Slow and steady may win the race, but the Arctic hare definitely knows how to survive! Reaching up to 40 miles per hour, the Arctic hare is built for quick getaways from predators. With their tall hind legs and claws, they can dig into the packed snow for the traction needed to get from point … Continue reading The Arctic Hare
Heading towards colder waters
Shark Week may be over, but I want to see what your favorite shark has to be! My favorite shark has to be the hammerhead shark, followed by the sawshark. Let me know your favorites in the comments! Expect the next round of animals to tend to stay away from the tropical waters and prefer … Continue reading Heading towards colder waters
Old Hitler and the Hammerheads
All legends have a grain of truth to them, including the legend of Old Hitler, the largest hammerhead shark. The legend of Old Hitler is known through the Gulf of Mexico, first surfacing in the 1940s and then gaining a large retelling in the mid-1960s. Old Hitler is said to have grown to a length … Continue reading Old Hitler and the Hammerheads
Sawsharks Slice Through the Ocean Floor
You may not be able to use this saw while woodworking, but if you were to try and catch a fish, it works really well, especially in the hands, I mean snout, of the sawshark. These interesting looking sharks have a long and flat saw-like rostrums studded with 23 teeth. These teeth become miniature spears … Continue reading Sawsharks Slice Through the Ocean Floor
Tigers Stalking in the Shallows
The third in the trio of most dangerous shark species is the Tiger Shark. being one of the largest sharks in the world, they can grow up to 18 ft. long and weigh as much as 1,400 pounds! Tiger Sharks can also live to 15 years and up to 50 years in the wild, and … Continue reading Tigers Stalking in the Shallows
We Are Going to Need a Bigger Boat!
For those who haven't watched Jaws, let me break it down for you: massive Great White shark terrorizes a small town by attacking beach-goers and divers, leaving hardly anything left. It is up to three brave men to put the beast down, or face their community to never be able to swim in the ocean … Continue reading We Are Going to Need a Bigger Boat!
Welcome to the Wild!
To start, I have always loved animals. I have had 4 dogs and 4 cats growing up. Not to mention the few goldfish as a child. I learned to ride a horse at a young age, and am excited to ride horses and learn anything I can about them with my sister that I have … Continue reading Welcome to the Wild!
The Bull Shark: Lurking Locally?
Bull shark in the Bahamas. Photo © David Snyder Okay, I know what you are thinking, "Bull sharks could be in the river near my city?!" The short answer is, yes. Though if you live in the mid-west like I do, you don't have to worry too much since the closest main river are either … Continue reading The Bull Shark: Lurking Locally?
Discover the (Animal) Kingdom 