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Melanie

Melanie has a degree in Environmental Science and has always been interested in all things nature from wildlife to plants. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, travel, reading, photography and crochet.
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American Alligator Population in the U.S. by State

by Melanie

The American alligator is a remarkable reptile native to the southeastern United States, thriving in a variety of wetland habitats. … Read more

Categories Reptiles and Amphibians
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15 Animals With Heavy Shells

by Melanie

In the animal kingdom, shells serve as essential armor, offering protection, support, and survival advantages to a wide array of … Read more

Categories Animal Lists, Fun Facts

USDA Planting Hardiness Zones by State

by Melanie

You may have run into the term “hardiness zone” when looking at a packet of seeds, the label on a … Read more

Categories Plants, Trees & Flowers
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Animals That Live in Groups (28 Examples)

by Melanie

Some animals live solitary lifestyles depending on only themselves to survive. Then there are the animals that prefer living in … Read more

Categories Animal Lists

25 Examples of Reptiles (With Pictures)

by Melanie

Reptiles are cold blooded, scale covered vertebrates. Many species of reptiles look a little prehistoric. In fact, most dinosaurs could … Read more

Categories Animal Lists, Reptiles and Amphibians

14 Types of Marsupials (Facts, Pictures, Examples)

by Melanie

Marsupials are not mammals you hear about often, especially outside of Australia where the majority of them live. In fact, … Read more

Categories Animal Lists, Mammals

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