Hornets, yellow jackets, mud daubers, and paper wasps are among the most common of the 18,000 species of wasps in North America. Knowing what their nests look like – and how they differ from one another – can help you identify and manage the species correctly. Hornets build globular or egg-shaped nests with a single […]
Wolverine Vs. Honey Badger: 11 Differences & Facts
Wolverines and honey badgers look like adorable creatures from afar. However, they are two of the most aggressive mammals. Both of them are members of the weasel family, together with otters and other relatives. They don’t live in the same geographic range, but should they come together, who would win a fight? Honey badgers are […]
Lion Vs. Tiger: 12 Differences & Strength Facts
Lions and tigers are the two largest big cat species in the world. African lions, which are the largest among lion types, could never meet tigers in the wild. However, Asiatic lions can sometimes share the habitat with Bengal tigers. Who would win a fight? Generally, lions are smaller than tigers. Tigers are also heavier […]
Panther Vs. Jaguar: 12 Differences & Facts [Explained]
Panthers – or black panthers, as they are more commonly called – are beautiful big cats that can sometimes be seen in the Americas or Asia. Jaguars are the black-spotted, tawny-colored wild felines of South America. Since they and panthers can sometimes occur in the same habitat, who would win a fight? Panthers and jaguars […]
Do Sharks Growl? [No, Here’s What They Do Instead!]
Like all animals, sharks have unique ways to communicate with each other. Movies portray angry and lark sharks as vocal creatures that growl or roar when they are angry. Sharks do not growl. They rarely make noises with their bodies. These large fish do not have the organs to produce noise. Only one known shark […]
Do Whale Sharks Have Teeth? [Yes, But They’re Tiny!]
Whale sharks are gentle giants of the ocean. They share their name with true whales due to their size, and they only eat the smallest of creatures. They do this through filter feeding rather than biting or chewing prey. If they don’t need teeth for food, do whale sharks have teeth at all? Whale sharks […]