Swans (Cygnus) are found across several continents. There are around six species of swans that are living today, while many others have become extinct. The most common species of swans are the Mute Swan, the Trumpeter Swan, the Whooper Swan, and the Tundra Swan. The white swan is the most common type of swan in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the Southern Hemisphere, the swans are of mixed black and white feathers....
Giant tube worms (Riftia pachyptila) are an aquatic creature found living in hydrothermal vents that are present deep inside the Pacific Ocean.These worms are found in the oceans and are one of the longest Annelids, and are known for their ability to consume bacteria for energy. The main source of food for energy is bacteria, and this animal is known to have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria as the bacteria provides it with energy and it helps bacteria to oxidize itself with gases this worm releases....
Turanoceratops (Turan horned face) is an extinct genus that comprises a ceratopsian dinosaur species that existed in Uzbekistan’s Bissekty Formation during the Turonian stage of the Late Cretaceous. It consists of only one species, T. tardabilis, whose fossils date back to 90 million years ago and are believed to be from the mid-late Turonian stage. The name of this genus originates from ‘Turan’ which is a Persian name for the Turkistan area of Central Asia and, the Greek word ‘cera’ that means horn, and the Greek word ‘ops’ that means face....
The shedding process for a snake can be really stressful and uncomfortable, and it can be the same for snake owners if the process is not known and understood.The age, environment, and the species of the snake are things to consider when we find out how frequently snakes shed their skin. Generally, a snake’s skin is shed every six to eight weeks or three to six times a year.First, let us establish why snakes shed their skin....
woman with mask looking at dog Credit: hiphotos35 / Getty It’s been said that 2020 is a year for the dogs (in more ways than one). Our dogs are enjoying having their people at home (except for the couch stealing) and love getting lots more walks (lots and lots). But what about all the strange humans wearing masks? As our communities are masking up to slow the spread of COVID-19, what do our dogs think when they meet people with covered faces?...
Cats usually tend to have a very hygienic and clean outlook towards their toilet behavior.However, at times, they pee and poop in the house rather than using the litter box or the tray, and the smell is intolerable. You may feel astonished but you are not the only one suffering from this issue as this is a common problem and many cat owners all across the world are troubled by this it....
boston terrier laying on bed Has your dog been diagnosed with a luxating patella? If so, you might be wondering if having a bum knee is causing your pup a lot of pain and what to do next. To get the lowdown, we talked with Amanda Conkling, DVM, DACVS, a board-certified veterinary surgeon at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. Read on to learn about patellar luxation and treatment options, from watchful waiting to surgery....
More than 110 pet deaths—and sicknesses in at least 210 more animals—have been connected to Midwestern Pet Food’s recall of its Sportmix dog and cat food, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. The recall also affects one kind of freshwater fish food. The Jan. 26 update from the FDA added no additional food to the recall, but the administration did release a list of countries where the already-recalled food was distributed along with updating the number of affected animals....
woman comforting her puppy inside near a window Credit: Oscar Wong / Getty Veterinarians see many dire cases of pyometra in dogs that often require immediate emergency surgery. In fact, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says their vets see as many as three cases per week. The good news is that this common medical issue, which specifically impacts unspayed female dogs, is almost 100 percent preventable....
Isn’t it intriguing to know that rabbits have ever-growing teeth, just like our fingernails?They can see 360 degrees and can turn their ears to a full 180 degrees. They are extremely alert and have qualities like all-around vision, sharp smell and sharp hearing as defensive mechanisms.Rabbits were initially classified as rodents due to their chewing and breeding habits. Later they were reclassified as lagomorphs due to their unique teeth structure, like their inside curled incisors; and their digestion structure....
bride and groom toss a cat plushie to the wedding guests instead of a bouquet Credit: Courtesy of fairytail_petcare / TikTok Behold the cat toss, the cool new throwing-things-at-a-wedding tradition. FairyTail Pet Care, a service that cares for couples’ pets during their weddings, highlighted the concept this week on TikTok—while also demonstrating how you can host adoptable pets at your wedding. At this reception, the bride and groom decided to do a cat toss in lieu of chucking the bouquet....
In order to create green, you mix two primary colors, red and yellow.If you want to create a dark shade of green, then you must increase the ratio of red color. Yellow and black are also two colors to create a dark shade of green.What colors make green is a question that beckons most artists but before that, we must understand how light works. A variety of hues are reflected and absorbed by an item when exposed to light....
Every time you eat an Italian sausage or a Polish sausage, you might think about the origin of this delicious edible delicacy.Sausages attract many people’s interest when it comes to having them for breakfast, lunch, as well as for dinner. But, most people don’t even know where these fascinating sausages come from.Breakfast sausage is one of the most eaten, sold and enjoyed processed meats in many countries around the world including, Argentina and the US....
The dog might be scared, lost, want to explore, have separation anxiety, boredom, or on a prey drive.Dogs are intelligent animals with a keen sense of hearing, smell, and sight. Most often, they escape because they are afraid of being abandoned. Many dogs run away because they don’t feel safe or are either afraid or insecure. Dogs can sense danger and will do anything to escape it. The key to keeping a pet dog from running away is to give them a sense of security and safety....
Every four years, the whole world comes together to witness the greatest athletes of our time in the Olympics. OK, this last one took five years, but that only added to the hype. The Tokyo games are here and we’re all glued to our television and computer screens. Even people who don’t like sports are drawn to the intensity of going for the gold. golden retriever walking with woman Credit: RyanJLane / Getty But us humans aren’t the only athletes out there....
Woman lounging on a raft in her pool with her dog; summer dog names Credit: Eva Blanco / EyeEm / Getty On This Page Female Names Male Names Cute Names Sports Names Beach Names Bright skies, laying out on the beach, sun-kissed skin, and the smell of barbecue in the park on a lazy afternoon. It really doesn't get much better than summertime, and the same goes for summer dog names....
Betsy Ross was deeply influenced by the British flag for why some elements from their flag can be seen drawn out for the Ross flag.Betsy Ross was born Elizabeth Griscom in New Jersey in 1752. She was greatly inspired and impressed with Quaker ideals. She had an upholstery apprenticeship under the upholsterer William Webster, and on marrying John Ross, a relative of Colonel George Ross, she completely tuned in for the upholstery business....
Often, the gases in the atmosphere of the Earth absorb the harmful rays of the sun, unnecessarily heating the planet in what is called the greenhouse effect.So, instead of protecting us, the atmosphere heats up the planet more than what would have happened if we didn’t have an atmosphere. The earth’s greenhouse effect is one of the factors that contribute to Earth being a pleasant place to live.Greenhouse gases act as a blanket....
Borax is a chemical compound that is used in a variety of ways, including as a cleaning agent and in the manufacturing of glass.Borax, which is chemically recognized as a hydrated salt of boric acid, is commonly recognized by names such as sodium borate or sodium tetraborate decahydrate. Borax is generally found as powdered borax or in granular form which is often dissolved in water to obtain an aqueous solution basic in nature....
A rock, according to geologists, is a natural composite material consisting of crystalline crystals of various mineral particles fused into a solid mass.Rocks are formed inside the Earth and make up a significant portion of our nature. As rocks are so abundant, we take them for granted, yelling when we hit one with the claw hammer or using them to push tent pegs in during summer camping trips.The rocks and minerals might have been created simultaneously or not....
