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Map of England

The United Kingdom includes England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Have you ever wondered how they're divided? See England and Wales on our national maps.

United States of America

Taking a trip through America? Get acquainted with the States! See where they're located on a world map. Learn about each State's flower, bird, and tree.

Youth Hostels

Will you be visiting Europe? Have you found a place to stay? Find yourself a youth hostel.

Car Hire in Europe

There's no doubt that hiring a car during your holiday makes getting around a lot easier. Before you choose your car, keep these points in mind.

Phone Cards in Europe

Did you know that some phone cards can cost you ten times too much? If you're an American that's planning a vacation in Europe, here's a few tips to keep in mind.

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The Gopher Snake

Some snakes have rattlers and venomous bites. This one likes to pretend it does too, but only when it's being threatened. The gopher snake will coil up, vibrate its tail, and hiss in times of danger.

Gopher snakes hunt mice, bats, birds, rabbits, ground squirrels, and of course ... gophers. They kill their prey by constriction. This makes the gopher snake a friend of the farmer - someone who can do with a few less rodents.

The gopher snake can be found on trails throughout the United States. If you love snakes as much as we do, then take a picture but please leave them in peace - it's illegal to take them out of the wild for any reason.

This gopher snake was found in Montana de Oro State Park, California.

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