Posts from: September 22, 2021

Although there’s a remarkable decrease in fatal shark attacks around the world, incidents of shark bites have increased. The chances of surviving a shark attack are good. Many experts recommend fighting back if a shark grabs hold of you. However, trying to gouge the eyes may be more dangerous than hitting other parts of the …

Sharks and dolphins are both sleek predators that live in the ocean. Depending on the species, sharks and dolphins are roughly the same size and weight. However, there are major differences in their skeletons. Shark skeletons are not made of bone. The shapes of the skull, teeth, and spines differ between sharks and dolphins.   …

As the largest living land animal, elephants are imposing creatures. Standing as tall as 13 feet tall at the shoulder, they are intelligent and friendly once they get to know you. However, when elephants and hippos find themselves on the same turf, their gentle demeanors can become fierce. Hippos do not seem to get along …

My husband has become quite the twitcher … or should I say a wanna-be birder? He takes his notebook, his camera, and binoculars everywhere, and I mean everywhere. When we go hiking (so this actually makes sense), when we visit our daughter, and even when we just drive to the grocery store (this one doesn’t …

The first time I got kicked by my horse, it was so hard that I couldn’t stand and had to kneel on the ground. I remember the impact being so loud that the owners of the neighboring property came out to ask who was shooting. Fortunately, I sustained the kick to my upper thigh, and …