion and some even die. This is due to the toxic secretions that many toad species release when under duress. The secretions get in the...

You've purchased a tank with the intention of setting up a nice tropical atmosphere in your living room, or to add a little nature to your kitchen, but how do you set it up? It isn't difficult,...

The genet is a small cat like animal that can be found in Africa and parts of Europe and the Middle East. This quiet animal is very shy and is rarely seen in the wild. When you come across a...

The cottonmouth or water moccasin as it is sometimes called is probably the snake that gets confused with other snakes the most. The reason for this is because any snake found in the water is...

The boomslang is a deadly species of snake found in Africa. The boomslang is certainly a snake that you should know about if you are within its range. Recognizing this snake could be the...

Finding snakes in the wild can be a true challenge if you do not know where to look. More importantly, finding snakes can be dangerous as well. Here is a guide to finding snakes safely in the wild.

The Mudpuppy, also known as a Waterdog, is a large salamander found in the eastern part of North America. Since this salamander hides during the day, you'll need to follow these steps to know...

Many kids have an interest in dinosaurs. Some kids lose that interest as they grow up, while in others, the interest flourishes. If you have a strong interest in dinosaurs and want to become a...

Beekeeping requires the right set of gear and equipment if the keeper wants to properly care for the bee and ensure personal safety. Novice beekeepers need to pay attention to some specific...

As a first line of defense, many animals avoid becoming the victim of predation through mimicry (or mimetism)--a resemblance, in physical appearance or behavior, to a species that is poisonous,...