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  • Do Moose Eat Berries? (Which ones?)

    Do Moose Eat Berries? (Which ones?)

    Yes, moose are known to eat a variety of plant material, including berries. In fact, berries can be an important part of a moose’s diet, especially in the summer and fall when they are in season. Moose will often feed on a variety of berry species, including cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, as well as…

  • Do Deer Have Good Eyesight? (Are They Color Blind?)

    Do Deer Have Good Eyesight? (Are They Color Blind?)

    Deer are known to have pretty fine-tuned senses and instincts which help them evade hunters and predators. Looking at an deer’s eyes, they are quite small, but size doesn’t necessarily dictate ability.  When it comes to how deer see, are deer color blind? Deer are technically not color blind, but they do not see color…

  • How Long Do Panthers Live? (Panther Life Span Explained!)

    How Long Do Panthers Live? (Panther Life Span Explained!)

    Panthers can live up to 23 years in captivity, but the average lifespan is much shorter at 12-15 years. Studies show that males live shorter lives than females, and the reasons for this likely have to do with the increased risk of death during dominance fights. Overall, the lifespan of a black panther is largely…

  • Are Lion Sharks Real? (How do they look?)

    Are Lion Sharks Real? (How do they look?)

    Lion sharks are a rumoured species of shark, like confused with the tiger shark. They could be amazing creatures, but they are not actually a real species.   The truth is that there are no living lion sharks – but what if there were? What would they look like? And what would they eat? What…

  • Are Deer Herbivores (Do They Eat Meat?)

    Are Deer Herbivores (Do They Eat Meat?)

    Most deer are herbivores, which means that their diet consists mostly of plants. Deer will eat a variety of different plant types, including leaves, grasses, flowers, and fruits. In some cases, deer may also eat nuts or seeds and even smaller animals. The short answer is yes – deer are herbivores because they primarily eat…

  • How would a lion-wolf hybrid look? (See for Yourself!)

    How would a lion-wolf hybrid look? (See for Yourself!)

    You may even have been wondering whether it could be possible to breed lions with wolves. And in that case, what would such an animal look like? Here, I have used the newest AI image technology to try and visualize such a lion-wolf hybrid, historically called an “Enfield”, which I think gives a pretty convincing…

  • What Animals Eat Hornets and Their Nests? (Answered!)

    What Animals Eat Hornets and Their Nests? (Answered!)

    Given the propensity for wasps and hornets to protect their nests, even to having lookouts keeping watch for potential threats, you might be surprised that any animals would even think about attacking them. So, a variety of animals will actually eat hornets or raid their nests for larvae. This includes raccoons, skunks, birds, and even…

  • Do Hornets Eat Meat (Are They Carnivores)?

    Do Hornets Eat Meat (Are They Carnivores)?

    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…

  • Are Birds are birds omnivores? (Answered!)

    Are Birds are birds omnivores? (Answered!)

    Birds are diverse creatures that eat a variety of things. The majority of birds are actually herbivores, which means that they primarily eat plants supplemented with a few insects, but most birds will eat what is most readily available to them. Most birds are omnivores and they typically eat various things, including fruits, vegetables, seeds,…

  • Do Birds Kill Their Own Babies? (Why Would They?)

    Do Birds Kill Their Own Babies? (Why Would They?)

    The animal world can seem a little cruel and difficult to understand at times, particularly when it comes to how different species will treat their young. You might have wondered, do birds kill their own babies? Some birds will kill off their offspring if there are not enough food resources to go around, or if…