What Is Montana’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?
All 50 states have their own state bird, and each of those state birds has its own story and history. Montana is no different. It adopted the western meadowlark as the state bird all the way back in 1931, and it’s an interesting story. We dive into it all for you here, provide you with […]
Continue readingWhat Is Idaho’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?
Idaho’s state bird is the brilliant and vibrant mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides), a small migratory thrush that calls the mountains of western North America its home. Mountain bluebirds can usually be found in habitats such as prairie, alpine tundra, sagebrush steppe, and open country with few trees where they forage in pastures. When foraging, mountain […]
Continue readingWhat Is Puerto Rico’s State Bird? (Facts, & FAQ)
Puerto Rico is a beautiful island in the Caribbean. It is filled with breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, and different species of birds. Unfortunately, Puerto Rico doesn’t have any official national bird. The Puerto Rican Spindalis1, however, is considered an unofficial national bird of Puerto Rico. The selection of state birds in the US started in […]
Continue readingHow Cold Is Pluto? Exploring Pluto’s Atmosphere
Being the smallest and farthest planet in the Solar System, Pluto has some pretty interesting facts you may not know about. For example, we all know Pluto is a cold planet, but how cold exactly? The dwarf planet can get as cold as -375°F to -400°F, depending on the time of year. We may think […]
Continue readingWhat Is Reverse Lens Macro Photography?
You have a few different options at your disposal if you’re trying to get pictures that make the subject appear larger than they are in real life. One unique way to get the job done is reverse lens macro photography. But what exactly is reverse lens macro photography, how do you do it, and how […]
Continue readingWhat Are Asteroids Made Of? What You Need to Know!
To understand the composition of asteroids, we have to separate them into three groups: The M-, S-, and C-types. The “C” represents the Carbonaceous, the “S ” is the Silicaceous, and the “M” stands for Metallic asteroids. Carbonaceous asteroids are a lot darker in appearance, and for years, scientists have speculated that they primarily constitute […]
Continue readingDoes Uranus Have Rings? The Surprising Answer!
As one of the most distant planets in our system, Uranus is a peculiar ball to be unraveled. Originally discovered back in 1781 by William Herschel, our seventh planet appears to have a circular silhouette that goes up vertically around it, unlike Saturn, whose rings are horizontal in their position and are more visible. That […]
Continue reading22 Common Backyard Birds in Mississippi (With Pictures)
Mississippi is home to over 400 types of birds, with the most commonly seen bird being the Northern Cardinal. So, whether you’re a habitual birdwatcher or enjoy the occasional backyard sighting, you’d want to know about the most common backyard birds you’re likely to see in Mississippi. Fortunately, Mississippi birds love visiting the residents’ backyards. […]
Continue readingHow To Hunt Wolves – 10 Basic Tips & Tricks
Wolf hunting is a practice that’s almost as old as time. These animals have been hunted for close to 10,000 years, for various reasons. Some communities hunted them for sport, some to protect their livestock, and others to guarantee the survival of their people. That’s why their population drastically decreased to the point where we […]
Continue readingHow to Hunt Black Bear – 9 Basic Tips & Tricks
Black bears are some of the most widely hunted game in North America. They can be elusive, despite their size, which is another reason for their popularity in big game hunting. The black bear is also a ferocious animal, which means they are considered a real trophy. Found throughout the US (40 of 50 states), […]
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