Fish • October 3, 2025

Sharks in Shallow Water: 11 Species You Need to Know and How to Stay Safe

Shallow water shark encounters are more common than you might think, with several species regularly hunting in depths of just 3-6 feet. These predators don’t always stay in the deep ocean – many actively patrol beaches, lagoons, and coastal flats where unsuspecting swimmers and waders spend their time. Understanding which sharks venture into shallow waters, […]

Temilade Adeniyi

Mammals • October 3, 2025

Polar Bear Predators: Who Dares Challenge the Arctic’s Top Hunter

You might assume that polar bears, weighing up to 1,500 pounds and standing nearly 10 feet tall, have no natural enemies in the harsh Arctic landscape. Yet these apex predators face genuine threats from surprising sources that challenge their dominance in one of Earth’s most unforgiving environments. Understanding what preys on polar bears reveals the […]

Lydia Oyelakin

Insects • October 3, 2025

Cicadas in North Carolina: 14 Species You’ll Encounter This Summer

Every summer evening in North Carolina brings the unmistakable drone of cicadas filling the air, but you might be surprised to learn that 14 distinct species create this seasonal symphony. Unlike the massive periodical emergences that capture headlines every 13 or 17 years, most of North Carolina’s cicadas emerge annually, providing consistent background music to […]

Job Adeniyi

Fish • October 3, 2025

Sharks in the Everglades: What Anglers and Visitors Must Know Before Going

The murky waters of Florida’s Everglades hide a surprising truth that catches many anglers off guard: sharks patrol these brackish channels in greater numbers than most realize. Bull sharks use the bays and upstream areas of the southwest Everglades National Park Shark River basin as a nursery, making encounters more likely than you might expect […]

Osemhenon Ikpea

Insects • October 3, 2025

Identify These 9 Common Cicada Species in Ohio

You’re sitting on your porch on a warm Ohio evening when that familiar buzzing fills the air. But did you know that distinctive sound could be coming from any of nine different cicada species? Ohio hosts both annual cicadas that emerge every summer and the famous 17-year periodical cicadas that create massive choruses during their […]

Job Adeniyi

Amphibians • October 3, 2025

Amazing Frogs You’ll Find in the Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon rainforest houses over 600 frog species, making it the most amphibian-diverse ecosystem on Earth. You’ll discover creatures so vibrant they seem painted by nature itself—from translucent glass frogs whose hearts you can see beating, to poison dart frogs carrying toxins powerful enough to stop a jaguar’s heart. This incredible diversity spans every niche […]

Oluwafemi Michael