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this dog is reunited with owner after 7 years Credit: Courtesy of Orange County Animal Services Jazzy, 12, had been missing from her Texas home for seven years before Florida authorities found her sick and abandoned in a hotel room. After being dormant for so long, her microchip was finally able to do its work. Earlier in December, officers with Orange County Animal Services found Jazzy. She was alone and could barely walk, according to a Facebook post from Animal Services....

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes—some forming in our earliest years and others striking up toward the end. While research shows friends tend to be more like one another in terms of age, gender, and behavior, there’s still room for those exceptional and unlikely friendships. For that reason, the bond between animals of two different species is super intriguing to us humans, not to mention super adorable! Especially this companionship....

The Danyang Kunshan Grand Bridge crosses the largest water body, Yangcheng Lake, covering 5.5 mi (9 km).The Danyang Kunshan Grand Bridge broke the Guinness World record of being the longest bridge in the world. The Yangtze River is on the south side of the Danyang Kunshan Grand Bridge.The building of the Danyang Kunshan Grand Bridge has resulted in forming a connection between two famous metropolitan cities. These cities are Nanjing situated in Jiangsu province and Shanghai in China....

Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, was a musician, singer, and songwriter and one of America’s great personalities of the 20th century.Richard Wayne Penniman was born on December 5, 1932, and later came to be known by his stage name, Little Richard. Richard was born the third child in a family of 12 children, in Macon, Georgia, to Leva Mae and Charles ‘Bud’ Penniman.Due to notable contributions to music, the singer has been called the founding father of rock and roll music....

Force is the result of a push or pull between two objects.Earth is our planet. Researchers believe that Earth and the moon formed at the same time as the other planets in the solar system.Many scientists believe that Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. What’s more, Earth is the third nearest planet to the sun, while Mercury and Venus are the nearest planets to the sun, meaning it is impossible to survive there....

Conner in van with collection of pet food filled in the back Credit: Courtesy of Mary Correia Mary Correia was explaining to her grandson, Connor Vece, how food drives work when the 7-year-old asked if there were food drives for pets. Connor was curious if anyone ever gave food to the cats and dogs in animal shelters. That’s when the second grader came up with a wonderful idea. “He said, ‘I want to give my money to the dogs!...

When vet tech Katey was at work one evening, a 4-month-old puppy was abandoned at her emergency clinic after being hit by a car. Stewart needed his rear leg amputated, but even with his injury, his caregivers say this sweet pup was still loving on every person in the pet hospital. And just 2-3 hours after his surgery, he walked himself into the doctors’ offices to give everyone kisses and wag his tail!...

Autumn Blaze Maple trees need partial to full sunshade to thrive and survive.Autumn Blaze Maple trees are well recognized for their fall color and are often confused with Sugar Maple species, but they differ greatly from each other. Autumn Blaze Maple trees are hybrid species of Red Maple and Silver Maple trees.This tree also provides silver-grey bark that adds an element of attractiveness to the surrounding environment. Some people have compared this tree to a weeping willow because of its branch structure, which is strong and upright....

If you’re active on the animal side of Instagram, chances are you already know about Midas, the cat with four ears who’s become the newest social media darling. Midas, who looks to be a Russian blue, was most likely born with an extra set of ears thanks to a recessive gene inherited from her parents. She was adopted by a woman in Turkey named Canis Dosemeci, who told reporters 4-month-old Midas was born as part of a litter of strays in a friend’s yard....

man comforting his cat Credit: Veera Tsõbo / EyeEm / Getty No cat parent wants to see their companion suffer from diarrhea, let alone clean up after it. If your cat is having our poor kitty could have colitis, common condition that causes diarrhea in humans, cats, dogs, and other animals. Colitis in cats is sometimes related to a condition called inflammatory bowel disorder, but there are many other possible causes....

The American white pelican is a majestic bird that can be found around the coasts and inland waterways of the North American shores. The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) are large, white-feathered waterbirds. The head has gray plumage while its bill varies from black to brown depending on location. Have you ever seen their webbed feet designed for paddling? It’s no wonder they’re called pelicans. The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a bird with an impressive wingspan....

One of the most widespread bird species found throughout the world is the barn owl, Tyto alba being its scientific name. Barn owl is the common name used to describe the various subspecies found throughout the world. They usually live in hollow trees, on ledges of buildings, or on cliffs and in barns, which is why they are called barn owls. Like all other birds of prey, this owl species can become aggressive if agitated, making it dangerous to keep them as pets....

The word ‘oriole’ comes from the Latin word ‘golden,’ therefore this bird stays true to its lovely name. Black-headed orioles are Old World orioles who have a striking appearance due to their bright yellow plumage. They have a contrasting black head and an orange beak.Black-headed orioles have a wide range throughout sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in East Africa, North Africa as well as South Africa. They are native all over the tropical dry forests, particularly Acacia and broad-leaved woodlands as well as Savanna woodland, coastal forest, gardens, parks....

The black-thighed falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) belongs to the Aves class of birds and the family Falconidae. The geographic range of these birds is limited to the forest, forest edge, and urban and semi-urban regions of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, and Brunei Darussalam. They are also known to thrive in clearings that are destroyed by forest fires.This species is characterized by a shiny black head, a white chest, and a reddish-brown abdomen....

Cane Corso is also known as Cane Corso Italiano, King Cane Corso and Cane Corso Mastiff. This is one of the dog breeds that originated early in Italy. These dogs were originally bred from Italian mastiffs. They belong to the Canidae family. The Romans used this species for sports against other Roman animals. This dog breed is given proper training, grooming, and exercise for these sports. These breeds require regular grooming due to their excessive shedding....

Canvasbacks are the largest diving duck found in the world. These birds were named so because their back looked like a canvas with bright colors such as red and brown. In other European languages such as Spanish and French, this bird is also called the white-backed duck. In Mexico, the canvasback is known as the ‘pato coacoxtle.’ These ducks are migratory birds and move to warmer places towards the south of the North American continent during the fall and winter seasons....

The Choconsaurus is a giant sauropod dinosaur. This Titanosaur Sauropod lived during the late Cretaceous period. Read on to know more! Fun Choconsaurus Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? Unknown How much did they weigh? Unknown How long were they? Unknown How tall were they? Unknown What did they look like? Green, yellow, brown Skin Type Leathery skin What were their main threats?...

The glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) is a large gull found in the coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. They are one of the sea birds of North America, which often hybridize with other similar species such as the herring gull, western gull, and glaucous gull.Larus glaucescens belongs to the order Charadriiformes (family Laridae), which is a group of birds popularly known as gulls, or seagulls. Being an omnivorous species, these North American birds feed on almost anything including fish, eggs, garbage, and even smaller birds....

Japanese Spitz is a small breed who simply want to make humans cheerful and happy. They are best described as loyal and smart creatures. The Japanese Spitz is a strong breed and will tag along for any adventure outdoors. They make for an excellent companion as the Japanese Spitz temperament is very friendly. Japanese Spitz make for an excellent companion for humans after undergoing some basic training. Their longer fur gives them a unique shine to the coat and allows them to thrive in any environment....

Jerusalem crickets are a group of flightless insects found in southwestern Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the western United States. The Jerusalem Cricket’s scientific name is Ammopelmatus fuscus. The origin of the common name, Jerusalem Cricket, is not clear and is debatable. The several other names by which they are called are potato bug, skull insect, sand cricket, and stone cricket. It is called the potato bug because it is believed to eat potato tubers....