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Helicoprion is a genus of shark-like Eugeneodont fish and is extinct now. The specimen has shown that these fishes had their teeth arranged in spiral-like clusters which were called ‘tooth whorl’ which used to be embedded in the lower jaw. Most of the cartilaginous fish’s skeleton is unknown. Chimeras were the closest known living relatives of this species Helicoprion, but their relation is quite distant. To eat the soft bodies preys, these fishes have this unusual spirally tooth arrangement....

Yellow flies or Diachlorus ferrugatus are biting flies that are mainly found in the U.S states of Texas and Florida along with some Central American countries like Belize and Costa Rica. These flies have garnered quite the reputation for being a proper nuisance to people in the warm months. However, only females bite humans and other animals for their warm blood. We can say that these flies are hematophages in nature....

closeup photo of dog's nose with strawberry Credit: Getty Summer doesn’t quite feel like summer until you bite into a juicy, red strawberry—but is it safe to share a strawberry or two with your favorite canine companion? Luckily, the answer is yes! But like all tasty treats, you need to follow some simple guidelines to ensure your dog stays healthy. Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, and senior director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, has the safety tips you need to know before you treat your dog with this favorite summer berry....

Silver is one of the most precious metals in the world with the list featuring names like silver, gold, and platinum.This is the reason that like pure gold, silver is used for producing articles like rare silver jewelry or a silver coin. One common question that comes to the mind of most people is ‘is silver magnetic?‘No need to conduct a magnet test or an acid test, as the simple answer is that real silver, just like gold, is not magnetic and is therefore not used for the production of magnets or magnet sticks....

Kelowna cat that returned Credit: Courtesy of AlleyCATS Alliance Few cat parent moments are as sad as calling out “Here kitty kitty kitty!” and not receiving an inquisitive meow in return. This was the heartache of Kelowna, British Columbia man Scott Falkingham, who adopted River, a sweet little tabby, from the non-profit AlleyCATS Alliance. According to the Kelowna Capital News, after just a few months with Falkingham, River was a quite content housecat....

Black Lab dog getting petted Credit: Danielle D. Hughson / Getty A heroic dog is credited with alerting his owner to a fire in their Pennsylvania home Saturday—just before he was stranded in a smoke-filled bedroom until firefighters arrived. When the fire broke out in his New Castle home, Waddy Moses had no idea, according to KDKA. He was in the bathroom when his pup, Diego, looked up at him and barked....

Oil is a liquid usually extracted from plants or wells.Crude oil and natural gas are present inside the surface of the Earth. They are used as fuels and have great commercial importance but do have a considerable impact on the environment.They are extracted from the sea using huge drilling machines. The United States produces over 1.4 million barrels of oil every day. There are two types of oils: natural and synthetic....

Eye patches are not just worn as a cosplay or Halloween costume when you dress like a pirate.Pirates are never seen without an eye patch and all depictions and illustrations of pirates in movies and comics include this accessory. Some people believe that the eye patch gives the pirate character.Pirates are people who commit acts of privacy which include treasure robbery or violence using ships and boats. They usually attack and rob treasures from coastal areas and other ships out at sea....

built in kennel Credit: TRIA GIOVAN Your pooch loves you and wants to hang out with you—sometimes even more than your kids do! But putting your pup’s plastic-and-wire kennel in a main room of your house may not be the decorating vibe you’re going for. It’s time to give your dog’s space a crate facelift with one of these kennel decorating ideas that even your pup will do a happy dance for....

woman holding three tabby kittens in her hands Credit: Mariia Zotova / Getty On This Page Female Tabby Cat Names Male Tabby Cat Names Orange Tabby Cat Names Gray Tabby Cat Names Brown Tabby Cat Names Cute Tabby Cat Names Names Inspired by Patterns M Names for Tabby Cats Cats come in all shapes, sizes and patterns. But possibly the most loved of all domestic felines? Tabby cats. While tabby isn't a breed of cat, but instead a distinct coat pattern found across many popular cat breeds, the phrase has been adopted to lovingly describe striped felines of all kinds....

Human names for dogs are guaranteed chuckles. Name your dog Jazzy, Buttercup, or Benji? OK, that’s fine. But what if you name your dachshund something like Eric or Lisa? Amazing. The best. And it’s not just for laughs. Perhaps your dog reminds you of a human you know or admire. Maybe your dog has the same mannerisms as us people. Maybe you promised a friend you’d name your dog after them....

The 1900 hurricane marked itself as one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States, and along with it came the hurricane of 1928.The 1928 Okeechobee hurricane caused heavy losses to the areas that it affected but was less severe in comparison to the 1900 hurricane. Hurricanes are natural disasters that create chaos in their aftermath, leaving hundreds and thousands of people either dead or suffering.The Okeechobee hurricane or the San Felipe Segundo hurricane was a tropical cyclone that is categorized as the third deadliest hurricane in the history of the United States....

Are you also a fan of his track ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ and his electric guitar skills?Bob Dylan has a special place in the hearts of all music lovers, however, not many of his fans know his real name! He is a passionate songwriter and singer who won the hearts of many people in different countries with his music and tours.He has won Grammys and several other awards for his music works and albums....

Bagaraatan, meaning ‘small hunter’ was a carnivorous dinosaur belonging to the genus Theropoda that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, roughly 71-83 million years ago. However, Mark Loewen et al. defined it as a basic tyrannosauroid based on Holtz’s classification. The fossils of Bagaraatans were found in the Nemegt Formation of Mongolia. The postcranial skeleton that was found was matched with birds, but the skull displayed features of numerous theropod groups....

What type of animal is a brown bear? As indicated by the name, a brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a bear that belongs to the family of Ursidae. They are the largest of their kind. This species is widely noticed in many parts of the world. It is considered the national animal in a few states of Europe, Asia, and North America. These animals hate winter due to the extreme cold weather....

The common myna (Acridotheres tristis) is a tropical bird that belongs to the starling family. It is also called the Indian myna. The species is among the native birds of southern Asia and is commonly found in countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.It has also been introduced to other areas like Australia, South Africa, and the Pacific Islands to help control agricultural pests. But these birds adapt to their environment so well that some countries now consider them an invasive species....

The common raven is a member of the Corvidae family. The common raven scientific name is Corvus corax. The common raven range is throughout the Holarctic, the temperate habitats in North America and Eurasia, down through to the North African deserts, and also in the islands in the Pacific Ocean. The common raven habitat includes deciduous and evergreen forests up to the treeline, as well as high desert, sea coast, sagebrush, tundra, and grasslands....

We are all well aware of this huge harmless animal with a long cylindrical neck, the giraffe. Giraffes are native to Africa. These beautiful tall creatures are the center of attraction in the jungles of Africa. Due to their tall height, they are easily visible from the forests. These animals are mesmerizing creatures that have some very interesting facts related to them. However, the giraffe population is declining and giraffe reserves are being made to protect them....

The golden pheasant is known as the Chinese pheasant, as well as red golden pheasant. The golden pheasant is native to mountainous areas of western China. The discovery of the golden pheasant can be traced back to the United Kingdom about 100 years ago. The Chinese pheasant along with Lady Amherst Pheasant is known for its ruff, which spreads around its face and neck during the mating season. The golden pheasant is known as a timid bird....

Canada jay or gray jay (Perisoreus canadensis) is a medium-sized songbird found in North America. This bird looks similar to a blue jay.These nesting birds live in boreal forests and do not migrate to other places during the winters. They are known to survive in the winter with the help of stored food. These are omnivorous organisms that depend on fruits, seeds, insects, eggs, and nestlings of other birds. This bird is often seen stealing food from others and storing it in tree trunks and bark crevices....