Backcountry and Bears: be aware and be careful
Adventures in the backcountry can be serene as you traverse this beautiful country in peace. But there are dangerous predators that roam the wilderness, and…
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The Caribbean’s most interesting animals for adventure seekers
So many animal lovers are looking for active and animal oriented vacations. If this is what you’re looking for then look no more and get…
Santay Island – wildlife paradise in the heart of a big city
Although Guayaquil is not the capital, it is the biggest city in Ecuador. Guayaquil is spread all along the large and impressive river of Guayas,…
The difference between sea and river otters
Sea otters, as the name suggests, are marine animals, and they live just off the coasts of the Northern and Eastern Pacific Ocean. These animals…
Avoiding the critters
Have you ever had wild animals come and visit you, eat your food, and make a mess in your garbage where you’ve set up camp?…
The difference between Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins
There are distinct differences between tortoises, turtles, and terrapins. They are all similar, in that they are reptiles that have a shell. To be able…
Venomous snakes to avoid in the United States
While death from a snake bite in the United States is rare, some snakes are very dangerous and need to be given a wide berth.…
Don’t let rattlesnakes rattle you
First of all, you will be reassured to know that the chances of dying of a bite from a rattlesnake in the United States are about one…
Warning to pet owners: Warm, wet weather brings snakes to homes
When the weather gets warm and there is a lot of rain, snakes become more active. Often, snakes get washed out of their normal habitat…
Can animals predict natural disasters?
In 2004 an 810-mile swath of the Sunda megathrust fault cracked under the Indian Ocean. It caused a 9.1 magnitude undersea earthquake off the shore…