I have a secret I want to share. I’m a dog person. I feel guilty admitting it, but here’s the thing… I’m also a cat person, an elephant person, and a whale person. I love all animals! Dogs are more than family, companions, and best friends. They’re worthy of being understood and studied and carry […]
Calico, tabby, mouser, feline – All words for those beloved beings we know and love …cats! You may think you know everything possible there is to know about this creature, but we’re here to give you cat facts that may surprise you. These loving yet mysterious animals are known as finicky, which isn’t a bad […]
Sharks are sharks, right? Not so fast, young Cousteau. There are over 500 species of sharks, and the Mako Shark is one of the more well-known. And this may not help your dream life, but they’re also the fastest sharks in the world. If being afraid of sharks increases your respect for them, then you’re […]
Hammerhead sharks should be the poster child of evolution. This new shark species is relatively young and arrived roughly 25 million years ago, while other sharks roamed the ocean with dinosaurs. Hammerheads evolved into their unique head shape to hunt sting rays and other prey and have a 360-degree view. Like me, they prefer to […]
Originally published on April 10, 2023, this article has been updated on August 30, 2023 to reflect the latest research and statistics. Our editorial team has ensured you’re viewing the most current data on this topic. Need help or have a question? Email us. On average, cows cause 22 human deaths in the U.S. every […]
Even when they’re performing at SeaWorld, the name killer whale is difficult to shake off. Orcas have an apex predator diet of seals, penguins, baby whales, sea lions, and dolphins that they hunt in family groups called pods. Orcas have stealthy hunting techniques and are some of the fastest marine mammals. Orca are universally recognized […]
“Gentle giants” is a term that suits humpback whales to a T. Vocal, massive, and agile mammals, they give researchers an ample amount to study. Due to the prevalence of drones, we’ve had the opportunity to watch the habits and movements of these spectacular beings, and they put on quite the show. Fortunately for us, […]
No matter how you feel about sharks, we can probably agree they’re one of the most mysterious creatures in the deep blue sea. Stealthy and effortless, they cruise through the waters with precision and speed. We’d like to give you facts about sharks that might help you change your mind about them. Good or bad, […]
The view out my window is of the majestic Rocky Mountains, a healthy deer population, and a man who comes every Tuesday to collect my trash and recyclables. Despite residents recycling food waste, paper, plastic bottles, plastic bags, and corrugated boxes, recycling at this scale is ineffective against climate change. Recycling facts suggest we recycle […]
Humanity has relied on waste management systems since the beginning–it’s just the nature of things. Archeologists worldwide are finding trash deposits that tell the story of our existence. But global waste is outpacing the world’s population. We create multi-millions of tons of hazardous waste, food waste, electronic waste, and ocean pollution at alarming rates. As […]