Hippos are semiaquatic creatures known for being among the heaviest animals on the planet. But not all hippos are the same in build – like individual mammals of other species, hippopotamus weights can vary greatly. So, how much did the heaviest hippo ever weigh? The heaviest known hippo weighed in at a massive 9,900 pounds … Read more
The rock bass is one of the most common fishes native to many North American regions, all the way from the Great Lakes system to the Nieces River in Texas. According to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), the record for the biggest rock bass ever caught is a tie between two fishes weighing 3lb … Read more
Wherever you are in the world, the moment bones are mentioned, a dog comes to mind. After all, even advertisements, movies, and dog food labels associate dogs with bones, regardless of the fact that more humans chew on bones than dogs. The question is, which types of bones are good for dogs, if any? The … Read more
Shrimp are crustaceans, and no crustaceans have scales. Shrimp also have no fins. These bottom-dwelling creatures are characterized by their elongated bodies, and their primary form of locomotion is swimming. “Shrimp” is sometimes synonymous with “prawn,” and many small crustaceans that resemble shrimp are often mistaken for such. Some of the shrimp’s most notable crustacean … Read more
Beauty comes with a price, whether it’s money or health risks. Fish, in particular, aren’t considered just food anymore as many people use various forms of fish for pedicures. No, you read it correctly! The Garra rufa fish, commonly called pukka fish, is a dangerous fish often used during pedicures. Why are pukka fish dangerous? … Read more
Though some reports are exaggerated, snakes can grow to massive sizes. The biggest snakes in the world are part of the boa and python families. Which family has the biggest snakes is determined by whether you are measuring the reptiles’ length or weight. Although man-eating snakes are extremely uncommon (it is known to occur, however), … Read more
The ocean is a massive ecosystem that is full of interesting creatures and unsolved mysteries. Currently, only 5% of the ocean’s depths have been explored, but one thing many scientists have studied is whales. Whales are members of the cetacean family, which encompasses roughly 90 species. When looking at these massive and ancient creatures, many … Read more