Scott Byers

Are Giraffes Descendants of Dinosaurs?

  When looking at the pictures above, it’s easy to see why some people have thought that perhaps giraffes, with their long necks, are related to long-necked dinosaurs such as brachiosaurus. The similarities go even further than appearances, with both the giraffe and brachiosaurus being plant eating herbivores. So what is the truth? Are giraffes […]

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How Big Are Basking Sharks Mouths?

The mouth of a basking shark is almost certainly its most recogizable feature. In fact, when they have their mouths closed, basking sharks are often mistake for great whites due to similarities in their body size and structure. Just take a look at that mouth! But just how big is the mouth of a basking […]

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Do Owls Eat Squirrels?

Whether you have a squirrel problem around you house, or are just curious about owls, you may have wondered what the diet of owls consists of. Do owls actually eat squirrels? Well, let’s find out! Let’s start with the basics. Owls are carnivores, which means they eat meat (other animals). Squirrels are meat, so they […]

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How Much Do Swordfish Weigh?

Swordfish, famously known for their long, spear-like bill which resembles a sword, are relatively large, as far as fish go. Adult swordfish commonly reach lengths of 3 meters (9.8 feet) or more, with rare cases of 4.55 meter (14.9 feet) swordfish being reported. With this massive size, it’s no surprise that their weight can be […]

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Are Turtles Diurnal or Nocturnal?

Typically most species of turtles by nature are nocturnal. However some have been known to become diurnal once kept in captivity. They may begin to start resembling a routine similar to their owners and be more active during the day since all of the noise etc. disturbs their sleep and may leave them a bit […]

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Are Snakes Considered Lizards?

Snakes are classified as carnivorous reptiles and are of the Serpentine suborder. Although some people mistake legless lizards for snakes, there are some physical characteristics which distinguish the two from each other; one of these characteristics is the lack of eyelids which legless lizards have, as well as the lack of external ears. Another way […]

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Are Snakes Kosher?

There are definitely certain foods which those are of the Jewish faith are allowed to eat and those which they are not, and snake meat falls under the latter category. Some of the other similar types of organisms which are not considered to be kosher include shrimp, catfish, frog, crab, octopus, oyster, snail, and sturgeon. […]

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Are Snakes Halal to Eat?

It is not considered to be halal to eat snakes, because practicing Muslims are not allowed to eat any animals which eat other animals, such as these reptiles. It is considered to be “haram” to eat reptiles along with other meat-eating animals. There are certain types of meat which are allowed in the Islamic religion, […]

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Are Snakes Faster Than Humans?

Although most humans can travel at a greater speed than snakes, these reptiles can strike in a split second, before their prey has a chance to react or even know what is going on. Whether or not a snake is faster than a person depends on a few different factors though, including the person and […]

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Are Snakes Endangered?

There are certain snakes which are classified as being endangered, with certain ones that are more at risk than others. The Mexican ridge nosed rattle snake is just one of these reptiles that is on the endangered species list, primarily because of disruptions to their natural habitat because of urban development and other problems caused […]

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