Other Animals

I’ve been living in North Texas for a year and a half. In this time, I’ve delighted in checking dozens of Texas birds off of my life list. For most of the country, a Northern Cardinal is a backyard staple, but for a lifelong Californian, my first encounter with one was breathtaking. While there are
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Video Sponsored by Ridge. Check them out here: https://ridge.com/clint Let’s face it, the mantis shrimp might be the most incredible of all crustaceans; they are as formidable as they are beautiful. However, being hardcore and glorious doesn’t necessarily mean that it makes a good pet. So is the mantis shrimp a good pet? Is the
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Nesting birds can exhibit some seriously intimidating territorial behaviors. Swooping season is a well-known phenomenon in Australia. During the period between August and October, when Australia’s magpies are nesting, these birds are known to become aggressive and to “swoop” or dive-bomb cyclists and pedestrians who venture too close to their nests. This behavior doesn’t usually
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There are several smaller parrot species in Australia that deserve our attention, including the superb parrot, the swift parrot, and the orange-bellied parrot. These birds are brightly colored and beautiful, and are often critically endangered as well. There are also growing concerns about the status of the magical palm cockatoo. Australia’s Difficult Bird Research Group
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In a previous article from earlier in the season, I wrote about how the fascinating relationship between humans and Purple Martins. Purple Martins are cavity nesters. This means that they are unable to build a nest without first finding a suitable hole or crevice. They cannot excavate these holes themselves and rely on holes that
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The death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) is one of the most notorious, and best named of all deadly snakes. It has the fastest strike of any snake in Australia, and one of the most deadly venoms in the world. It looks like a viper, but it is not a viper at all. And, for a snake
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The Anhinga is an unusual and iconic bird. Its snake-like neck, sharp dagger-like bill, and unique overall appearance have earned it such nicknames as the “Devil Bird,” the “Snake Bird,” and the “Water Turkey.” Anhingas are striking birds which hunt alongside waterways. While most other diving birds stalk their prey from the water’s edge, Anhingas
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Crocodilians (alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gharials) are very likely the coolest animals alive today. With the discovery of 4 new species, the total number of known crocodilian species is 28, and today we are going to meet every single one of them! #clintsreptiles #crocodile #biology ==== Attribution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r2JbFxkQQQHMJhY0nvQ5fePKkwTypcsKaAJeVjyPHXE/edit?usp=sharing ==== Clint is a professional biologist and
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Seagulls are divisive animals. For many of us, the flashes of white feathers and high-pitched calls are an essential part of any beach day. Their gregarious attitudes, fearlessness, and ubiquity makes them beloved amongst their fans, but also extremely controversial. Related Article: Microplastic Pollution is Affecting the Gut Health of Sea Birds Like pigeons, crows,
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