Are bot flies going extinct? Not extinct What animal has the most diseases? What animals cause the most human disease? Cows, pigs, and chickens. Some animal-borne illnesses garner media coverage because their symptoms and mortality rates are terrifying. Ebola, for example, causes severe internal and external bleeding and kills between 25 and 90 percent of […]
Are Hawks plant eaters?
Are Hawks plant eaters? A hawk is part of a special group called birds of prey, also known as raptors. Birds in this group hunt other animals for food. Birds of prey are carnivores, which means that they only eat meat. No vegetables or plants for these guys! Which birds are meat eaters? Birds of […]
Can gerbils learn their name?
Who started dirt bike racing?
Who started dirt bike racing? Motocross began in the United Kingdom at the turn of the century. In the early 1900s, automotive clubs hosted time trials, which turned into off-road versions called “Scrambles.” The very first official motorcycle Scramble went down in 1924, presumably with wool pants and a lot of British mud flying. When […]
What are 3 things about heat?
What are 3 things about heat? Fun Facts Heat happens when energy is burned or used. Warm objects expand or become larger. Heat transfers from one object to another until both objects are the same temperature. Some materials conduct – or transfer heat – better than others. Heat can change the state of matter. How […]
Does it matter what engine oil I use?
How does housing affect quality of life?
How does housing affect quality of life? The quality of a home’s neighborhood is shaped in part by how well individual homes are maintained, and widespread residential deterioration in a neighborhood can negatively affect mental health. Both home design and structure significantly influence housing quality and may affect mental and physical health. How are we […]
Is iDVD on my Mac?
What is the carbon footprint of Christmas?
What is the carbon footprint of Christmas? Europe’s best Christmas markets According to the organisation, a natural two-metre Christmas tree that does not have roots and is disposed of into a landfill after Christmas produces a carbon footprint of around 16kg of CO2. How bad is Christmas for the environment? A more serious report in […]