Volcano and periodically erupting Mauna Loa. Mauna Loa has the most mass of any mountain on Earth, occupying a volume of about 20,000 cubic miles. The park was created to preserve the natural setting of both Kilauea and Mauna Loa, as well as the Big Island's native plants and animals. ...
We have mostly black cattle, a mix of Angus and Hereford breeds that are well suited to this environment and have a proven record of quality. Our cattle are pastured using an intensive rotational grazing strategy that allows them to always have access to the most nutritious plants and allows ...
Describes the plants, animals and terrain found in the Loess Hills of Iowa. Retreat of the glaciers; 'Loess' soil; Plants found on the western mixed-grass prairies; Increasing free population; A basin called The Bowl; 'Prairie turnips' and groundplums; Native American legend about the Sun ...
So you're aware,Iowa has only four venomous snakes,and their bites are rarely fatal if treated. The massasauga and timber rattlesnakes are rare but found in eastern and southern Iowa. The prairie rattlesnake and copperhead are even more rare in our state. By the way,snakes are protected in...
Iowa derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many Native American nations whose territory comprised the future state at the time of European colonization.[16] When American Indians first arrived in what is now Iowa more than 13,000 years ago, they were hunters and gatherers living...
More than 3,000 years ago, during the Late Archaic period, Native Americans in Iowa began utilizing domesticated plants. The subsequent Woodland period saw an increased reliance on agriculture and social complexity, with increased use of mounds, ceramics, and specialized subsistence. During the Late...
Although the Brown Recluse Spider is not native to South Dakota, there have been reports of them in the state.If these spiders feel threatened, they won't be afraid to bite. These Brown Recluse Spider bites can be serious and painful. The bite causes severe damage to the skin and ...