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The Savannah sparrow, (Passerculus sandwichensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes, family Passerellidae, and genus Passerculus. As most subspecies of the sparrows seem similar, distinguishing them can be difficult. This is mainly because they all have a special talent for chirping happy songs! To identify a Savannah sparrow from a variety of different sparrows, you try and observe their field markings. Every sparrow has its own different field marking.Savannah sparrows are found in North America, Mexico, Alaska, Guatemala, and many other locations....

Turkey is from the family of birds, just like a chicken, but much heavier.Turkey is traditionally consumed in the United States. Turkey eggs are edible and have a flavor that is comparable to chicken eggs.There are two extant turkey species, wild and domestic. Wild turkeys live together in the forest, and a wild turkey’s gobble can be heard up to a mile away. Turkeys evolved in North America and are large birds....

Star Wars Darth Vader dog costume Credit: Courtesy of HalloweenCostumes.com Star Wars Darth Vader dog costume Credit: Courtesy of HalloweenCostumes.com Star Wars Darth Vader dog costume Credit: Courtesy of HalloweenCostumes.com Star Wars Darth Vader dog costume Credit: Courtesy of HalloweenCostumes.com Obi-Wan Kenobi isn’t your only hope this Halloween—the Daily Paws editors rounded up all the best Star Wars dog costumes for your enjoyment. Small and large dogs alike can join the Rebel Alliance (or just hang out and wag their tail at trick-or-treaters hoping for snacks) in these stellar Star Wars costumes for dogs....

Finland is a country in northern Europe and it borders the Baltic Sea.Helsinki, the capital city of Finland, is the largest city in the country. Swedish and Finnish are recognized official languages and the country is bordered by Russia, Norway, and Sweden.Finland is one of the world’s northernmost countries. This Nordic country is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is known as the home of Santa Claus, the ’land of the midnight sun’, and offers gorgeous scenery in the form of the Northern Lights....

Many of us enjoy a beer or two on a hot day (or a cold day or any day). But is it safe to drink a cold one with your dogs? And what if your dog accidentally drinks beer or other alcohol that was sitting out? The short answer is, beer is bad for dogs, dogs shouldn’t drink beer, and even a little alcohol of any kind could cause alcohol poisoning in your favorite canine....

Guinea pigs are one of the most adorable household pets.A guinea pig is a species of rodent. They have similarities in looks with rats and mice.Guinea pigs, scientifically known as Cavia porcellus, belong to the family of Caviidae and genus Cavia. They are also known as cavies. They have short limbs, a small-sized body, and big adorable eyes similar to rabbits. Guinea pigs have originated in South America. Surprisingly, they have no link to Guinea, yet have the common name is guinea pigs....

When your cat is sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and has a runny nose, he feels terrible, and you want to help. Luckily, you can. The good news is some cat upper respiratory infections go away on their own, just like humans’ bouts with the common cold. But some conditions can be contagious to other cats. It’s important to know the signs that call for a visit to your veterinarian. A virus is often causing a cat upper respiratory infection....

On This Page What Is Canine Diabetes? Signs and Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Complications Treatment Life Expectancy Canine diabetes is a serious disease and one that's on the rise. Melanie Puchot, DVM, DACVIM, and board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist at NorthStar VETS Veterinary, Emergency, Trauma, and Specialty Center explains everything you need to know about this metabolic disease, from the causes and symptoms to dog diabetes risk factors and treatment options....

It’s a tale as old as time. Dog runs away, dog is missing for years and years, dog was microchipped, and everyone ends up living happily ever after. Microchips work, people, and we here at Daily Paws love ’em. Doesn’t matter how far your pet wanders, or how long they’ve been missing, if your dog or cat is microchipped, they stand a much better chance of returning home. That’s the case here, as Sam (who appears to be some sort of Lab mix) was reunited with his family last week, four years after he first went missing....

The Animantarx is one of the most interesting genera of ankylosaurid dinosaurs as it is the very first dinosaur to be discovered with the help of technology. Ramal Jones, a radiologist, found its fossils while performing a radiological survey in the Mussentuchit Member of the Cedar Mountain Formation in Utah as some places in the area had shown radioactivity. His scintillometer picked up a higher level of radioactivity than usual at a certain area, and when the area was excavated, the remains of a dinosaur were found....

The banded palm civet is a rare civet species from the Viverridae family and Hemigalus genus. The scientific name for the banded palm civet is Hemigalus derbyanus. The Hemigalus genus was first described and named in 1837 by Claude Jourdan, with the banded palm civet being discovered by John Edward Gray. The banded palm civet, Hemigalus derbyanus, is found in the tropical forest and jungles in Southeast Asia. These small animals are native to Myanmar, Peninsular Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as the Sunda Islands of Sumatra, Sipura, and Borneo....

What type of animal is a black squirrel monkey? The black-headed squirrel monkey is a type of squirrel monkey species. Fun Black Squirrel Monkey Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Plants, insects, small vertebrates What do they eat? Omnivore Average litter size? 1 How much do they weigh? 1.4-2.8 lb (635.03-1270.06 g) How long are they? 25.63-27.6 in (65.1-70.1 cm) How tall are they? 10.63-12.6 in (27-32 cm)...

There are so many unique fish in the sea, but what about a fish that does not even look like one? The butterfly hillstream loach is known by several other names, such as the Chinese loach, the loach Hong Kong Pleco, and more. Shaped much like a stingray, this fish frequents the waters of China. The loach is known for its omnivorous diet because it eats algae flakes and other related plant material but will also not hesitate to eat brine shrimp and other small shrimps that come its way....

Dinosaurs came in a variety of sizes and shapes. The Chaoyangsaurus was a small-sized dinosaur. This is one of the earliest known Ceratopsians, discovered in Liaoning province, China. Yes, this tiny dinosaur is the ancestor of the Triceratops, the giant three-horned dinosaur featured in the first Jurassic Park film franchise. This Dinosauria Ornithischia member, also known as the Chaoyang lizard, lived during the Tithonian period of the late Jurassic era.Everything known about the Chaoyangsaurus youngi comes from an incomplete specimen discovered in the Tuchengzi formation of Liaoning, China....

A Corsac Fox (Vulpes corsac) is a species of migratory foxes from the Vulpes genus. These medium-sized foxes are famous for their silky, grey, and yellowish-colored fur on their body. Their name is derived from the Turkish word ‘Karsak’. Corsac foxes live in the steppes, desert, and xeric shrublands of Central Asia, and Northeast Asia, including countries such as China, Iran, Afghanistan, and more. They migrate towards the South, in winter, and can cover great distances if needed....

A dumb gulper shark, or Harrissoni dumb gulper, is a deepwater dogfish that belongs to the Centrophorus species. The Centrophorus harrissoni is a rare and endangered dogfish with green eyes and members of this species are also called dumb sharks. They prefer to live in deep waters. They are consumed by humans and their liver is used for making liver oil. The Centrophorus harrissoni (dumb gulper shark) can be commonly spotted along the east coast of Australia and around New Zealand....

Did you know that there are three aquatic families of seals and sea lions? There indeed are three, namely, the Otariidae family of eared sea lions and fur seals; the Phocidae family of earless or true seals; and the Odobenidae family of walrus. All three families are called pinnipeds. Pinnipeds seals, sea lions, and walruses are all marine mammals. Eared seals, members of the family Otariidae, are one of the three pinniped groups that comprise species of seals and sea lions....

The Loricatosaurus was a type of Stegosauridae dinosaur which lived in England and France in the Middle Jurassic period. Its name is derived from the term ‘armored lizard’ which refers to the armor-like plates on its back that are present in all stegosaurid dinosaurs. It belonged to clade Dinosauria, Ornithischia order, and genus Loricatosaurus. Its diet was herbivore in nature, and its reconstruction has been derived from the discovery of two fossilized specimens....

The Madagascar red owl (Tyto soumagnei) is also known as Soumange’s owl, Madagascar grass owl, or red owl. Madagascar is a barn owl of the Tytonidae family. These species are rare birds of the world. Due to habitat loss, they are currently vulnerable. Recent studies show that they might cover even more range of habitats. Further research needs to be done about their ecology and distribution. It is a possibility that the research about these nocturnal species has been overlooked as they are closely related and also have similar description to barn owls....

The Mexican wolf is also known as the ‘Lobo’ or simply ‘El Lobo’ and it is one of the types of gray wolves found in the Southern part of Northern America. Their scientific name is Canis lupus baileyi.Earlier, they could even be found in Texas but are now mostly found in Eastern Arizona, Southeastern Arizona, Southwestern Arizona and New Mexico, Southern New Mexico in the United States of America, and also in the northern parts of the country of Mexico such as Central Mexico, Western Mexico in North America....