Category: General FAQs
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What is the range of the American weasel?
Have you ever thought about how far an American weasel can go? Particularly the long-tailed weasel, its range includes the Southern forests of Canada. It goes through the United States, down to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. What makes these smart hunters, who find their way in snow and know how to burrow,…
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How do you distinguish between a deer and an antelope?
Ever been out in nature and wondered if you’re seeing a deer or an antelope from afar? Both are similar but have distinct features. These differences are important for those interested in wildlife and conservation. Deer are found mainly in the North while antelopes roam Africa and Eurasia. The location is key in telling them…
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What types of habitats do gray wolves prefer?
Have you ever wondered how gray wolves are so tough but live in so many places? Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are highly adaptable. They live across North America, Europe, and Asia. They choose places from forests and mountains to tundras and deserts. This ability to live in such varied places is due to their sharp…
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Are there wild camels in the USA?
Have you ever thought that America’s vast deserts might hide an ancient secret? Local tales and history talk about wild camels in the USA’s Southwestern states. These stories were still around in the early 20th century. Are there still camels wandering the deserts today? The story of the “Red Ghost” in 1880s Arizona is fascinating.…
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How do you identify different species of warblers in the USA?
Trying to figure out a warbler’s species can be tough. You might wonder if it’s an American Redstart, Arctic Warbler, or Yellow Warbler. They are small but colorful, making them hard to tell apart. To tell the difference, look closely at their colors, how they act, their songs, where they live, and how they move…
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What is the diet of a snapping turtle?
Ever thought about what snapping turtles eat? They are very diverse eaters, known for eating a variety of things. Mainly meat-eaters, they eat around 70% meat. This includes things like worms, snails, fish, birds, and even other turtles. They like about 30% of their food to be plants found in the water. These turtles have…