Reproduction: River otters mate in late winter or early spring, usually March or April, shortly after the female bears her annual litter. Mating may take place on land, but is more likely to occur in the water. Most embryonic development is during the last 50-61 days of the 9.5-12.5 monthRead More →
Scientists blame climate change. Rising temperatures mean fewer days of frost in the spring. Plants bloom earlier, which results in more pollen in the air, which in turn means more intense allergy seasons. What months are allergy season? The most common seasonal allergies are as follows: Grass pollen allergy throughoutRead More →
In its Expenditures on Children by Families report, the USDA puts the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 at $233,610 for a middle-income family (married with two kids) — around $12,980 per year. How much it costs to raise a child? In the US, the averageRead More →
Protect yourself from black fly bites by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Insect repellents containing DEET offer some protection, but often times is not effective. What keeps black flies away? Go for insect repellents with DEET; these will not only help deter black flies, but it will keep additionalRead More →
Revellers hold up traditional red scarves in front of the town hall where the firing of “Chupinazo”, which opens the San Fermin festival that was cancelled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, should have taken place, in Pamplona, Spain on July 6,Read More →