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The Sulaimanisaurus, an Extinct genus, was discovered by Sadiq Malkani in Balochistan, western Pakistan. The fossils from Pakistan indicated that they belonged to the Maastrichtian age of the Late Cretaceous era. In some reports, this species was also called the ‘Saurischian dinosaurs’ based on the seven tail vertebrae. However, it is not known when their fossils were discovered.Sadiq Malkani was the one to classify the dinosaurs into the Pakisauridae along with Pakisaurus and Khetranisaurus....

Water rats are semi-aquatic rodents, who are well adapted to their habitat, be it water or land. They are identified by their dark-brown rounded body and long tail, living in freshwater lakes, rivers, streams, riverbanks, burrows, and more. They belong to the family of ‘Muridae’ which has two distinguished sub-families namely ‘Murinae’ and ‘Sigmodontinae’. Muridae consists of seven hundred species scattered all over the continent of Australia, Africa, and Eurasia. The Hydromes, Crossomys, and Colomys are part of the ‘Murinae’ subfamilies which are the genera of water rats....

Goddesses who are associated with wisdom and intelligence are a part of various mythologies around the world.In every culture, the human qualities of intellect, knowledge, and wisdom have been attributed to various deities since ancient times. These wise deities are considered the apex of ideal inspiration.In many cultures, these deities are often worshipped and considered sacred. There are certain goddesses in Greek, Hindu, and Japanese culture who represent wisdom, intelligence, writing, and learning....

Energy provides everything we use in day-to-day life, the ability to function properly.There are various forms of energy; human beings utilize them by changing one form of energy into another. Energy sources can be divided into two categories of renewable and non-renewable sources.Energy is the driving force behind all that you see. From laptops to nuclear power plants, all require some form of energy or another. You can understand how energy changes from one form to another with a simple example....

A black panther is a color variation with black markings of the leopard (Panthera pardus) and the jaguar (Panthera onca).The black panther, of single species, have excess black pigments, however, their regular bond is also present. The black panther has been documented commonly in tropical forests, with big cats such as the mountain lion found in Kenya, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and black jaguars in Mexico, Florida, and South America. In rainforests, they live in the canopy layer....

On This Page Where Is a Dog's ACL? Causes of Dog CCL Rupture Dog Torn CCL Symptoms Dog Breeds Most Susceptible to CCL Injuries Dog Torn CCL Surgery and Recovery Time Home Treatment Options for a Dog CCL Injury What's the Outlook for a Dog With an ACL Injury? A torn ACL is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs. Just like a torn ACL in a person, these are fairly serious injuries that require time, rest, and immobilization to recover....

illustration of pet clinic Credit: Eric Jeon Pet insurance will cover costs incurred when your pet—cat, dog, or other animal—needs care resulting from an emergency accident, injury, or illness. An unexpected car accident or cancer diagnosis fits into these categories. And without insurance, treatment for your pet could be very costly. Just like with your own health insurance, you’ll pay a monthly premium to protect your pet (and your wallet) from unforeseen future mishaps....

man plays violin in front of two white whales The country’s largest beluga whale habitat is impressive on its own, but the fact that it doubles as a private concert venue makes us want to visit Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium even more. That was the scene recently. Violinist Big Lux picked up his bow and played some toe-tapping, fin-shaking music in front of two belugas in the 750,000-gallon tank. In a video of the performance posted to Instagram last week, two of the whales are seen looking entranced by the violinist’s beautiful tunes, seeming to sway their large flippers to the beat....

Happy medium-sized white dog with life jacket surfs on paddleboard Credit: Chuckee / Getty We didn’t think we could get more excited for the summer sun and fun on the horizon, and then this video of surfing dogs appeared on the Internet. Suffice to say, we are impressed with the show of talent from these water-loving four-legged friends. These particular pooches were catching waves on Sunday at the eighth annual East Coast Dog Surfing Championships, a fundraiser benefitting the Brevard Humane Society in Florida....

The common green magpie (Cissa chinensis) is a type of magpie bird belonging to the genus Corvidae. It is found in any type of evergreen forest across southeast Asia, mainly in northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan, central Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.These birds are known for their beautiful, vivid plumage and distinctive facial markings, which makes their appearance unique. They are far more striking and less aggressive than their commonly known cousin, the black and white magpie....

Zion National Park is one of the most unique places on the edge of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and the Mojave Desert region and was founded on November 19, 1919.It is located in the southwest near Springdale, Utah, in the United States, measuring 148,016 acres (59,899.95 ha). The nature of the region preserves Zion’s steep red cliffs.It consists of various life zones, including unusual plants, endangered species, and high levels of animal diversity....

dog jumps on counter to get fry Credit: Courtesy of Tristan Maloney / TikTok Behold: an ultimate tail—get it!?—of perseverance. This adorable little black dog, in a video that’s been viewed more than 9.9 million times on TikTok as of the writing of this story, jumps up onto a kitchen island over and over again in a very relatable attempt to snag a straggling french fry. It’s a dramatic experience—with slow-motion leaps set to Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K....

The black rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a small bird found only in North America and is quite rare to find.This bird is found in states like New Jersey and New York, and in Central America. These birds are known to live around swampy vegetation, marshes, and wetlands as their natural habitat and depend on various invertebrates, insects, and spiders for food. The black rails are carnivores and quite aggressive, but at the same time, these birds are easy to prey on....

If you hear that beautiful song of the bird in the open woodlands of North America in summer, then look around to find this bright orange, a small black songbird with a white wing patch hopping from branch to branch in the trees. Then you can be sure to call the bird the Bullock’s oriole.This is the Bullock’s oriole (Icterus bullockii) is a similar species to Baltimore oriole (Northern oriole) whose range overlap....

An English springer spaniel is a medium-sized dog, descendants of the legacy of the spaniels, English springer spaniels were renowned as sporting dogs. These dogs were previously bred as a companion of humans to aide and partner in hunting sprees. The history of the breed dates back to as early as the 17th century when, in the absence of mechanized guns or revolvers, these dogs served as hunting dogs. They were adept at tracking birds taking cover in bushes or thickets and making them ‘spring’ out of their hiding (that’s how they got the ‘springer’ in their name), eventually hunting them down and retrieving them back to their masters....

Are you a fan of insects like crickets and grasshoppers? Then, you might be interested in praying mantis too!The European mantis (Mantis religiosa), commonly known as the praying mantis, is one of several species of praying mantids of the family Mantidae and order Mantodea. Endemic to Europe and some parts of Africa and Asia, these praying mantids were imported to North America to control the plant pest gypsy month. Currently, these praying mantids have around 12 subspecies spread throughout their geographical range....

Do you want to know about one of the world’s most unique animals? If yes, then keep on reading about the fossas. These slender and stealthy animals call the island of Madagaskar their native home, and they are only found in its wilderness. One of the fun facts about Fossas is that they are closely related to the mongoose family. However, a fossa has a distinct look with their feline-like face, dog-like snout, and a long tail resembling that of a monkey....

The indri is a species of lemurs that are also known as babakotos. These are the largest lemurs on the planet with an average lifespan of 15-18 years but they sadly don’t survive as long when kept in captivity.This black and white lemur is famous for its teddy bear-like appearance. Populations of indri are mainly arboreal and completely depend on trees for food. They eat leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits and are herbivores....

The Javan owlet (Glaucidium castanopterum) is a member of the family Strigidae and the order Strigiformes. The distribution range of this owl species is found on the islands of Bali and Java in Indonesia. However, their original distribution range was restricted to Java. This is the reason for the species’ name: Javan owlet.The habitat range of the Javan owlet is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The species has its habitat in both primary and secondary forests....

An Oceanic whitetip shark is a medium-sized predatory shark. It is a slow swimmer but aggressive. The species are found in the warm waters of all the oceans and seas across the globe. The build of this shark is stocky with rounded fins with white tips. The gray bronze-colored upper side and yellow-white underside form a saddle-like pattern making it look beautiful.The oceanic whitetip shark is also called Nigano shark, Brown Milbert’s sand bar shark, and oceanic white-tipped whaler....