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The razorbill (Alca torda) is of the order Charadriiformes and the family Alcidae. They are collectively referred to as auks. They are also commonly known as razor-billed auks or lesser auks.Razorbill birds are coastal birds and they are distributed throughout the subarctic and boreal waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. More than half of the present pairs making up the global razorbill population are found in Iceland! These birds show a different breeding range and migratory range and as a result, are found inhabiting different regions in different seasons....

Rainbow parrot! Gutang! Blisterside! These are not random enunciations, but rather names for the small, black, and colored redband parrotfish! This fish is known because of its black spots behind its upper dorsal fin, mouth, and tail, especially in a given juvenile which then may grow to be an adult female or male. Another prominent identifying feature is the red band that earned this fish its moniker.The redband parrotfish and coral often go together in terms of colors, because researchers have defined this fish to have a color that matches the red corals in the waters they inhabit....

The stock dove, known by the scientific name Columba Oenas, is a species of bird found mostly in the western Palearctic. They are a part of the family of Columbidae which includes doves and pigeons. The bird species resembles a lot with the wood pigeon but does not have the white neck and white patches on the wings. Wood pigeons are also larger and more common than the stock dove. The stock dove is too dependent on its habitat....

The Sudan plated lizard is a species of reptile endemic to the continent of Africa. It is found in the eastern, southeastern, and central parts of Africa in the countries of Sudan, Togo, South Africa, and Ethiopia. This reptile prefers to live in savannahs, thickets, semi-arid areas, and steppes. It is often seen close to crevices and termite mounds. This lizard is not a very social animal but gathers in small numbers around water bodies to breed and feed....

Cereal crops like maize, barley, wheat, and rice form the staple diet of numerous people across the globe, but have you ever wondered what family these crops belong to?The majority of cereal crops are grasses grown for their edible seeds. Wheat, rice, maize, barley, rye, oats, and sorghum are the seven most widely grown kinds of cereal on the planet.The grass family is part of the broad plant family Gramineae (or Poaceae), which is distinguished as generally herbaceous but occasionally woody plants with hollowed and narrow fused stems, thin sheathing leaves, parallel veins, cylindrical root hairs, blossoms without petals produced in spikelets, and fruit in the manner of seed-like grains....

Nala, the golden retriever, held by his human, Chris, outdoors on a hill above the city Credit: Courtesy of Chris Lindamood There’s a new queen of viral dances on TikTok, and her name is Nala! Nala, a 4-year-old golden retriever, has enthralled the masses with the stomping dances she does with her human, Chris Lindamood. In the viral videos—which have racked up more than 100 million views—Nala dives between her owner’s legs and happily stomps her back paws in exchange for scratches, or sometimes just for fun, while Lindamood sings her beloved anthem: “She stomp, she stomp, she do the Nala Stomp!...

Lilybug is an 8-year-old American pit bull who has a unique ability to help others feel better through the incredibly heartwarming hugs she offers to the people she meets. But along with the warm-fuzzies each of her adorable doggie hugs brings, Lilybug is also sharing an important message about pit bulls. Along with dog mama Marisa Grimshaw, this rescue pooch is showing the world a softer side of pit bulls through a popular Instagram account created to highlight this adorable pooch and her sweet, empathetic nature....

This adorable TikTok of a dog’s reaction when she’s told she’s beautiful is sure to lift any animal lover’s mood. Meet Honey: a sweet pup from Australia who’s guaranteed to have you ooh-ing and ahh-ing. Because who among us couldn’t use a quick dose of cute puppy love, amiright? TikTok user @sarahlawther shared a video of her dog Honey, who is a Staffordshire bull terrier, responding to being called beautiful and followers can’t get enough....

Whether it’s a bone, a stinky shoe, their favorite toy, or your human child’s favorite toy (uh oh), our beloved canine companions often find themselves digging knee deep in a hole, stowing away yet another wonderful treasure. Sometimes they even pick your couch cushions or your new duvet cover as a great place to hide pilfered goodies. No matter the location, it appears dogs often find it necessary to store away preferred items from any potential robbers....

painting dog house Credit: Sladic / Getty Building an outdoor doghouse doesn’t require years of construction experience or a whole workshop full of tools. In fact, building a DIY doghouse is a project that asks for just basic building skills and a few hours (okay, maybe a weekend) of time. There are lots of style decisions you can make about your DIY doghouse—like building it out of pallets and plywood for an industrial chic look or giving it charming lap siding and cedar shingles....

With their iconic spotted coat and sweet personality, Dalmatians have claimed their spot as one of the most recognizable dog breeds in the world. From inspiring Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians, to working hard in firehouses across the country, these sweet and playful pups make incredible family dogs, especially in active households that can keep them moving. If you’re thinking of adopting one of these smart dogs, then you’ll need to pick out the perfect name for your new pup....

cat sitting in window sill looking out at the city from the 21c Museum Hotel Nashville Credit: Courtesy of mrpawsling / Instagram While on the road with my two cats, I’ve learned that pet-friendly doesn’t always mean cat-friendly. Dog lovers tend to get the most attention on the pet travel front, and there are many dog-friendly hotels that welcome our canine friends with open arms. Finding places where you can bring your cat along are not quite as obvious, but not to worry....

If there’s one thing that Americans seem to love, it’s football.And, nothing seems to matter more than the National Football League (NFL), an event that takes place yearly. One such team that plays as a part of the National Football Conference (NFC) South division, is the Atlanta Falcons.This NFL team has been in existence for around 56 years, and has managed to win several division championships. Through the years, the Atlanta Falcons have gone through quite a bit of change, but it has still managed to hold a very strong fan base, especially in Atlanta, Georgia....

Dry ice is undoubtedly one of the most amazing substances on Earth owing to its peculiar properties.It is a solid form of carbon dioxide created when CO2 gas is frozen. Dry ice has many interesting properties and uses, such as its ability to sublimate directly from a solid state to a gas and its use as a construction material in loosening floor tiles.Let’s first understand what precisely dry ice is. Well, dry ice is nothing but solid carbon dioxide....

Bosnia was mainly dependent upon natural gas for heating buildings before the war.The war negatively impacted the health of civilians. The health system of Bosnia was not in a state to attend to even basic needs.The Bosnian War was a devastating conflict that took place in the ’90s. It was fought between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Serbian Republic of Yugoslavia. This war is often overshadowed by other conflicts that were happening at the same time, such as the Rwandan Genocide and the Yugoslav Wars....

golden retriever laying in a bed of snow on a cold winter day Credit: Courtesy of leothecream / TikTok Everyone wonders at some point whether it’s too cold for their dogs outside and, seemingly, everyone has a different answer. The guideline for smaller dogs, those with short coats, and those bred from warmer climates is the tried and true “if you’re cold, they’re cold.” It’s not a hard and fast rule, but it’s a nice, easy barometer (thermometer?...

A seed is nothing but a tiny plant embryo covered with a thin protective coat waiting to mature and grow into a plant.The life cycle of a plant begins with the process of germinating from seed to a developed plant and it concludes with producing seeds for a fresh harvest. A seed is basically composed of three parts, a seed coat (testa) for protecting the seed from damage, the embryo, which is the baby plant that will soon grow into an adult plant, and finally the cotyledon or seed leaf that provides vital nutrients to the embryo....

Small rodents rarely carry rabies, and even if attacked by a rabid predator, they rarely survive the attack.Warm-blooded mammals are the common victims of the rabies virus. All mammals are warm-blooded, and so is a squirrel.Squirrels are wild animals, and you can often spot them in your backyard. Squirrels are pretty common. You may not find them in your backyard but sighting the wild animal isn’t rare. A squirrel is a small mammal....

Are you interested in knowing about a pest that constantly ruins crops, especially cotton productions? We present to you, the nefarious boll weevil.These insects infect the cotton boll of cotton bolls which effectively means the seed of the cotton plant. When the cotton bolls are affected, it leads to the destruction of the crop as well as diminishing the cotton-producing capability of the fields. A diminished cotton-producing area means there is a disruption in the production of the cotton industry....

Crabs are a type of crustacean that can be found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats.They are known for having five pairs of legs, one of these bearing a pair of large claws at the end. There are many species of crabs, with around 6700 being discovered to date!Out of these, there are quite a few varieties that are known for being edible, and which are quite tasty. Crabs are a very popular seafood delicacy, with species such as coconut crabs, stone crabs, rocks crabs, and spider crabs being enjoyed by seafood lovers all over the world....