Author: Bob Strauss

What are the ingredients of a successful camping trip? Well, as someone who weathered no less than two overnight expeditions at sleepaway camp 30 years ago, I feel qualified to offer this comprehensive list. Read closely, lest you and your date trudge back to civilization with severe malnutrition, third-degree burns and/or the odd missing limb. Read Take Her Camping – A How-To Guide

Pretty much every animal on the face of the earth has been assigned its very own boring, nearly unpronounceable genus and species name, but only a few merit the kinds of monikers that make the average nature enthusiast sit up and say, “Hey! What the heck is that?” In this article, you’ll discover 12 imaginatively named animals, ranging from the screaming hairy armadillo to the sarcastic fringehead (and yes, we’ll explain how these critters came by their names, and why they may or may not be entirely appropriate). Read The 12 Weirdest Animal Names