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3 weeks ago | history.howstuffworks.com | Talon Homer

The Mysterious Disappearance of Amelia Earhart Amelia's plane, a Lockheed Electra 10E Special, was specially outfitted for her fateful attempt at circumnavigation of the globe. She and her navigator, Fred Noonan, began their journey in Oakland, California, stopping first in Miami before publicly announcing the trip (an earlier attempt had been scrapped due to technical difficulties).

3 weeks ago | animals.howstuffworks.com | Talon Homer

By: Talon Homer | Alligators are some of nature’s oldest prehistoric predators. But what do alligators eat, and what is an alligator's natural prey? These powerful reptiles are opportunistic carnivores, meaning they’ll chow down on just about anything they can catch. Whether they’re young alligators snapping up insects or adult alligators taking down larger prey, their diet is as diverse as their environment. In the wild, alligators hunt with patience and precision, waiting for the perfect...

3 weeks ago | animals.howstuffworks.com | Talon Homer

By: Talon Homer | Elk vs. moose comparisons are a lot easier to make when you realize that two of the largest members of the deer family differ significantly in size, behavior and appearance. If you’ve ever seen a towering bull moose wading through a lake or a bull elk bugling across a meadow, you know these animals are built for their respective environments. Let's dive into some of their differences. Antlers: Size, Shape and Purpose One of the biggest differences between elk and moose is...

4 weeks ago | animals.howstuffworks.com | Talon Homer

Two of the largest flightless birds on the planet may look similar but they typically live on different continents and have evolved unique adaptations for survival. How are your emu vs. ostrich identification skills?

4 weeks ago | animals.howstuffworks.com | Talon Homer

By: Talon Homer | Gorillas — one of the most powerful great apes — have a diet that might surprise you. Even though they’re massive and strong, their meals consist mostly of plants. But let's get specific: What do gorillas eat in the wild, and how do their diets change depending on where they live? Gorilla diets vary between species and habitats, from the lush Virunga Volcanoes to the dense forests of Central Africa. Western lowland gorillas and mountain gorillas have adapted to different...