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Hornets are carnivorous insects that feed on other insects, spiders, and sometimes small vertebrates. Hornets are predators that use their stingers to kill their prey. Hornets are carnivores and opportunistic feeders that will eat whatever insects they can find. In the wild, they mainly eat bees, wasps, and flies. Their diet changes between seasons, as…
Yes, some do. But it is not very common in North America. Instead, the species of wasps that nest underground are most often yellowjackets and some are confused with true hornets. While the only true hornets of North America (The European Hornets) rarely nest underground, their Asian Giant Hornet cousins prefer underground burrows as their…
600D polyester is a fabric that is often used in the manufacture of outdoor gear such as backpacks, camping chairs, heavy-duty tents and functional apparel. It is known for its durability and with a tear strength of 127 Newtons, it is a great choice for outdoor items or in high-demand everyday use. 600D polyester is…
There are a lot of things that you need to be aware of when you’re setting up a new home for your reptiles, and keeping them safe is obviously the top priority. You might want to know: is play sand safe for reptiles? Play sand is designed to be 100% natural and free from all…
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent, social primates that live in tropical and subtropical forests throughout equatorial Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia. While their diet does resemble those of other primates, they are slightly more inclined to eat meat than most of their fellow ape species! Chimpanzees are opportunistic feeders that will eat anything they can get.…
Bikepacking is a great way to explore the outdoors while getting some exercise with friends and family. Because the bike is likely to be your biggest expense and the most crucial part of a good bikepacking trip, it is important to consider what bike frame material fits your needs the best. Whereas carbon fiber frames…
One thing to do while out of hiking season is to paint your tent in awesome colors! But can it be done? Whereas canvas, vinyl or cotton tents are easy to paint using ordinary fabric paint, those tents made from synthetic materials like nylon or polyester are much more challenging to paint due to the…
There’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about gophers. People often ask if gophers bite, which is a natural question to ask – if you’ve never been bitten by one, that is! The answer is yes, gophers can bite in self-defense! Gophers have sharp teeth that they use for digging and eating grasses and…
Tubeless tires have been growing in popularity among mountain bikers and cyclists for good reason- they offer a lot of advantages over traditional, tube-type tires. But are they right for bikepacking? In this article, we’ll take a look at; how tubeless tires work, why they are quickly growing in popularity as well as the pros…
Leopard geckos make for adorable and fascinating pets, and they are a very interesting species to learn about. Have you ever wondered: do leopard geckos have ears? Leopard geckos do have ears, although they do not have an external structure in the same way that many other animal ears do. The ears of leopard geckos…