The hacklemesh weaver (Callobius bennetti) is a spider that is typically found in northern Europe, and in recent years, in regions of eastern United States. This species of spiders is characterized by the lighter colored unique pattern that can be spotted on top of their oval-shaped bodies. Like most spiders, they have eight legs and eight eyes. Another way of identifying this species of spiders is through the untidy web that they weave....
Do you want to know about a melodious singer who leaves their audience spellbound? It is not a human but a bird, Jacky winter! This bird sits on trees’ branches and utters its ‘peter-peter’ sound. This singing is essential for the species’ survival as they emit these sounds as threat signals and mating calls.It is a small bird that inhabits the tropical regions of Australia and New Guinea. This grey-brown bird stays on perches not too high from the ground....
Ladybird spiders are spiders with a stunning appearance, described by Charles Athanase Walckenaer for the first time in 1805. They are endangered spiders that face the risk of extinction in the UK. They have been saved from possible extinction in parts of England by constant conservation efforts of the U.K. Biodiversity Action Plan. They are members of the Erisidae family, whose members are commonly known as velvet spider/ladybird spider. Immature males and females are black mainly, with males developing a striking red abdomen possessing black spots....
The Lesothosaurus is a genus of dinosaurs with the one type species, Lesothosaurus diagnosticus. The generic name is deciphered as ’lizard from Lesotho’. It is considered a basal member within the order Ornithischia. It had similar teeth as other Ornithischians but it was an opportunistic omnivore. While it lived during the early Jurassic period, it was unearthed in 1978 by Peter Galton from the Upper Elliot formation. It was considered to be one of the smallest dinosaurs with long legs and four-toed feet....
The Liopleurodon was a genus of plesiosaur, i.e. a carnivorous marine reptile, which inhabited the oceans of Europe between the Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic to the Kimmeridgian stage of the Late Jurassic period. Once the apex predator of earth’s waters, it was driven to extinction at the dawn of the Cretaceous period due to the introduction of the Mosasaurus, a more deadly predator which hunted down and wiped out the Liopleurodon from the sea....
The little black cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) is a member of the cormorant family and belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, much like the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). These birds are characterized by a body that is black throughout. The feathers of this bird species have a greenish sheen and the eyes are of a beautiful blue-green color. The little black cormorant’s head develops a few white spots around the breeding season which is a unique ability....
The fossils existed in what was then Switzerland during the Later Triassic period of Europe. The new dinosaur was given the name Notatesseraeraptor frickensis, after the city of Frick, Switzerland, where even the skeleton was discovered. However, it was not until 2019 that the findings of a phylogenetic analysis were released with the support of nature ecology, confirming the dinosaur’s status as a distinct species. It was a Neotheropoda was a basal member with ties to other Triassic theropods including Dilophosaurus and Averostra....
The Orpington duck, also known as the buff Orpington duck or buff, was created by William Cook in Orpington, Kent, United Kingdom. This duck was produced by crossing among the Indian runner, Cayuga, Rouen, and Aylesbury duck breeds. The Orpington duck variety was particularly created as the buff coloration was gaining a lot of attention during the early 20th century.Buff Orpington ducks are a dual-purpose breed, used both for their meat and eggs....
The stag beetle is one of more than 1,200 distinct species of beetle native to Europe. Despite the fact that the stag beetle is the largest insect species found in the UK, it has become an increasingly endangered species in most of the country and is now protected in most of its range. The thick, armored shell of stag beetles protects its body well and is split into three parts to enable the stag beetle to move around quickly....
The thornback ray (Raja clavata) is also known as the thornback skate. It is a species of ray fish that lives in the oceans of the British Isles, the Gulf of California, and the area that extends from Iceland to Norway. Their distribution is varied and seas where you can find the thornback ray include the Black Sea, the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Indian Ocean. Other names for the thornback ray are ‘shovelnose shark’, ‘banjo shark’, ‘prickleback shark’, and ‘pinback ray’....
blind, orange tabby cat laying in the grass Credit: Courtesy of Bradford Cat Watch Rescue and Kittens Dogs and cats can “save” us in plenty of ways. They can buoy our mental health; make us smile; and help fulfill our therapy and service needs. Sometimes the saving is more literal, like when a Great Dane saves his entire family from a house fire. This year at Daily Paws, we’ve had the pleasure of writing about many pets who, we think, are pretty heroic....
Jack Russell Terrier running with read ball Credit: alexei / Getty Dogs eat weird things. But when is what they eat a problem? Of course, there are people foods they shouldn’t eat, such as onions, raisins, and chocolate. But what if they gobble down something that’s simply inedible? My Jack Russell terrier, Dash, is one of those culinarily undiscerning dogs. Edible, inedible—it’s all the same to him. He just likes to chew up stuff and swallow it....
Dogs are not only man’s best friend but a better companion for many.Once you become a dog’s owner, it’s hard to go back to a life without this cute animal, no matter how many years ago you became a pet parent. You will love this fluffy animal with all your heart.Dogs are the number one choice for those looking for a pet. Hence their nickname of man’s best friend. You hear dog owners say ‘I love my dog so much, it scares me....
Rats belong to the rodent family and there are 56 known species of rats living all over the world.Animals, like cats and rats, have been represented in cartoons for a long time. It is quite natural for an animal, like a cat, to chase a rodent out of an apartment.One of the most common found species in the world is the black rats and brown rats. These rats are said to have originated in Asia but are now found all around the world with the exception of Antarctica....
The roadrunners of the genus Geococcyx, are a kind of birds that can sprint or sometimes fly furry-ously!Roadrunners are also called chaparral cocks or chaparral birds, who are the two different species of the fast-running bird ‘ground cuckoo’ family. Roadrunners are of two types, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).Both birds are in the Cuculidae family, which includes approximately 150 different bird species such as cuckoos, koels....
three minature poodles with dog walker on a city sidewalk Credit: hedgehog94 / Adobe Stock Is there anything cuter than a pup with satellite dish ears? While we can’t help but “aww” at every dog we come across, there’s something about big-eared dogs that instantly makes us swoon. No matter whether they’re pointy or floppy, oversized ears melt our hearts with every head tilt—and well, just about everything else. Some breeds are said to have larger-than-life ears due to domestication from long ago to help them perform certain tasks (e....
Japan has been declared the 11th most crowded country on the planet, the most densely populated and urbanized, but it is also the third-biggest public economy on the planet, after the United States and China.Japan is a remarkable country with tremendous potential and a wide range of customs. A Japanese student takes about 12 years to finish their basic education.Japan is what is called - for self-explanatory reasons - an island country, situated in East Asia, in the northwest portion of the Pacific Ocean....
Anime has given us so many kawaii names from their series that it only makes sense to name our new pup after a character we love most. Whether you’re a casual fan of a super-fan, we’ve compiled a list of the best anime dog names for your best friend! Female Anime Dog Names From brave and bold to silly and sweet, here are some ideas based on female anime characters to name your new girl dog!...
Coretta Scott King was one of the most influential women who shaped the American civil rights movement.The widow of one of the world’s greatest leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King played an instrumental role along with her husband in carving out a better life for the African-American community. Coretta Scott King, in addition to being a civil rights leader, was also an author, singer, and activist.The pages of American civil rights history would not have turned out positive and bright, if not for the accomplishments and unwavering activism of the couple....
Have you ever heard of an element in the periodic table that has been named after one of the most prominent scientists the world has ever seen?Well, there is Einsteinium! An extremely radioactive metal of the actinide series, Einsteinium was discovered from the radioactive fallout resulting from hydrogen bomb testing in November 1952.As evident, Einsteinium is named after Albert Einstein. It is a synthetic element and is not found in nature....
