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The Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella) is a common moth found in many households all across the world. With time, it turns into a pest that causes a great deal of nuisance since it damages many perishable goods found within the pantry and leads to a severe depletion of food resources. Many people confuse this moth with the almond moth. It gained notoriety and earned the title ‘Indian meal moth’ in the United States after researchers realized that it consumed a cornmeal diet....

The variety of organisms that occupy the land and the sky, may leave us in awe. But did you ever wonder, what secrets do water bodies hold? There is a possibility of more life taking shelter in the water than on the land. The first organism to appear and survive on the earth was an anaerobic bacteria in the water body and not on land! The first animal to appear on the earth was a jellyfish, again an inhabitant of the ocean and not land!...

There are a total of 40 species of crows. The Northwestern crow (Corvus caurinus) inhabits the coast and islands of British Columbia when it forages along shores and tidal flats and native North America and belongs to the order Passeriformes, family Corvidae, genus Corvus. Some believe the northwestern and American crows may actually belong to the same species. The northwestern crow is considered a subspecies of the American crow. They are similar in appearance differing in size and voice....

Pinyon Jay bird species is a dull blue bird measuring about 10 in (25 cm) in length. The wingspan of these North American birds is 18 in (45 cm). The range map of these grayish blue birds stretches from Central Oregon, Montana, central Arizona, New Mexico, to Oklahoma. The pinyon jay habitat mostly includes the great basins. This bird species belonging to the order Passeriformes family Corvidae don’t migrate.Dry mountain slopes and foothills close to the pinyon juniper forests are ideal nesting grounds for the Pinyon jays....

Serendipaceratops, meaning ‘serendipitous horned face’, is one of the most peculiar genera of dinosaurs because of the exciting story of its discovery and its mysterious phylogeny. In 1993, during the Dinosaur Cove project in Australia, a single ulna bone, that is, an arm bone, of a dinosaur was discovered by Tom Rich and Patricia Vickers-Rich at The Arch in the Wonthaggi Formation near Kilcunda, which is located along the southeast coast of Victoria, Australia....

Do you find mice unique and attractive? Mice are often found cute due to their size, tiny paws, and eyes that are similar to beads. One of these is a silky pocket mouse, Perognathus flavus. It is really interesting to read more about these pocket mice.Silky pocket mice are recorded in the southwest of the United States and northern and central parts of Mexico. They are present prominently in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming....

A white-lined sphinx moth scientifically referred to as Hyles lineata is an insect endemic to North America and Central America. The sphinx moths are also called hawk moths, with over 125 representatives from North America of the Sphingidae (Sphinx moth family).As caterpillars, they have a massive variation in their color phenotype. However, as these caterpillars develop and get into the adult stage, their coloration is usually constant. As sphinx caterpillars, they feed on various host plants as well as during their adult stage; they are noted to be active pollinators of some flowers....

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is one of the deadliest animals in the world, and holds the world record of being the snake with the longest fangs!Generally found in the forests and woodlands of western and central Africa, it is the heaviest venomous snake on the continent. This snake grows to be around 7 ft (2 m) long and weighs almost 18 lb (8 kg)!Its long body is covered with a pattern comprising purple, brown, and buff-colored shapes, which helps it to camouflage itself among the leaves and dirt of the forest floor....

kittens nursing from mother cat Credit: bozhdb / Adobe Stock Nursing is Mother Nature’s way for mothers to nourish their newborn babies. However, nursing can become painful and challenging for cats with a breast condition called mastitis. Mastitis in cats requires prompt veterinary diagnosis and treatment so that the new mom can comfortably resume doing what she does best—caring for her little kittens. What is Mastitis? Mastitis is inflammation of the mammary gland within the breast....

grey tabby cat curled up in blue plastic basket Credit: Courtesy of neko_cianna / Instagram There are plenty of places for a cat to park their furry bodies for the day: a hammock, a cat tree, a nice sunspot. But when it comes to the cuteness factor, baskets take the cake. Cats and baskets go together like peanut butter and jelly. They have all the perks of a cardboard box (clean, contained, comfy) but look way aesthetically in your home....

Hugo the golden retriever has certainly earned his “Opera Dog” nickname, especially after his owner, Victoria Fox, captured the pup’s vocal chops on video. Hugo apparently loves to watch opera performances, yodeling with his own distinct howl right along with the stars of the show. His Christmas spirit is contagious in his latest holiday performances. “Hugo’s passion is listening and singing to opera,” Fox, who lives in England, says in the description of one video....

litter of kittens Credit: anurakpong / Getty If you’ve never seen a newborn kitten before, you might be surprised at how different they look from an adult cat. Their ears are generally folded against their heads and their lids are sealed so tightly, you can’t see their eyes at all. When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes? It doesn’t take long for a healthy kitten to start opening her eyes. Most kittens start to open their eyes at 7 to 10 days, and by two weeks of age, both eyes will be fully dilated....

woman hand feeding her dog Credit: Алина Битта / Adobe Stock To develop a strong bond with our dogs, we start by building trust. The way we call their names, give them pats, and offer treats all have an important role in establishing a loving, secure connection. For example, a piece of kibble on the tip of your fingers might be exactly the right way to coax your pooch to eat more slowly or to reward them....

Are you looking for a picture-perfect, aesthetic place to visit in Argentina’s Río Negro province?Well, look no further! San Carlos De Bariloche in Northern Patagonia is the destination for you!The picturesque city of San Carlos de Bariloche, mostly called Bariloche, was founded in 1902. The natural beauty of the Andes Mountains and Nahuel Huapi Lake encircles it.Do you want to know the best part? Whenever you feel like it, you can visit Bariloche without worrying about the weather, be it summer, autumn, spring, or winter....

Snowy season has firmly arrived, which means our dogs are getting used to their magic shoes—or, er, boots. Even though it doesn’t involve Elmo, one of our favorite trends on TikTok right now is dogs learning to wear their snow boots. The videos pair the dogs walking—or at least trying to—with the voice of Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump in the 1994 movie saying, “Mama said they’d take me anywhere. She said they was my magic shoes....

dog being held by a vet Credit: VioletaStoimenova / Getty There’s a pretty good chance your dog will need to take antibiotics at some point, just like you’ve probably needed them for yourself. Antibiotics can save lives by destroying infection-causing bacteria, and humans have been using natural forms of them since ancient times. Since their scientific discovery and development during the 19th and 20th centuries, antibiotics have become a staple of modern medicine—both human and veterinary....

Self-cleaning Caston litter box Credit: Courtesy of Kickstarter If you’re a cat owner who is tired of the smell and trail of litter throughout your house or the unpleasant scooping routine, you’ve probably considered an automatic cat litter box at one point in time. Catson, a pet tech company based in China, recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for an innovative new model in November and has already surpassed its initial fundraising goal....

Barrel jellyfish fall under the Rhizostomatidae family and are a type of marine species that don’t possess a lung, heart, brain, or circulatory system. These jellyfish have four pairs of tentacles and they hang around in swarms. Some of these swarms land upon the coasts of many islands and beaches. For other types of coastal distribution, common places where these swarms have been seen are off the coast of the British Isles....

What type of animal is a Ceratophryidae? Not all ceratophryidae are horned frogs, but they have large mouths which are common with all the species which belong to this family. Earlier, these frogs were part of the Leptodactylidae family, and then later on they were divided into a smaller family of Ceratophryidae, order Anura and now also includes species from Telmatobiidae and Batrachylidae. Fun Ceratophryidae Facts For Kids What do they prey on?...

Chameleons are popularly known because of their ability to change color according the background. Chameleons are amazing creatures, but they aren’t the best pets for everyone. If handled correctly, they can sustain a household where a heat source is provided to the chameleon. Chameleons are non-venomous and non-dangerous creatures. They aren’t a threat to human beings if kept as a pet. Their bite is also non-toxic and also can be pretty much avoidable....