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Ivory-marked beetle (Eburia quadrigeminata), also known as an ivory-marked borer, is a beetle of the family Cerambycidae. This beetle belongs to the Eburia genus, Eburiini tribe, and Cerambycinae subfamily. The tribe Eburiini is synonymous with the Heteropsini Lacordaire tribe, 1868. The subfamily consists mostly of longhorn beetles. Cerambycinae has 3,900 species within 712 genera, and these beetles widely occupy the Americas. Longhorn beetles or Cerambycidae family is a large beetle family with more than 35,000 recognized species....

There is a subspecies of giraffes found in Northern Cameroon, southern Chad, Central African Republic, and also Western Sudan. The Kordofan Giraffe, scientific name - Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum, is often mistaken with the range of the other subspecies of the giraffe species named West African Giraffe. The population in the northern Cameroon area has been assigned to the West African Giraffe, which looks a lot like the G c antiquorum. The Kordofan giraffe classification has also failed as many European zoos have been found keeping West African Giraffe in their enclosures by the former species’ name....

Opahs are commonly known as sunfish, moonfish, redfin ocean pans, kingfish, and Jerusalem haddock. They are large, deep-bodied, colorful pelagic lamprey fish. This species was discovered recently to be warm-blooded. The entire core of the body maintains a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius), which is higher than the temperature of the water around them. This is the unique feature of the fish as most fish are completely cold-blooded or can warm only some parts of their body....

The pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) is a North American bat species. Pallid bats can be found in Canada, Central Mexico, and a few states of the USA, such as Texas, New Mexico, Southern Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Nevada, and some more. The adults have a body length of about 2.5-3 in (6.3-7.6 cm) and a tail length of about 1.5-1.75 in (3.8-4.4 cm). Their average weight is 0.4-0.8 oz (14-25 g). They have dark cream-colored dorsal fur and white underbelly fur....

If you want to learn about a special type of wrasse, then give this article a read. The sling-jaw wrasse is a type of fish that belongs to the family Labridae and the genus Epibulus. This fish either has a yellow or brown body and its length generally extends somewhere between 14-21.6 in (35.5-55 cm). You may find them hiding behind a coral branch near a reef since they tend to live near coral reefs, lagoons as well as on reef slopes....

Spotted sandpipers, of order Charadriiformes and family Scolopacidae, are birds from the Animalia kingdom. They are known as North American birds primarily inhabiting North America, primarily in the southern United States, and South America. A spotted sandpiper is a small species of birds with an average length of 6-7 in (10-18 cm) and an average weight of around 1.2-1.8 oz (34-50 g).These birds of North America bob while walking in water in order to keep themselves safe from predators....

The swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii synonym Cervus Duvauceli) is a species of deer with long antlers. They are also known as Barasingha, which means “12 horns” in Hindi.There are three subspecies of Barasingha found in India commonly known as Eastern Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhii), hard-ground Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii branderi), and wetland Barasingha (Rucervus duvaucelii duvaucelii).The Eastern Baarasingha (R D ranjitsinhi) is the smallest of the subspecies which is only found in Assam and has smaller tails and antlers compared to the others and has off-white hairs on the inner side of the ears differentiating them from the other subspecies....

The python family, Pythonidae, can be very intimidating as they are considered some of the largest snakes. Timor pythons are not as massive as many other pythons; instead, they are dwarf nonvenomous constrictors with heat-sensing pits. This reptile is not considered extremely dangerous like some other python species and this snake has a length of 83 in (210.8 cm) approximately. The temperament of this snake is predominantly nervous and it is also acknowledged as a high-strung specimen....

The Yutyrannus huali was a theropod Tyrannosauroid that lived during the Early Cretaceous period 145 million years ago. The generic name Yutayrannus means ‘feathered tyrant’ in Latin and huali means ‘beautiful’ in Mandarin; the complete name translates to ‘beautiful feathered tyrant.’ It was named by Xu Xing in 2012. The discovery of fossils was in the Liaoning Province of China which was formed around 140 million years ago. Paleontologists discovered that the dinosaur had display feathers....

Despite being attacked by a swarm of wasps, firefighters in Cobb County, Ga., managed to save a puppy who appears to have fallen down a storm drain Thursday afternoon. The Cobb County Fire Department arrived at the scene after residents in a nearby apartment called authorities concerned by a whimpering noise in the area. When the firefighters arrived, they discovered the puppy crying for help about 15 feet down the deep manhole....

Most of us are aware of the fact that mongooses and cobras are rivals, and in case they had a faceoff, then a huge fight can take place.According to the Darwinian theory, in this fight whoever is the strongest among the two wins the fight. A mongoose is often known to win a fight with snakes.Mongooses are a tough competitor for cobras because they are not affected by the snake’s venom as they contain acetylcholine reactors that fight against the receptor of the snake’s neurotoxins....

Thanks to the Westport Oregon Fire and Rescue and a very determined dog mom, Presley the Great Dane is alive and well after taking a scary fall down a steep embankment near her home. On Oct. 10, Sue Clark took her 10-year-old girl outside to do her usual morning business. Clark turned away for “30 seconds,” according to her Facebook post, and when she turned back around, says the senior pooch was nowhere to be found....

small girl trains her dog to stay Credit: Courtesy of azariaa / TikTok Dog trainers come in all different shapes and sizes—and this one might be the teeniest. TikTok user azariaa posted this adorable Aug. 2 video of her daughter, Katana, and their family dog, Ollie. In the video—which has already amassed over 1.2 million views—kiddo Katana gives the sweet mutt the cue to sit down. After saying, “Sit, sit,” in the cutest toddler voice ever, Ollie obeys his miniature human and sits down on his doggy backside—still almost as tall as Katana....

On This Page Safe Foods Unsafe Foods Homemade Thanksgiving Dog Treats It's almost time for Thanksgiving, which means it's time to whip out your favorite recipes, grab an oversized sweater, and snuggle up on the couch with the fam to watch the National Dog Show. While it may be tempting to give your floof a nibble (or three) while you're making Thanksgiving dinner, it's essential to be mindful of their sensitive tummies and palettes....

frightened by thunder, dog hides under a curtain with his nose sticking out Credit: MoBuay / Getty On This Page Why Are Dogs Scared of Thunder? Are Some Dogs More Susceptible? Symptoms Calming a Dog During a Storm Home Remedies It's simply heartbreaking to watch your normally happy and engaged pupper cowering in a corner every time they hear a loud noise, especially the resounding booms during a thunderstorm. Some poor pooches even try to do all they can to escape what they don't understand, and often end up hurting themselves as a result....

Every so often, some people achieve such great heights that not just their name, but even their place of birth is remembered about them.Located at a distance of 796 mi (1,281 km) from New York City as well as North Carolina, along the Mississippi River, Chicago is the biggest city in Illinois. The state is home to famous personalities who have achieved great feats at the United Nations, in the Olympic Games, in the Civil War as well as during World War I or World War II....

blue heeler puppy; names for blue heelers Credit: Courtesy of Zack Gowing On This Page Female Names Male Names Cute Names Australia Names Color Names Whether you call this particular breed of dog a blue heeler or Australian cattle dog, we can all agree there's a plethora of great blue heeler dog names out there. We've picked some of our favorite names for your to choose from if you decide to add this energetic breed to your household....

There is no doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most successful teams in NBA history.The team history is spectacular, with 17 NBA titles and multiple NBA championship finals to their name. Founded in 1947, their first appearance in the NBA was as the ‘Minneapolis Lakers’.Since the 1960-61 season of the NBA, they have been known as the Los Angeles Lakers. The name ‘Lakers’ comes from Minnesota, also known as ’the Land of 10,000 Lakes’....

A burger (hamburger) is generally a sandwich, which contains one or more patties usually made of meat or beef placed inside a bun.Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, chilies, and pickles are also served with these burgers along with condiments like ketchup and mustard too. The patty inside can be pan-fried, grilled, or smoked and if topped with cheese, then this is known as a cheeseburger.Even though Hamburg was the inspiration behind burgers, the concept of buns was adopted later....

Do you intend to pursue athletics as your career in the future?Sports is not only about winning the gold, silver, or bronze medals for your home country. A game of basketball teaches team spirit while chess is all about making the correct choices through strong moves.Among the most awaited important sporting events, the Olympic Games, the Rugby World Cup, and FIFA World Cup are the most popular. The Olympic Games have a special place in the hearts and souls of players and viewers alike....