Hummingbird Moth Facts: Moths That Look (And Sound) Like Hummingbirds!

Hummingbird Moth Facts

As they dart from flower to flower in search of nectar, not only do hummingbird moths look like the birds after which they are named, but they also sound like them; the rapid flapping of their wings making a hummingbird–like buzz.

This page contains hummingbird moth facts, pictures and information. First we’ll find out about hummingbird moths in general before turning our attention to the five species of hummingbird moth found in the United States.

Finally, we’ll take a look at the related hummingbird hawk-moth, a species found in Europe (including the UK), Africa and Asia.

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Florida Softshell Turtle Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide

Florida Softshell Turtle

The Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, is a distinctive turtle found in Florida and neighboring states. Like other members of the softshell turtle family, Trionychidae, the Florida softshell turtle has a leathery shell, rather than the hard shell found on most other turtle species.

On this page, you’ll find Florida softshell facts and pictures to help you identify and understand the life of this fascinating North American reptile.

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List Of Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Names With Pictures & Interesting Information

List Of Dinosaurs

Welcome to the Active Wild list of dinosaurs. This page contains a list of dinosaurs names with pictures and information. Here you can learn about the many different kinds of dinosaur that existed in the Mesozoic Era.

Designed to be an “online dinosaur museum”, it’s a great place to start if you want to find out more about a particular dinosaur.

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Crested Caracara Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide

Crested Caracara On Ground

The crested caracara is one of the world’s most unusual birds of prey. A member of the falcon family, it is distinguished by its striking appearance and ground-based hunting habits.

Native to the open landscapes of the Americas, from the southernmost United States down to South America, this raptor stands out with its striking black and white body, fiery orange face and long legs.

The versatile crested caracara is both a formidable hunter and a scavenger, often seen striding confidently on the ground or soaring majestically in search of its next meal…

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