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Cockatoos, also called ‘velcro birds’ are highly sociable and love to be near people. They are a loving, but certainly demanding bird species. They have certain features that make them stand out from other species of parrot including their dramatic crest feathers in varying shades of gray, white, black, and pink. Their size can be anywhere between medium to large.There are 21 cockatoo species belonging to the Cacatuide family. These cockatoo species, such as the red-tailed black cockatoo, the sulfur-crested cockatoo, the yellow-crested cockatoo, palm cockatoos, the white cockatoo, and the black cockatoo, have native ranges in Australasia, Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands....

A penguin walk is always fun to watch, isn’t it? Have you ever seen a crested penguin, native to sub-Antarctic waters? A crested penguin is different from other penguins due to the presence of yellow, stiff, erect feathers above its eyes. That’s why they are called crested penguins. A crested penguin belongs to the Eudyptes genus and has around 4-7 species. Common among them is the erect crested penguin from class, order, family, genus; Aves, Sphenisciformes, Spheniscidae, and Eudyptes respectively....

The English mastiff dog breed is also known by names like the Old English Mastiff and Mastie. Several mastiff type dog breeds have been recorded in European and Asian countries, even three thousand years ago. These Mastiff type dogs were mostly guarding dogs, war dogs, and used for blood sports like bull baiting, and bear baiting. An English mastiff puppy is as agile a puppy as any other dog breed but as an adult, the mastiff’s temperament changes into a calm, dignified, and a courageous dog....

Florida Softshell Turtles, scientifically known as Apalone ferox belong to the family Trionychidae and genus Reptilia. The word ‘ferox’ means ferocious. These softshells are considered ferocious because of their size and sharp claws. These softshells belong to one of the 26 species of softshells. They are native to the southern or more specifically southeastern United States. While they are mostly found in lakes, other areas include canals, streams, and roadside ditches....

Do you like small birds like the oak titmouse? If yes, then you’ll love the goldcrest! The goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is a very small bird that belongs to the kinglet family. They are commonly found in coniferous and mixed woodland habitats, forest habitats, plantations, and gardens with conifers. Goldcrests are unobtrusive yet active. Their thin bill is perfectly suited to pick insects out from between pine needles. The bird’s common and scientific name both came from its colorful golden crest feather, which could also be the reason that this bird is known as the ‘king of the birds’ in European folklore....

The gray catbird is also known as the grey catbird. This bird is a medium-sized North American and Central American type of perching bird that belongs to the famous mimid family of birds. This family is related to other birds such as the Caribbean thrasher, trembler, and mocking bird. Interestingly, in some places in the world, this bird is not known as a gray catbird, but it is called a ‘slate-colored mocking bird....

The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is known as ‘Hercules’ due to its great strength. Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) are a species of rhinoceros beetle belonging to genus dynastes, family scarabaeidae, subfamily dynastinae. It is the longest extant species of beetle in the world and the largest flying insect in the world. Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is natively found in the rainforest of South America and Central America. It is one of the sub species of rhinoceros beetle much like the eastern Hercules beetle (dynastes tityus)....

The long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) is a species of Delphinidae from the oceanic dolphine family. This fish species shares the Globicephala genus with short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus). Their scientific name was given due to their long pectoral fins, but pilot whales as a whole are named so due to the fact that one animal takes the lead in their groups, acting rather like a pilot. The genus is a combination of Latin words ‘globus’ and ‘kephale’ which mean ‘globe’ and ‘head’....

Lourinhasaurus (Lourinhasaurus alenquerensis) was a dinosaur of the Late Jurassic Period that became extinct about 145 million years ago. Their fossil evidence was collected from Estremadura in Portugal. An incomplete skeleton was excavated.These dinos were quite bulky and had a long neck and a long tail. They had pillar-like limbs and were quadrupeds. Previously they were thought to be similar to the Apatosaurus species. Later on, they were grouped under the Sauropoda and Saurischia clades....

Reptiles such as lizards, turtles, snakes, and crocodiles, and birds are speculated to be descended from dinosaurs. The evolution of dinosaurs from the Late Triassic period dates back to 243 million years ago. One of the members of Theropods is the Quilmesaurus from the family Abelisauridae. It is closely related to the genus Carnotaurus. Its type species is described to be Quilmesaurus curriei. Also, Rubén Juárez Valieri speculated that it is related to the Rajasaurus, one of the Abelisaurid dinosaurs, due to the similarity between the distal tibia....

The genus Sphaerotholus is a group of pachycephalosaurid dinosaurs in the clade Dinosauria. The dinosaur Sphaerotholus is known to be from the Maastrichtian age of the Upper Cretaceous period of the present-day western United States and Canada. The pachycephalosaurid dinosaurs were known to be found in present-day North America. To date, three new species of the genus have been found, however, only fragments of the part of the skull has been found and not much more....

In the old world, there are almost are a total of 20 species of wheatear. They belong to the Muscicapidae family, and wheatears belong to the subfamily Turdinae (thrushes). Muscicapidae are the most widespread member of the wheatear genus. The list of species includes northern wheatear, western black-eared wheatear, eastern black-eared wheatear, isabelline wheatear, black wheatear, pied wheatear, hooded wheatear, Kurdish wheatear, Arabian wheatear, and Somalian wheatear among others.All species of wheatear head north for spring and spend winters in Africa and are seen in the UK in the summer months....

equine therapy for vet at Restoration Ranch in Texas Credit: Courtesy of Restoration Ranch For military veterans—especially those who have seen heavy combat—returning to civilian life can be daunting. Physical wounds, mental trauma, PTSD, and the feeling that your friends and loved ones no longer understand you can be overwhelming for a number of men and women returning from active duty. Nationwide, suicide rates among veterans continue to rise, serving as a grim underscore to a daunting challenge....

We at Daily Paws are of the sound belief that looking at animals on the internet is not only the best job ever (e-v-e-r), but also a huge stress reliever. This scientific study backs that last point 110 percent—in fact, research states that cat memes and videos give us feelings of happiness, hope, and renewed energy, and also reduce our anxiety, annoyance, and sadness. Bam! Wins all around. So while we can’t present every single one of the funniest cat memes of 2021, we’ve cultivated a few that made us snort and thus, hopefully brighten your day as well....

While you marvel at every falling flake’s unique pattern and the cool calm that descends over the world with a fresh white layer, your dog seems to enjoy rolling around and chomping into snow drifts. So what is the deal with your dog eating snow? And is it normal? Why Dogs Eat Snow Dogs probably like eating snow for the same reasons humans open their mouths as it falls from the sky or eat a handful off their mitten....

Sports during the ’20s were a transition period and flourished with great publicity.The invention of the radio in this era further promoted the popularity of sports. People from all parts of the world could listen to the ongoing game and cheer for their favorite team.The major sports that happened in the ’20s were baseball, boxing, football, and basketball. It was called the ‘golden age of sports’, especially in the United States, because of the construction of a multitude of new stadiums and gymnasiums....

Do you know that the famous mathematician and scientist Andre Marie Ampere did not go to school?André Marie Ampère is one of those persons whose name is inscribed on the Eiffel Tower! The measuring SI unit is also named after André Marie Ampère.André Marie Ampère was a French physicist and contributed to modern electrical science. He belonged to an era of the French Revolution and was thus responsible for many scientific discoveries and theories....

Cheerios is one of the most versatile breakfast cereals known and anyone can enjoy a bowl of Cheerios, be it a toddler or an octogenarian!Cheerios is a brand of cereal from the United States, manufactured by General Mills. Shaped like a solid torus, Cheerios consists of pulverized oats.Although Cheerios is manufactured by General Mills of the U.S., it is marketed by Cereal Partners of the Nestle brand in the UK and as an Uncle Tobys product in New Zealand and Australia....

Boston’s population rapidly grew in the 1820s, changing the ethnic composition of the city with the first European immigrants.Around a quarter of the population in Boston are foreign residents. Only around 17% of the population make up kids below 18 years.Boston is one of America’s oldest and most beloved cities. If you’re planning a trip there, make sure to check out these must-know fun facts about Boston! From the city’s rich history to its love for sports teams, Boston has something for everyone....

King Henry VIII made interesting regulations where the Pope’s importance was denied.He converted all the revenue which was used in Rome into royal property and spent it on personal pleasure and unsolved war relations, which King Henry had fought with Francis 1, Janes v, Earl of Arran, Mary of Guise. Once Catherine’s nephew, Charles V, came to his realm and proposed him to make an alliance with her.King Henry was a hypochondriac and always had a fear of death....